In Reply to: This might be a stupid question posted by balirox on Tuesday, 23. December 2008 at 10:20 Bali Time:
that it will be too big of a problem bringing it into your country however I would suggest making a few phone calls. The other dilima is you need to have the "book" (which is what we call the title) and apparently it isn't that easy to obtain unless you buy it from the original owner that has it.....or from a second hand dealer. Whoever you buy from, be sure and ask for the BOOK...if they don't have it, or you can't get it before you're ready to go, don't buy it. I'm told it takes about a month or more to get the book when buying a NEW bike. I bought a bike from my hanai son (adotped son) a few months ago that had an uncle that worked for a second hand dealer...I had the book as soon as I gave the money.
I considered and will consider again next trip to bring one home too...but I need to make those calls too. I had a couple friends make calls last trip, but the info wasn't sufficient,, however the info I did get seemed as though it would be no problem, as long as all the papers were in order.. but I wanted a new bike...I don't know how to maintain it myself, therefore I want it in perfect condition and will also buy a name brand that I'm hoping they can get parts for here...I need to check that out too....you probably should as well. I don't know if you're male or female but if you're female I can tell you that I loved the Yamaha Mio...it is automatic and really easy to drive, cheap to have serviced at the dealership, fun to ride, good size for someone short...and light... another good thing about the automatics is they have a place to put things....I use to carry several bags of groceries just hooked on the little peg under the seat and the groceries sat on the floor where I put my feet...it was awesome, but scarey as hell at first...plus I drive on the right in my country...not the left...every now and then I'd pass someone saying kiri kiri..I had no clue what they were saying...hahahh it was funny, anyway it means left...I wondered why he didn't move over..fortunately it was down by the river there was almost no traffic and thats where I practiced before I ventured onto the road.
Most guys prefer the non automatic which is also better on gas. You use petrol, unleaded gas, same as at home. it takes about 2 liters to fill the bike..
Good luck...I want to do it too!!