Riding in or around Shenzhen

Hey folks...

Its been a while since I was on and the last time I was on I was telling every one that I was leaving China and selling my bike. As it turns out I went back to the U.S. for some training, but now have a new job down here in Shenzhen and moved my bike down with me, however riding any thing bigger than an electric scooter is off limits. I've talked with the other guys that have been here a while and they say that if I stay in my local area, Shekou, that I should be ok. With that said I'm thinking of buying a pickup so I can haul my ass out to the country so I can get my dirt on!.

Does any one have any info on riding down in this part of the country, Shenzhen , if so please feel free to share.

Thanks, and hope to have some more pics for you guys soon...
Spoony

Hi Spoony,

I just purchased a new car instead of a pickup because the restrictions on pickup trucks are almost as bad as motorcycles. Shekou is a nice town, but motorcycles and pickup trucks are going to be difficult to own there. I'm sure you see both every day, but they're not really legit when it comes to the po po at certain times of the year :rolleyes1:.

Come on over to Dongguan if you want a cold beer and some conversation sometime.

Cheers
ChinaV

Is it a problem with only trucks or all "commercial" type vehicles?

How about trailers? I don't think I've ever seen a pulled trailer in China.

CC

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Originally Posted by ChinaV

Hi Spoony,

I just purchased a new car instead of a pickup because the restrictions on pickup trucks are almost as bad as motorcycles. Shekou is a nice town, but motorcycles and pickup trucks are going to be difficult to own there. I'm sure you see both every day, but they're not really legit when it comes to the po po at certain times of the year :rolleyes1:.

Come on over to Dongguan if you want a cold beer and some conversation sometime.



Cheers
ChinaV

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Hey ChinaV

I'm always looking for a cold beer in this country!

I went and looked at SUV's and Pickup's this week and from what I could understand is that Pickup's can't be driven in town, whatever that means?... With the Spring Festival here next week I'm just going to wait a month or so, plus I still have to take that damn driving writen test. I'm actually looking into more off road riding now and that was the reason for the truck.

Thanks for the info

What about MotoX tracks? any one heard of any of those around?

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Originally Posted by Road Rash

What about MotoX tracks? any one heard of any of those around?

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Most farm roads are a close substitute.:icon10:

CC

Hey there, I'm another Shenzhener, and yes in Shekou most expats can get away with driving around, as long as you don't go past the Shekou Walmart they shouldn't give you trouble (unless there's a crackdown or something important happening).

I've been wondering about the trailer thing myself as I do own a small car and I have a few bikes, it'd be perfect if I could tow them out of the city limits to go hit the dirt... Anyone have any ideas on trailers? Like Crazycarl said, I've never seen one in China.. leading me to believe that they are yet another banned thing (although imagine what nonsense the locals would pile up in a trailer.. so it's understandable).

Anyone have any insight on the whole trailer thing? Tow bar installation?

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Originally Posted by Serpentza

I've been wondering about the trailer thing myself as I do own a small car and I have a few bikes...

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"中华人民共和国道路交通安全法实施条例" says 700kg max
There's national standard :clap: Search "Caravans site:bzwxw.com" in baidu.com
"Caravans" w/ BJ trailer plate http://bbs.fblife.com/viewthread.php?tid=785936 That 4wd forum had many ppl ask trailer ??? :eek2:
BUT there's ALWAYS bs redtapes...s... btw: Used minivan is cheap alternative.

Hey all, I moved up to Beijing almost a year ago, and yes, the bike followed me up here. I live outside the fifth ring road and ride out in the country side when the the weather allows...
I do know a guy up here that sells motorcycle trailers, he's an American that has a three wheeler shop. Nice guy, I went and looked at the trailer's last summer trying to get an Idea what to do with my Qing Qi.
Might want to give him a ring or send him an email. Of course this is China and I'm sure the laws up here are different than they are in Shenzhen...hahaha
http://www.bmwsidecar.com/
Good luck
RR

Hi there.
I just purchased a nice small new trailer - made in China, but good quality, galvanized, 12" wheels, lights and a fair price. I made the towbar myself for my 4x4. It can carry one bike - that will do it for me.....the factory also make trailers for 2 and 3 bikes.
I dont know what the police will say, but lets see what happens, when I starts to drive around....:-)
Living and driving outside ring 6, I dont expect any big problems........but who knows... we are in china.

Interesting Morfar, do you mind sharing what you paid, and do you know how much a 3 bike trailer is? Been thinking about taking a chance on one so we can haul our dirt bikes up to northern Guangdong. Was hoping my autotoll device would get us on the highway and then plan to plead ignorance if someone raises an issue.

Cheers!
ChinaV

Would be interested to see details about the brand too. Do they have a web site? Would you mind posting a picture or two?

cheers

Hi.
Link to the producer: http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/20...e_Trailer.html

The guys are very friendly and have a top service....... and YES, they are Chinese!!

I got the one at the pics. and payed 3100 rmb
For 3 bikes the price are 4700 rmb
All prices + shipping. Delivery time: app. 3 weeks


I have rebuilded mine a bit and will post some pics. soon - if anybody interested in Beijing they can come to my garage and have a look and a beer....
I also use my trailer as a kind of "lift" - while the trailer is only 1,2 m wide, it's perfect working at the bikes when standing on the trailer.

Wow, they've got a whole range of interesting trailers!

www.china-centralsupply.com

http://www.china-centralsupply.com/U...2861038821.jpg

http://www.china-centralsupply.com/U...2860981713.jpg

thanks!

I don't guess your cars are large enough for a hitch hauler?
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x...BMWcarrier.jpg

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A pics. of my trailer - I have made some mod.
Will send opdated pics. asap

Morfar,
Nice looking trailer.

Clean and mean rig indeed. I'm curious about the response by traffic police in and around Beijing as you roll through. Is there any requirement that you plate the trailer, as is required in many other countries?

Is the secondary metal trough a ramp for rolling the bike onto the trailer? Can you ride the bike up or do you walk it from the side. Can you accomplish this alone, or do you need a spotter on the other side too?

Nice looking bike, too.

Given the new focus of this thread and the delightful revelations that trailers are an option here in China, I'm thinking the trailer posts deserve to be broken out into their own thread!

best holiday cheers!

Yea, I don't see any license plate holder on Morfar's trailer. Does that mean that a plate is not required in China?

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Originally Posted by euphonius

Given the new focus of this thread and the delightful revelations that trailers are an option here in China, I'm thinking the trailer posts deserve to be broken out into their own thread!

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Hmm, OP has the say on it, but as it is still relevant to his original topic I would say leave as is, so maybe you can cut and paste the best bits Jeff and repost as 'trailers in China' or similar? :thumbsup:

If it gets some more action and authoritative answers, it could well be a good sticky. I find I have some leeway as a mod but these things are really down to our lost leader, el capitano loco, CC. He's not responded to emails and PM's about spam and such issues as this over a few weeks so hopefully is well but busy. Else he is ignoring me! :naughty:

Hi.
There is a number plate holder under the left lamp - but not visible om the pics.
I have asked around about plates for trailers - people looks strange and ask: what is a trailer....??:-)
Dont know what to - beside driving without and see what will happen.
In my former world, a licens plate are showing: tax payed and insurance Ok - but here it's different.
Looking around and see what are being towed, I dont see a big problem......but maybe the police will judge it in another way.
I push the bike up and correct, the second is a ramp to be hooked on the trailer one.
I have made some metal frames to hold the bike - fixed on the foodpegs. They can be mounted with one hand, so I can easily place the bike on my ovn. Independence!!!!...:-)

Attachment 3306Attachment 3305Attachment 3304Hi.
Hereby some pics. of my mod on my small trailer - even an umbrellaholder...old men likes to sit in the shadow with a cold beer.....:lol8:

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Originally Posted by Serpentza

Hey there, I'm another Shenzhener, and yes in Shekou most expats can get away with driving around, as long as you don't go past the Shekou Walmart they shouldn't give you trouble (unless there's a crackdown or something important happening).

I've been wondering about the trailer thing myself as I do own a small car and I have a few bikes, it'd be perfect if I could tow them out of the city limits to go hit the dirt... Anyone have any ideas on trailers? Like Crazycarl said, I've never seen one in China.. leading me to believe that they are yet another banned thing (although imagine what nonsense the locals would pile up in a trailer.. so it's understandable).

Anyone have any insight on the whole trailer thing? Tow bars installation?

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well ive been just searching though the internet on regarding to the installation of tow bar. try this one http://www.etrailer.com/tvc-31-Tow-Bars.html. hope it could help. :)