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    Re: China tour: buy or rent?

    Hey that is great, thank you!

    I actually am seriously reconsidering this endevour considering the recent reactions towards foreigners. I will likely keep planning, but will not put cash down...
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    Re: China tour: buy or rent?

    That is interesting, thank you bigdamo! Yeah, that is part of the reason I wanted to go with a tour group. Seemed like an easier way to get into the Big T. Considering how I would likely need to...
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    Re: China tour: buy or rent?

    LOL! So what might that color be?
    Buy now or closer to trip time?

    This I think is the next big 'bike' related question. I could totally see the convenience of having a bike now. I miss my old...
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    Re: China tour: buy or rent?

    Lao Jia Hou: Love the picture!

    Anyway, those really seemed to echo my thoughts. I actually owned a YBR 125 for nearly a year 30,000 km with no problems... loved it! Until some asshole hit me...
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    China tour: buy or rent?

    Okay, I'm looking to finish up my time here in China. Before I go I always wanted to take a ride to various places around the country. However, I want to make sure that I am prepared.

    I have done...
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    Error code tables?

    Hey all,

    I know a dealer (Moto Li in Beijing) who is really awesome. He asked me for some help, and unfortunately, I am having difficulty getting it done.

    Essentially, there are some high end...
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    Re: Had an accident

    If I had to label myself, I would say that I am anti-religious, however, I have to toss a great big Hallelujah to that! I feel like that is one reason why I am glad this forum is hear... So I vent...
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    Re: Had an accident

    Ass.

    You know, I grew up with a lawyer, and I watch Suzie Orman. What I learned from both: You have to take care of yourself before you take care of others! That means that before you touch that...
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    Re: Kurisu's Riding in China Top 14 Tips

    Dan! Where was your profile pic taken! It looks soooo familiar! Perhaps it could have been any city in China.... ;0)
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    Re: Kurisu's Riding in China Top 14 Tips

    This is the smartest advice that I hate the most! These people need to have their head straightened and unfortunately, turning them off to you won't help that situation. However, given the many...
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    Sticky: Re: Getting a Chinese Motorcycle License

    I am looking to go for a tour around China this summer. Beijing, Qingdao, shanghai, xian, beijing. I have been riding in BJ for almost 2 years, and been stopped 4 times. Never has it mattered that...
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    Re: in praise of the Yamaha YBR 250

    Hey Slabo,
    I was in a similar situation where Motto Lee essentially told me that when it came to power and performance the YBR125 and the qingqi 200 were about comparable. The biggest difference...
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    Engine Break-in/ Cold Weather

    Hey all,

    So, got the new YBR 125 and the tripometer was nice as it helped me learn that I have a commute of a bout 30 km or so to get to work.

    With this in mind, riding the bus is not really...
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    Re: in praise of the Yamaha YBR 250

    That is not a bad deal. I had been getting a lot of help from this forum for over 8 months trying to figure out what to get. Ended up going with a small YBR125. I am finding that for the commute...
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    Re: Market Choices: What is best for needs?

    Well, after shopping around, I actually found moto lee had a yamaha 125 available. For about the same price as that qingqi I got a but smaller yamaha. Seemed like a faired trade: size for peace of...
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    Re: Market Choices: What is best for needs?

    What kind of qingqi did he buy? Or accessories!? Or Plates?

    I was just at another dealer and they were offering a 200cc qingqi for something like 10-12k RMB...
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    Re: Market Choices: What is best for needs?

    That is fine and I understand.but with zbc point about chinese companies field testing it is harder to trust an unknown....helps that you have experience with the engine though.
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    Re: Market Choices: What is best for needs?

    You know, zbf does bring up a good point.sad, but good. Is there reliable info on these bikes? My chinese is not that good and it seems there is a lack of familiarity with the brand...
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    Re: Market Choices: What is best for needs?

    You know, that is why I am so happy for this forum and wish there was one like it for everything in china! As much as I don't like the inability to trust chinese brands, it is nice to see communities...
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    Re: Market Choices: What is best for needs?

    Thanks Andy & td_ref! Lots of good info here. I am worried that I won't be able to find the yan gang...it is hard enough to find the lifans! Does the manufacturer list dealers?

    The good news is...
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    Re: Market Choices: What is best for needs?

    Is this a suggestion or a question of whether or not I have looked at that particular bike? Infact, I have not heard of that brand...
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    Re: Market Choices: What is best for needs?

    Yeah that's the trouble.i will give that a try and see what I can find...from the sound of things though it seems like the lifan's are becoming more rare.this economic situation I know has...
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    Market Choices: What is best for needs?

    Hey all,

    I have been through here asking questions before regarding bikes to purchase, but I am back again! What I know from before:

    The Lifan's and Regal Raptors are a forum favorite for...
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    Re: Cheap Imports: Too good to be true?

    Actually I went to my dealer/mechanic and he was saying it was a scam. something about sending the wrong bike after paying a 300 rmb shipping fee, and repeating this process arbitrariness making you...
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    Cheap Imports: Too good to be true?

    Hi all,

    So my jialing has be crapping out multiple times the last couple days and I am thinking it is time to get a serious bike. I have talked to my mechanic/dealer and they were telling me...
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