-I've hunted bears in Canada, now I'm hunting Indian motorcycles in Norway

Jørn-Inge Håvik from Fyrde would probably describe himself as an ordinary man, but after a visit to his home in the "wagon shed" surrounded by wild and beautiful nature, just like in Flåklypa, I have a completely different opinion. I would rather describe him as the heir to Reodor Felgen, but with a slightly more modern machinery and not least a few more accessories on 2- and 4-wheels.

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When Jørn-Inge moved back from Canada a few years ago and took over the farm from his grandfather, the ring was in many ways complete. This is where his interest in everything with wheels and engines began when he was in his teens, and this is where his passion and creative power continue today. As a young hunter, he was lured to Canada to shoot bears, which eventually resulted in him settling there. Over there, he was able to cultivate his interest in cars and motorcycles, and eventually also aircraft. His job as a mechanic put him in contact with all kinds of people, and there are many aircraft in this, which is one of the world's largest countries measured in area. There is now a saying that "there is a time for everything", and in 2012 Jørn-Inge moved back home to Norway. Today, as mentioned, he lives on the farm that his grandfather established down at the mouth of the Fyrdselva River, at the very end of Voldsfjorden in Sunnmøre. Surrounded by spectacular nature, just like in Flåklypa, he has established his own company with a hypermodern mechanical workshop where he builds specially designed steel structures for both industry and, not least, the aquaculture industry in Sunnmøre. Tailoring in stainless steel well describes Jørn-Inge's everyday life, and in good "Reodor tradition" he is of the opinion that most things, and a little more, can be made.

Width in the motorcycle park

The workshop is as clean as an operating theatre, and we pry our way past various steel structures, a state-of-the-art machinery park and into the door of the "museum". The first thing I see is a neat NSU 350 from the 1930s, identical to my first vintage motorcycle, which incidentally came from Volda. The range of motorcycles in the park is large, and ranges from Swedish-made REX, Jawa with Velorex sidecar, NSU , DKW , Tempo , and last but not least, a newly acquired Indian Big Chief. The "Redskin" has long been on Jørn-Inge's wish list, and when the bike was advertised for sale, he immediately headed to Eastern Norway to secure this treat from a vintage bike.

Motorcycles, a Corvette and a model airplane

In the middle of the floor of the “museum” and surrounded by motorcycles stands a Corvette C2 that probably maintains a much higher standard, both technically and cosmetically, than when it left the assembly line at GM in the 1960s. Jørn-Inge likes things to be in good condition, also because the work in the workshop takes so much time that objects on 2 and 4 wheels are preferably purchased fully restored. However, no rule without exceptions, and an old Tempo gets going in the machinery park in the workshop every now and then when Jørn-Inge has some free time. A model airplane hanging from the ceiling contributes to the right atmosphere, and reminds Jørn-Inge of the years in Canada where the foundation for the business operation back home in the old country was laid. Jørn-Inge is in no way dismissive of my question about whether he should resume his interest in flying. “We have an airport only a couple of miles away, located halfway between Ørsta and Volda, but for now I will spend my free time riding a motorcycle,” he adds. No stupid prioritization, I think, he has a lot to choose from when summer evenings offer warm asphalt and winding roads, perfect for vintage motorcycle riding.