Once again Bill what shame.

The technique to entry or bye pass a toll barriers is a well sorted out way which I have used many times over the years and I am happy it has help you at a time when you most needed it.
Looking forward to your next post to find out the root coures off the leaking Tank.

This trip is turning out to be the 1 you remember the most, not because of the great mountain you have
viewed but because off all the problems you have had with the bike.

Take note people who are considering a ride such as Bills.

DO NOT CONSIDER ALL ROAD ACROSS CHINA
TO BE LIKE YOU HAVE NEAR YOU HOME LOCATION.

As Bill have just found out some are in very poor sate of repair.

My advice is to ride a bike which is capable of handing the bad stuff with easy so when you hit the good stuff it's a dream.

Well good luck Bill and keep the thread updated with your progress.