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Greeks and hogs

  • crackers
    crackers
    13 years ago

    There is at least one greek member on here that I know of.............unfortunately he lives in Greece

  • clubbie
    clubbie
    13 years ago

    Maybe look up the Sydney chapter of Wog Hogs. Failing that you could move to Melbourne.

    Before any of you freak out, I am not serious.

  • Greek
    Greek
    13 years ago

    Finally back on line BLOKES, did i miss any thing

    BTW, this Greek is living in Huangdao - Qingdao, China for the last 9 months

  • HOG-JOCKEY
    HOG-JOCKEY
    13 years ago
    Just don't do any breeding over there Greek.
    Couldn't stand a crossbreeded Greek/Chinaman who haggles with himself....HAHAHAHAHHAHA
  • Greek
    Greek
    13 years ago

    the highways here are awesome for riding let me say, however motorbikes are forbidden on the freeways..............

  • Rains
    Rains
    13 years ago
    I was in China last December and can very well understand why they would ban the millions of little commuter bikes / mopeds from the freeway, but surely Harleys and other large capacity bikes would be ok? Probably, no one has tried yet? What about the Chinese guys posting about their trip across the country in this forum?
  • Greek
    Greek
    13 years ago

    You cannot drive with an International Driver's Permit in mainland China; China has not signed the convention which created IDPs. You need a Chinese license to drive in China. (Hong Kong, Macau or Taiwan issued licenses are not considered Chinese licenses.)

    PRC laws say that foreign residents can have driver's licenses and that an IDP can be converted to a local license, possibly with an additional examination. It is now possible to get a provisional driver's license very easily in major cities like Beijing. You can get one directly from the counters at Beijing Capital Airport without any tests. Actually, getting a regular license may be quite complicated. The particular complications seem to vary from place to place and over time.

    • First, there is a computerized theory test of 100 out of over 1300 multiple choice questions with 90% as a pass mark; if you do not pass, you can do a second test without paying any further fee. In major cities, these tests are available in multiple languages. In smaller places, the officials may insist you do it in Chinese. Some allow you to bring a translator; others do not. It is common that besides just translating, the translator will dictate you correct answers and expect a small fee of not more than 100 yuan.
    • Generally, but not always, you are excused from the actual driving test if you have a foreign license.
    • Some foreigners report that Chinese friends suggested a small gift to the local officials and it helped greatly; others have been told by their Chinese friends that such a move would be foolish and dangerous.

    The easiest way for a foreigner to get a Mainland license is to take the following action: in Hong Kong convert your foreign license into a Hong Kong license for about 120 USD. Then, go to Mainland (Guangzhou is probably the easiest place) and convert your HK license into a Mainland license.

    It is doable to pass the test all by yourself. The paperwork (registration for the test, testing, fetching license) is all done in the driving test center, eg. in Xili for Shenzhen area. It is quite time expensive though, because you have to go there several times. Better way is to ask one of the small driving schools, which can be found at every second corner in Shenzhen to do all the paperwork for you. The test can be done everywhere in at least english, and the english questions[1], [2], [3] for preparation are not hard to find.

    In most places, private tutoring is allowed given common sense and reasonable care: that means in practice that at least one person in the car must have a valid license but not necessarily the driver.

    At least in some cities electric scooters are legally treated as bicycles. You do need to register the vehicle but only with a bicycle license which is cheaper and easier than a motorcycle license. You do not need a driver's license to ride it. Some cities completely ban the use of electric bicycles. There may be restrictions in where you can ride it, e.g. not in the main traffic lanes.

    Generally traffic law states, that vehicles with a type-rated speed of 70 km/h and over are allowed on expressways, provided the rider and pillion wear a helmet. However, most provinces forbid motorbikes on expressways. To the best of my knowledge, exceptions are Beijing and Tianjin and sometimes they let you on in Yunnan or maybe other provinces when riding solo. Imagine all the farmers with their scythes, rakes and other tools, riding 3 up and more on expressways

    If you apply the sneak in method, be sure to know where the big toll gates are (the ones blocking the whole road across) and avoid those by exiting one exit before (or at a gas station). Re-sneak after the big toll gate. Repeat procedure as often as necessary

  • ozymax
    ozymax
    13 years ago
    Greek you are a braver man than me. I have been there many times, wife is chinese, and there is no way I would be riding any where near a city. Even near home, Liuzhou, it is to much for me. All the family ride electric scooters and offer me a scoot when ever I am there. No way, a 15rmb taxi ride will do just fine thanks.
  • Greek
    Greek
    13 years ago

    200 rear going in............ :-)



  • allde
    allde
    13 years ago

    Looks teras, Greek. 

  • Greek
    Greek
    13 years ago

    Thanks for that Allde..............cheers

    Hanging out to get back home.............been here 12 weeks heading out for R&R end of the month for a couple weeks - hope the weathers right

    1st day of purchase, have done quiet a few mods done since then


  • Greek
    Greek
    12 years ago

     

    Nearly There......

    Nearly There


  • Greek
    Greek
    12 years ago

     

    Finally on the road
     



     

  • flacky
    flacky
    12 years ago
    thats one fine looking cycle