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Part 2 of our discussion with Chuck House where we discuss his work at Crescent City BMW when the K100 was introduced and how the classified ads in Cycle News changed his life trajectory in the m/c industry. Katie Hunter is back with more tales from the road—her essay this week will bring back some memories for many who have taken solo motorcycle trips.

Over the next two episodes we’ll visit with Chuck House who has spent a lifetime in the motorcycle industry with most fascinating stories to tell, as witness. Chuck started as BMW Tech in 1981 at Crescent City BMW in New Orleans and later worked as a rally mechanic and national service manager for Ducati North America. Episode one covers a bit of New Orleans m/c history from the 80's through the early 2000's and Chuck's work with Crescent City BMW . Katie Hunter is back with another audio essay, reflecting on life aboard her 75/6. Consider supporting our sponsors make this program possible with their support: 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/memberforces Other Moto BMW MOA Podcasts www.bmwmoa.org/page/digitalcontent Visit our website for additional content and the 247 Store: airhead247.com Drop us line: [email protected]

Our man Ande Kahora from Barrington Motor Works is here to talk about conversions and key difference between the /2 and /5 series. Consider supporting our sponsors make this program possible with their support: 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/memberforces Other Moto BMW MOA Podcasts www.bmwmoa.org/page/digitalcontent Visit our website for additional content and the 247 Store: airhead247.com Drop us line: [email protected]

Gage Wagoner joins us from Seattle to talk about his conversion, a 1966 /2 frame mated with a 74 R90S engine. Gage also rebuilds Koni shocks, which were a popular upgrade on the airheads back in the day. So we’ll dig into that AND his roadside repair story is one you’ll want to stay tuned for. Consider supporting our sponsors make this program possible with their support: 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/memberforces Other Moto BMW MOA Podcasts www.bmwmoa.org/page/digitalcontent Visit our website for additional content and the 247 Store: airhead247.com Drop us line: [email protected]

Willam Plam joins us for a discussion on unique features found on the 247 run. This is not an exhaustive list but one that includes some of our favorite bits that, helped the BMW Airhead stand out among its contemporaries back in the day. We’ll also get an update from Willam on the latest addition to his m/c garage. Consider supporting our sponsors make this program possible with their support: 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/memberforces Other Moto BMW MOA Podcasts www.bmwmoa.org/page/digitalcontent Visit our website for additional content and the 247 Store: airhead247.com Drop us line: [email protected]

Part two of our conversation with Bud Provin discussing the various changes in the Airhead run from 1978-1984 including brake master cylinders, disc brakes, carbs and electrical systems among other topics. Catch up w/ Bud here: https://thenickwackettgarage.com/bmwtwin/ Consider supporting our sponsors make this program possible with their support: 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/memberforces Other Moto BMW MOA Podcasts www.bmwmoa.org/page/digitalcontent Visit our website for additional content and the 247 Store: airhead247.com Drop us line: [email protected]

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’s BMW and his own shop to reminisce about design changes on 247 models from 1978-1984. Additionally and just as informative, we’ll start out the show with a discussion on ignition systems—starting with traditional points and going thru evolution of electronic systems. Catch up w/ Bud here: https://thenickwackettgarage.com/bmwtwin/ Consider supporting our sponsors make this program possible with their support: 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/memberforces Other Moto BMW MOA Podcasts www.bmwmoa.org/page/digitalcontent Visit our website for additional content and the 247 Store: airhead247.com Drop us line: [email protected]

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.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/memberforces Other Moto BMW MOA Podcasts www.bmwmoa.org/page/digitalcontent Visit our website for additional content and the 247 Store: airhead247.com Drop us line: [email protected] Consider supporting our sponsors make this program possible with their support: 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/memberforces Other Moto BMW MOA Podcasts www.bmwmoa.org/page/digitalcontent Visit our website for additional content and the 247 Store: airhead247.com Drop us line: [email protected]

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 Valve / William Plam: www.boxer2valve.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 additional content and the 247 Store: airhead247.com Drop us line: [email protected] Find out more on Matias and his offerings here: mythmotor.com/ Consider supporting our sponsors make this program possible with their support: 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/memberforces Other Moto BMW MOA Podcasts www.bmwmoa.org/page/digitalcontent Visit our website for additional content and the 247 Store: airhead247.com Drop us line: [email protected]

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.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/memberforces Other Moto BMW MOA Podcasts www.bmwmoa.org/page/digitalcontent Visit our website for additional content and the 247 Store: airhead247.com Drop us line: [email protected]

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/memberforces Other Moto BMW MOA Podcasts www.bmwmoa.org/page/digitalcontent Visit our website for additional content and the 247 Store: airhead247.com Drop us line: [email protected]

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/daytona-r90s-50th-anniversary-celebration-mini-report.1838449/ Connect with Katie here: https://www.motoshewrote.com/ 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/memberforces Other Moto BMW MOA Podcasts www.bmwmoa.org/page/digitalcontent Visit our website for additional content and the 247 Store: airhead247.com Drop us line: [email protected]

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 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 additional content and the 247 Store: airhead247.com Drop us line: [email protected]

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 2 Valve / William Plam: www.boxer2valve.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 additional content and the 247 Store: airhead247.com Drop us line: [email protected]

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/ 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 additional content and the 247 Store: airhead247.com Drop us line: [email protected]