Dag
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« on: September 29, 2009, 12:22:45 PM » |
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Have any of you thought about spending their holiday in Norway? It would be an honor and pleasure to show you our spectacular scenery. It is reported that a certain fjord cruise tourist - was it the US astronaut John Glenn or was it Neil Armstrong? - later was shipped to the moon. He looked toward our sunlit and blue planet surrounded by blackened space.
As he stood there, he was asked by eager ones from Houston, Texas: "Have you ever seen anything more breath-taking?"
"Only the elps and fjords of the Sunnmore district of Norway."http://www.visitnorway.com/ |
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« Reply #1 on: September 29, 2009, 12:30:52 PM » |
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Beautiful photo Dag, I wish I had more vacation time, there is so much stuff to see in Europe. Norway is definitely on my list. I also can't wait to cross the Millau Bridge in France on a Valkyrie (and of course eat at Jean's restaurant)!
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« Reply #2 on: September 29, 2009, 06:08:21 PM » |
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I would love to come for a visit...but we will have to see how the $$$$$$'s go!!! I know the May trip in France is out...our grandson will graduate from a Seattle high school in May 2010...We have planned a trip to Milwaukee, Wisconsin for Sept 20 -28 ...there is a Lions convention and we are going to coordinate a ride from Texas to Milwaukee for Lions motorcycle riders...FB
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« Reply #3 on: September 29, 2009, 06:18:06 PM » |
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Has anyone shipped a motorcycle to Europe before? How much does it cost? How long does it take?
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« Reply #4 on: September 29, 2009, 06:43:29 PM » |
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That would definitely be the cats meow!  The good Lord willing I would love to do that. |
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« Reply #5 on: September 29, 2009, 07:01:41 PM » |
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Can you get there without getting on a airplane ? If not I'm never going to get to see that part of the world. Map me out a route so that I can ride my bike  Beautiful picture Dag. |
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« Reply #6 on: September 29, 2009, 07:06:06 PM » |
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Joe,
You can take a boat, it will just take a little longer!
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« Reply #7 on: September 29, 2009, 07:17:02 PM » |
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Have any of you thought about spending their holiday in Norway? It would be an honor and pleasure to show you our spectacular scenery. It is reported that a certain fjord cruise tourist - was it the US astronaut John Glenn or was it Neil Armstrong? - later was shipped to the moon. He looked toward our sunlit and blue planet surrounded by blackened space.
As he stood there, he was asked by eager ones from Houston, Texas: "Have you ever seen anything more breath-taking?"
"Only the elps and fjords of the Sunnmore district of Norway."http://www.visitnorway.com/Beautiful sights and sites....I wonder if I could "Pimp" myself out to pay for a trip like that??...I once tried to open a Kissing Booth at the local fair, but was turned down...they said they didn't have enough PARKING for all the Ladies who would show up ...  ...  ...  ......oh well |
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Dag
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« Reply #8 on: September 29, 2009, 11:33:13 PM » |
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Has anyone shipped a motorcycle to Europe before? How much does it cost? How long does it take?
I have shipped four bikes to Norway. My Bumblebee from NY in 2005 and another Bumblebee and a VTX 1800 from Dallas and a Wing from Miami. The shipping from Miami to Oslo is less than $ 700,00 and the time is about three weeks. |
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Dag
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« Reply #9 on: September 30, 2009, 02:19:35 AM » |
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Can you get there without getting on a airplane ? If not I'm never going to get to see that part of the world. Map me out a route so that I can ride my bike Beautiful picture Dag. Some Cargo vessels are taking passengers. There are a lot of caro vessels sailing from NY and Miami to Rotterdam.  |
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« Reply #10 on: September 30, 2009, 08:12:03 AM » |
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I was in Europe in 2001 for a couple of weeks. Made stops in the Netherlands, Belgium, France and Germany. My next trip my wife and I would like to go through Sweden, Finland and Norway. This picture is from somewhere in Norway and is my desktop backround. Dag, do you happen to know where this is?  |
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Dag
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« Reply #11 on: September 30, 2009, 11:25:36 PM » |
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Dag
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« Reply #12 on: October 01, 2009, 02:50:34 AM » |
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Its only 137 miles from my home.  |
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« Reply #13 on: October 01, 2009, 03:07:31 AM » |
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Here's an interesting idea - Watch for a good deal on a really nice Valk, buy it & ship it to Norway (or someplace in Europe), Fly over, spend 2 or 3 weeks touring, then sell it there. What would be the legalities/paperwork/taxes for a vacation like this? Do Valkyries bring more or less $ over there?
(Probably would be simpler to just rent a BMW)
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Dag
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« Reply #14 on: October 01, 2009, 04:55:26 AM » |
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You have to pay about 21000 to 25000 USD for a used Valkyrie in Norway. The price in US is about 6000 + Freight: 700 + Norwegian Tax about 10000 = about 17000 USD Sell it for 22000. The profit cover all expenses you have with your holiday |
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« Reply #15 on: October 01, 2009, 05:17:02 AM » |
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The price in US is about 6000 + Freight: 700 + Norwegian Tax about 10000 = about 17000 USD
Dag I want to make sure I read this correctly. Valkyrie cost 6,000.00 USD Norwegian tax 10,000.00 USD The tax is almost 2 x the purchase price? |
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Dag
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« Reply #16 on: October 01, 2009, 05:29:08 AM » |
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The price in US is about 6000 + Freight: 700 + Norwegian Tax about 10000 = about 17000 USD
Dag I want to make sure I read this correctly. Valkyrie cost 6,000.00 USD Norwegian tax 10,000.00 USD The tax is almost 2 x the purchase price? That`s correct ??? |
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« Reply #17 on: October 01, 2009, 06:09:14 AM » |
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The price in US is about 6000 + Freight: 700 + Norwegian Tax about 10000 = about 17000 USD
Dag I want to make sure I read this correctly. Valkyrie cost 6,000.00 USD Norwegian tax 10,000.00 USD The tax is almost 2 x the purchase price? That`s correct ??? WOW!! Very beautiful country you live in....but VERY high taxes! |
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« Reply #18 on: October 01, 2009, 05:48:17 PM » |
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Thank you! His pictures are amazing as is your country. I want to go even more now! |
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