Hi Guys, thanks for the replies!
Shanghailoz fear not, i am always very polite, patient and diplomatic with the police here. And i speak chinese when appropriate. Don't read too far into me calling them the pigs, that's just what we call them back home...
I was also thinking that hiding behind grey areas could be the way to do it. I have a bike driving license so i can't get into TOO much trouble. I was thinking to buy one of
these bikes and mount the engine onto it.
I think it would have a super classy vintage look. The bike + engine is only around 1000 kuai so it's not a huge risk. I was looking at those engine kits because it might be a discreet way to stay petrol-powered in shanghai. I'll see when the time comes!
Euphonius,
You really think my Nanjing registered, very loud XTR can be an everyday commuter for me in shanghai? I was under the impression i might get away with it a couple of times but eventually i'd just get caught. Or i'd get stopped so often it would just be more hassle than it's worth.
I'm always inclined to favour petrol power over electric, for a bunch of different reasons. If i do need to go electric though, i already know what i'm getting!
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The move will probably happen around end of october, to be confirmed. I too will be looking for a place in jingan, on the french concession side of it. I'll be working on anfu lu.