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    Re: Xining- Chongqing

    Is this spam? Or an attempt to write Vietnamese? Or both?
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    Re: Xining- Chongqing

    Just an update, I'm still planning this trip. Having met a fellow MCM forum member today, I may have a partner for the Journey. ..
    Basically Chengdu- Xining via Kangding, Yushu, Tingri etc....
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    Re: Xining- Chongqing

    Thanks for the tip about Nature Hike. Tents with nice features, lightweight and cheap.
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    Re: Xining- Chongqing

    About this trip, I'm trying to drum up enthusiasm amongst Shanghai riders to join me going West ..Lol

    My blog post.. I'm thinking how much of this "China bucket List" could I tick off in 2018?
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    Oh okay, Just saw that the SWM 650 enduro because it is basically the old Husqvarna already has lots of aftermarket parts available..including the 25L safari tank. I wonder if this is true of the...
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    Re: Xining- Chongqing

    To add information to the above.. My plan is to take the North West road from kangding in Sichuan to yushu in Qinghai then probably up via tingri to Xining. My bike only has an eight liter tank from...
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    Hmmm, decisions decisions... Regarding the fuel tanks. I actually just ordered a 3L and 5L one with rotapax style mounting(310 on taobao with clips), then refunded.. obviously on my bike I need to...
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    Re: Xining- Chongqing

    Yeah, that's what all Chinese observers of the bike say.. How tall it is.. But I wanted a tall bike with ground clearance for the plans that haven't (yet) been realised.
    I think I mentioned before...
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    Yes I had a feeling it was 8 but their website says 10.. atm

    what's this other tank? seems like a lot of work:)
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    I'm also looking at options to improve range in terms of fuel- carrying fuel on the X2.. just gonna get a 5L extra tank to put on the back
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    Re: Xining- Chongqing

    This blog shows the route Kangding to Yushu in southern Qinghai to be pretty spectalular..

    http://www.thelandofsnows.com/tibet-overland-journey/overland-from-kangding-to-yushu/

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    Re: Xining- Chongqing

    No takers for this? I'm currently trying to outside members of the Shanghai insiders group (motorcycle enthusiasts and cj750 tour guides) to come.

    Perhaps I should include some pictures..
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    Xining- Chongqing

    Anyone interested in riding with me.. Xining to Chongqing? Sept or Oct 2017

    First riding South from Xining then SE into Sichuan, past Kangding and on to Chengdu, then up to Chongers...

    I have a...
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