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1000 Vikings ... · 01:53 PM

... or in German "1000 Wikinger" is the name of an anual meeting of bikers in a small village at the German Northsea coast.
I had to ride nearly 3 hours in the morning to the event and 3 hours back in the evening ...

Today between 600 and 1000 bikers joined - great fun.
Besides meeting with friends and talking we also had a 70 km tour.
It is an interesting ride in such a huge group, the guides and Policemen basically stopped all other traffic.

Here are a few shots I took today during the meet up.

... the Honda VFR on the right is my bike, by he way.
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sherrvonne · 08-16-2014, 02:01 PM

Wow a wike walley!

**volley** · 08-16-2014, 02:36 PM

Originally posted by sherrvonne

Wow a wike walley!

Thanks for your comment, it was a fun day!

**Bob Harris** · 08-16-2014, 03:08 PM

seems no matter where a person should visit there are always awesome bikes. Good lookin' bike of yours Norbert, goes well with the sports car. Thanks for the views, very nicely shot.

sherrvonne · 08-16-2014, 03:13 PM

There are quite a few rallies in Austin, the bikes are always riding through the town we live in, although some are dressed much differently for the rallies in leather jackets, studs, gauges,pony tails and mohawk haircuts. The bikes are fun to look at, sad day when we had to sell our Yamaha V-Star 650 Classic.

**eaglem** · 08-16-2014, 03:17 PM

Some nice bikes amongst that lot.

lesmore49 · 08-16-2014, 06:41 PM

Nice pix. Like that Laverda in the first photograph. Any shots of vintage bikes ?

**volley** · 08-17-2014, 02:10 AM

Originally posted by Bob Harris

seems no matter where a person should visit there are always awesome bikes. Good lookin' bike of yours Norbert, goes well with the sports car. Thanks for the views, very nicely shot.

Appreciate your comment Bob!

Originally posted by sherrvonne

There are quite a few rallies in Austin, the bikes are always riding through the town we live in, although some are dressed much differently for the rallies in leather jackets, studs, gauges,pony tails and mohawk haircuts. The bikes are fun to look at, sad day when we had to sell our Yamaha V-Star 650 Classic.

Thanks for your comment, there were a few weird looking bikers as well. But since we had some rain most were dressed quite normal (well, considering they are bikers, at least

)

Originally posted by eaglem

Some nice bikes amongst that lot.

Thanks much EM!

---------- Post added 08-17-14 at 11:30 AM ----------

Originally posted by lesmore49

Nice pix. Like that Laverda in the first photograph. Any shots of vintage bikes ?

Thanks for your comment! Not easy to get some decent shot with the bikes lined up, but here are a few more:

Another shot of the Laverda, simple straight forward design, and who needs more than info than speed and revs?
But I still like the design of the 750 cc 2-cylinder better than the 1000 cc

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An old 1 cylinder BMW in excellent condition, it's the 250 cc I believe

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Long ago, when I was young, "Frankenstein's Daughter" came out. Well, this was the headline when a German motorcycle magazine first tested the Kawasaki 900. Strange, with so many important and usefull information I forgot, I still remember this headline after more than 30 years ...

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The small single disc brake was already "questionable" back then. But this bike was build to accelerate - not decellerate

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A shot of another classic: Ducati ... with a truly vintage tank bag! This bag (Harro Elefantenboy) was a must have for a true touring biker

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... and finally a customized Yamaha 650 ... what a fancy exhaust piping. The sound was lets say "interesting". Even the police seemed to enjoy it!

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kdf9511 · 08-17-2014, 03:20 AM

Sweet looking rides. Though as a Honda V4 enthusist I have to say your VFR is the best looking one there. I don't think I have seen one in that color before. I have a good friend over in your part of the world in Belgium that restores and races the VFR's and the older VF750F and VFkR's.

**volley** · 08-17-2014, 04:09 AM

Originally posted by kdf9511

Sweet looking rides. Though as a Honda V4 enthusist I have to say your VFR is the best looking one there. I don't think I have seen one in that color before. I have a good friend over in your part of the world in Belgium that restores and races the VFR's and the older VF750F and VFkR's.

Thank you! Well, every once in a while I think about buying a newer bike, but the VFR is still such a great bike, reliable and comfortable. IMO the 2-valve V4 is one of the best engines ever build.
There may be faster bikes, but for me it is fast enough.

AussieTrev · 08-17-2014, 04:18 AM

Great to see the variety of machines. Cool pics.

**volley** · 08-17-2014, 06:12 AM

Originally posted by AussieTrev

Great to see the variety of machines. Cool pics.

Appreciate your comment, cheers!

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08-17-2014, 02:10 AM	#8
volley Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Springe Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,693 Original Poster	Originally posted by Bob Harris seems no matter where a person should visit there are always awesome bikes. Good lookin' bike of yours Norbert, goes well with the sports car. Thanks for the views, very nicely shot. Appreciate your comment Bob! Originally posted by sherrvonne There are quite a few rallies in Austin, the bikes are always riding through the town we live in, although some are dressed much differently for the rallies in leather jackets, studs, gauges,pony tails and mohawk haircuts. The bikes are fun to look at, sad day when we had to sell our Yamaha V-Star 650 Classic. Thanks for your comment, there were a few weird looking bikers as well. But since we had some rain most were dressed quite normal (well, considering they are bikers, at least) Originally posted by eaglem Some nice bikes amongst that lot. Thanks much EM! ---------- Post added 08-17-14 at 11:30 AM ---------- Originally posted by lesmore49 Nice pix. Like that Laverda in the first photograph. Any shots of vintage bikes ? Thanks for your comment! Not easy to get some decent shot with the bikes lined up, but here are a few more: Another shot of the Laverda, simple straight forward design, and who needs more than info than speed and revs? But I still like the design of the 750 cc 2-cylinder better than the 1000 cc [IMG][/IMG] An old 1 cylinder BMW in excellent condition, it's the 250 cc I believe [IMG][/IMG] Long ago, when I was young, "Frankenstein's Daughter" came out. Well, this was the headline when a German motorcycle magazine first tested the Kawasaki 900. Strange, with so many important and usefull information I forgot, I still remember this headline after more than 30 years ... [IMG][/IMG] The small single disc brake was already "questionable" back then. But this bike was build to accelerate - not decellerate [IMG][/IMG] A shot of another classic: Ducati ... with a truly vintage tank bag! This bag (Harro Elefantenboy) was a must have for a true touring biker [IMG][/IMG] ... and finally a customized Yamaha 650 ... what a fancy exhaust piping. The sound was lets say "interesting". Even the police seemed to enjoy it! [IMG][/IMG] Last edited by volley; 08-17-2014 at 06:01 AM.

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sherrvonne Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,975	Wow a wike walley!

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volley Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Springe Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,693 Original Poster	Originally posted by sherrvonne Wow a wike walley! Thanks for your comment, it was a fun day!

08-16-2014, 03:08 PM	#4
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477	seems no matter where a person should visit there are always awesome bikes. Good lookin' bike of yours Norbert, goes well with the sports car. Thanks for the views, very nicely shot.

08-16-2014, 03:13 PM	#5
sherrvonne Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,975	There are quite a few rallies in Austin, the bikes are always riding through the town we live in, although some are dressed much differently for the rallies in leather jackets, studs, gauges,pony tails and mohawk haircuts. The bikes are fun to look at, sad day when we had to sell our Yamaha V-Star 650 Classic.

08-16-2014, 03:17 PM	#6
eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,160	Some nice bikes amongst that lot.

08-16-2014, 06:41 PM	#7
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,349	Nice pix. Like that Laverda in the first photograph. Any shots of vintage bikes ?

08-17-2014, 03:20 AM	#9
kdf9511 Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Weatherford, Oklahoma Posts: 206	Sweet looking rides. Though as a Honda V4 enthusist I have to say your VFR is the best looking one there. I don't think I have seen one in that color before. I have a good friend over in your part of the world in Belgium that restores and races the VFR's and the older VF750F and VFkR's.

08-17-2014, 04:09 AM	#10
volley Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Springe Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,693 Original Poster	Originally posted by kdf9511 Sweet looking rides. Though as a Honda V4 enthusist I have to say your VFR is the best looking one there. I don't think I have seen one in that color before. I have a good friend over in your part of the world in Belgium that restores and races the VFR's and the older VF750F and VFkR's. Thank you! Well, every once in a while I think about buying a newer bike, but the VFR is still such a great bike, reliable and comfortable. IMO the 2-valve V4 is one of the best engines ever build. There may be faster bikes, but for me it is fast enough.

08-17-2014, 04:18 AM	#11
AussieTrev Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,590	Great to see the variety of machines. Cool pics.

08-17-2014, 06:12 AM	#12
volley Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Springe Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,693 Original Poster	Originally posted by AussieTrev Great to see the variety of machines. Cool pics. Appreciate your comment, cheers!