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    Re: Beijing-Shanghai late June

    That's crazy, even the U.K.? The Chinese drivers license is only written in Chinese.. That is I have a C1D and the motorcycle endorsement.. The part in the back explaining what type of vehicles I can...
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    Re: Beijing-Shanghai late June

    Oh yeah, another question
    Will my Chinese license get me from here (Shanghai) to the U.K?

    I'm guessing not as I don't have a British motorcycle license (yet)- only a car and scooter license.
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    I want to reply to this. In the fullness of time, I have to conceded that what you stated is actually the case. Sorry, It's just I didn't want to hear it, seeing as I thought I had found a plated...
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    Re: Beijing-Shanghai late June

    yeah, the great thing about motorbikes obviously is that there are so many types for different tastes and usages. Although I have little experience, I'm really interested in adv biking and maybe...
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    Re: Beijing-Shanghai late June

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    I just noticed you are doing the trip two up. Well, it will surely be an achievement with that bike. Also if your woman can make it, then you certainly have a good woman :)...
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    Re: Beijing-Shanghai late June

    If I think of stuff "I need" the list just goes on.. But camping equipment is a great idea to cut costs, enjoy the journey and make it more flexible.

    I've also thought.. Do I need to take an...
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    Re: Beijing-Shanghai late June

    OKay. Foam/sheep skin? Not the kind of bike one gets an aftermarket seat for eh. Pretty sure an x5 is in my future.. It's all set up for adv. Although I felt the x2 is a great place to start with the...
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    This is serious and constructive advice. Thank you. Wonder if anyone uses tarps? I've got everything I need except gotta pick up oil in bj and a puncture repair kit.. Bought tire irons.. The bike...
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    I wanted to post a reply here. I'm sure your motivation is that of warning me.. Lord knows I'm a "nube " as the Americans say:) so cheers for the warning. I actually do understand your frustration...
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    Re: Beijing-Shanghai late June

    Yep, modded to 300cc by.. Um.. Previous owner:)) yeah, one day to yantai? I'm not questioning that.. Just I'm not a fast rider and on a (fairly) small bike suited I guess less to road use than off...
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    Re: Beijing-Shanghai late June

    Still planning the original route and thinking of leaving Dongbei till later... so Beijing- Yantai- Shandong- Shanghai

    Great article here.. the guy made it Beijing -Shanghai and back in twelve...
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    Re: Beijing-Shanghai late June

    Or, maybe a loop near Beijing would be more interesting
    .. As chinav posted in an older thread "best trails in China"[ATTACH=CONFIG]19340[/INSERT]
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    Re: Beijing-Shanghai late June

    Cool, thanks for the info... do you have a source for this?
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    Beijing-Shanghai late June

    So I've just bought a bike in Beijing. Is shubens x2. My plan now is to ride it from there back to Shanghai (where I live)in the late part of June. I have nine days and the first day will be taken...
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