Insurance and registration in China

[Brian]

I'm new to the forum, so not sure where this goes. I didn't see this information readily available and my search button capabilities need improvement.

Background:
Living in Beijing and looking to get out of town on the weekends with a motorbike. Never owned one before and have very limited experience with gas powered.

Questions:
1. How do I get insurance?
2. How do I get a license?
3. How much does this cost?
4. I live in Beijing, so are there specific laws I should know?
5. What laws should I know about traveling anywhere outside of Beijing?

I know these are pretty general questions, so if there is already a thread addressing them I would appreciate a point in the right direction. I also understand that motorbikes are not allowed on most expressways, so no cruises down ring roads or picking friends up from the airport?

Thanks!

-Brian

Edit:
Just found this link that explains up to date registration
http://www.thebeijinger.com/forum/20...tes-in-Beijing

Doesn't give prices on insurance (heard this is a lot). My other concern is that I live just outside of the 3rd ring road, so how hard is it to get an "A" plate?