Had a weird experience yesterday (Monday) ...

I'd heard about a MC gear shop in the NW of Beijing, so thought I'd check it out. It is outside the 5th ring road.

Arrived, parked and went inside. Average shop - nothing special.

Came outside & the police are waiting. Asked me for my license, registration, insurance and inspection documents. No problem - I know the routine.

What was weird was that the police had set up a little "check point" next to the shop. I'd parked half a block away because I wasn't sure where the shop was. I guess after they saw me go into the shop they walked over to my bike and waited.

I hung around to watch. Within a couple of smokes & a bottle of water, they'd checked 3 other bikes coming to the shop (appeared to have seized an R9).

My guess - the shop owner p'd someone off. Can't be good for biz having a police check at your front door.