Beijing Going Motorcycle Free?

elroyjetsn · 11-02-2008, 03:59 PM

Just watched a really good Chinese film last night, "Beijing Bicycle" that was made in 2005. The film takes place mostly on the streets of Beijing and all i saw were cars and bicycles. In only 1 scene did i see a motorized bike- an old guy on a moped in heavy traffic of bicycles.

I saw maybe several hundred bicycles of all sorts and lots of cars. What's going on- are they trying to hinder street criminals from making fast getaways?? Are they going green- no 2 smokes

?

Is this just temporary in advance of the olympics?

What will 1000 motorcycle factories do if China outlaws 2 wheeled motor vehicles entirely?? :?

tigertamer · 11-03-2008, 07:18 AM

I think they will probably depend on their monstrous export numbers to sustain their momentum :twisted:

I did remember a posted pic of the massive motorcycle confiscation in China!

Maybe they did a propaganda review of the western motorcycle films...Thanks Peter Fonda, Marlon Brando and Steve McQueen

Tigertamer

elroyjetsn · 11-03-2008, 01:00 PM

At least in the case of Guangzhou downtown motorcycles have been banned from the streets. Subject to confiscation by the authorities by any violators as of 2007.

Rider loses bike for violating ban.

Mr. Lin is out of business after 67 years of motorcycle repair.

http://www.lifeofguangzhou.com/node_...45413810.shtml

http://www.lifeofguangzhou.com/node_...56413959.shtml

http://www.lifeofguangzhou.com/node_...97013245.shtml

AZ200cc · 11-03-2008, 02:52 PM

I wonder what they're going to do with all those bikes, I hope they don't destroy them :(

Dragon · 11-03-2008, 07:00 PM

This is what happens in a socialist nation. The power that be decides what you can and can't do. You have to take it lying down, without recourse.

SpeedSouth · 11-03-2008, 07:03 PM

Damn!
That is some seriously messed up sh..tuff. 8O

Jim · 11-03-2008, 08:34 PM

Reminds me of Ontario's stance on modified cars

http://www.leftlanenews.com/canadian...fied-cars.html

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servl...eet-racing0620

elroyjetsn · 11-03-2008, 09:36 PM

Is Ontario just saying "no" to NO?

If you ever drive in VA, be sure to leave you radar detectors home. If they see it in your car, they'll stop you and seize it on the spot.

elroyjetsn · 11-03-2008, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragon

This is what happens in a socialist nation. The power that be decides what you can and can't do. You have to take it lying down, without recourse.

Quite true! When a government goes communist, you relinquish all ownership of any goods at the whim of the government. No warrants are necessary.

elroyjetsn · 11-03-2008, 10:19 PM

170 major cities in China have motorcycle bans of restrictions according to this article. The reason, to make the roads safe for cars? Cagers are taking over the roads in town...sound familiar??

On the plus side. One complaint is that the current motorcycles available are too underpowered to flow with the faster car traffic safely. So, we should see many more bikes over 200cc in the near future to meet the need for faster safer bikes.

http://www.theledger.com/apps/pbcs.d...plate=printart

Qingdao · 11-04-2008, 01:07 AM

Are they still alowed on country roads?

DDG1976 · 11-04-2008, 06:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elroyjetsn

Is Ontario just saying "no" to NO?

If you ever drive in VA, be sure to leave you radar detectors home. If they see it in your car, they'll stop you and seize it on the spot.

Not to change the subject, but companies came out with a Radar detector-detector for Police and Law inforcement (which helped them find a radar detector in vehicle), Then the same companies came out with a radar detector-detector protector (which jammed the detection device the police had). Then "no joke" the same companies came out with a radar detector-detector protector detector for law enforcment use to detect the jamming device. It was in "Popular Mechanics" magazine in the early 80's

Qingdao · 11-04-2008, 03:14 PM

Apparently, I asked some Chinese folk, and you can ride in the country.

The reason that bikes in the inner city are banned is because...
1 they are noisy.
2 apparently Chinese suck at negotiating trafic and have alot of accidents
3 THE CHINESE GOVERNMENT SAID SO!!!

SpeedSouth · 11-04-2008, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim

Reminds me of Ontario's stance on modified cars

http://www.leftlanenews.com/canadian...fied-cars.html

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servl...eet-racing0620

That's pretty messed up, as well. How can they determine what one's intentions might be?
I mean, is it not legal for an individual to build a car for the purpose of racing on a track?

The position that all performance parts are being used to race on the street is a bit....ummmm, well....loony.

elroyjetsn · 11-04-2008, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by SpeedSouth

That's pretty messed up, as well. How can they determine what one's intentions might be?
I mean, is it not legal for an individual to build a car for the purpose of racing on a track?

The position that all performance parts are being used to race on the street is a bit....ummmm, well....loony.

SCCA requires that all cars have a log book and everything you do to it documented and the inspections prior to every race and such.

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elroyjetsn Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: West Virginia Posts: 629	Beijing Going Motorcycle Free? Just watched a really good Chinese film last night, "Beijing Bicycle" that was made in 2005. The film takes place mostly on the streets of Beijing and all i saw were cars and bicycles. In only 1 scene did i see a motorized bike- an old guy on a moped in heavy traffic of bicycles. I saw maybe several hundred bicycles of all sorts and lots of cars. What's going on- are they trying to hinder street criminals from making fast getaways?? Are they going green- no 2 smokes ? Is this just temporary in advance of the olympics? What will 1000 motorcycle factories do if China outlaws 2 wheeled motor vehicles entirely?? :? __________________ Wayne Wildfire WF300-SP
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tigertamer Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Wheeling, West Virginia Posts: 683	I think they will probably depend on their monstrous export numbers to sustain their momentum :twisted: I did remember a posted pic of the massive motorcycle confiscation in China! Maybe they did a propaganda review of the western motorcycle films...Thanks Peter Fonda, Marlon Brando and Steve McQueen Tigertamer __________________ 07 H-D XL883C 06 LF 200GY-5 Yin and Yang CAUTION Obey The Traffic Regulation. Always Wear a Helmet. Don't Ride After Drinking Wine. Before Operation, Read The Owners Manual Carefully.
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elroyjetsn Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: West Virginia Posts: 629	Major Cities in China Banning Motorcycles At least in the case of Guangzhou downtown motorcycles have been banned from the streets. Subject to confiscation by the authorities by any violators as of 2007. Rider loses bike for violating ban. Mr. Lin is out of business after 67 years of motorcycle repair. http://www.lifeofguangzhou.com/node_...45413810.shtml http://www.lifeofguangzhou.com/node_...56413959.shtml http://www.lifeofguangzhou.com/node_...97013245.shtml __________________ Wayne Wildfire WF300-SP
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elroyjetsn Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: West Virginia Posts: 629	Is Ontario just saying "no" to NO? If you ever drive in VA, be sure to leave you radar detectors home. If they see it in your car, they'll stop you and seize it on the spot. __________________ Wayne Wildfire WF300-SP
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elroyjetsn Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: West Virginia Posts: 629	Harley Wants in on China 170 major cities in China have motorcycle bans of restrictions according to this article. The reason, to make the roads safe for cars? Cagers are taking over the roads in town...sound familiar?? On the plus side. One complaint is that the current motorcycles available are too underpowered to flow with the faster car traffic safely. So, we should see many more bikes over 200cc in the near future to meet the need for faster safer bikes. http://www.theledger.com/apps/pbcs.d...plate=printart __________________ Wayne Wildfire WF300-SP
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Qingdao Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 351	Apparently, I asked some Chinese folk, and you can ride in the country. The reason that bikes in the inner city are banned is because... 1 they are noisy. 2 apparently Chinese suck at negotiating trafic and have alot of accidents 3 THE CHINESE GOVERNMENT SAID SO!!! __________________ <div><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2ilH...s</a></div><br />
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