Airhead 247 Podcast

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Airhead 247 Podcast: George Thomas (part 1) Jul 14, 2023

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This week part one of a two part chat with George Thomas at Air Support BMW in Kitchener, Ontario. Air Support BMW is the largest full service shop in Canada exclusively servicing vintage BMW motorcycles. George came to this work—as an airhead mechanic— a bit later in his career path. He’s had a very interesting and varied career prior to opening Air Support. Learn more about George and his shop airsupportbmw.com or George as an instagram feed he updates frequently—the good, bad and ugly of things that happen in the shop–so you might want to put some eyes on that, as well. Because of some scheduling issues William Plam is not with us this time but HE WILL return during part two of our visit with George. Support the Airhead 247 Podcast by becoming a member of the BMW MOA—it’s FREE. Follow this link 247.bmwmoa.org and use the code airheads247 to register for a FREE one year digital membership. It’s a quick and easy process and a simple way to support this program. drop a line anytime airheads247@hotmail.com

Airhead 247 Podcast: Brook Reams - R80ST Motorcycle Relief Project Auction Jun 30, 2023

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This week a return visit from Brook Reams. You'll recall from our earlier chat with Brook, he is a life long airhead rider and enthusiast who has documented a number of builds and restorations with great detail and information for the benefit of all 247 enthusiasts. This interview was just conducted on June 28th, 2023 as Brook is preparing to auction off an R80ST for the Motorcycle Relief Project. We wanted to get this episode out in a timely manner to assist with promoting the auction of this bike. Brook has documented this restoration on his YouTube channel and webpage. The easiest way to get some visuals on all this; just type in Brook Reams in your browser and both pages will be at the top of the search results. You can also learn more about the Motorcycle Relief Project: motorelief.org. Brook's Sites: https://brook.reams.me/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQzNs09m3GMIJmFTBFEeM6w Reach us at: airheads247@hotmail.com Support the Airhead 247 Podcast by becoming a member of the BMW MOA—it’s FREE. Follow this link 247.bmwmoa.org and use the code airheads247 to register for a FREE one year digital membership. It’s a quick and easy process and a simple way to support this program.

Airhead 247 Podcast: Manuel Schad Jun 16, 2023

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SWT Sports in Germany has taken the modified airhead dual sport to a new level. The driving force behind this is Manu Schad. SWT has refined the purpose built airhead in addition to developing and supplying a full product line of parts for the enthusiast. We’ll dig into Manu’s history with BMW and his philosophy behind SWT builds and modifications. Support the Airhead 247 Podcast by becoming a member of the BMW MOA—it’s FREE. Follow this link 247.bmwmoa.org and use the code airheads247 to register for a FREE one year digital membership. It’s a quick and easy process and a simple way to support this program. Email and contact us directly: airheads247@hotmail.com

Airhead 247 Podcast: Ted Moyer Jun 02, 2023

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This week a candid and insightful conversation with Ted Moyer—executive director of the BMW MOA. Everyone knows we’ve partnered with the MOA for a membership drive and it’s worth saying, this interview happened before the MOA came on board as a sponsor. That said, I think you’ll find this conversation with Ted refreshing and honest. We cover a lot of motorcycle and club related topics and yes…there is some good airhead talk here as well. William Plam is back for another Tech Talk, this week replacing the rear main seal. email us directly: airheads247@hotmail.com Join the BMW MOA free with our digital membership promotion: Visit 247.bmwmoa.org and use the code airheads247 to register for a FREE one year digital membership. It’s a quick and easy process and a simple way to support this program.

Airhead 247 Podcast: Helge Pedersen (Part 2) May 19, 2023

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Back at it with part two of our chat with Helge Pederson. We discuss getting his R 80 G/S prepared for his globetrotting adventure, his relationship with BMW Motorrad over the years and what he's currently riding. Helge’s book "10 Years on 2 Wheels" recounts that journey and is available thru Touratech. email us directly: airheads247@hotmail.com Join the BMW MOA free with our digital membership promotion: Visit 247.bmwmoa.org and use the code airheads247 to register for a FREE one year digital membership. It’s a quick and easy process and a simple way to support this program.

Airhead 247 Podcast: Helge Pedersen (Part 1) May 05, 2023

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On the program this week part one of our conversation with the founder of GlobeRiders and a trail blazer in putting the r80 g/s on the adventure bike map, Helge Pedersen. Along with Ed Culberson, Helge was on the vanguard in establishing what was the “new” R80 G/S as a true adventure motorcycle, pushing man and machine to the limits thru the Darien Gap. Helge’s book "10 Years on 2 Wheels" recounts that journey and is available thru Touratech. We caught up with Helge in early 2023 as he was making preparations for his last tour with GlobeRiders, a company he started over 20 years ago. email us directly: airheads247@hotmail.com Join the BMW MOA free with our digital membership promotion: Visit 247.bmwmoa.org and use the code airheads247 to register for a FREE one year digital membership. It’s a quick and easy process and a simple way to support this program.

Airhead 247 Podcast: Mark Morrisey (part 2) Apr 21, 2023

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Part two of our chat with Mark. This time we go headlong into the development of the Wedgetail Ignition System. Email and contact us directly: airheads247@hotmail.com Support the Airhead 247 Podcast by becoming a member of the BMW MOA—it’s FREE. Follow this link 247.bmwmoa.org and use the code airheads247 to register for a FREE one year digital membership. It’s a quick and easy process and a simple way to support this program.

Airhead 247 Podcast: Mark Morrisey (part 1) Apr 07, 2023

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This week is part one of a two part conversation with Mark Morrisey of MMM’s BMW Boxerworks in Brisbane, Australia. You’ll also know him as the driving force behind the Wedgetail ignition system. In part one of our chat we’ll dig into Mark's history, passion and philosophy of riding and maintaining the 247. In part two, we’ll go headlong into the development of the Wedgetail Ignition system. Also in this episode, William Plam from Boxer 2 Valve returns for another Tech Talk....it's all about the Bings. Support the Airhead 247 Podcast by becoming a member of the BMW MOA—it’s FREE. Follow this link 247.bmwmoa.org and use the code airheads247 to register for a FREE one year digital membership. It’s a quick and easy process and a simple way to support this program. Email and contact us directly: airheads247@hotmail.com

Airhead 247 Podcast: Pokie Parmidge (part 2) Mar 24, 2023

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It’s part two of our conversation with Pokie Parmidge. You’ll recall from our last episode Pokie worked for Phillip Funnell Motorcycles in Vancouver, BC back in the early and mid 1970’s. We rejoin the conversation this week and set the time machine for Germany in the mid 70’s to tour the BMW motorcycle factory and attend BMW motorcycle tech school, with Pokie as our guide. Support the Airhead 247 Podcast by becoming a member of the BMW MOA—it’s FREE. Follow this link 247.bmwmoa.org and use the code airheads247 to register for a FREE one year digital membership. It’s a quick and easy process and a simple way to support this program. Email and contact us directly: airheads247@hotmail.com

Airhead 247 Podcast: Pokie Parmidge (part 1) Mar 10, 2023

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Over the next two episodes we’ll take you back in time to Vancouver, Canada in the early and mid 1970’s, thru the eyes and ears of one, Pokie Parmidge. Pokie worked at Phillip Funnell Motorcycles in Vancouver, BC when the /5 and /6 series bikes were first being introduced. Pokie has a suitcase full of stories and experiences to share from that time, whick we believe you'll enjoy. We’ll also be joined by WIlliam Plam from Boxer 2 Valve for another tech talk. This week we discuss best practices on buying a used airhead 247. Support the Airhead 247 Podcast by becoming a member of the BMW MOA—it’s FREE. Follow this link 247.bmwmoa.org and use the code airheads247 to register for a FREE one year digital membership. It’s a quick and easy process and a simple way to support this program. Email and contact us directly: airheads247@hotmail.com

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