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08-26-2011, 10:47 PM
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Re: leather, textile, mesh -- a sobering report
Thanks corporal_clegg, I've had a look at taobao, we have a similar thing here in Japan, http://global.rakuten.com/en/ where I've found some good looking stuff at pretty reasonable prices so will...
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08-18-2011, 09:07 AM
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Re: leather, textile, mesh -- a sobering report
Interesting and useful information in the thread, thanks.
I'm in the market for a full set of protective clothing for long distance touring. I see links to taobao which I believe is a web based... -
07-04-2011, 02:28 PM
Thread: Soberpete's YBR 250
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Re: Soberpete's YBR 250
Might be better to leave the stunt riding to the experts..
Just checked out the prices for a new YBR250 on http://www.goobike.com/motorcycle/?rt=gbtop in Japan and it's very similar to China. -
06-27-2011, 07:07 PM
Thread: How to get a Chinese Motorcycle License
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I will also be keen to see how you get on with this. I've been in touch with a friend in Yiwu city and he has made enquiries on my behalf and has said that as long as I take lessons that getting a...
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06-23-2011, 07:33 PM
Thread: Beijing to Kunming : A Commute to Work
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Re: Beijing to Kunming : A Commute to Work
Incredible stuff, can't get enough of this thread. :clap:
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06-23-2011, 07:39 AM
Thread: Beijing to Kunming : A Commute to Work
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Re: Beijing to Kunming : A Commute to Work
Another fantastic post, keep it up as you've developed a pretty avid following and we look forward to your latest.
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06-18-2011, 05:58 AM
Thread: Beijing to Kunming : A Commute to Work
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Re: Beijing to Kunming : A Commute to Work
Can anybody please tell me how to make these route maps that show the progress of the trip? I've tried it with Google "My Places" but not had any success with that. Is there a download that I can use?
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06-18-2011, 05:09 AM
Thread: Beijing to Kunming : A Commute to Work
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Re: Beijing to Kunming : A Commute to Work
Thanks for the great pics and words, a truly epic adventure. I'll be interested to see which route you take from Tibet to Kunming.
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06-14-2011, 12:09 PM
Thread: Beijing to Kunming : A Commute to Work
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Re: Beijing to Kunming : A Commute to Work
Thanks for posting your progress and looking forward to reading more on your trip and bike. I'm in the early stages of planning similar adventures in China and your RR encourages me to make it happen.
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06-12-2011, 02:19 PM
Thread: How to get a Chinese Motorcycle License
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Thanks for the tips. I lived in GZ several years ago and have been making irregular trips back ever since we shifted over to Japan. My plan is to get organised and legal for bike ownership and...
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06-12-2011, 01:03 PM
Thread: How to get a Chinese Motorcycle License
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Thank you kind sir. I was thinking the reason I was struggling with understanding some of these questions was due to either something being missed in the translation or the breakdown on my cognitive...
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06-12-2011, 12:37 PM
Thread: How to get a Chinese Motorcycle License
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Sticky: Re: Why you should get a license ...
My understanding is that the person who put it together is doing so on his own time and that it's a work in progress. He lists his email on the page so I'm guessing the more people take the time to...
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06-12-2011, 08:02 AM
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This has probably been posted elsewhere already, but here tis again just in case.
http://www.shekouonline.com/drivingtest.html
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06-08-2011, 11:15 PM
Thread: Beijing to Kunming : A Commute to Work
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Re: Beijing to Kunming : A Commute to Work
Thanks for the report Pat, I'm enjoying the words and pics tremendously. In the throes of planning a trip myself after the summer and reports like these are very useful.
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06-08-2011, 10:24 PM
Thread: Dragon Boat ride through Zhejiang 2011.
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Re: Dragon Boat ride through Zhejiang 2011.
Nice thread, thanks for taking the time to post it.
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06-08-2011, 09:27 PM
Thread: G'day Hope to be back in China soon
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Re: G'day Hope to be back in China soon
He went via Pakistan taking the shortest possible route through China to keep the costs down. From memory he hooked up with a couple of other riders and they had a travel specialist organise the...
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06-08-2011, 01:57 AM
Thread: G'day Hope to be back in China soon
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Re: G'day Hope to be back in China soon
Thanks Slabo, I read their story a couple of months ago, an amazing adventure and testament to the spirit of just giving it a go and see what happens. Also read another huge adventure story by a...
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06-08-2011, 12:13 AM
Thread: G'day Hope to be back in China soon
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G'day Hope to be back in China soon
Just found this wonderful web site this morning and very happy that I did. I'd like to return to China after the summer for more travels, this time by bike rather than by bus, train and plane.
I'm...
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