Airhead 247 Podcast

On the program part one of a two part conversation with Bud Provin from Nickwackett Garage in Vermont. Bud was one of the first guests on the program when we launched a few years back, so if you are wanting to learn more about Bud and his personal history, dig into the show archives. Today though, we’ll be asking Bud to go in the way-back machine and recall his days as a certified tech at both Bob...

Chris Lesser from Union Garage joins us for a fly, buy, wrench and ride tale on a 74 90S AND 77 100S up the California, Oregon and Washington coast line. Two bikes!!!!! Find out more about Union Garage here: https://uniongaragenyc.com/ https://www.instagram.com/uniongaragenyc/ Consider supporting our sponsors make this program possible with their support: Barrington Motor Works www.barringtonmotor...

Part two of our all encompassing chat with Matias Corea. This time we dive into changes he made on his G/S for his second adventure and detail his offerings and philosophy at Myth Motor. Find out more on Matias and his offerings here: https://mythmotor.com/ Consider supporting our sponsors make this program possible with their support: Barrington Motor Works www.barringtonmotorworks.com/ Boxer 2 V...

Myth Motor founder, G/S world traveler and 247 enthusiast Matias Corea joins us for part one of an in depth conversation detailing his travels, bike builds and love affair with the 247 design and concept. Find out more on Matias and his offerings here: https://mythmotor.com/ Consider supporting our sponsors make this program possible with their support: Barrington Motor Works www.barringtonmotorwo...

Two topics, one show. Race Tech emulator install and suspension set up with Hendrik Roelofs AND dissecting BMW parts numbering system with William Plam. Consider supporting our sponsors: Barrington Motor Works www.barringtonmotorworks.com/ Boxer 2 Valve / William Plam: www.boxer2valve.com/ Join the BMW MOA for FREE! Use this code-- airheads247--in the link below: bmwmoaf.givingfuel.com/memberforce...

Winter Events Recap: Uber enthusiast Darren Lew has a post script report from the R90S 50th anniversary event in Daytona and Katie Hunter joins us for another Moto She Wrote—this time with a report from the Airhead Super Tech held in Boyertown, PA this past winter. Find out more about Darren's work here: https://www.darrenlew.com/ Darren's ADV Post from Daytona: https://www.advrider.com/f/threads/...

Part two of our chat with Mikey Orloff from Martindale Motorcycle Works. Mikey tells the tale of building TWO bikes to ride the MOA National Rally in 2022 among other musings. FInd Mikey and MMW here: www.facebook.com/mmwtexas/ Consider supporting our sponsors: Barrington Motor Works www.barringtonmotorworks.com/ Boxer 2 Valve / William Plam: www.boxer2valve.com/ Join the BMW MOA for FREE! Use thi...

Founded in 1990 and located n San Marcos, TX, Martindale Motorcycle Works is tucked away on a country road in between San Antonio and Austin, TX. It's where you'll find owner Mikey Orloff doing what he does best----repairing and building Airheads. FInd Mikey and MMW here: https://www.facebook.com/mmwtexas/ Consider supporting our sponsors: Barrington Motor Works www.barringtonmotorworks.com/ Boxer...

It's a classic "shoot out" as we revisit the BMW R100RS vs Honda CBX Supersport review from May of 1981 with Robert McIsaac. Link to Cycle Guide Article: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:78da7368-8761-4710-bd8b-65225c4ea7a6 Consider supporting our sponsors: Barrington Motor Works www.barringtonmotorworks.com/ Boxer 2 Valve / William Plam www.boxer2valve.com/ www.barringtonmotorworks.com...

On the program this week friend of the show and frequent contributor, George Thomas from Air Support BMW with some fun details of his visit to the BMW Museum in Munich, Germany. Check out our new service partner, Barrington Motor Works: https://www.barringtonmotorworks.com/ Join the BMW MOA for FREE! Use this code-- airheads247--in the link below: bmwmoaf.givingfuel.com/memberforces Enter to win a...

The conclusion of Andy's FnR on his R100GS replete with George Thomas' take on the repairs/service he did on Andy's bike during the trip. Join the BMW MOA for FREE! Use this code-- airheads247--in the link below: bmwmoaf.givingfuel.com/memberforces Enter to win a R100GS: bmwmoaf.givingfuel.com/comp-vintage-26 Other Moto BMW MOA Podcasts www.bmwmoa.org/page/digitalcontent Visit our website for addi...

This week part one of a fly n ride tale on a R100GS. Andy Hiegel takes us along on a trip full of ups, downs, repairs and a stop at Air Support BMW. Join the BMW MOA for FREE! Use this code-- airheads247--in the link below: bmwmoaf.givingfuel.com/memberforces Enter to win a R100GS: https://bmwmoaf.givingfuel.com/comp-vintage-26 Other Moto BMW MOA Podcasts www.bmwmoa.org/page/digitalcontent Visit o...

BMW MOA is raffling off a 1989 R100 GS. Learn about the bike build and some of it's unique features from the builder, Chuck Pryor. Also a short sidebar on paintwork, including Metallic Red 531 and Metallic Gold 546. Link below to buy tickets and learn more on the raffle. Deadline to buy a ticket is March 16. Gotta have a ticket to win, so get on it. https://bmwmoaf.givingfuel.com/comp-vintage-26

Ernie Bell (aka Twin Head Light Ernie) has logged countless miles on a variety of bikes, including his R100GS Bumblebee. Along the way he's designed and built a number of reproduction and custom parts for his Airhead GS. Learn about his creations in this week's program AND find his parts here: https://twinheadlighternie.smugmug.com/Dakota-Motorsports Join the BMW MOA for FREE! Use this code-- airh...

Anytime we can talk motorcycles with William Plam, its a good thing. Just a few weeks ago we went off the page (just a bit) to look at the development of the R35. This week, a similar diversion but one we think you’ll enjoy— a deep dive into vintage German 2 strokes. Join the BMW MOA for FREE! Use this code-- airheads247--in the link below: bmwmoaf.givingfuel.com/memberforces Other Moto BMW MOA Po...

On the program this week Steve McLaughlin who piloted the R90S to it's first win at Daytona in 1976. Steve is joined by uber enthusiast, friend of the show and event organizer for the 50th anniversary celebration of that first win,. Robert McIssac. Check the about section here for a link or visit the BMW MOA website for information and registration for this event which takes place the weekend of M...

Our producer/engineer Jeff Glover is our guest this week. Why you might ask—-he bought his first Airhead --(finally) --a 1975 R90/6. Katie Hunter is back with a piece we can all relate to called “ A Paved Paradise”. Join the BMW MOA for FREE! Use this code-- airheads247--in the link below: https://bmwmoaf.givingfuel.com/memberforces Other Moto BMW MOA Podcasts www.bmwmoa.org/page/digitalcontent Vi...

Recent tariffs and changes in US trade policy have created additional costs and paperwork for BMW parts suppliers and individuals who purchase parts from outside of the US. To discuss this all this we have a well seasoned parts importer, supplier, mechanic and all around well versed man of the motorrad.....Ted Porter from the Beemer Shop. Join the BMW MOA for FREE! Use this code-- airheads247--in...

On the program this week William Plam from Boxer 2 Valve. We’ll discuss the fascinating story behind the history and development of the BMW R35 and discuss early BMW motorcycle production, including pre war, WWII and post war eras. Join the BMW MOA for FREE! Use this code-- airheads247--in the link below: https://bmwmoaf.givingfuel.com/memberforces Other Moto BMW MOA Podcasts www.bmwmoa.org/page/d...

On the program this week a double barreled conversation with Chris Ory and Nathan Mende from Boxerworks in Watkinsville, Georgia. We’ll dive into Chris’ acquisition of Boxerworks, his R65 "adventure", Nathan’s take on the 1977 R100S, tubeless wheel conversions and much more. Connect w/ Boxerworks: https://boxerworks.org/ Join the BMW MOA for FREE! Use this code-- airheads247--in the link below: ht...

Part 2 of our chat with Matt Copper where we cover R90X product offerings and what the home mechanic can expect when doing a front rotor/disc conversion. Find Matt's Products here: https://www.r90xdesigns.com/ Join the BMW MOA for FREE! Use this code-- airheads247--in the link below: bmwmoaf.givingfuel.com/memberforces Other Moto BMW MOA Podcasts www.bmwmoa.org/page/digitalcontent Visit our websit...

On the program this week, part one of our chat with Matt Cooper from R90X. If you are not familiar, R90X offers a full line of front brake upgrades for your airhead 247 and is a proud independent product developer, which we love to feature here on the program. This was a long, in depth convo with Matt so we’ve split the interview up into two parts—first up is Matt’s origin story, so to speak, we’l...

On the program a triumphant return visit from Ande Kahora at Barrington Motor Works to dig in deep on /6 transmission and final drive repairs. Find Ande here: https://www.barringtonmotorworks.com/ Join the BMW MOA for FREE! Use this code-- airheads247--in the link below: bmwmoaf.givingfuel.com/memberforces Other Moto BMW MOA Podcasts www.bmwmoa.org/page/digitalcontent Visit our website for additio...

On the program today Eli Carver. Regular listeners will remember our chat with his brother Tyson in a previous episode and now—we complete the circle with brother Eli. On deck we chat about his R100GS, R80 G/S and his custom RT that stole the Handbuilt show a few years back. William Plam is with us for a slight deviation from the form here—but for good reason. William just released a new maintenan...

Back after a little summer break....on the program this week we’ll chat with a dynamic duo—they are world travelers and airhead enthusiasts of the highest order—Celia and Shaye Williams. Katie Hunter is back with another Moto She Wrote essay entitled What’s Not To Lose. Follow Katie here: https://www.motoshewrote.com/ Follow Celia and Shaye's adventures here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?i...