Thanks, guys, for all your good advise.
LaudJohn, thanks for clarification on import tax, registration and driving license. I did read that in previous posts (most of them yours) already, here and on GT-Rider. So when are you going to sell your Degree, and at what price?
But I can confirm the procedure for getting the license. Well, have not gotten it yet but so far it worked exactly the way described above. I love stuff that works.
Which brings me back to the bike I want to buy. I have been to most respectable dealers (including all those mentioned by cdrw, many thanks for providing addresses) and seen about a dozen bikes in my price range (up to 1600 including tax). Reasonably maintained Bayas, XR, Djebel and so on with electrical starter cost at least 200 more. Not once was I offered a bike without import tax paid.
I am probably going to buy a Degree with the engine in very good condition for 1200$ at Angkor Motorcycles. He gives 6 months warranty on the engine and throws in some tools and spare parts.
If, however, anybody wants to sell his or her well maintained bike at a good price, even after Khmer New Year, I will still consider it. I pay more than you get from the shop.
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