Honda moto dealer in Phnom Penh?
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Honda moto dealer in Phnom Penh?
I've consulted with AK87, one of the best moto gurus I've run into anywhere, and I'm ready to spend.
Any recommendations on a Honda moto dealer in Phnom Penh? I've talked to the Honda dealer on Monivong in BKK1 and they seem OK on willingness to do a deal. Also, their service dept seems to be honest, well, as honest as you can find in Phnom Penh, based on my observations of their work (using Honda parts, returning the replaced used/broken part to the customer) and talking with the service guys.
Anyone have experiences with that Honda dealer or others in Phnom Penh?
Thanks
Any recommendations on a Honda moto dealer in Phnom Penh? I've talked to the Honda dealer on Monivong in BKK1 and they seem OK on willingness to do a deal. Also, their service dept seems to be honest, well, as honest as you can find in Phnom Penh, based on my observations of their work (using Honda parts, returning the replaced used/broken part to the customer) and talking with the service guys.
Anyone have experiences with that Honda dealer or others in Phnom Penh?
Thanks
Well, I'll chip in with my one experience. The Honda dealer right by my house (official dealer) is alright for light service and prices the three times I've been. Even when I spoke no Khmer at the time, the sales people didn't try and jack up the price on me. I've also been three times for coolant changes and the price was always the same between service advisors and techs, meaning different people kept the price the same.
The place I live by is about 2 minutes South on Monivong from the Rock Nightclub.
The place I live by is about 2 minutes South on Monivong from the Rock Nightclub.
What about depreciation on a new moto ? Say I buy a new 50cc and use it lightly for a year or two, am I likely to recover most of my initial investment when I sell it on the open market ?
"...but a stranger in a strange land, he is no one."
-Jonathan Swift
-Jonathan Swift
Few issues with 50ccs though (I've had 5 of them). One, tires. $20 a pop new if you can find them. Two, parts? All used unless you can cross fit new ones from the dealer (knowing what to buy in advance and how to fix it). Three, top speed of 55 kph if you're more than 65 kg. Four, fuel consumption, usually worse than a 100-110 cc semi auto. Five, they bottom out on anything bigger than a small curb, even with a small person.
That said though, I love 50cc scoots, they're tremendous fun and so easy to throw around anywhere.
That said though, I love 50cc scoots, they're tremendous fun and so easy to throw around anywhere.
The honda dealer on monivong by the steak place is OK, as is the one near calamette.The best one I have been to is in sihanoukville.
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Thanks for tips on Honda dealers.
On my way shortly to check 'em out.
On my way shortly to check 'em out.
What bike are you shopping for ?
Maybe stand out from the crowd and get a black Dream !
Maybe stand out from the crowd and get a black Dream !
"...but a stranger in a strange land, he is no one."
-Jonathan Swift
-Jonathan Swift
what heresy is this !? Phnom Penh runs on Dreams (pun intended). please elaborate. isn't it just a Grom with bigger wheels and a hand-operated clutch ?
so what IS the best buy on a new honda ?
ps: I didn't see the madass
so what IS the best buy on a new honda ?
ps: I didn't see the madass
"...but a stranger in a strange land, he is no one."
-Jonathan Swift
-Jonathan Swift
The Grom is fuel injected, has front and rear discs, digital readouts (instrument cluster and electronic odometer, taper proof), alloy wheels, a beefier suspension and frame, and a few other things. Don't get me wrong, I don't think it's worth $3k over here, but I still want one when I go back to the U.S. That's mostly because underbones don't exist there.
The Dreams top $1700 at least (usually $1800-1850 I see though), which means they are at least over $600 more than a Wave Alpha. For that you get a longer stroke and a bigger bore, that's it. $50 worth of upgrades at most. The Dream still uses drum brakes front and rear, 2 valves per cylinder, a wire feed speedometer (not a fool proof digital one like some Waves), a carburetor with no emissions or control enhancements (like cold start enrich, or high idle circuits), no external oil filter, no extra seat storage, nothing extra. It should be a $1300 bike at most because of how low tech it is. Also, 9 horsepower out of a 125, which is REALLY sad when you consider a you get 7.5 horsepower out of an 84cc Super Cub and 8.6 from a 97cc Wave. Then there's the fact that you'll be a target for every thief in the city.
To me the best new buy is the Wave Alpha if you're not a mechanic, and a Yamaha Sirius FI if you are. The Wave Alpha is $1080 as of now (quoted to me) and the Yamaha is $1520 from what I saw. I also love the Suzuki 125s but the lack of FI would be the reason to go with the Yamaha just to me. FI systems are going to be too much for the Khmer to understand and service but it is so much better than a carb for almost everything.
The Dreams top $1700 at least (usually $1800-1850 I see though), which means they are at least over $600 more than a Wave Alpha. For that you get a longer stroke and a bigger bore, that's it. $50 worth of upgrades at most. The Dream still uses drum brakes front and rear, 2 valves per cylinder, a wire feed speedometer (not a fool proof digital one like some Waves), a carburetor with no emissions or control enhancements (like cold start enrich, or high idle circuits), no external oil filter, no extra seat storage, nothing extra. It should be a $1300 bike at most because of how low tech it is. Also, 9 horsepower out of a 125, which is REALLY sad when you consider a you get 7.5 horsepower out of an 84cc Super Cub and 8.6 from a 97cc Wave. Then there's the fact that you'll be a target for every thief in the city.
To me the best new buy is the Wave Alpha if you're not a mechanic, and a Yamaha Sirius FI if you are. The Wave Alpha is $1080 as of now (quoted to me) and the Yamaha is $1520 from what I saw. I also love the Suzuki 125s but the lack of FI would be the reason to go with the Yamaha just to me. FI systems are going to be too much for the Khmer to understand and service but it is so much better than a carb for almost everything.
The only NEW mc I ever bought, in a life with many bikes, was a new Wave for about a thousand bucks at the dealer in Kampot when I first lived in Cambodia in '07. I saw it recently at a family member's house looking good as new with 25k kilos on it, the pampered pride of the family. So it was $$ well spent.
"...but a stranger in a strange land, he is no one."
-Jonathan Swift
-Jonathan Swift
People don't believe me, but if you stay very on top of oil changes on motorcycles and warm them up properly, they last a very long time. My last bike in the states was a 72' CB175 and it had 97,000 miles (almost 160k km) on it and still ran. Sure, clutch was replaced once, chain a few times, multiples tires and brakes, but the motor was original. A little low on compression at that point and the valves were well worn, but you get the idea.
Also as mentioned, I had a Wave bought new and went 77,000 kms when it went through it's first rebuild. It needed nothing, but I rebuilt it for good measure. Also, my keen petrol head Vietnamese uncle has a Wave 125 and it has 63,000 km on it. Still running strong since 06', no rebuilds, nothing.
Also as mentioned, I had a Wave bought new and went 77,000 kms when it went through it's first rebuild. It needed nothing, but I rebuilt it for good measure. Also, my keen petrol head Vietnamese uncle has a Wave 125 and it has 63,000 km on it. Still running strong since 06', no rebuilds, nothing.
Stewies airblade had 47,000 ks on it when it was stolen and the motor was perfect, probably because it was always looked after. I think 100,000 ks would have, been possible without a rebuild.
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