looking for Honda Goldwing Jing A plates

**slabo** · 02-26-2011, 08:14 AM

I also hate to buy something unique anywhere, especially in China. The question of parts, and a Goldwing is not going to be easy to take care of. But then again, people ride sidecars here, so what do I know, I'm stuck in Kunming and Yunnan... the biker's heaven, no place for a Goldwing

**euphonius** · 02-26-2011, 08:53 AM

Originally Posted by slabo

...I'm stuck in Kunming and Yunnan...

"Stuck" is not the word I'd use for your location, Slabo.

cheers!

**yves** · 02-26-2011, 11:04 AM

Thank you for your reply and advices Biker Doc.

i have been living in China for almost 5 years and riding everyday since i got here.
I still have some motorbikes and a scooter. I love riding my 750cc or my scooter.
By the way, very great scooter the Suzuki Burgman AN650 ;)

For some reasons, i am interested in a legal Wing or a BMW 1200LT. Because of the really high cost of these bikes, beeing legal would avoid to get it confiscated in case of unfortunate police control and to lose potentialy such a big amount of money.
So if someone has or ever met or know someone with legal Jing A/Jing B Wing, please share the tips to get an idea if it worths it.

I am reading with pleasure and consideration all the replies and take good notes of the advices. And i am hoping to read some more :)

Drive safe,

Yves

**yves** · 02-26-2011, 11:06 AM

to Slabo:

;) have a nice trip, post some pics please

I also hate to buy something unique anywhere, especially in China. The question of parts, and a Goldwing is not going to be easy to take care of. But then again, people ride sidecars here, so what do I know, I'm stuck in Kunming and Yunnan... the biker's heaven, no place for a Goldwing

**yves** · 02-26-2011, 11:19 AM

Originally Posted by euphonius

Dear Yves,

I hope you find something that works for you. As for big Europeans riding two-up, I submit the following -- with the caveat that this JH600 has been vastly upgraded from stock.

Pfaelzer's muddy two-up journey...

And Pfaelzer's exotic Jialing...

good luck!

I tried this bike (Jialing 600) with and without sidecar last year. The look is good but the engine, power and sound did not put a huge smile on my face.
I should try it again with some of the modifications made as explained in the link you sent. It could indeed be a good and cheap solution compared to a wing.

I will plan another trial of the Jialing 600 in the following days.

thanks for the link, good info

cheers

**Lao Jia Hou** · 02-26-2011, 11:19 AM

Hi Yves

I'd really suggest you talk with the Gold Wing Riders club members - they'd be the ones to know how/if it can be done. I've been trying to find their business card for you, but I seem to have misplaced it - I will keep looking.

And yes, I've seen a couple of wings with A plates and, given the context of where and by whom they were being ridden, I suspect they were legal plates. My suspicion is that it can be done, somehow. I know that I have been offered plates on any bike I wish by some senior people, in return for favors I did them. Unfortunately, all my bikes were legal at that point.

By the way, I was in FHL on Friday (or is it FLH, I always get confused about that), over by the Harley dealer (FLH is the Benelli dealer), and they had a newish white wing in the showroom (it may have even been brand new). It looked really sharp! Those guys are also quite well-versed on what's involved with plating.

I also recall seeing wings on taobao for >300K rmb, being sold down in Guangzhou, but don't know what the stories are.

Happy hunting.
Richard

PS: I've been toying with the idea of getting a legal HD Ultra for my Starbucks trips, so if you get a wing, we'll join forces and look down our noses at the 250-crowd.

**Lao Jia Hou** · 02-26-2011, 11:32 AM

Figures - I find the b-card five minutes later ...

BTMC - 13801205751 (all Chinese riders - zero English)

They were handing out their cards at the Beijing MC show last year, so I think they wouldn't mind me posting it.

**yves** · 02-26-2011, 11:34 AM

Originally Posted by Lao Jia Hou

Hi Yves

I'd really suggest you talk with the Gold Wing Riders club members - they'd be the ones to know how/if it can be done. I've been trying to find their business card for you, but I seem to have misplaced it - I will keep looking.

And yes, I've seen a couple of wings with A plates and, given the context of where and by whom they were being ridden, I suspect they were legal plates. My suspicion is that it can be done, somehow. I know that I have been offered plates on any bike I wish by some senior people, in return for favors I did them. Unfortunately, all my bikes were legal at that point.

By the way, I was in FHL on Friday (or is it FLH, I always get confused about that), over by the Harley dealer (FLH is the Benelli dealer), and they had a newish white wing in the showroom (it may have even been brand new). It looked really sharp! Those guys are also quite well-versed on what's involved with plating.

I also recall seeing wings on taobao for >300K rmb, being sold down in Guangzhou, but don't know what the stories are.

Happy hunting.
Richard

PS: I've been toying with the idea of getting a legal HD Ultra for my Starbucks trips, so if you get a wing, we'll join forces and look down our noses at the 250-crowd.

Hi Richard,

I see very well where is the Benelli dealer. i guess I will go to visit them tomorrow to see what they have

and it will be with pleasure we should join forces to go to starbucks! :) i would say even better to go to the Iron Horse as i am also a Beijing Dragon!

Cheers,

Yves

**yves** · 02-26-2011, 11:35 AM

Originally Posted by Lao Jia Hou

Figures - I find the b-card five minutes later ...

BTMC - 13801205751 (all Chinese riders - zero English)

They were handing out their cards at the Beijing MC show last year, so I think they wouldn't mind me posting it.

thank you for that!