Hey foxy thanks for the advice. Unfortunately I don't have a lisence back in the states. I rode on a permit because essentially it's the same thing because the cops never gave you any crap for it. I tried to search for some of the info here about the plates thing for shanghai but nothing came up. Do you think or anyone on the site could point me in the right direction? Does anyone know if flat track racing exists out here as well? Also are there any motorcycle mechanic schools in china? I know there's a couple back in the states and I know harley trains some of their mechanics at their own school if I'm not mistaken. I know there's harley dealers out here.. Who does the repairs on their bikes does anyone know?