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And I: “There we are. Rolls really well, this Dixi toilet on wheels. Maybe a little weak on the chest, but very supple.” Herbert: “Thanks, I also find it very comfortable. Very different from yours … how do you call something like that?” And I: “This is a custom bike. A couple of guys around here are building this up. Costs a good handful of bills more than your Yamaha. Even if you factor in the fairing, ABS, top case, navigation system, heated grips and all that fuss.”
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And I: “Duct tape? You have nerves! Do you know what the paint says about it? Listen: If the number with the top case stays with us, we will get into business. The directions to Horst … Shit, it’s gone. It was in the backpack.” Herbert: “To Heinz in Horster Weg? Do you remember the house number??” And I: “Something single-digit.”
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Herbert: “Then the statistical expected value is five. I will quickly ask my newly acquired navigation system. The top model from Garmin, the zumo 660, if I may call it immodest.” And I: “Do you also have a GPS on the box? How are you doing? On the philistine scale from one to ten, you get a minimum of twelve!” Herbert: “That may well be, and I wear the award without shame. At least I can find the shortest or the fastest way to Heinz. Furthermore, I can see afterwards where I drove along, export the route and archive it on my computer at home.”
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The open primary belt, which isn’t even a major TuV problem.
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And I: “And what do you need it for? Do you end up listening to music when you are out and about??” Herbert: “No, I prefer to sing myself under my helmet, for example this: ‘One morning in June, some twenty years ago, I was born a rich man’s son. ’The main thing is that it sounds cool.” And I: “Heartfelt condolences. Anyway, set me the address. I’ll take your girl’s chair and I’ll be right back.” Herbert: “You would like that; no. I am driving ahead and you are following me.” And I: “You don’t seriously believe that I’m sneaking behind you? I drive ahead!”
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The open pipes for it all the more. However, there are also models that can be approved.
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Regarding the navigation system: The current top Garmin model, the zumo 660 with a 10.8 cm touchscreen, is quick to assemble and is easy to use even with gloves on.
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And I:”Shit again, so you can rest: Heinz in Horster Weg gets a load of hop milk from us. He recently loaned us heavy equipment when we had a problem. We owe him a little. And quickly. He just called: I’m really thirsty, there’s an even bigger emergency in the refrigerator. No wonder, with the weather.” Herbert:”I don’t want to be obtrusive, but there should be room for the goods to be transported in my top case. It just can’t weigh more than five kilograms.” And I:”Five kilos? Why so little?”
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Oxford hot grips; 69.95 euros at www.cypacc.de.
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Herbert: “This is what a sign says; more loading is strictly forbidden. According to StVO, StVZO and ABE.” And I:”And probably after LMAA too. How heavy can your pillion be then??” Herbert:”I never considered letting them ride in the top case. Twelve times zero point three … makes about four kilograms, plus the bottles. It will be a little tight, but for a good cause I am happy to accept an administrative offense with a fine. What now: Should I help, or would you like to fix the beverage containers on your tank with fabric adhesive tape? To be on the safe side, I always take this with me on tours.”
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Herbert Hoflich (with safety vest): “Can I help you a little? You seem to me like you’re in trouble!” Andi (the rocker): “Funny that you should ask now. Just recently another one who has a flip-up helmet has been added! Just run away with your children’s moped, I’ve got something to do.” Herbert Hoflich: “I promise I won’t bother you excessively. However, twelve bottles of beer in combination with a defective backpack by no means look like a special treat. Again: What are your other challenges like? Can I do something to help cope with them??”
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Then Mister Obercool climbs on the red mini tourer, and the guy with the flip-up helmet spreads out on the other thing. Unbelievable. The little red one buzzes ahead, and the macho bucket thuds behind. A short time later, Heinz hears a fat V2 smacking louder and louder along Horster Weg. No doubt his beer is coming. Makes the afternoon more bearable. But – what’s that supposed to mean? Who is Andi doing there? No, the other way around: Andi is leading the way, on a strange motorcycle. And who is the guy on Andi’s bike who looks like he is attracted to a paranoid mom??
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LSL crash pads for € 75.95 protect the endurance test Yamaha XJ6 Diversion.
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Now to the facts about the custom bike: Andi’s real name is Andreas Bergerforth and he is the boss of Thunderbike in Hamminkeln. This Harley-Davidson dealer with an affiliated custom bike manufacture is responsible for shrill things like the dragsters from the photo story.
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The MRA Variotouringcreen for 119.90 euros significantly improves wind protection on stretches of the motorway.
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Herbert: “As far as I am concerned. But the navigation system is installed on my vehicle. Then we have to swap.” And I: “Tell me, do you still have them all ?! What if you quit and cold deform my device?” Herbert: “Then the yellow angels help me. However, it will not come to that, on my word of honor.” And I: “You would really see angels then, and I don’t know what color they are. But I accept a word of honor. For once, even from a flip-up helmet.”
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Now to the production bike Yamaha XJ6 Diversion. But the Diversion can also be equipped with a few extras to adapt it to your taste.
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Ten centimeters more spring travel is available at the push of a button.
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Special design elements of the Thunderbike Dragster: The headlight, which looks appropriately serious to angry between the mighty fork covers.
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Andi pats the other guy on the shoulder, almost like a buddy, and fishes two six-packs out of the topcase. Then the key exchange and Herbert gets back on his diversion.
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Herbert: “But I’m pleased that I have such an inexpensive taste. Above all, I like to sit comfortably, even on long journeys. The few kilometers here have pushed me harder than emptying a tank with my Yamaha in the Bergisches Land. Usually I can’t get enough of corners, but straight-ahead driving is more fun with your motorcycle.” And I: “You get used to it. But you can see for yourself: curves are rare around here anyway. In addition, the V2 makes the music, the rest is secondary.” Herbert: “Indeed, the engine offers impressive elements of experience, sound and good vibrations. A lot of women are sure to look after such a custom bike rider. You can hear from afar when one is approaching.” And I: “Perhaps. But that doesn’t necessarily have to be due to the device. Maybe on the clothes too. Or on the driver.”
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Another handshake and the Yamaha whizzes away with Lord flip-up helmets in the command post. Heinz puts on his debt collector’s face: Andi has to tell the story in detail immediately. There’s enough beer now. Luckily.
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Park very low and still feel a touch of driving comfort? The secret is called “air suspension”.
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The other day at the gas station the contrasts met. The guy with a safety vest on the mini tourer with heated grips, extra wind protection and GPS meets the rocker on his matt black custom bike with huge roaring bags and an extra wide wheelbase. Here you can see how such a meeting could go.
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Photo story: meeting of contrasts – customizing one way and another
Photo story: meeting of contrasts
Customizing this way and that
“You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, servant, maid, cattle, or anything that is his.” And you should definitely not want to ride the motorcycle that is being fed at the neighboring gas pump.
Manuel Fuchs
09/16/2010
Gas station assistant cashier Uli gets in the mood for a poor, albeit hot, afternoon shift. Sure, he’ll have to pay for fuel a few times, and the high school graduates are allowed to visit him a few times more on the way to Holland. In principle, he can continue his education in peace until the evening rush hour: the magazine shelf is well stocked. Hopefully the two motorcycle noses out there won’t cause any stress. Is the reflector clown tired of life? The other one, the one with the sunglasses, has just bought two six-packs and is clearly in a bad mood – but the sweat potato in a textile suit pushes a conversation into his ear. Should he alert the paramedics right away? Or rather wait for the show first?
How could two so different bikers come together? The rocker with the custom bike and the normal with his mini tourer. In this photo show you can see what could happen at such a meeting and what their bikes can really do.
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