Still Difficult to Motorcycle Tour in China

I'm afraid that I must report that it's still nearly impossible to cross into China with your own vehicle. People have been trying various borders for years, with no luck. If you have a lot of money you might be able to work out a "tour" with a "guide" but that's not really why we do this thing we do, is it?

It is possible to buy a motorcycle in China, and cheaply, but you need a Chinese driver's license to ride it legally. You need to be a Chinese resident to get a drivers license, not to mention proper registration papers and all that, and you need to make sure that the bike has a legal license plate. Fakes abound. It's all very complicated.

If you're still interested in information about buying a motorcycle to ride in China, or exporting a CJ sidecar rig, check out this FAQ for details.

Thanks to Big Bill of ZMW Motorworks in Beijing for this great info.

Also of interest:

• The CJ750 Sidecar Community website
• Jim Bryant's CJ750 shop in Beijing (Frank's Classic Sidecars)
• My China Road dispatches