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    Re: Well, I rode on the Great Wall, too

    Doesn't one ever get a little bored of creating arguments over a forum. Seems like every post I read has the same usual people trying to have a dig at each other. What's been said before has been...
  2. Re: Looking for a commuter bike in Shanghai for a tall guy

    Nice Yamaha copy.
    How do they even still get away with this copyright s**t :icon10:

    Anyway, if it is based on the yamaha. Then that bike might be a bit small, seeing as they made the seat...
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    Re: KTM Duke 200 in Shanghai

    I couldn't imagine you'll be even using 20hp in the centre of shanghai. If you're riding with 户C plates then you can't ride in the centre anyway.

    Big bikes can get legal plates, kawa, BMW, aslong...
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    Re: Were going to ride the rice bowl

    It's a shame you're starting early, I'm leaving Shanghai on my bike on sunday the 7th of Feb and heading south towards guangdong.

    If you was leaving or around hangzhou at the same time we could...
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    Shanghai Riders

    Looking for a few lads or ladies to ride with in and out of Shanghai.

    Just a bit of fun for like minded people to chat, probably eat dinner and a bit of fun riding.

    If there is a group of...
  6. Shoei XR-1100 Brand New 3000元 ONO (Size Medium) - Shanghai

    Hey all,

    Got a brand new Shoei XR-1100 Helmet for sale that I bought in Hong Kong a few weeks back.

    I tried the helmet on in the shop and all was well, got back to Shanghai and tried the...
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    Shortest RR in history.

    Originally I set out to ride the Yingang back from the factory in Chongqing to Shanghai. The trip was going to be over 2 weeks and was gonna be at least 3000KM doing a kind of 'U' shape down intown...
  8. Re: How to get a class D or E license in Shanghai

    Sorry, I should have been a little bit more clear in my last post.

    I don't have a drivers license from my home country. I did a CBT when I was in the UK, so I was allowed to ride a bike under...
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    Re: Does anyone live in Chongqing?

    Spot on! Thanks for the reply mate.

    I got just the right girl for the job, I hope she can talk the talk though.

    I'll let the forum know how I get on. Just bought a bike from Chongqing,...
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    Does anyone live in Chongqing?

    I need to register in Chongqing to take the motorcycle test as I can't do the test in shanghai.

    Anyone living in Chongqing know how long it takes to get the temporary residency permit? (The piece...
  11. Re: How to get a class D or E license in Shanghai

    Seems like everyone living in Shanghai keeps coming to the forum with this problem.

    Its a right pain in the a**s this city :lol8:

    I think it would be better if the bureau would just tell...
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    Sticky: Re: How to get a Chinese Motorcycle License

    I recently tried going down the route of getting the license in Chongqing also a no go. As I need to have a perminant residency permit in order to obtain a license. I actually just found out now as I...
  13. Re: Nanjing - Buying 250-400cc Inline 4 Motorcycle

    Many people are trying to give you a fair share of advice to help you along, this is what the forum is designed for. Culture is culture, people are people and opinions are opinions. From your quote...
  14. Re: Newcomer introducing and seeking for advice

    If you need help with getting a outer province plate then I can help you if you need the help that is. Welcome to Shanghai btw, if you need help with Chinese you can also give me a shout.

    Take it...
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    Re: Hi! Riding school in China

    Ive been to that school, you'll need a proper resident permit that is given to you in shanghai, it's the one where they put it in your passport. If you hold a student visa or work visa then you can...
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    Re: pulse adrenaline bogging out at 8000 rpm

    If you're running lean then your plug would be a white colour or a light colour, not black. Try a new plug in the bike and check the colour again. Or post a picture, but if it's black im saying too...
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    Re: pulse adrenaline bogging out at 8000 rpm

    I recommend trying each notch to see if there is any improvement if it gets worse in the top notch try the bottom notch. This is all trial and error, if middle notch is best then leave it there. I...
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    Re: pulse adrenaline bogging out at 8000 rpm

    So when you say bogging you mean the revs aren't going past 8000? Bogging is caused by too much fuel and not enough air in the mixture. I assume you can walk the throttle open wide and there is also...
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    Re: Shanghai Motorcycle restricted area(s).

    I don't think so, I live near the zhongshan park area in Shanghai and I could easily count 500 odd vehicles a hour passing through that doesn't have a shanghai plate. I mean, people need to come to...
  20. Re: Scooters finally banned in Shanghai ??? (i talked to the police)

    Well, you live in Shanghai so look out your window and you'll see millions of them. The guy on the phone will say they're bannned, but he probably doesn't really know much about it.

    I mean I'm no...
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    Sticky: Re: Getting a Chinese Motorcycle License

    Yeah I'm sad to also admit that I hit this barrier a few weeks ago. Its a real pain in the arss but hey ho, I guess this is how it's going. Actually, I told them I'd do the test in Chinese because I...
  22. Re: Reasonably priced Kawasaki's in China?

    400 9200 787 - Shanghai number.

    I went to the dealership before, has some nice eye candy in there. As I remember they didn't have any 300's in there and when I enquired they said they had 250's...
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    Re: Shineray Explorer 200 trouble

    I'm no expert about these bikes and maybe my answer is completely wrong. Old bike that used to have was always having this problem when the breather hole was blocked. It had a little hole in the tank...
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    Re: Reliability of your China Moto

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    Re: Reliability of your China Moto

    Sorry for not getting back to you sooner Ben.

    I've just been to a shop that has the CRF250. He had one there and was offering a order service from Thailand. The bikes take 5-10 days to come.
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