Movin to Germany -- what to expect?
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04-24-2008, 07:22 AM
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Movin to Germany -- what to expect?
Hey gang.
New guy here...currently in the sandbox VERY anxiously awaiting my return to the states in Dec and purchase of a new RKC. After a few months in the states, I've been blessed with a move to Stuttgart, Germany. And guess who I'm takin? My new chrome baby.
So I'm just pickin your guys' brains on what to expect moving over there.
My main worry is registering the thing (over there) and insurance. Also, what are the shops/dealers like? Is gettin parts/add-ons gonna be hell?
I'm still a ways out...but starting to get anxious and tryin to get all the info I can to help myself out for the big move.
Thanks for your thoughts and thanks for making this a GREAT forum!!
TJ
New guy here...currently in the sandbox VERY anxiously awaiting my return to the states in Dec and purchase of a new RKC. After a few months in the states, I've been blessed with a move to Stuttgart, Germany. And guess who I'm takin? My new chrome baby.
So I'm just pickin your guys' brains on what to expect moving over there.
My main worry is registering the thing (over there) and insurance. Also, what are the shops/dealers like? Is gettin parts/add-ons gonna be hell?
I'm still a ways out...but starting to get anxious and tryin to get all the info I can to help myself out for the big move.
Thanks for your thoughts and thanks for making this a GREAT forum!!
TJ
#2
04-24-2008, 07:55 AM
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RE: Movin to Germany -- what to expect?
farmlands and hedgerows? no wait that was in the fourties.they have " octoberfest " autobaun open her up! good luck and have fun.ride safe
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04-24-2008, 07:55 AM
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RE: Movin to Germany -- what to expect?
Expect some Great beer! Yep. And no speed limit on the Autobahn (freeway).
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04-24-2008, 07:57 AM
RE: Movin to Germany -- what to expect?
Check out http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/
It's a site/forum more geared to adventure touring, but it's probably the most international (in terms of members) forum on motorcycling. Lots of info on moving bikes into/out of different countries, and lots of Germans posting there.
Good luck in Stuttgart!
It's a site/forum more geared to adventure touring, but it's probably the most international (in terms of members) forum on motorcycling. Lots of info on moving bikes into/out of different countries, and lots of Germans posting there.
Good luck in Stuttgart!
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04-24-2008, 08:16 AM
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You will get tax free NATO/Army plates for about 20 bucks and expect to go through some more rider's training. After market parts are extrememly expensive on the economy but many online retailers ship to APO so you can still get stuff pretty cheap from the states. I'd tuck a case or two of your favorite oil in your stuff when it's packed because on the German economy that stuff is extremely expensive. AAFES doesn't always stock everything you'd like. Some extra oil filters would be good to have too.
Stuttgart is a really nice area, near the black forest, Austria, Switzerland, and the German Alps. Get some good rain gear
Thanks for serving man and make sure you make it home safe!!!
Stuttgart is a really nice area, near the black forest, Austria, Switzerland, and the German Alps. Get some good rain gear
Thanks for serving man and make sure you make it home safe!!!
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04-24-2008, 08:22 AM
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I was in Germany in the 70's and I remember it being a bitch to get a drivers license things may be differant now,
wait till you get the bill for filling your tank. Their were alot of cobblestone roads when I was there some great roads I wish I could go back lots of history very cool place.
wait till you get the bill for filling your tank. Their were alot of cobblestone roads when I was there some great roads I wish I could go back lots of history very cool place.
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04-24-2008, 08:35 AM
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RE: Movin to Germany -- what to expect?
ORIGINAL: WildBillAce2
You will get tax free NATO/Army plates for about 20 bucks and expect to go through some more rider's training. After market parts are extrememly expensive on the economy but many online retailers ship to APO so you can still get stuff pretty cheap from the states. I'd tuck a case or two of your favorite oil in your stuff when it's packed because on the German economy that stuff is extremely expensive. AAFES doesn't always stock everything you'd like. Some extra oil filters would be good to have too.
Stuttgart is a really nice area, near the black forest, Austria, Switzerland, and the German Alps. Get some good rain gear
Thanks for serving man and make sure you make it home safe!!!
You will get tax free NATO/Army plates for about 20 bucks and expect to go through some more rider's training. After market parts are extrememly expensive on the economy but many online retailers ship to APO so you can still get stuff pretty cheap from the states. I'd tuck a case or two of your favorite oil in your stuff when it's packed because on the German economy that stuff is extremely expensive. AAFES doesn't always stock everything you'd like. Some extra oil filters would be good to have too.
Stuttgart is a really nice area, near the black forest, Austria, Switzerland, and the German Alps. Get some good rain gear
Thanks for serving man and make sure you make it home safe!!!
Also ... there is, indeed, a speed limit on the autobahn. And nowadays it is actually enforced a little bit, too. I've never owned a scooter that felt comfortable over 90 mph anyway. Enjoy the ride.
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04-24-2008, 08:40 AM
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Oh yah the biker gangs back in the 70's they rode mopeds funny to see them pul up looking bad *** on there mopeds.
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04-24-2008, 08:52 AM
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Thanks for all the quick replies guys.
Being from the land of cheese and beer (WI) I know I'll love the place! Can't wait!
Not really sure what to expect for training/licensing/etc. Sounds like I'll get a European license and most likely will have to take a motorcycle course to ride on base (same as the states). No biggie.
From shop talk around here, insurance isn't too bad. I guess I'll find out soon.
And ze autobahn...ahh... I'm holding on the R1 just for that reason. [8D]
Being from the land of cheese and beer (WI
) I know I'll love the place! Can't wait!Not really sure what to expect for training/licensing/etc. Sounds like I'll get a European license and most likely will have to take a motorcycle course to ride on base (same as the states). No biggie.
From shop talk around here, insurance isn't too bad. I guess I'll find out soon.
And ze autobahn...ahh... I'm holding on the R1 just for that reason. [8D]
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04-24-2008, 08:57 AM
RE: Movin to Germany -- what to expect?
ORIGINAL: Snakum
Also ... there is, indeed, a speed limit on the autobahn. And nowadays it is actually enforced a little bit, too. I've never owned a scooter that felt comfortable over 90 mph anyway. Enjoy the ride.
Also ... there is, indeed, a speed limit on the autobahn. And nowadays it is actually enforced a little bit, too. I've never owned a scooter that felt comfortable over 90 mph anyway. Enjoy the ride.
"On average, about three quarters of the total length of the German autobahn network has no speed limit, about one quarter has a permanent limit, and the remaining parts have a temporary limit for a number of reasons."