Best thread ever...

Beijing to Shanghai in 13 hours --- I totally believe it because Google Maps says it's 1266km, only 14 hours 50 minutes, and it's easy to beat google maps time, especially on a Gixer 600.

China said you can't have a Gixer, but you got one, and probably some shady documents with it that work when necessary. Wouldn't be my choice for this kind of trip, but can't see why it wouldn't get you there.

China said bikes on the expressay OK, expressway people usually say NO WAY, but you seem to have that under control. I think we all have success and failure stories when it comes to expressways. Rule of thumb is that you probably won't get a lot of expressway time once you get away from eastern China.

People say you're crazy and unrealistic... well you are.... but that's cool, because crazy people tend to have good adventures.

I think the pace you're setting is impossible. Even if you could stay on the expressway, things are going to change drastically as you go west. 1 big pothole at 100 km/h and your 17" sportbike rim is going to end up folded.

Your USB port is going to get destroyed from dust and rain. Move it to a point that is well protected. Your cheap plastic GPS mount will fail after a few hours on bad roads. Being that you're using your phone as a GPS, I would find some way to protect it and mount it very securely. Would suck to lose your phone and navigation in one shot.

5 liters of gas is a lot of weight for those crappy saddlebags, better think about that again. Reduce your weight as much as possible.

I would send the oil and filter to Xinjiang and change after crossing China. Good engine oil will be fine for 5000kms. Ride another 5000 after changing, and then you will be in countries with Suzuki dealers.

Anticipate where you are going to need your next set of tires and send a set there.

Buy a really good chain and chain lube, make sure the chain is 6 links too long. Cut the chain to the correct size, put the extra links and master link in with your spare parts. A good chain will last 20,000 kms. If it breaks, you can use the extra links to repair it. Why cary an entire chain.

Spare brake lever, clutch lever, clutch cable, throttle cable, compressor, tubeless tire plugs and decent tools. Why cary "power booster".

FYI... Drilling holes in your frame for your tank bag mounting straps... not a good idea.

Good luck, should be an interesting trip.

Cheers!
ChinaV