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  1. Re: What was the fiirst motorcycle trip Europe - China?

    [I did the ride quite a bit later in 2005. You can read my posts at advrider. look for Trans-Eurasia.
    Good luck.
    Regds,
    Jim
    www.bmwsidecar.com


    QUOTE=filipu;37088]There was that polish couple...
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    Re: Question about the seat on a CJ750

    Hi Felix,
    They're RMB 1300
    Regds,
    Jim
    www.bmwsidecar.com
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    Re: Question about the seat on a CJ750

    Hi, We make a seat for the CJ750 that is based on a Harley Panhead pan. See my web site for details. It bolts right onto a Chang Jiang and although it apears you have an identical seat on your bike,...
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    Re: cj dealers in the states

    Not really a dealer but in Dover NH there are 2 for sale. E-Mail if interested.
    Regds,
    Jim
    www.bmwsidecar.com
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    Re: How long is a string..?

    Hi Jape, I did read the thread last night. I wasn't going to respond because there was so little truth in what rotor had to say. I've never cheated anyone in my life and I didn't cheat rotor. As most...
  6. Re: Major EPA verdict against Chinese imports...

    I've heard there is a U.S. EPA certified testing lab in Tianjin that the manufacturers use to pass their EPA emissions testing. I/m wondering the this testing lab produced the false readings?
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    Re: Beijing to Kunming : A Commute to Work

    This is a great thread. I'm really enjoying the read. My older son and I roade a Chang Jiang out to Yinchuan in 2000. Mostly off road back then, but I was enjoying your pictures as we crossed some of...
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    Re: BMW-powered CJ for sale

    Nahhh, it happens all the time. You wouldn't be the first.
    (abnd don't you have another CJ up in Harbin anyway?)
    Regds,
    Jim
    <www.bmwsidecar.com>
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    Re: How cars see us

    They Don't...
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    Re: Full Cost to Import a BMW from China

    OK, I now think I know what you mean. You want Chang Jiang maybe with a BMW motor? We build these. Go to web site www.bmwsidecar.com
    Regds,
    Jim
    www.bmwsidecar.com
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    Re: flip front helmets

    Yes, there is. I couldn't in a million years describe how to get there, but it's just outside the 4th rign road maybe a couple kms from FHL. Also I carry helmets and jackets out at Jimbos.
    Regds,...
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    Re: Had an accident

    Yikes! I had an uncannily (if that's even a word) similar motorcycle/pedestrian accident last May. A couple walked right in front of me (on a bike) just as I passed through an intersection (my light...
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    Re: Project: Honda Cub Restoration

    There is a restored Cub in the shop next door to my shop in Beijing. If you're ever in Beijing stop by. I'm guessing they'd be glad to give you some tips about parts etc...
    Regds,
    Jim...
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    Anybody know who is this?

    Just saw this book at Amazon.com
    Chinese Motorcycle Assembly factory in Arkansas
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    Re: Tired of seeing my last thread at the top so I am writing another one

    This sounds like a project I don't have the skills to fabricate. What I could suggest are the auxiliary gas tanks for BMWs that I see on E-Bay every now and then. They are twin small tanks that fit...
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    Re: Tired of seeing my last thread at the top so I am writing another one

    Thanks Richard,
    Most every sidecar I've seen gets about the same fuel consumption. About 30 ( 8 liters per 100 kms) mpg no matter if it's a big Harley or a minuscule Royal Enfield. If you're not...
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    Re: "Beijing declares war on cars"

    How about restricting car ownership to only people who have a little skill and common sense behind the wheel. That will do it.
    Regds,
    Jim
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    Re: JH600B maintenance work in shanghai

    Anyone know where I can buy the 18" tire that comes on a JH600B? The "dealer" in Beijing says over RMB 450. Seems pretty expensive.
    Jim
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    Re: Develand City

    Hey! What's wrong with Formula 1? ;-)
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    Re: What about antiques?

    Thanks for the links. Looks like a motorcycle ride out to Huairo is needed to check out his museums in person
  21. Re: My CJ750, or the story of how i came to be in China

    Hi Felix,
    Well "expert Opinion" I don't know about that. But when you look at the length of the stock front brake cable it is about twice as long as the cable to the under tank MC. Plus pushing...
  22. Re: Jialing JH600B: anybody knows / seen the steering sidecarwheel?

    [Hi Bart, I've heard of you from the CJ forums. I have a customer with a JH600B and have spoent quite a bit of time riding it. In my opinion a CJ handles way better than the JH. The JH is tall and...
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    Re: A Thousand K in a day

    Another congratulations on the ride. We've ridden 700 kms in a long day on Changs (Beijing to Qingdao) but next year we gotta try for the 1 KM marker!
    Regds,
    Jim
    www.bmwsidecar.com
  24. Re: My CJ750, or the story of how i came to be in China

    We are now installing a disc front brake on the CJ 750 using an under tank master cylinder so the original reverse style levers are retained.
    Regds,
    Jim
    www.bmwsidecar.com
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    Help Wanted

    Jimbo's Classic Sidecars is expanding. Now looking for experienced mechanics.
    www.bmwsidecar.com
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