I ended up dismissing this trip plan and am no longer planning on starting in China. My research indicated that even if you could get all the papers lined up, you probably have to legally export your motorcycle when you left the country. So you are unable (or at least it would be very difficult) to ride back into China after leaving.
The whole purpose of the trip was to go from China, SE Asia back to China and continue on RTW through Eastern Europe. So not being able to come back into China was a deal breaker, it was the whole reason for starting in China.
Informative thread here
I think I may still attempt China, but I'll be travelling in the other direction. Europe/Africa/Russia/Mongolia first, then use this plan to get a bike in China and continue, one-way towards SE Asia.
Thanks for the advice.
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