tuk tuk

katoranger · 07-24-2014, 12:55 PM

Since my bother moved his family to Bangkok the possibilty of importing a Tuk Tuk might be better. My mom wanted a golf cart to ride around town. (legal in rural Kansas)

Weldangrind · 07-24-2014, 02:28 PM

Bangkok? Wow! That would be an amazing experience.

Get on the Tuk Tuk!

Krasi_BG · 07-24-2014, 05:52 PM

In Bulgarian, "tuk tuk" means "here here"

katoranger · 07-24-2014, 06:56 PM

It is a different experience. They just moved into their house. Will be there for 2 years. Maybe I should see if we can fill a container with Tuk Tuks.

SpudRider · 07-25-2014, 01:16 AM

If I may ask, why did he move to Bangkok?

Indeed, get a Tuk Tuk.

katoranger · 07-25-2014, 12:01 PM

They are missionaries. Both of them will be working in a Christian International school in Bangkok.

SpudRider · 07-25-2014, 03:10 PM

That is what I surmised.

Weldangrind · 07-25-2014, 03:32 PM

Me too. I hope he and his family have a safe and rewarding journey.

humanbeing · 07-26-2014, 11:34 AM

NE Thailand had many "Skylab" http://www.akepanich.com/what-is-skylab-tuktuk that powered by chinese engine (CG125 based OR horizontal "workhorse")

katoranger · 07-28-2014, 11:42 AM

They have gone on short term trips, but this is their first long term.

Humanbeing. I like the skylab, but the ones that have the wider tires interest me more.

culcune · 07-28-2014, 11:30 PM

'Oldgringo' has posted many photos of tuk tuks where he lives in Peru. I believe the majority of those use Lifan engines or are made by Lifan (remember the tuk tuk race photos?)

My guess; to get around EPA, bring them in without engines. I know I could get these street plated in Arizona, although I would guess that other states would frown on that idea!

Weldangrind · 07-28-2014, 11:47 PM

I've often wondered if, once you get something like that registered in one State (like AZ), if you could transfer it to another State. That would be terrific.

katoranger · 07-29-2014, 10:51 AM

My thought was to import one that was more than 25 years old.

culcune · 08-02-2014, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

I've often wondered if, once you get something like that registered in one State (like AZ), if you could transfer it to another State. That would be terrific.

From what the owner of Excalibur told me for street registering one of the TMEC 200's they sell in California, there are a couple ways. First, he could register one himself as under a 'dealer' plate. But that is for himself only, and since a California dealer would generally not carry a TMEC, that would be for his own personal use (since he is a dealer and a distributor).

More commonly would be for someone to buy one, register it, and move to California later on. This would most likely be true for other states.

That being said, California does not recognize all the bikes and quads that are legally street registered in Arizona--that would be a definite no-go! I would assume that only the states that also street register ATVs and UTVs would allow a state to state transfer of such vehicles. I would believe that a tuk tuk would fit into this category, too--only registerable in a state like AZ, but only transferable to other states where 'oddball' vehicles can be street registered.

The only loophole would be someone who lived in Mexico and rode into California--but the tuk tuk would have to remain in Mexico (I am basing this on Mexican plated mini-trucks I have seen driving around in border cities of California).

culcune · 08-02-2014, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by katoranger

My thought was to import one that was more than 25 years old.

Could work, but read my post above; it might not work in every state. Something to think about, though...

07-24-2014, 02:28 PM	#2
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Bangkok? Wow! That would be an amazing experience. Get on the Tuk Tuk! __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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07-24-2014, 06:56 PM	#4
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	It is a different experience. They just moved into their house. Will be there for 2 years. Maybe I should see if we can fill a container with Tuk Tuks. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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07-25-2014, 01:16 AM	#5
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	If I may ask, why did he move to Bangkok? Indeed, get a Tuk Tuk. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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07-25-2014, 12:01 PM	#6
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	They are missionaries. Both of them will be working in a Christian International school in Bangkok. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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07-25-2014, 03:10 PM	#7
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	That is what I surmised. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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07-24-2014, 05:52 PM	#3
Krasi_BG Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sofia, Bulgaria Posts: 436	In Bulgarian, "tuk tuk" means "here here"
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07-25-2014, 03:32 PM	#8
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Me too. I hope he and his family have a safe and rewarding journey. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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07-26-2014, 11:34 AM	#9
humanbeing Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 2,436	NE Thailand had many "Skylab" http://www.akepanich.com/what-is-skylab-tuktuk that powered by chinese engine (CG125 based OR horizontal "workhorse") __________________
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07-28-2014, 11:42 AM	#10
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	They have gone on short term trips, but this is their first long term. Humanbeing. I like the skylab, but the ones that have the wider tires interest me more. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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07-28-2014, 11:30 PM	#11
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,056	'Oldgringo' has posted many photos of tuk tuks where he lives in Peru. I believe the majority of those use Lifan engines or are made by Lifan (remember the tuk tuk race photos?) My guess; to get around EPA, bring them in without engines. I know I could get these street plated in Arizona, although I would guess that other states would frown on that idea! __________________ "They say that life's a carousel, spinning fast you got to ride it well..." TGB Delivery Scooter 150 TMEC 200 Enduro--carcass is sadly rotting in the backyard
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07-28-2014, 11:47 PM	#12
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I've often wondered if, once you get something like that registered in one State (like AZ), if you could transfer it to another State. That would be terrific. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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07-29-2014, 10:51 AM	#13
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	My thought was to import one that was more than 25 years old. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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