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Hi does anybody have any knowledge or recommendations about motorcycle insurance in China?
- agents
- companies
- theft
- comprehensive, third party....

Just buying a new Kawasaki Versys650...

Clocked up 10k just now, no big issues. After the slipping clutch problem and replacement of the clutch plate my feeling is the bike is still not 100% like when I bought it. Somehow it feels it does...

Here some report of my recent X5 experience.
After 7500km the clutch let me down. Not quite sure if it was my fault. Did go up a muddy slippery mountain road and had to play with a clutch a lot to...

I have got a 2014 model with carburettor. I have ridden now almost 7k without any problems. Sorry can't help with EFI experience. In general though i can recommend the bike.

Has anybody bought some off road tyres for the X5 in china and could share the experience and maybe info where to buy?

I can recommend the Shinerary X5 400cc there is thread about it here with first hand experience. Recently a few guys rode them from Beijing to Europe.
Problems wheel bearings and broken casting...

Whow 27K, thats fantastic, followed your blog regularly, envy you guys.

I have clocked up now 5K, regular commute to work mainly. Also no problems, starts fine in the cold

Hi Symon, the bike has a carb. I have only installed some panniers and some handle bar protetors. I am thinking about getting some off road tyres to get better traction. Overall i am really happy...

Hi X5ers,

does anybody know if it is possible to install a centre stand to the X5 and where to buy it?

Also any recomendation for some off road tiers?

Cheers

Axel

I have done now around 4k. So far no big problems. Did a 3 day trip into inner mongolia with a lot of gravel road and some off road, with steep hill climbs up along some power line trails. Bike is...

Some small issue i experienced on my X5 after about the first 1000km. Bike did not start, battery still had enough juice the light was still working. I followed the cable from the electric starter...

No overheating, the air cooling seems sufficient.

Hi just thought i add some more X5 experience. Got the bike 2 weeks ago and have done about 700 Km. The only problem i had until now is a very well sealed off tank, which leads to engine stop due to...

Hey guys, if you got some time in delhi go and visit the motorcycle market at karol bagh and stroll around there, besides the new bikes, you can find some fantastic places that sell old timer motor...

in 60 days?

60 days seem not enough, looking at the route your planning.

Anyway, enjoy it as much as you can

Hi Everybody,

I am new here, have done some motorcycling on Royal Enfields in India during my time working over there. Have been in Yanjiao near Beijing now for almost 1.5 year and can't wait to...

Hallo Thomas,

nice report. I was already guessing that Fahni must be you, but was not quite shure.

Axel

Hi Ryan ,

Wish you good luck with your India trip.
I did the first stretch of your trip a few years ago with some friends on royal enfield bikes.
It is a fantastic ride. I am sure you will be...