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    Sticky: Re: How to get a Chinese Motorcycle License

    So.. All's well that ends well.
    Frankly it's amazing they do actually have foreign language test for expats over here. Do other countries do this? ( I remember Egypt Did, but then the test was "can...
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    Sticky: Re: How to get a Chinese Motorcycle License

    International Driving Licenses are of no use in China. You need a foreign license for motorcycles and you need to do the written test, which I believe they now have in English. If you do not have a...
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    Re: Most reliable Chinese manufacturer

    There is a rising abundance of Chinese made motorcycles and honestly, they are all pretty good.. The most important thing is parts and after sales service. What generally happens is when a...
  4. Thread: CFMoto's 650's

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    Re: CFMoto's 650's

    I think you will find that the Aussie CF's are downtuned.
  5. Thread: Tires

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    Re: Tires

    From my experience (which is 45 years with 23 years in China) you need to fit tyres to suit the bike.. #1.. avoid metzeler Z rated tyres.. They are nothing short of dangerous.. I'd not even use them...
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    Metzeler Motorcycle tires

    20288202892028620287I hate to admit this but I've been riding motorcycles for over 45 years.. Far out, where did all the time go? I woke up one morning and was wrinkly. As you get older life becomes...
  7. Re: A great idea for a trip, but is it even possible?

    Importing a new bike is not hard.. It requires a lot of paperwork. There are companies who specialize in importing for individuals.. You need a Z visa and you have to keep the bike for a number of...
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    Re: 7000 Km owners review on the new CFmoto 650MT

    CF SCREWS NUTS AND BOLTS... Their quality control on these is terrible.. It's a major problem and they do snap.. The problem is they are so fucking hard you cannot drill and tap them out...
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    Re: 7000 Km owners review on the new CFmoto 650MT

    I've had my MT for a few months.. 7,800KM.. So.. my gear position indicator would go crazy when in the wet.. This problem has sorted itself out.. Surprised about the gear lever snapping, it looks...
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    Re: Benelli TRK502 Adventure bike

    I don't get it.. Benelli already has a 600cc engine which is proven.. Why put a 500cc motor in this bike?
  11. Thread: Suzuki DRZ

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    Suzuki DRZ

    I bought it as a motard with 17" front wheel. Replaced rim and spokes 21" wheel. Large tank Acerbis gives over 300km range. 38tooth rear sprocket and 14 tooth front make this bike great for touring....
  12. Re: 50k to spend in China. The 650nk? The Benelli 600? What would you buy and why?

    They say the Benelli is much improved. I don't know.. I have a CF scooter.. Really nice bike actually but like all Chinese manufacturers the follow up service stinks. However, After all This I'd...
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    Re: I fought the law and the law LOST

    Yes it is and like any other country, what creates the change is the people. In the democratic west we have become lazy and our commitment to politics is a tic in a box every 5 years or so. It's not...
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    I fought the law and the law LOST

    Remember last year I started a thread about taking the PSB to court for giving me a ticket for driving in Ningbo City.. ?

    A lot of discussion started and I received a lot of abuse. The thread was...
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    Re: 2010 CFMoto Jetmax 250 Scooter

    Wayat60.. Nice to see you have a jetmax. I've had one for four years. They are great bikes but the Ningbo CF repair shops are worth avoiding ... If you''re in Ningbo I may have a guy who can do the...
  16. Thread: CF MOTO

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    CF MOTO

    I've been here in China for 20 years.. CF make okay bikes but they are the same crap chinese companies when it comes to repairs and maintenance.. I'm totally fucking sick of it. I've just payed 1,000...
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    Re: Steve's CFMoto 650 NK(春风 650 NK)

    CF moto do make good bikes.. I totally agree with you about the staff working in sales and service.. I've just had a massive problem getting my scooter fixed.. I eventually got in touch with the KTM...
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    Re: Totally sick of the farking pigs

    Let me remind you of his comments.. I have copied them and pasted below..

    "anytime YOU want to do YOU up the ass for free"

    If that's not gibberish it certainly would be a fail in an IELTS test...
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    Re: Totally sick of the farking pigs

    One of your members has threatened another with actual physical violence and you call this "petty arguing".. ???? Remove his membership.. I don't want to have to deal with arrogant little pricks...
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    Re: Totally sick of the farking pigs

    So.. basically you're full of kaka.. You sad little tosspot..

    Where do you live?.. I do so want to find you so you can "do me up the ass".. Do you want to find out why they call me CRAZY JON?
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    Re: Totally sick of the farking pigs

    Hey KIKI.. They're Jiangbei.. It was an old guy.. in his fifties.. They usually wait at corners with trucks.. drag you off and confiscate your bike.. There are no signs on the road stating bikes are...
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    Re: Totally sick of the farking pigs

    So.. those tyres... 200 rmb a pair!!@ HAH.. By the way.. I dont' shoot my mouth of and tell people they are talking gibberish, but that is by the bye.. Please tell me wich team you rode production...
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    Re: Shineray X2X review, Guandong

    They look good.. Mostly the rubber compound for us mere mortals is not as important as the hardness.. I've attached quite an interesting table....
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    Re: Totally sick of the farking pigs

    ZHU.. senior moto guru.. I have been riding motorcycles on the roads for just under 45 years. I dont' know how senior that may be. But I'll tell you one thing.. I have never bought a single tyre for...
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    Re: Totally sick of the farking pigs

    Good on you HOK.. you never know.. I may take you up on that.. I'll keep you posted..
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