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Thanks for the information. I didn't realize it was so strict and would be very cautious even after a beer at lunch. Probably the crowd I'm with, but my Chinese friends don't mind getting behind...

Could someone clarify the measuring they take for alcohol? The original poster mentioned .2, but I'm familiar with the US having BAC (blood alcohol content). Most states have a limit of .08 with...

Just got back in the country so looking to check it out this week or next week. In December I tried to find 海淀驾校, but gave up when I was lost. Anyone go to another place besides Lao Shan? Also...

I've been putting this off, but I now have a steady cash stream coming in that will allow me to purchase a bike. I'm leaning towards the Qingqi QM200GY.

Anyone know if the plate situation in...

I can get by with my Chinese, but is 1,000+ kuai a fair price for registration? Is this the only place?

Looking for a motorcycle license school in Beijing. A post on the Beijinger:

http://www.thebeijinger.com/forum/2010/07/02/A-guide-on-motorcycle-license-and-plates-in-Beijing

The post seems...

Bribe seems like such a dirty word:naughty:. I think it is more commonly referred to as 送礼 or just a nice gift. I can't imagine a gift actually hurting, but I would only pay on a monthly basis in...

From my understanding and personal experience is that the bikes are normally thrown in the back of a van right away. The bike may then be taken to a secure location where time is on the thieves'...

I'm still on the edge on whether I should get a motorbike or not. The tipping point is how likely it will be stolen. I have had an electric scooter stolen with several locks bolted to a building. ...

So I came across the Ride Prep and Making Tracks forum and it pretty much answers all my questions. I assume the sticky for registering may also be applied roughly in Beijing?

I'm new to the forum, so not sure where this goes. I didn't see this information readily available and my search button capabilities need improvement.

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Living in Beijing and looking...