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  1. Re: Xingjiang - Kazakstan - Xingjiang. Border crossing out and back in on chinese bik

    Thanks Modron, that sounds realistic. We now came to the conclusion to stay in China and not mess with border crossings, too much trouble. Anyway, good to know how it should work in theory, I was...
  2. Re: Xingjiang - Kazakstan - Xingjiang. Border crossing out and back in on chinese bik

    Thanks Robert, that's definitely a good point to start.
  3. Xingjiang - Kazakstan - Xingjiang. Border crossing out and back in on chinese bikes?

    Last year I did some enduro riding in Xingjiang itself. But when coming about 50km close to the Mongolian border there is a restricted border area where foreigners could not go and local authorities...
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    Re: Shineray X2X review, Guandong

    Regarding the carb pls. keep in mind that the space between the frame and engine is limited. You cant fit an FCR in there. I got a PE32 (no big bore kit) and its a really tight fit.

    I still got a...
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    Re: Shineray X2X review, Guandong

    I was also at the fair, Shineray had a nice booth, but did not show the X2, not the X5 and NOT the new X6. http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z0d.6639537.1997196601.380.PTKgI1&id=36860253550
    The...
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    Re: Shineray X2X review, Guandong

    What Markin says you can not just wheelie with pure power from ripping open the throttle, like larger cc bikes, thats true.

    However, if you have the feeling with the clutch you can certainly...
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    Re: Shineray X2X review, Guandong

    Last week on Nankunsan

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    Watch out for these:

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    Circle rut I made today. 7,5m diameter, but need to dig a bit more next time.
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    Re: Shineray X2X review, Guandong

    The tyres are these:
    http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.38.ZlSCHH&id=22450227729&_u=4dv4gmb6f7a
    Search for KT966. I definitely recommend them. They are quite stif, difficult to get on...
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    Re: Shineray X2X review, Guandong

    Short update here: no big failures since the last post :thumbsup:

    I pinched the cooling water hose on the lower right side of the engine when I doped the bike in a rocky river crossing in the...
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    Re: Shineray X2X review, Guandong

    Small update here:

    A few weeks ago I was on the trail, the bike had about 600KM on it. That day I noticed some slight, irregular touching noise at the front disk. Of cause investigated it...
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    Re: Shineray X2X review, Guandong

    For tyres I got a set of 350RMB dual sport "turtle tyres" from taobao. That was the only 21 -18 seeming to be commonly available here.
    For knobbys there are more options, starting from 300RMB. The...
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    Re: Shineray X2X review, Guandong

    Thanks for your advice Milton! Will keep an eye on the spokes.

    For the rack: I will make one myself, will keep you posted. The seat is in my shopping charty since I ordered the bike, still trying...
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    Re: Shineray X2X review, Guandong

    Yes, Lofu Shan, access from X293 (also nice to ride). China is small :)

    Just saw next week is dragon boat festival, I gues a good opportunity to explore Xinfengjiang Reservoir area, still inspired...
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    Shineray X2X review, Guandong

    Finally I am street legal with a Shineray X2 and want to share some impressions.

    Getting the bike

    To register a bike here in Huizhou you need to have the fapiao issued by a local dealer. Then...
  15. Re: 17 inch knobby motocross wheels experiences

    Thanks for the input Barry.

    I just came to this idea becatse I saw this 17 inch knobby set on taobao
    http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z0d.1.1000638.86.zS3PQo&id=6858721637

    I still have ...
  16. 17 inch knobby motocross wheels experiences

    Does anybody have experience with putting 17 inch offroad wheels on a 250?

    Why I am asking: Recently i had the chance to ride pitbikes on a track and it was a lot of fun.
    Now I am having a CQR250...
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    Re: Micantech - New Suspension System

    150ccs and 250ccs were not mentioned BUT they seem to be designing a much bigger engine and bike now. So the M2 design seems final. You will probably see the front suspension also in their other...
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    Re: Micantech - New Suspension System

    There is technology in this RVF that is unbelievable. The brake lines have quick detach couplings. You can just clip them apart, change the brake pump, clip the new one in... no air in the system. ...
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    Re: Micantech - New Suspension System

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    Re: Micantech - New Suspension System

    A short feed back about the event, the company and this bike.

    When going to an event in China it is usually good to expct nothing and be prepared for everything. I did not know the brand before...
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    Re: Micantech - New Suspension System

    Well, I just signed up for the event. While not being a sports bike expert I hope afterwards I can share some impressions about the bike and the production. If anybody else is there pls. let me...
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    Re: Micantech - New Suspension System

    Just got the info today: Next weekend is a test riding event in Zhongshan, Guandong
    ...
  23. Re: Motorcycle registration on the girlfriend(/boyfriend)

    Great, thanks for the info.

    I am also assuming with my residence proof from the police here it should be fine.

    What I learned was at least here the fapiao must have been issued in this...
  24. Motorcycle registration on the girlfriend(/boyfriend)

    I am now really close to get my X2X. Regearding registring and plating the bike, is there any disadvantage to do this on the name of the local girlfriend? She has no drivers license, I have one and...
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    Sticky: Re: Getting a Chinese Motorcycle License

    I had a little set back today. Trying to apply to make the license since quite a while now. First I was told that after my cars drivers license I would have to wait one year before I can do anything...
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