I have approval from my wife to make a one week motorcycle trip before I leave China in September. I've lived in Suzhou for 4 years but haven't had time to make a trip yet. I've had my Chinese motorcycle license for a few years now and want to put it to good use before I leave. I am thinking about flying into Lhasa and buying a used bike and selling it or leaving it at the end of a week. Anyone know where I could buy or rent a motorcycle in Lhasa?

Another thought was buying one in Chengdu and riding to Lhasa. I've heard that it is hard to get the permits to do this now.

Any other thoughts? I don't have my heart set on going to Tibet at this point.

Cheers!