hmm, sounds you are in a service minded area, away from border areas. The bike is for vacations, trips around not a daily commuter...ahh what a luxury.

Have you ever expierenced the laid back attitude of Kunmingers? Thats why many people like this place, the pace is slow nothing bothers, ahh so nice...
Until, until you want to get things done, done right!

Somehow, I'am sure I could have convinced them, but I would not be happy with the result. And as V and you mentioned certain dounts I thought, I try myself without cutting corners as the dealer would surely have done.

I want it fully legal, in my name - Laos, Thailand, Cambodia right before the door - certain legallity is crucial, especially if you spend bit more then the average China bike costs.

Its not so difficult as I stated so why not expierence burecratism and take it as an cultural expierence. Enjoy Riding!