@Grey Beard:
Two bikes, as my GF refuses to go on the pillion or in a sidecar.  It's kinda hard to find a bike which is suitable for the both of us. As my GF is only 1.67m and about 47 kilos. It's very difficult to find a dual-purpose bike with a seat low enough. In my opinion the BMW F650 singles would be a good alternative. However my GF coming from a 4 cylinder Suzuki Bandit, didn't like the single cylinder engine. Which makes it even harder as single cylinder bikes are usually the lighter ones.
As far as Lofoten is concerned; beware of the beautiful scenery!! It bewitched me, and got driving off the road into a ditch. The heavy R1150GSA threw me of its back onto the tarmac.
After 2 days of rest, we were on the road again. That is me in a car (arranged by the dutch AA) following my GF. At the end of the holiday all abrasions in my face almost healed. And back at home I got myself some new front teeth (amazing what they can do with fillings nowadays).
The bike I repaired myself using some second hand parts (handlebar, rear subframe, front subframe, etc.)
In general in Norway you should keep an eye open for moose and reindeer.
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