How can I ride China????

[milton]

We have one member in MCM who has bikes stashed all over the world this way, including Fuzhou, Seoul, Beaverton, Hong Kong, Pirmasens, Saigon.... Come to think of it there are quite a few of us who have bikes in different countries. Even I've got a bike stashed in California!

I'd like to get off the subject a bit. Given that so many of us having bikes stashed all over the world, it does sound like a good opportunity to organize a "time sharing" type of arrangement so we can all use each other's bike at wherever we happen to be. I have my Honda Magna 750 in my Boston garage with the battery attached to a trickle charger, which I ride at most once or twice a year when I go home "to visit". Wouldn't mind some motorcycle comrades use it when they happen to be in that neck of the wood. Just a thought.

[Vrroom]

But his duration of stay is only 60 days, so it's a no go. "Making a case" is impossible with someone in a government position here. GE may have some "guanxi", and that could be possible, but I doubt people want to use those kind of favors for a license.

There's always the old fashion way... cha ching $$$

Cheers!
ChinaV

ChinaV .... I just looked up the meaning of "Guanxi" .... That's my new Chinese word for my upcoming trip. I need to find someone with Guanxi to help me with my objective.

FYI - I'll be in Shanghai the weekends of 4/16 and 4/23 if anyone would like to enjoy an adult beverage or two. I'll be staying near the Thumb Plaza, where I believe there is an Irish Pub and a bar called Malones.

Vrroom

Thanks,
Vrroom

[felix]

Hi Vroom, remind us again closer to date when you're in shanghai, we might be able to pull a bike night together!

Well, its not quite what I had in mind, but does anyone know about this guy? It looks like he offers tours from the side and back of a CJ750:

http://www.beijingsideways.com/flyer_ENG.html

Edit: Yikes! Kinda expensive!

Yeah i know those guys, lovely people! It's a different kind of bike tourism as you don't get to ride, you're a passenger, so perhaps not what vrroom is looking for. Sure they're a bit expensive, but it's by far the coolest way to discover beijing and its surroundings! They also have a branch in Shanghai.

[CantDecide]

Yeah i know those guys, lovely people! It's a different kind of bike tourism as you don't get to ride, you're a passenger, so perhaps not what vrroom is looking for. Sure they're a bit expensive, but it's by far the coolest way to discover beijing and its surroundings! They also have a branch in Shanghai.

Yeah, I was intrigued by the idea of a tour out to the Great Wall by side car, which I would consider if I was just here for a short trip, but somehow since I'm here all summer long and I could practically buy a motorcycle (ok, maybe a junky one) for the cost, I think I'll pass.

It definitely sounds like a blast though.

[CantDecide]

I'd like to get off the subject a bit. Given that so many of us having bikes stashed all over the world, it does sound like a good opportunity to organize a "time sharing" type of arrangement so we can all use each other's bike at wherever we happen to be. I have my Honda Magna 750 in my Boston garage with the battery attached to a trickle charger, which I ride at most once or twice a year when I go home "to visit". Wouldn't mind some motorcycle comrades use it when they happen to be in that neck of the wood. Just a thought.

A ride-share sounds like a great idea to me, I would think a lot of globe trotters would be up for it. Perhaps it could be done informally, or if something more formal was needed, it could be a points-trading system managed online.

I'd happily take you up on your offer since I live in Boston (Somerville & Salem specifically) but a 750 is too large for my experience right now and I wouldn't have anything to offer in return.