Wow, thanks LJH, that's perfect! I read Miltons Silk-Road story before, I'm sure that will do for us as well. At least I can't loose them when someone is sitting on it. And if it's too uncomfortable I at least know a purpose now for that stupid pillow she bought at Ikea recently.
Of course we will take good care and return them in at least the same condition. I hope there will be a chance to return the favor.
I think exhaust-wise it should be fine, since the GW250 pipes are low. Maybe I need to get something like this for 200 kuai. Did you ever try them on your GW250?

Prince, I stumbled upon that website already and will follow it. I wish I could do a trip like that, but well, can't have everything.

The flights are booked! And I asked one of my chinese colleagues to double-check with the local Deppon Rep. about some details that were beyond my mandarin skills to avoid misunderstandings... he then told her they can not ship a motorbike, never did, never will and she should please, please, call another company. That's not quite the information I got the first time I contacted the office. He obviously didn't like the hassle involved with such a mission, TIC.
We tried the hotline again, got hold of someone more competent, and the ball's rolling.