Europian Inzane

[mbramley]

  Has anyone ever gone to one of the European Inzanes. This something I am considering for my retirement in a few years and started wondering what all is involved.

[Jess from VA]

I've thought about that myself, though little chance I would go over and buy a bike, then sell before I leave.

I think one thing helpful would be to find and save the various EU Valk websites, and log in and lurk and/or ask questions.  (Most are in native languages, but someone will likely answer questions)

[The emperor has no clothes]

f6gal and Pyscho did a couple years ago. I keep meaning to ask them about it. I think it would be a blast. Them guys look like they know how to party.

[f6gal]

We went last year.  We rented Valkyries from a guy in Frankfurt. 

We're also planning to go next year.  But I'm investigating purchasing a couple of bikes to store in Europe.  So we will have them available whenever we want to go over there.  I wasn't all that comfortable riding a bike that wasn't mine.  Of course mine are lowered.

[f6gal]

I've thought about that myself, though little chance I would go over and buy a bike, then sell before I leave.

I think one thing helpful would be to find and save the various EU Valk websites, and log in and lurk and/or ask questions.  (Most are in native languages, but someone will likely answer questions)

Jess, you could come out ahead if you purchase here and ship it over.  You can sell it for much more over there.

[f6gal]

Them guys look like they know how to party.

Understatement!!!

[Jess from VA]

I've thought about that myself, though little chance I would go over and buy a bike, then sell before I leave.

I think one thing helpful would be to find and save the various EU Valk websites, and log in and lurk and/or ask questions.  (Most are in native languages, but someone will likely answer questions)

Jess, you could come out ahead if you purchase here and ship it over.  You can sell it for much more over there.

I know, but that would be more work than I would be interested in.

And they won't let me wear a half helmet, so that's that.

But attending some of those parties would be fun.  

Last time I drove in Germany, I got in trouble with the Air Force.  It seems someone had removed the dash sticker on the old blue AMC beater they gave me (that said I was only allowed to go 55, no matter what the speed limit was, or if they even had one).  What's the fun in that?  

It all started when I told the motor pool chief the front end alignment was terrible on the Autobahn, and the car became nearly uncontrollable at 100mph.  

I had a little trouble with the ausgang and ausfahrt too.

[f6gal]

I've thought about that myself, though little chance I would go over and buy a bike, then sell before I leave.

I think one thing helpful would be to find and save the various EU Valk websites, and log in and lurk and/or ask questions.  (Most are in native languages, but someone will likely answer questions)

Jess, you could come out ahead if you purchase here and ship it over.  You can sell it for much more over there.

I know, but that would be more work than I would be interested in.

And they won't let me wear a half helmet, so that's that.

But attending some of those parties would be fun.  

Last time I drove in Germany, I got in trouble with the Air Force.  It seems someone had removed the dash sticker on the old blue AMC beater they gave me (that said I was only allowed to go 55, no matter what the speed limit was, or if they even had one).  What's the fun in that?  

It all started when I told the motor pool chief the front end alignment was terrible on the Autobahn, and the car became nearly uncontrollable at 100mph.  

I had a little trouble with the ausgang and ausfahrt too.

Ausfahrt is about the only word I remember... LOL.  The Autobahn was sooo awesome.  No worries about watching for cops while riding ridiculous speeds.

[Beer van Huet]

You are always welcome and we'll make sure you have a great time
There are a couple of POC's that I would like to recommend if you are considering a trip in Europe.
Not that there is a difference but these folks speak your native tongue.
Andy Schoeler.
Former Germany Rep and has a lot of connections all over Europe.
andy@f6-valkyrie.de Website in German
Robert Gibbons AKA Bobbievalk.
He is the UK VRCC Rep and very familiar with the European VRCC scene as well.
bobbievalk@live.co.uk Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/groups/VRCCUK/
Dag Verpeide.
Dag lives in Norway but has travelled through Europe with his Valkyrie countless times. Last thing I heard about him is that he is sick for some time now.
dve@valkyrienorway.com
Website  http://www.valkyrienorway.com/index.html
Peter Prajczer AKA Einstein. Former Austria Rep and very knowledgable, also in Eastern Europe and Russia. You'd best get in touch with his wife, Christine for a quick reply
christine@chello.at Website in German
Myself, Beer van Huet. Lowlands (Netherlands/Belgian) Rep.
beer.vanhuet@gmail.com Website in Dutch

Hope this will get you started.

[Beer van Huet]

BTW an average  STD Valk will do around $7500,- in Europe. 

[mbramley]

 Thanks for the info and sorry for the slow response.

[ridingron]

Fly you bike over from Canada.

http://canadamotoguide.com/2019/04/10/westjet-now-offers-motorcycle-shipping/

https://www.aircanada.com/cargo/shared/en/documents/shipping/FlyYourBike_brochure_en.pdf