Kiwi in Shanghai

Hi just an introduction here,
Long time rider new to Shanghai.

Spent a few years in Korea, now over here for work. In product and transportation design specializing mainly in motorcycle design. Can't wait to ride over here and meet people who also love bikes. Also, would like to get some project bikes started at some stage so will be looking for advice from time to time etc. For now will probably look at getting a scooter to get around on, thinking about one of those Yammy BWS copies with the 150 gy6.

Cheers and looking forward to getting involved in the moto community here.

Very cool. May I ask what company you work with in Shanghai? You'll love the hai, it's pretty much IMO the gem of China...

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Originally Posted by manji01

Hi just an introduction here,
Long time rider new to Shanghai.

Spent a few years in Korea, now over here for work. In product and transportation design specializing mainly in motorcycle design. Can't wait to ride over here and meet people who also love bikes. Also, would like to get some project bikes started at some stage so will be looking for advice from time to time etc. For now will probably look at getting a scooter to get around on, thinking about one of those Yammy BWS copies with the 150 gy6.

Cheers and looking forward to getting involved in the moto community here.

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Dear Manji01,

Welcome to Shanghai. MCM is filled with people who love bikes, and there are plenty of us in Shanghai. But a word of caution: There will be extremely little overlap between your field, people "specializing mainly in motorcycle design," and "people who love bikes." This is one of the fundamental problems of our sport in China. Motorcycle companies are not run by motorcyclists. It's just a job, and I'd lay strong odds that the dream vehicle of damn near everyone working in the motorcycle industry, from shop floor to executive suite, is a car, not a bike. In their minds, motorcycles are for farmers and foreigners.

Nor is Shanghai a paradise for motorcycling. There is excellent riding in nearby Zhejiang, Anhui, Fujian and further afield, but you'll be slabbing for at least 4-5 hours on blindingly chaotic urban highways to reach the closest bits of rural joy, which really cuts down the enjoyment of a weekend outing. Best bet for extended adventure: Ship your bike by train to Kunming, Chengdu, Guiyang or other jumping-off point, and ride for a week or so, then ship it back. How about a three-day weekend? A couple of us are thinking of shipping to a relatively nearby location -- Lishui in southern Zhejiang -- to minimize the awful urban schlepping to get to the good stuff. Join us!

Then again, you may be one who enjoys the special thrills of urban riding, in which case, ignore the last paragraph!

Welcome and looking forward to meeting!
euphonius

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Originally Posted by manji01

Hi just an introduction here,
Long time rider new to Shanghai.

Spent a few years in Korea, now over here for work. In product and transportation design specializing mainly in motorcycle design. Can't wait to ride over here and meet people who also love bikes. Also, would like to get some project bikes started at some stage so will be looking for advice from time to time etc. For now will probably look at getting a scooter to get around on, thinking about one of those Yammy BWS copies with the 150 gy6.

Cheers and looking forward to getting involved in the moto community here.

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Welcome to Shanghai !
It is a challenging place to motor bike . Many of us do some bicycling - it will help you get the feel of Chinese roads & drivers . Just be sure you know where you are biking to and back . As being lost or looking for roads can be a distraction and increase your chances for danger .
Where you living ?...Puxi or Pudong area - Cheers

There are a couple of kiwis down in Ningbo.. No doubt the Doctor will get in touch with you...
my blog is www.simplesite.com/jonsims

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Originally Posted by manji01

Hi just an introduction here,
Long time rider new to Shanghai.

Spent a few years in Korea, now over here for work. In product and transportation design specializing mainly in motorcycle design. Can't wait to ride over here and meet people who also love bikes. Also, would like to get some project bikes started at some stage so will be looking for advice from time to time etc. For now will probably look at getting a scooter to get around on, thinking about one of those Yammy BWS copies with the 150 gy6.

Cheers and looking forward to getting involved in the moto community here.

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Hi guys, got some spare time so decided I can update you all. I've purchased a cg150 chinese copy second hand as an around town bike to give me my much needed two wheel fix. Registered out of town which isn't a problem for me. Will update with some pix later on. Already gathering ideas and checking Taobao for the custom work to come.

Congratulations! Great riding weather these couple of days. Hard to believe it's 18C in Shanghai today. (But there's no global warming.)

If/when it gets cold again, let's meet for a beer. I'd like to hear what you are doing in the industry...

cheers
euphonius

Happy New Year 'K ..

In just finished 10 yrs in SH . Have had bikes and motor bikes for the whole time . Sunday & week ends rides mid spring thru autumn are nice .

I and a few others are doing winter motor biking on Hainan Island , as we have some vacation time + some long weekends .

You are welcome to join and we look forward to seeing your bike this spring ...Cheers

Kiora mate! How's China treating ya?!

Its Monday and the first work day for 2014 ..

I am lucky , as I am out of Shanghai til April 1st . I and a few others got winter homes on Hainan Island...it's China's Hawaii ..

Very nice , tropical and quiet. We got 125 CC Honda bikes that run very well .

U R invited for the winter ....Cheers Mega ...on Hainan Island , China

Welcome to the forum.

Nice to see everyone on MCM extend their hospitality. I'm impressed. You've been here 2 months and already got invited to peoples winter homes~

A few of us have over a decade in China and have seen many people come and go . Many of those people never see or understand the 'real China . Bikers and motor bikers have an immense advantage .
We will be back from Hainan Island in early April , as there's many roads to ride in the sunny south .
Stay warm and be careful with the Shanghai air . See you

I'm one of those that don't get China - I believe I'm trying but I know I'm failing

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Originally Posted by euphonius

Dear Manji01,

Welcome to Shanghai. MCM is filled with people who love bikes, and there are plenty of us in Shanghai. But a word of caution: There will be extremely little overlap between your field, people "specializing mainly in motorcycle design," and "people who love bikes." This is one of the fundamental problems of our sport in China. Motorcycle companies are not run by motorcyclists. It's just a job, and I'd lay strong odds that the dream vehicle of damn near everyone working in the motorcycle industry, from shop floor to executive suite, is a car, not a bike. In their minds, motorcycles are for farmers and foreigners.

Nor is Shanghai a paradise for motorcycling. There is excellent riding in nearby Zhejiang, Anhui, Fujian and further afield, but you'll be slabbing for at least 4-5 hours on blindingly chaotic urban highways to reach the closest bits of rural joy, which really cuts down the enjoyment of a weekend outing. Best bet for extended adventure: Ship your bike by train to Kunming, Chengdu, Guiyang or other jumping-off point, and ride for a week or so, then ship it back. How about a three-day weekend? A couple of us are thinking of shipping to a relatively nearby location -- Lishui in southern Zhejiang -- to minimize the awful urban schlepping to get to the good stuff. Join us!

Then again, you may be one who enjoys the special thrills of urban riding, in which case, ignore the last paragraph!

Welcome and looking forward to meeting!
euphonius

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Cheers mate.I'd be keen on meeting anybody who is passionate about bikes and in the industry here to have a chat with.

Any riding is good riding for me, though i do miss the lack of mountains and dirt to ride in here.

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Originally Posted by Mega In Shanghai

Welcome to Shanghai !
It is a challenging place to motor bike . Many of us do some bicycling - it will help you get the feel of Chinese roads & drivers . Just be sure you know where you are biking to and back . As being lost or looking for roads can be a distraction and increase your chances for danger .
Where you living ?...Puxi or Pudong area - Cheers

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For sure, had some close calls with light runners already. I like to think this is all practice for making me indestructible on the roads back home. I'm in Puxi, close to Jingan.

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Originally Posted by Mega In Shanghai

Happy New Year 'K ..

In just finished 10 yrs in SH . Have had bikes and motor bikes for the whole time . Sunday & week ends rides mid spring thru autumn are nice .

I and a few others are doing winter motor biking on Hainan Island , as we have some vacation time + some long weekends .

You are welcome to join and we look forward to seeing your bike this spring ...Cheers

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Sounds Amazing! thanks for the offer. Pretty busy up here atm and then I'm back in NZ for a few weeks Feb and March. Let's keep in touch about riding in Spring though.

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Originally Posted by NZBrakelathes

Kiora mate! How's China treating ya?!

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Kiora! China's great fun. So where are you?

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Originally Posted by hellboy7

Nice to see everyone on MCM extend their hospitality. I'm impressed. You've been here 2 months and already got invited to peoples winter homes~

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China's been good to me so far. Met a lot of good people here, so I'm not surprised. Cheers! :icon10:

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Originally Posted by Mega In Shanghai

A few of us have over a decade in China and have seen many people come and go . Many of those people never see or understand the 'real China . Bikers and motor bikers have an immense advantage .
We will be back from Hainan Island in early April , as there's many roads to ride in the sunny south .
Stay warm and be careful with the Shanghai air . See you

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Got one of those goofy Totobobo things to hopefully keep my lungs all pink and pretty. Still riding, not too cold for me yet! Cheers!

Motor biking out of the urban centers can be a chore . Even in a group - its best all know the route and hold a formation .

Euphonius - great idea on 'shipping the bikes ! Have you or anyone had any experience doing this from Shanghai ?..What about 'damage , a few of us have some 'nice CF Moto 250 CC .
Please add me to the '3 day trip list , along with a few week notice . We are back to Shanghai in April.
We are spending the winter on Hainan Island for the tropics , biking & beaches . All are welcome to contact us for any support or info .
...............Cheers Mega .....

For those interested. Here is the mighty 150cc of steel horse I ride. Last night I removed the carriage rack/massive passenger foot rest. When (if) I go through with the ideas in my head to make this thing look at least a little cool I will start a new thread.

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already looks cool in a utilitarian kind of way

http://m.v.qq.com/page/d/f/7/d1042yv...042yv2qf7.html

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http://m.v.qq.com/page/d/f/7/d1042yv...042yv2qf7.html

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:eekers: this is awesome

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Originally Posted by NZBrakelathes

http://m.v.qq.com/page/d/f/7/d1042yv...042yv2qf7.html

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Cool. When I was living in Seoul I had a little CBR125r that I stripped all the fairings off and put a huge rear sprocket on for fun like this. Me and my mate would tear up the Hangang river in the early hours of the morning until security would chase us away haha.