khmerhamster wrote: ↑Sun Aug 23, 2020 12:57 pm

Soriya wrote:

AndyKK wrote: ↑Sun Aug 23, 2020 12:49 pm

Soriya wrote: ↑Sun Aug 23, 2020 12:11 pm Just seen this topic, i tried everywhere i could think off for 3rd party insurance and theft and had no luck.
Im near on the same size described by the op, i drive a 2018 airblade and it suits me fine sizewise.
Regards ownership i believe until the end ofseptember you can go change a registration card into your name, there was an article in khmer times about it, i havent done so yet, but will look into it soon.

I think it means a Khmer can take this option, due to a foreigner by the law can't register a second hand motorcycle in their name.

A guy i know, european had a bike in a girls name, he was told by honda it was possible as long as the owner was contactable.
I went with him to the sangkat in sensok,where he was told to go by honda, with some paperwork they gave him, they wanted 500 bucks so he refused

He was asked for 500 by who? A fixer outside? I find it hard to believe that the ministry is asking for that amount - they have always seemed fair(ish) to me. It costs less than 100 (i think 60-70 to get a reg card in a foreign name. Unless he didn't have any of the required docs with him.

AndyKK wrote: ↑Sun Aug 23, 2020 1:08 pm

Soriya wrote: ↑Sun Aug 23, 2020 12:51 pm

AndyKK wrote: ↑Sun Aug 23, 2020 12:49 pm

Soriya wrote: ↑Sun Aug 23, 2020 12:11 pm Just seen this topic, i tried everywhere i could think off for 3rd party insurance and theft and had no luck.
Im near on the same size described by the op, i drive a 2018 airblade and it suits me fine sizewise.
Regards ownership i believe until the end ofseptember you can go change a registration card into your name, there was an article in khmer times about it, i havent done so yet, but will look into it soon.

I think it means a Khmer can take this option, due to a foreigner by the law can't register a second hand motorcycle in their name.

A guy i know, european had a bike in a girls name, he was told by honda it was possible as long as the owner was contactable.
I went with him to the sangkat in sensok,where he was told to go by honda, with some paperwork they gave him, they wanted 500 bucks so he refused

Soriya look at the Cambodian motorcycle groups on facebook, I have read on there that it is possible to get insurance in the city, and they pay out too. Apologises for not finding the link.

clutchcargo wrote:

khmerhamster wrote: ↑Sun Aug 23, 2020 12:35 pm

explorer wrote:

clutchcargo wrote: ↑Sat Aug 22, 2020 5:19 pm do any members know whether the asking prices at used moto dealerships are very negotiable?

I suggest negotiate, to get the best price you can. But the dealer needs to make a profit, and he probably wont tell you how much he paid for the bike. But he wont go to a price where he does not make a reasonable profit.

I suggest, go with bikes that are well priced to start with. If the starting price is too high, you will be wasting your time.

This is some of the best advice i have ever read.

Except that it's a sweeping generalisation that I know already and doesn't get at the heart of my question which was:

Wondering how much % movement there can be on the price.

But no sweat, as I suspect english may not be his first language and hence may not have picked up on the nuance of my point or hasn't had much experience buying used motos at used moto dealerships..

As I said originally, I found new moto dealerships don't move on price much..it's pretty much fixed..so I'm wondering is it the same or not with used moto dealers? For example, are they generally open to 10, 20 or 30% discounts? I realise it may be a generalisation and probably varies but nevertheless I though I'd ask in case people with experience say, no, they are like new moto dealers and prices are pretty fixed.

Put another way, if say a dealer has a used moto listed as $3750 and one was to offer say, $3250 is that clearly out of the ballpark or not? I realise the only way is to ask but I've found from personal experience previously that sometimes khmers spit the dummy if they feel you're making what they think is a too low ball offer. And that could affect any further negotiation if they don't want to deal with you anymore.. The other issue is the moto in question is quite unique here so it's difficult to assess proper value given there's not much to compare with.