Hello from China

[Gregsw]

Hi Greg

I'm now back in Wuhan after a week away in Shanghai and Guangzhou

How about one evening this week meet?

I will also txt you

Bob Astro

Bob,

Welcome back....

Yeah, any time in the evenings after 6:00pm is good, just let me know when and where.
I am not far from the place you mentioned in the PM. I live near the north end of Jiefang Park, just off of Huangxiahe Rd.
I can ride my e-bike to meet you.



Greg

[Astroboy66]

Hi Greg just PM,ed you my number lets try hook up on Saturday

[Gregsw]

I eventually hooked up with astroboy66 and he is a top notch guy, he has helped me out a lot! We have become good pretty friends here in Wuhan.
I hope that we can ride together someday soon!
Wednesday, I'm going for the car drive permit, once that is completed, I will go for the motorcycle permit.
Wish me luck.

[Astroboy66]

Hey Buddy think this is what we looked at at the shop in Houhu

http://top.yingangmotor.com/product/...pe=3&infoid=13

[Gregsw]

Hey Buddy think this is what we looked at at the shop in Houhu

http://top.yingangmotor.com/product/...pe=3&infoid=13

Yeah it does, except the one we looked at was a 150cc. I'm off to go buy it this Saturday afternoon. Will you be in Wuhan then?

[Gregsw]

It's been awhile since I posted here on Chinamoto.

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After thinking about it and looking at the available bikes at the time, I ended up buying a 150cc scooter.
I wanted to see if the police would pull me over or not. If they take my scooter no big deal, it was only 4000rmb.
I have been riding everyday to work since November and have had no issues with the local law enforcement.
In fact, they sometimes wave at me and smile.
I am looking to buy a real bike now, the scooter was kind of a test. It is fun and much better than my e-bike, but it's not a real bike.
I've had my eye on a XTR 250F. The local shop here has a supermotor version for 12800.. and 1500 for plates.
Save save save....

[Brosama]

Hi my name is Laith I live in Wuhan, I'm currently outside of China doing a motorcycle course followed by an exam and I'll be back in wuhan in September (with an international licence if that helps) and I was wondering if we could meet up and discuss the steps I need to do in order to get a legal bike in Wuhan.

P.S I think I've met you Bob if you recall it was next to Hanjie in Wuchang

[Astroboy66]

Hi Leith

yes I remember in Han Street right?

So yeah wanna meet up no problem just let me know
for licence I think you will need to convert your foreign licence to a Chinese C1E and take the simple Chinese licence test then you should be good to go

Bob

[Brosama]

Yep in Han Street, alright well I still have your number if you haven't changed it and ill be back in September, thanks for the help hopefully ill be riding a bike soon

[euphonius]

Hi my name is Laith I live in Wuhan, I'm currently outside of China doing a motorcycle course followed by an exam and I'll be back in wuhan in September (with an international licence if that helps) and I was wondering if we could meet up and discuss the steps I need to do in order to get a legal bike in Wuhan.

Dear Laith,

Not sure what you mean by an "international driver's license" but what will do the most good for you in China is a valid motorcycle license or car license with motorcycle endorsement from your home country. With a legal home-country license, you can get a license in China without having to go through the trouble of taking a riding course and riding test in China. That is, unless you live in a city like Wuhan that apparently has stopped granting motorcycle licenses altogether because bikes are no longer allowed there. If you are lucky, you'll be residing in a district that still allows bikes and hence will issue a motorcycle license. Otherwise, fellow riders in Wuhan can probably help you to find a district, and you can temporarily transfer your temporary residence to that district long enough to do the paperwork. As we say, TIC -- this is China.

cheers
euphonius