Recycling the Legendary Motorcycles of Germany since 1991
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What’s Inside June 2023 3 From the Top Chris Parker - Editor-in-Chief
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4 From the Board Report by Bob “Duck” Koch Chairman of the Board
Board Members Highlighted in the Airmarshal List Chairman (Board of Directors) Duck Koch: [emailprotected]
20 Workbench: 1975 BMW R75/6 Replace Timing Chain, Cranshaft Sprocket and Nose Bearings Brook Reams 24 Upcoming Airhead Events
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Editor-in-Chief Chris Parker: [emailprotected]
8 Custom Build: Salvaging a Bad Customization - Bringing back to life a 1977 BMW R100/7 Part Three Matt Ring
16 The Ride: Thunderbolts and Lightning Robert McIsaac
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Please contact your Airmarshal (page 30) for local information.
Airmarshal Coordinator John Covington: [emailprotected]
12 Tech Day: Bruce and Erma Hoffman’s Spring Tech Day Katrina Nielsen
Airstore Manager Ernie Baragar: [emailprotected] Membership Team Richard Koch: [emailprotected] PO Box 8345, St. Louis, MO 63132 Airmail Back Issues Katy Nielsen: [emailprotected] Advertising Manager Rich Hardcastle: [emailprotected] Airheads Website airheads.org Webmasters Calep W. Howard and Mario Magliozzi: [emailprotected]
27 Special Edition 2023 National Rally Shirt
Chief Financial Officer MA A/M Tim Hille
28 Airheads Marketplace
Club Treasurer Dana Azevedo: [emailprotected]
30 Airmarshals Directory 31 Join the Airheads 32 Airstore
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The Official Publication of the Airheads Beemer Club A non-profit association recycling The Legendary Motorcycles of Germany’ since 1991
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10 Tech Day: Ripon AirTech 2022 Randy Boris
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Airmail June 2023 Volume 31 Number 6
Art Director Chris Parker: [emailprotected] The ABC Logo may not be used for any purpose without written approval from the ABC Board.
Chris Parker
Editor-in-Chief [emailprotected]
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his past May 5th, I decided to ride my BMW down to Ephesus, Georgia to attend David and Emy Woodburn’s Magsama-sama Campout. This would be my first Airhead gathering since coming onboard as Airmail Editor-in-Chief. I wasn’t sure what to expect as I made my way some 240 miles southeast from my home in the Upstate of South Carolina. In the past four years, I have visited AirCentral at the BMW Riders Association’s National Rally and met Airheads there. But this would be my first gathering at a stand-alone ABC event. Upon arrival, I passed tents at the road-facing property line of Barnsley Motor Werks, his shop where he works on mainly vintage BMWs and the occasional British marque. After finding David in a workshop giving a tour to guests, I navigated around to the back of his compound where I found more smiling, welcoming faces. I was just in time for a homecooked meal by Emy, his wife, and other cooks in the covered, open air kitchen. David introduced me to every person we encountered and then the tour of his barn-turned-into-a-multipurpose structure commenced. Words fail to paint a picture of the parts, tools and partly disassembled bikes I witnessed as we went from room to room, building to building. “About how many bikes do you have here in some sort of condition?” I asked him as we turned another corner. He answered back in his Australian
constructive feedback, I heard and listened to some suggestions (hint: one critique addressed is in this issue... larger body copy and photo captions). After the night’s stay, I saddled up and headed for home early, trying to beat the rain. Lingering thoughts of David and Emy’s hospitality circulated in my mind as the miles rolled on by. The two of them, along with those I met during my stay, epitomize the spirit of the Airheads. A truly unique experience that I want to know more of.
accent, “About 40, mate.” He showed me his room for four speed gearboxes, a room for five speed gearboxes, a paint booth, more rooms with so many tools and parts that I wondered how he managed to keep track of it all. And yet, through all of this... stuff, one never got a boastful impression about his setup or methods of craftsmanship. He simply said that he had set out creating Barnsley Motor Werks with the tools that were available to him plus creating some ingenious ones along the way. My time there had me enjoying the evening dinner and also speaking to the forty or so gathered around to explain the new Airmail, my background as a designer and editor, and first and foremost, my love of two wheels. Asking for feedback on the first four issues received, that night I was handed my first copy of the May issue. Always looking for
Chris
Cover photo by Robert McIsaac in Wendell, North Carolina 2
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What’s Inside June 2023 3 From the Top Chris Parker - Editor-in-Chief
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4 From the Board Report by Bob “Duck” Koch Chairman of the Board
Board Members Highlighted in the Airmarshal List Chairman (Board of Directors) Duck Koch: [emailprotected]
20 Workbench: 1975 BMW R75/6 Replace Timing Chain, Cranshaft Sprocket and Nose Bearings Brook Reams 24 Upcoming Airhead Events
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Editor-in-Chief Chris Parker: [emailprotected]
8 Custom Build: Salvaging a Bad Customization - Bringing back to life a 1977 BMW R100/7 Part Three Matt Ring
16 The Ride: Thunderbolts and Lightning Robert McIsaac
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Please contact your Airmarshal (page 30) for local information.
Airmarshal Coordinator John Covington: [emailprotected]
12 Tech Day: Bruce and Erma Hoffman’s Spring Tech Day Katrina Nielsen
Airstore Manager Ernie Baragar: [emailprotected] Membership Team Richard Koch: [emailprotected] PO Box 8345, St. Louis, MO 63132 Airmail Back Issues Katy Nielsen: [emailprotected] Advertising Manager Rich Hardcastle: [emailprotected] Airheads Website airheads.org Webmasters Calep W. Howard and Mario Magliozzi: [emailprotected]
27 Special Edition 2023 National Rally Shirt
Chief Financial Officer MA A/M Tim Hille
28 Airheads Marketplace
Club Treasurer Dana Azevedo: [emailprotected]
30 Airmarshals Directory 31 Join the Airheads 32 Airstore
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From the Top
The Official Publication of the Airheads Beemer Club A non-profit association recycling The Legendary Motorcycles of Germany’ since 1991
6 Head to Head
10 Tech Day: Ripon AirTech 2022 Randy Boris
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Airmail June 2023 Volume 31 Number 6
Art Director Chris Parker: [emailprotected] The ABC Logo may not be used for any purpose without written approval from the ABC Board.
Chris Parker
Editor-in-Chief [emailprotected]
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his past May 5th, I decided to ride my BMW down to Ephesus, Georgia to attend David and Emy Woodburn’s Magsama-sama Campout. This would be my first Airhead gathering since coming onboard as Airmail Editor-in-Chief. I wasn’t sure what to expect as I made my way some 240 miles southeast from my home in the Upstate of South Carolina. In the past four years, I have visited AirCentral at the BMW Riders Association’s National Rally and met Airheads there. But this would be my first gathering at a stand-alone ABC event. Upon arrival, I passed tents at the road-facing property line of Barnsley Motor Werks, his shop where he works on mainly vintage BMWs and the occasional British marque. After finding David in a workshop giving a tour to guests, I navigated around to the back of his compound where I found more smiling, welcoming faces. I was just in time for a homecooked meal by Emy, his wife, and other cooks in the covered, open air kitchen. David introduced me to every person we encountered and then the tour of his barn-turned-into-a-multipurpose structure commenced. Words fail to paint a picture of the parts, tools and partly disassembled bikes I witnessed as we went from room to room, building to building. “About how many bikes do you have here in some sort of condition?” I asked him as we turned another corner. He answered back in his Australian
constructive feedback, I heard and listened to some suggestions (hint: one critique addressed is in this issue... larger body copy and photo captions). After the night’s stay, I saddled up and headed for home early, trying to beat the rain. Lingering thoughts of David and Emy’s hospitality circulated in my mind as the miles rolled on by. The two of them, along with those I met during my stay, epitomize the spirit of the Airheads. A truly unique experience that I want to know more of.
accent, “About 40, mate.” He showed me his room for four speed gearboxes, a room for five speed gearboxes, a paint booth, more rooms with so many tools and parts that I wondered how he managed to keep track of it all. And yet, through all of this... stuff, one never got a boastful impression about his setup or methods of craftsmanship. He simply said that he had set out creating Barnsley Motor Werks with the tools that were available to him plus creating some ingenious ones along the way. My time there had me enjoying the evening dinner and also speaking to the forty or so gathered around to explain the new Airmail, my background as a designer and editor, and first and foremost, my love of two wheels. Asking for feedback on the first four issues received, that night I was handed my first copy of the May issue. Always looking for
Chris
Cover photo by Robert McIsaac in Wendell, North Carolina 2
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From the Board Duck Koch
Chairman of the Board Georgia Airmarshal Director, Region 5 ABC 2059
Board of Directors Meeting Airheads Beemer Club, Inc. April 19, 2023 Called to order at 7:00 p.m. EST Attendees: Ernie Baragar, Calep Howard, Curt Henry, Tim Hille, Duck Koch 1. Approval of Agenda as previously circulated by the Chairman. 2. Added Agenda Item – Duck K. asked for discussion of 2023 dAIRectory. As Rich Hardcastle has just accepted the position of Advertising manager he is not up to speed on the advertisers in both publications, the Airmail and the dAIRectory. It was suggested that those advertisers who are currently in the Airmail and paid up to date be allowed to advertise at no cost in the dAIRectory for this one time. Curt H. motioned that we offer a onetime only no cost ad in the 2023 dAIRectory to current paid advertisers in the Airmail. Tim H. seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Tim H. will communicate this information to Rich H. and Bill Dudley. 3. B. Jan Hofmann Requests Paid Up for Life Membership to the Airheads Beemer Club for Past Services to the Club – After discussion it was determined that this would be better decided by
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the Airmarshals instead of the Board of Directors. Duck K. made a motion that this item be included on the upcoming ballot for Directorships in the next election. Ernie B. seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. 4. Discussion of Appointment for Australian Airmarshal – Ernie B has attempted to communicate with the individual but the reply email he sent bounced. This will be tabled until the candidate replies with a Bio and letter of intent. Ernie B. was directed to involve the Airmarshal Coordinator, John Covington, in this effort. 5. Discussion of the RA National Rally – The RA has sent a quote for rental of a four bedroom cabin on the rally grounds in the amount of $1359.76. This information was distributed by the Chairman prior to the meeting for review by the Board. This allows the Club to have shower and cooking facilities and rooms for those who desire them instead of camping. The rooms would be sublet at a price to be determined by the Board with the understanding that some of the facilities are going to be used for Club activities. Ernie B. motioned that we accept the reservation, Calep H seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Duck K. will notify the RA Rally people. Discussion of the AirCentral tent rental and the involvement of the Airmarshal, Ronny Gasparine. Item slated for follow up at the next meeting. 6. Discussion of a Limited Edition National Rally T-shirt to be Sold at Both National Rallies – Tim H. suggested soliciting designs from two or three interested parties for review by the Board. Further discussion and decisions may be handled via email as time is of the essence. Sales of the shirts would be at the rallies with an opportunity to order shirts if stock runs out on site. They would not be available through the Airstore. Continued discussion next meeting if needed.
are on the ballot. Ernie B. was directed to verify the three non-incumbent candidate’s willingness and ability to attend our regularly scheduled Board meetings. In addition to the election of Directors, the question of granting B. Jan Hofmann a Paid up For Life membership will be included on the ballot. The ballots will be sent using Survey Monkey as in past elections. Ernie B. will circulate a sample ballot to
the Board for review shortly. When approved the ballots will be sent to the Airmarshals with a required return date of 5/20/2023. Calep H. departed the meeting at 7:30 EST. Meeting Adjourned at 7:45 EST Respectfully submitted, Duck Koch Chairman of the Board
7. Election Process Update – Ernie B. brought the Board up to date on the elections for Directors. In Region 1, Region 3, and Region 5 only the incumbents submitted a Bio & Letter. Respectively, this means Ernie B., Curt H., and Duck K. are unopposed for their seats on the Board. In Region 2, Calep Howard of Kansas (Incumbent Appointee), John Marshall of Oklahoma, and Garry Newby of Oregon are on the ballot. In Region 4, Tim Hille of Maryland (Incumbent), and Rob Price of Pennsylvania
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From the Board Duck Koch
Chairman of the Board Georgia Airmarshal Director, Region 5 ABC 2059
Board of Directors Meeting Airheads Beemer Club, Inc. April 19, 2023 Called to order at 7:00 p.m. EST Attendees: Ernie Baragar, Calep Howard, Curt Henry, Tim Hille, Duck Koch 1. Approval of Agenda as previously circulated by the Chairman. 2. Added Agenda Item – Duck K. asked for discussion of 2023 dAIRectory. As Rich Hardcastle has just accepted the position of Advertising manager he is not up to speed on the advertisers in both publications, the Airmail and the dAIRectory. It was suggested that those advertisers who are currently in the Airmail and paid up to date be allowed to advertise at no cost in the dAIRectory for this one time. Curt H. motioned that we offer a onetime only no cost ad in the 2023 dAIRectory to current paid advertisers in the Airmail. Tim H. seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Tim H. will communicate this information to Rich H. and Bill Dudley. 3. B. Jan Hofmann Requests Paid Up for Life Membership to the Airheads Beemer Club for Past Services to the Club – After discussion it was determined that this would be better decided by
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the Airmarshals instead of the Board of Directors. Duck K. made a motion that this item be included on the upcoming ballot for Directorships in the next election. Ernie B. seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. 4. Discussion of Appointment for Australian Airmarshal – Ernie B has attempted to communicate with the individual but the reply email he sent bounced. This will be tabled until the candidate replies with a Bio and letter of intent. Ernie B. was directed to involve the Airmarshal Coordinator, John Covington, in this effort. 5. Discussion of the RA National Rally – The RA has sent a quote for rental of a four bedroom cabin on the rally grounds in the amount of $1359.76. This information was distributed by the Chairman prior to the meeting for review by the Board. This allows the Club to have shower and cooking facilities and rooms for those who desire them instead of camping. The rooms would be sublet at a price to be determined by the Board with the understanding that some of the facilities are going to be used for Club activities. Ernie B. motioned that we accept the reservation, Calep H seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Duck K. will notify the RA Rally people. Discussion of the AirCentral tent rental and the involvement of the Airmarshal, Ronny Gasparine. Item slated for follow up at the next meeting. 6. Discussion of a Limited Edition National Rally T-shirt to be Sold at Both National Rallies – Tim H. suggested soliciting designs from two or three interested parties for review by the Board. Further discussion and decisions may be handled via email as time is of the essence. Sales of the shirts would be at the rallies with an opportunity to order shirts if stock runs out on site. They would not be available through the Airstore. Continued discussion next meeting if needed.
are on the ballot. Ernie B. was directed to verify the three non-incumbent candidate’s willingness and ability to attend our regularly scheduled Board meetings. In addition to the election of Directors, the question of granting B. Jan Hofmann a Paid up For Life membership will be included on the ballot. The ballots will be sent using Survey Monkey as in past elections. Ernie B. will circulate a sample ballot to
the Board for review shortly. When approved the ballots will be sent to the Airmarshals with a required return date of 5/20/2023. Calep H. departed the meeting at 7:30 EST. Meeting Adjourned at 7:45 EST Respectfully submitted, Duck Koch Chairman of the Board
7. Election Process Update – Ernie B. brought the Board up to date on the elections for Directors. In Region 1, Region 3, and Region 5 only the incumbents submitted a Bio & Letter. Respectively, this means Ernie B., Curt H., and Duck K. are unopposed for their seats on the Board. In Region 2, Calep Howard of Kansas (Incumbent Appointee), John Marshall of Oklahoma, and Garry Newby of Oregon are on the ballot. In Region 4, Tim Hille of Maryland (Incumbent), and Rob Price of Pennsylvania
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Submit your words and high resolution photos to [emailprotected]. Provide your membership number and address. Submissions are the opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect the positions of the editor, Airmarshals, Board of Directors, or the membership at large.
The following commentary was first presented to the club via the Airheads Beemers Club Business section of the Airheads.org forum. It has been decided to publish it here in three parts (May, June and July editions of Airmail), unedited and with no response from the Board. Part two is as follows. Why Buy the Cow When the Milk is Free? (Or How Three Guys Wrecked the Airheads Beemer Club) There are further complications resulting from the “no differences” edict. One is that some members hosting Tech Days and Rendezvous would rather not publicize the events on the World Wide Web. Instead, they ask their Airmarshal to forward the event notice to the Airmail editor for publication only in the paper version of our club magazine. That will no longer be possible with the new rule and will likely force these members to either discontinue their event, or make them known only by word of mouth. With respect to firing B. Jan, I admit to not being a fan of some of his most recent missives. He has said in the past that he sees creating controversy as part of an editor’s job, and as such there are bound to be people that disagree or dislike some of his content. While some of B. Jan’s stories seemed to have little airhead content, he was very good at weaving threads from the ABC Canons into the story lines. He is, after all, the author of those Canons. If you find yourself upset with some of B. Jan’s writing, have a quick read through the Canons and you’ll see the connection. The Canons pretty much define the Airhead lifestyle, and B. Jan did his best to embody that lifestyle
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in his articles and in the format and content he chose for Airmail. Anybody with a word processor can compile material into a magazine, but it takes someone that lives the Airhead lifestyle to breath that spirit into Airmail. Now that we’ve lost both B. Jan’s influence and Oak’s technical expertise, Airmail holds no more attraction for me than do other magazines that cover the broad-based motorcycling scene. In other words, none at all. Now it’s March of 2023, and last month we saw the publication of two different versions of Airmail. The first, edited by B. Jan, was made available by then BoD member Tim Roberts via a pdf file that Tim emailed to most of the ABC membership including the BoD. It contained Tim’s version of actions taken by the BoD that resulted in Oak’s banning and B. Jan’s firing. Later Tim resigned from the BoD as a result of these actions. It also contained several articles by B. Jan himself telling his side of the story, citing the ugly truth behind the actions taken by the BoD. This material was originally intended for the January issue of Airmail, but by BoD decree had been censored at the printer’s facility, leaving large areas of blacked out space in the January issue. This blatant act of censorship by the BoD is unprecedented in ABC history, and shows the deceitful lengths the majority of the BoD members at that time would go to hide their actions from the membership. BTW, when I posted that link to the Forum at the ABC website, I was told by BoD member Tim Hille to take it down. His stated reason was that the issue contained copyrighted images of the ABC logo, which were being used without
BoD permission. B. Jan is the artist/ designer of that logo, and if he doesn’t have the right to use it, who does? Mr. Hille’s demand was in fact a further attempt at censorship aimed at covering up the behind closed doors BoD activities, plain and simple. The other version of the February 2023 issue of Airmail wasn’t edited by B. Jan at all. Instead, a company called Roadwolf Design produced a slicked-up version of Airmail using more color and larger photographs, but without any of Oak’s content. A new column called “From the Board” authored by BoD Chairman Duck Koch passed off the omission of Oak’s articles as being “due to licensing issues with reprinting in a digital version”. There were also minutes from two BoD meetings, one of which mentioned an “Executive Session for personnel matters”, none of which were detailed in the minutes. The other minutes recounted the decision to fire B. Jan, and that Roadwolf Design would produce the new Airmail for $2000/ month (up from B. Jan’s $1200/ month fee). Editor’s note: the fee paid to B. Jan was $1500/month plus additional costs for equipment and software. The new Airmail format still contained letters from the membership, now titled Head to Head, the majority of which contained opinions unfavorable to the BoD decisions to fire B. Jan and omit Oak’s material from Airmail. It also contained a new column called Workbench, which had an unreviewed article siphoned off Brook Reams’ website that had been condensed from Brooks’ more lengthy version. This, along with an interesting travel article by David and Emy Woodburn, were seeming-
ly efforts from the “Airmail staff” to fill the vacuum created by banning Oak’s usual content. That left me wondering how an unreviewed website reprint with technical detail insufficient to complete the job could seriously be considered a replacement for Oak’s Q&A. Another problem comes from the format of Airmail itself. Old eyes like larger type sizes, and up until now the paper version of Airmail has remained legible. The new Airmail is difficult for many (most?) of us to read without a magnifying glass. That’s no problem for the online version because the text can be upsized with a few mouse clicks. But why was the text downsized to begin with? To be concluded in July’s Airmail. Scot Marburger #8166 To whomever might care, I like the new magazine. I liked the old magazine. I don’t need the glossy look. I definitely don’t need drama. Whatever happened to “Simple By Choice”? Does this club really need to grow to continue to exist? It’s the local Airmarshall level stuff that’s important to me. The national level comings and goings have no meaning to me as a rider. Thanks, Doug Armstrong #18172 Chris, Thank you for another great newsletter in April and for all of the members who submitted articles. I see the ‘Head to Head’ section submissions are becoming more positive with open dialog.
My appreciation this month for the pictures and articles by and including women. Particularly to Dana Azevedo, our club treasurer, whose expertise, dedication, and hard work with not only the accounting, but every gathering she is involved with. The increase in the membership is long overdue and it’s worth every bit of it; super job Tim Hille! Thanks everyone! Chris M #16041 Chris, Thanks for the kind words. It has been gratifying to see the response to the new Airmail and also recognition of all members contributing to the effort. Dana is a definite asset to the club as the treasurer and also to the events that she attends. I look forward to meeting her one day if I am ever out west.
common ties shared by the human heart of kindness and goodwill. These are attributes he weaves into his bike shop today. Additionally, David offers practical, helpful tips for our community. It has benefited me to know David and Emy. His book deepens my appreciation of their work together. My recommendation of this book is so it may benefit you, the Airhead Rider.
Chris It has been my privilege to be a member of Airheads for some period. A constant throughout has been the various characters with whom we share the road. David and Emy Woodburn, of Barnsley MotorWerks, certainly qualify. Now David has written a book. An endorsem*nt of this effort, titled, Dis Big Pella Walkabout, an Odyssey is an additional privilege for me. When a young fella with family lives for over 10 years on a R-80 with a side hack, moving about our planet, certain things happen. David narrates fascinating tales of cultures through characters. His stories will keep you turning pages for more. What began as an adventure of spontaneity and challenge matured into a discovery of
Martin Frank #17966 Martin, Yes to the mini-review and plug for David’s book. He has spun quite the narrative of his travels around the world with Emy and his daughter on the R80. And it was indeed a pleasure to have met you both at his gathering this past weekend in Georgia. Chris
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Submit your words and high resolution photos to [emailprotected]. Provide your membership number and address. Submissions are the opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect the positions of the editor, Airmarshals, Board of Directors, or the membership at large.
The following commentary was first presented to the club via the Airheads Beemers Club Business section of the Airheads.org forum. It has been decided to publish it here in three parts (May, June and July editions of Airmail), unedited and with no response from the Board. Part two is as follows. Why Buy the Cow When the Milk is Free? (Or How Three Guys Wrecked the Airheads Beemer Club) There are further complications resulting from the “no differences” edict. One is that some members hosting Tech Days and Rendezvous would rather not publicize the events on the World Wide Web. Instead, they ask their Airmarshal to forward the event notice to the Airmail editor for publication only in the paper version of our club magazine. That will no longer be possible with the new rule and will likely force these members to either discontinue their event, or make them known only by word of mouth. With respect to firing B. Jan, I admit to not being a fan of some of his most recent missives. He has said in the past that he sees creating controversy as part of an editor’s job, and as such there are bound to be people that disagree or dislike some of his content. While some of B. Jan’s stories seemed to have little airhead content, he was very good at weaving threads from the ABC Canons into the story lines. He is, after all, the author of those Canons. If you find yourself upset with some of B. Jan’s writing, have a quick read through the Canons and you’ll see the connection. The Canons pretty much define the Airhead lifestyle, and B. Jan did his best to embody that lifestyle
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in his articles and in the format and content he chose for Airmail. Anybody with a word processor can compile material into a magazine, but it takes someone that lives the Airhead lifestyle to breath that spirit into Airmail. Now that we’ve lost both B. Jan’s influence and Oak’s technical expertise, Airmail holds no more attraction for me than do other magazines that cover the broad-based motorcycling scene. In other words, none at all. Now it’s March of 2023, and last month we saw the publication of two different versions of Airmail. The first, edited by B. Jan, was made available by then BoD member Tim Roberts via a pdf file that Tim emailed to most of the ABC membership including the BoD. It contained Tim’s version of actions taken by the BoD that resulted in Oak’s banning and B. Jan’s firing. Later Tim resigned from the BoD as a result of these actions. It also contained several articles by B. Jan himself telling his side of the story, citing the ugly truth behind the actions taken by the BoD. This material was originally intended for the January issue of Airmail, but by BoD decree had been censored at the printer’s facility, leaving large areas of blacked out space in the January issue. This blatant act of censorship by the BoD is unprecedented in ABC history, and shows the deceitful lengths the majority of the BoD members at that time would go to hide their actions from the membership. BTW, when I posted that link to the Forum at the ABC website, I was told by BoD member Tim Hille to take it down. His stated reason was that the issue contained copyrighted images of the ABC logo, which were being used without
BoD permission. B. Jan is the artist/ designer of that logo, and if he doesn’t have the right to use it, who does? Mr. Hille’s demand was in fact a further attempt at censorship aimed at covering up the behind closed doors BoD activities, plain and simple. The other version of the February 2023 issue of Airmail wasn’t edited by B. Jan at all. Instead, a company called Roadwolf Design produced a slicked-up version of Airmail using more color and larger photographs, but without any of Oak’s content. A new column called “From the Board” authored by BoD Chairman Duck Koch passed off the omission of Oak’s articles as being “due to licensing issues with reprinting in a digital version”. There were also minutes from two BoD meetings, one of which mentioned an “Executive Session for personnel matters”, none of which were detailed in the minutes. The other minutes recounted the decision to fire B. Jan, and that Roadwolf Design would produce the new Airmail for $2000/ month (up from B. Jan’s $1200/ month fee). Editor’s note: the fee paid to B. Jan was $1500/month plus additional costs for equipment and software. The new Airmail format still contained letters from the membership, now titled Head to Head, the majority of which contained opinions unfavorable to the BoD decisions to fire B. Jan and omit Oak’s material from Airmail. It also contained a new column called Workbench, which had an unreviewed article siphoned off Brook Reams’ website that had been condensed from Brooks’ more lengthy version. This, along with an interesting travel article by David and Emy Woodburn, were seeming-
ly efforts from the “Airmail staff” to fill the vacuum created by banning Oak’s usual content. That left me wondering how an unreviewed website reprint with technical detail insufficient to complete the job could seriously be considered a replacement for Oak’s Q&A. Another problem comes from the format of Airmail itself. Old eyes like larger type sizes, and up until now the paper version of Airmail has remained legible. The new Airmail is difficult for many (most?) of us to read without a magnifying glass. That’s no problem for the online version because the text can be upsized with a few mouse clicks. But why was the text downsized to begin with? To be concluded in July’s Airmail. Scot Marburger #8166 To whomever might care, I like the new magazine. I liked the old magazine. I don’t need the glossy look. I definitely don’t need drama. Whatever happened to “Simple By Choice”? Does this club really need to grow to continue to exist? It’s the local Airmarshall level stuff that’s important to me. The national level comings and goings have no meaning to me as a rider. Thanks, Doug Armstrong #18172 Chris, Thank you for another great newsletter in April and for all of the members who submitted articles. I see the ‘Head to Head’ section submissions are becoming more positive with open dialog.
My appreciation this month for the pictures and articles by and including women. Particularly to Dana Azevedo, our club treasurer, whose expertise, dedication, and hard work with not only the accounting, but every gathering she is involved with. The increase in the membership is long overdue and it’s worth every bit of it; super job Tim Hille! Thanks everyone! Chris M #16041 Chris, Thanks for the kind words. It has been gratifying to see the response to the new Airmail and also recognition of all members contributing to the effort. Dana is a definite asset to the club as the treasurer and also to the events that she attends. I look forward to meeting her one day if I am ever out west.
common ties shared by the human heart of kindness and goodwill. These are attributes he weaves into his bike shop today. Additionally, David offers practical, helpful tips for our community. It has benefited me to know David and Emy. His book deepens my appreciation of their work together. My recommendation of this book is so it may benefit you, the Airhead Rider.
Chris It has been my privilege to be a member of Airheads for some period. A constant throughout has been the various characters with whom we share the road. David and Emy Woodburn, of Barnsley MotorWerks, certainly qualify. Now David has written a book. An endorsem*nt of this effort, titled, Dis Big Pella Walkabout, an Odyssey is an additional privilege for me. When a young fella with family lives for over 10 years on a R-80 with a side hack, moving about our planet, certain things happen. David narrates fascinating tales of cultures through characters. His stories will keep you turning pages for more. What began as an adventure of spontaneity and challenge matured into a discovery of
Martin Frank #17966 Martin, Yes to the mini-review and plug for David’s book. He has spun quite the narrative of his travels around the world with Emy and his daughter on the R80. And it was indeed a pleasure to have met you both at his gathering this past weekend in Georgia. Chris
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Salvaging a Bad Customization Bringing back to life a 1977 BMW R100/7 - Part Three Matt Ring · ABC Digital Membership Award #1
In the March 2023 and April 2023 issues of Airmail, Zack Witkowsky of Black Wolf Touring and Custom detailed the early stages of transforming Matt Ring’s Bronze Bobber from a previously failed modified restoration project. More work is to be done on the bike, but this update focuses on Matt’s story of how he acquired the bike and what led him to Zack’s front door.
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hen I was a little boy my great grandfather “Merle Hood” had this 1977 BMW R100/7 in his garage, and anytime you would go visit him, he would take you on a tour of his property that ended in the third garage which housed a motorcycle. He would go on and on about how free it made him feel and how people would have to pry it out of his damn hands before he would ever give it up. Well, when he was finally in his late 80’s his daughter, my grandmother, made him sell it. He didn’t want to sell it to anyone outside the family so my father bought it from him in the early about thirty years ago.
My father was a wild man, riding this thing everywhere. He was known to make good and bad decisions, not just with this bike, but in general. I grew up riding on the back of this bike as it slowly changed over time. It went from a full fairing bike to a more naked, slowly over time. As I got older I realized my father had addiction issues and would liquidate items from time to time to get money. I foresaw that happening with this motorcycle so when I turned 16, I made him sell it to me. I rode it to high school in Niceville, Florida for a couple years, then took it to college at UCF in Orlando. It literally sat in my living room in college and never got touched. I purchased a sport bike which was
Custom Build way more college friendly (the ladies didn’t dig the old girl). After graduating college, I started a career in Indianapolis, Indiana. The sport bike went away when my son was born, but then I decided it was time to get the R100/7 back on the road. I met a guy in Central/ Southern Indiana who specialized in airhead bikes. At first, he was awesome at getting it running and back on the road. Unfortunately, about a month later, a vehicle pulled out in front of me and just stopped in the middle of the road. I slammed on the brakes and slid sideways into him. I mangled the handlebars, the tank had a huge dent in it, and blood from my arm was all over the engine. Within a day or two, the very same mechanic that got the bike running said he could not only fix the bike but make it into what I really wanted it to be. I gave him the insurance money and some more out of pocket to upgrade the rest. Well that turned out to be a mistake. Two years later, with the threat of involving lawyers to get my bike back, what was returned to me was the shoddiest workmanship ever to grace an airhead. The guy didn’t even the courage to meet me to give me the bike, he left it on his airstrip and left town before I got there.
What a tragedy my bike had been turned into. I got the bike back and started to look at it. It had a plastic seat pan with what looked like a five-yearold fabricated the seat. It had black tar-like glue holding stuff onto the tail lights. The gas tank had been patched on the bottom with something that gasoline would seep through in a matter of days, with my most assuredly going up in flames with the bike. My great grandfather had to be spinning in in his grave that day as it looked like a pile of blue and black sh*t! In an effort to keep my blood pressure down, I won’t go into further details about this abomination. After being advised in Facebook groups to not divulge the identity of the person responsible, I found a few guys who really wanted to help me. A guy named Don told me to reach out to a guy in Illinois named Zack Witkowsky. That was the best advice ever given to me about salvaging the bike. Zack has been nothing short of amazing. He has taken the bike, worked with me on a vision and is now bringing it to life. The bronze and black beauty is about to be born. My son is now nine and has already fallen in love with the bike, so I am sure I will hand it down to him when he is of age to ride it. And now here we are... a few months away from the R100/7 and story being completed. I know it has been a hell of a journey for this family heirloom, but she’s about to be reborn and out on the roads again! I am looking forward to riding her for years to come and showing off all the hard work that Zack has poured into it! Signed, Matt Ring, a BMW junkie for life!
Left: Um, I have no words Below: After a two year wait, this was what I was handed over to me after the threat of legal action Bottom photo: A close up of the workmanship of my new seat
Right: Pre-first customization circa 2015 with my son smiling as he sits on the bike
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Salvaging a Bad Customization Bringing back to life a 1977 BMW R100/7 - Part Three Matt Ring · ABC Digital Membership Award #1
In the March 2023 and April 2023 issues of Airmail, Zack Witkowsky of Black Wolf Touring and Custom detailed the early stages of transforming Matt Ring’s Bronze Bobber from a previously failed modified restoration project. More work is to be done on the bike, but this update focuses on Matt’s story of how he acquired the bike and what led him to Zack’s front door.
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hen I was a little boy my great grandfather “Merle Hood” had this 1977 BMW R100/7 in his garage, and anytime you would go visit him, he would take you on a tour of his property that ended in the third garage which housed a motorcycle. He would go on and on about how free it made him feel and how people would have to pry it out of his damn hands before he would ever give it up. Well, when he was finally in his late 80’s his daughter, my grandmother, made him sell it. He didn’t want to sell it to anyone outside the family so my father bought it from him in the early about thirty years ago.
My father was a wild man, riding this thing everywhere. He was known to make good and bad decisions, not just with this bike, but in general. I grew up riding on the back of this bike as it slowly changed over time. It went from a full fairing bike to a more naked, slowly over time. As I got older I realized my father had addiction issues and would liquidate items from time to time to get money. I foresaw that happening with this motorcycle so when I turned 16, I made him sell it to me. I rode it to high school in Niceville, Florida for a couple years, then took it to college at UCF in Orlando. It literally sat in my living room in college and never got touched. I purchased a sport bike which was
Custom Build way more college friendly (the ladies didn’t dig the old girl). After graduating college, I started a career in Indianapolis, Indiana. The sport bike went away when my son was born, but then I decided it was time to get the R100/7 back on the road. I met a guy in Central/ Southern Indiana who specialized in airhead bikes. At first, he was awesome at getting it running and back on the road. Unfortunately, about a month later, a vehicle pulled out in front of me and just stopped in the middle of the road. I slammed on the brakes and slid sideways into him. I mangled the handlebars, the tank had a huge dent in it, and blood from my arm was all over the engine. Within a day or two, the very same mechanic that got the bike running said he could not only fix the bike but make it into what I really wanted it to be. I gave him the insurance money and some more out of pocket to upgrade the rest. Well that turned out to be a mistake. Two years later, with the threat of involving lawyers to get my bike back, what was returned to me was the shoddiest workmanship ever to grace an airhead. The guy didn’t even the courage to meet me to give me the bike, he left it on his airstrip and left town before I got there.
What a tragedy my bike had been turned into. I got the bike back and started to look at it. It had a plastic seat pan with what looked like a five-yearold fabricated the seat. It had black tar-like glue holding stuff onto the tail lights. The gas tank had been patched on the bottom with something that gasoline would seep through in a matter of days, with my most assuredly going up in flames with the bike. My great grandfather had to be spinning in in his grave that day as it looked like a pile of blue and black sh*t! In an effort to keep my blood pressure down, I won’t go into further details about this abomination. After being advised in Facebook groups to not divulge the identity of the person responsible, I found a few guys who really wanted to help me. A guy named Don told me to reach out to a guy in Illinois named Zack Witkowsky. That was the best advice ever given to me about salvaging the bike. Zack has been nothing short of amazing. He has taken the bike, worked with me on a vision and is now bringing it to life. The bronze and black beauty is about to be born. My son is now nine and has already fallen in love with the bike, so I am sure I will hand it down to him when he is of age to ride it. And now here we are... a few months away from the R100/7 and story being completed. I know it has been a hell of a journey for this family heirloom, but she’s about to be reborn and out on the roads again! I am looking forward to riding her for years to come and showing off all the hard work that Zack has poured into it! Signed, Matt Ring, a BMW junkie for life!
Left: Um, I have no words Below: After a two year wait, this was what I was handed over to me after the threat of legal action Bottom photo: A close up of the workmanship of my new seat
Right: Pre-first customization circa 2015 with my son smiling as he sits on the bike
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Ripon AirTech 2022 Randy Boris · ABC #9054
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he last weekend of August saw the return of the annual Ripon, Wisconsin AirTech, hosted by Bob Ellenbecker and his lady, Judy. The weather looked promising as folks started arriving for the event. On the agenda were steering head bearings on a R100GS and a K-bike, some items on an oilhead, and investigating the insides of a 5-speed airhead transmission. Not to mention the usual food, drink, and camaraderie that ensues. The premise for this event was that any work was going to be performed by the owners, with help
from whomever wished to assist. And this worked out well. A lot of folks got their hands dirty, and a lot of knowledge was shared for everybody’s benefit. And the even better news is that all machines worked better than when they arrived! Friday started with the first victim, a ‘92 R100GS, needing steering head bearings. I’d like to say the job was accomplished without a hitch, but we did manage to work through it the next day after researching some online drawings. Once we got past that, the job went without complications, and the owner was amazed how smoothly
the bike steered. The same sort of job was accomplished on a K100, with no real issues. Also performed was a battery replacement on a R 1100 RT, and some mysterious work on a R100RT. Saturday afternoon saw the arrival of rain, not necessarily a bad thing, but it did delay the start of the band which was arranged for the party afterwards. All in all, everything was accomplished that was planned, lots of information was shared, great times were had, plus excellent food and drink were consumed. What more can one ask?
Top left: One of the patients undergoing surgery Middle left: Airmarshals can be useful as well as ornamental Bottom left: Rain did not hamper the band’s playing into the evening Top right: Every party needs a centerpiece Above: Are there supposed to be leftover parts? Opposite page: Exploring the inner workings of a 5-speed
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Ripon AirTech 2022 Randy Boris · ABC #9054
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he last weekend of August saw the return of the annual Ripon, Wisconsin AirTech, hosted by Bob Ellenbecker and his lady, Judy. The weather looked promising as folks started arriving for the event. On the agenda were steering head bearings on a R100GS and a K-bike, some items on an oilhead, and investigating the insides of a 5-speed airhead transmission. Not to mention the usual food, drink, and camaraderie that ensues. The premise for this event was that any work was going to be performed by the owners, with help
from whomever wished to assist. And this worked out well. A lot of folks got their hands dirty, and a lot of knowledge was shared for everybody’s benefit. And the even better news is that all machines worked better than when they arrived! Friday started with the first victim, a ‘92 R100GS, needing steering head bearings. I’d like to say the job was accomplished without a hitch, but we did manage to work through it the next day after researching some online drawings. Once we got past that, the job went without complications, and the owner was amazed how smoothly
the bike steered. The same sort of job was accomplished on a K100, with no real issues. Also performed was a battery replacement on a R 1100 RT, and some mysterious work on a R100RT. Saturday afternoon saw the arrival of rain, not necessarily a bad thing, but it did delay the start of the band which was arranged for the party afterwards. All in all, everything was accomplished that was planned, lots of information was shared, great times were had, plus excellent food and drink were consumed. What more can one ask?
Top left: One of the patients undergoing surgery Middle left: Airmarshals can be useful as well as ornamental Bottom left: Rain did not hamper the band’s playing into the evening Top right: Every party needs a centerpiece Above: Are there supposed to be leftover parts? Opposite page: Exploring the inner workings of a 5-speed
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Spring Tech Day
ruce and Erma Hoffman’s Spring Tech Day has become an annual event. This year we saw a record breaking 22 members show up. We figure this gathering is as much about getting together as wrenching, so most of the projects were smallish. I changed the oil in my R80 with quite a bit of input. Brett changed his brake fluid and Anthony was chasing down electrical issues. Perhaps the most ambitious project was Shane’s. He changed all the brake lines on his R100S. He worked diligently along most of the day as most of us gravitated towards the food and drink. Tanner’s R90 was another “most of the morning” project. I think he was working on the ignition wires and getting plenty of advice from the assembled Airhead brain trust. The food is always excellent at Bruce and Erma’s Tech event and this year was no exception. Their son Davis takes charge of the grill and the burgers and chicken were done to perfection. You know the rest… salads, chips and lots of goodies. Brett brought some really yummy homemade candy crunch that disappeared in no time. All accompanied by some home brew plus local IPAs and ciders. This Tech Day turned out much like many Oregon Tech Days we’ve had before. But in 2023 that is a really good thing. We look forward to many more.
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Bruce and Erma Hoffman’s Katrina Nielsen · ABC #3281
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Spring Tech Day
ruce and Erma Hoffman’s Spring Tech Day has become an annual event. This year we saw a record breaking 22 members show up. We figure this gathering is as much about getting together as wrenching, so most of the projects were smallish. I changed the oil in my R80 with quite a bit of input. Brett changed his brake fluid and Anthony was chasing down electrical issues. Perhaps the most ambitious project was Shane’s. He changed all the brake lines on his R100S. He worked diligently along most of the day as most of us gravitated towards the food and drink. Tanner’s R90 was another “most of the morning” project. I think he was working on the ignition wires and getting plenty of advice from the assembled Airhead brain trust. The food is always excellent at Bruce and Erma’s Tech event and this year was no exception. Their son Davis takes charge of the grill and the burgers and chicken were done to perfection. You know the rest… salads, chips and lots of goodies. Brett brought some really yummy homemade candy crunch that disappeared in no time. All accompanied by some home brew plus local IPAs and ciders. This Tech Day turned out much like many Oregon Tech Days we’ve had before. But in 2023 that is a really good thing. We look forward to many more.
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Tech Day
Top left: Shane changing brake lines as Brett looks on Top right: Anthony spent the day tracing down electrical gremlins and installing extra lights Above: Tanner checking out his ignition wires
Tech Day
Top left: Brett starts on his annual brake fluid change for his R100RS Top right: We had bikes lining both sides of the street in front of Bruce and Erma’s house Above: Anthony always shows up with a project Left: Brett and Juergen offer advice as Shane completes his brake line replacement
Right: Katy changing the oil on her R80 with a plenty of assistance and commentary
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Top left: Shane changing brake lines as Brett looks on Top right: Anthony spent the day tracing down electrical gremlins and installing extra lights Above: Tanner checking out his ignition wires
Tech Day
Top left: Brett starts on his annual brake fluid change for his R100RS Top right: We had bikes lining both sides of the street in front of Bruce and Erma’s house Above: Anthony always shows up with a project Left: Brett and Juergen offer advice as Shane completes his brake line replacement
Right: Katy changing the oil on her R80 with a plenty of assistance and commentary
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The Ride
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he weather in the Research Triangle Park area of North Carolina was simply
fantastic today. Warm sun, cool breezes and it looks (and tastes!) like pollen season may be finally waning. Rolling out late morning to look for mates, I managed to roll up 75 miles before we hit the first coffee stop on today’s iteration of café racing. The ’82 RS is now a year into her Wedgetail ignition, and it is just brilliant. Cold bloodedness is a thing of the past, and she pulls strong everywhere in the rev-range. A bike that was brilliant when it rolled out of Berlin four decades ago is better now. Dropping a gear, diving into the twisting ribbons of asphalt east
Thunderbolts and Lightning
of Raleigh, and letting the torque provide for a masterful escape from the apex, provides a never-ending sense of exhilaration. Rinsing and repeating is advised. My father, who introduced me to both aviation and motorcycling, was a P-51 crew chief during the Korean War. He was always a fan of the Mustang, but I’ve recently recalled that he also had a special feeling about the P-47
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he weather in the Research Triangle Park area of North Carolina was simply
fantastic today. Warm sun, cool breezes and it looks (and tastes!) like pollen season may be finally waning. Rolling out late morning to look for mates, I managed to roll up 75 miles before we hit the first coffee stop on today’s iteration of café racing. The ’82 RS is now a year into her Wedgetail ignition, and it is just brilliant. Cold bloodedness is a thing of the past, and she pulls strong everywhere in the rev-range. A bike that was brilliant when it rolled out of Berlin four decades ago is better now. Dropping a gear, diving into the twisting ribbons of asphalt east
Thunderbolts and Lightning
of Raleigh, and letting the torque provide for a masterful escape from the apex, provides a never-ending sense of exhilaration. Rinsing and repeating is advised. My father, who introduced me to both aviation and motorcycling, was a P-51 crew chief during the Korean War. He was always a fan of the Mustang, but I’ve recently recalled that he also had a special feeling about the P-47
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The Ride Thunderbolt. A massive plane that always flew in the Mustang’s shadow, the “Jug” nevertheless had the best survival rate for pilots of American planes in WWII. It’s monster engine by the end of the conflict also made it the fastest… but the thing that made it so special was its aircooled engine. So strong that a cylinder could be shot away, and the Pratt & Whitney radial would just keep on spinning. No radiators, no glycol, nothing but the flow of air to keep things comfortable in the engine room. Appropriate that my dad also introduced me to airhead BMW’s in 1975 when he brought home an R90/6. I was hooked at the first twist of the throttle. Pure magic. I still get the same feeling when I twist the loud grip on my ’82 RS. As I swung through an area of particularly nice farm country, I found myself sitting by the side of the road, simply soaking in the beauty all around. A massive sea of yellow flowers in every direction. Wheat now two feet tall racing for the sky. The hardwoods are almost in full leaf, but with the bright green of spring making everything look new and fresh again. Easing back onto a stunning byway, it was actually satisfying just to cruise along at a modest pace while
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soaking in all the natural beauty around me, with a symphony of magical sounds from the venerable airhead below. Like a Thunderbolt in terms of reliability, but plenty of Lightning to be had whenever you need it. Later, when parked for a coffee stop, it was great to be able to compare / contrast the RS to a K1600B that is exactly 40 years younger. While we were doing that, a couple rolled up in their VW and wanted
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to chat about the two bikes. Turns out they have three Beemers in the fold at home … and are ready to stir some oil with us in the near future. The venerable airhead is a joy to ride, and a conversation starter when I park her. Life is better with a Beemer.
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The Ride Thunderbolt. A massive plane that always flew in the Mustang’s shadow, the “Jug” nevertheless had the best survival rate for pilots of American planes in WWII. It’s monster engine by the end of the conflict also made it the fastest… but the thing that made it so special was its aircooled engine. So strong that a cylinder could be shot away, and the Pratt & Whitney radial would just keep on spinning. No radiators, no glycol, nothing but the flow of air to keep things comfortable in the engine room. Appropriate that my dad also introduced me to airhead BMW’s in 1975 when he brought home an R90/6. I was hooked at the first twist of the throttle. Pure magic. I still get the same feeling when I twist the loud grip on my ’82 RS. As I swung through an area of particularly nice farm country, I found myself sitting by the side of the road, simply soaking in the beauty all around. A massive sea of yellow flowers in every direction. Wheat now two feet tall racing for the sky. The hardwoods are almost in full leaf, but with the bright green of spring making everything look new and fresh again. Easing back onto a stunning byway, it was actually satisfying just to cruise along at a modest pace while
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soaking in all the natural beauty around me, with a symphony of magical sounds from the venerable airhead below. Like a Thunderbolt in terms of reliability, but plenty of Lightning to be had whenever you need it. Later, when parked for a coffee stop, it was great to be able to compare / contrast the RS to a K1600B that is exactly 40 years younger. While we were doing that, a couple rolled up in their VW and wanted
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to chat about the two bikes. Turns out they have three Beemers in the fold at home … and are ready to stir some oil with us in the near future. The venerable airhead is a joy to ride, and a conversation starter when I park her. Life is better with a Beemer.
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1975 BMW R75/6 Replace Timing Chain, Crankshaft Sprocket and Nose Bearings Brook Reams · Brook’s Airhead Garage
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his short article is a summary, edited by the Airmail staff with Brook’s permission, of the full content Brook published on his website. The bike used for this tech article is a 1975 R75/6, the first BMW I bought and now has almost 106,000 miles. It is the first bike I rode more than 1,000 miles in one day back in 1976 and is the first build project I completed in 2010. My bike has the duplex, dual row chain. While starting in the 1979 model year, the timing chain is a single row chain with a hydraulic chain tensioner. This procedure should help you replace a /5, /6 or /7 series timing chain, but some parts will be different as I note later. Since I stripped the bike I have the engine out of the frame, but most people will do this work with the engine in the frame. Although it is an option to remove the front wheel and forks to have clear access to the front of the engine, I think the work can be done without removing them. Resources Before starting this project, I reviewed material available on the Airheads Beemer Club site, airheads.org: I read material on
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Bob Fleischer’s web site, and I posted a number of questions to the Micapeak Airheads forum whose members are legend for providing thoughtful advice and encouragement. You should add these resources to your toolkit as they are authoritative with valuable information. Parts and Tools My bike was manufactured in May 1975 so it has the continuous loop, duplex, or double-row, chain. I purchased a new timing chain with a master link made by Iwis that is a popular upgrade. If I replaced it with the original continuous loop chain, I have to remove the cam shaft which is much more effort. A good source for the parts in this Tech Topic is Boxer2Valve (see ad on page 29 and visit their website for more details). Additionally, Euro MotoElectrics is a good source for parts for this project (see ad on page 5 for information). The crankshaft sprocket (11 21 1 250 198) is one-half the size of the camshaft sprocket and that means it wears more rapidly and should be replaced when replacing the timing chain. There is a bearing on the end of the crankshaft that I call the crankshaft nose bearing
(07 11 9 981 722) and it too should be replaced when replacing the crankshaft sprocket. I did not order a camshaft sprocket based on comments I read that it does not wear as fast as the crankshaft sprocket. I found it in very good condition when I inspected it. Editor’s note - replacement of the sprockets is at the discretion of the owner-mechanic and can be found that often both sprockets remain serviceable even when the chain and tensioner are past useful life. A gasket and year specific Seal Kit is available from Boxer2Valve or from Euro MotoElectrics.
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Parts List See article online at Brook’s website for the detailed parts list. Tools In my opinion, this work requires special tools to remove the crankshaft sprocket and crankshaft nose bearing, installing the crankshaft nose bearing, and potentially the inner timing cover. I purchased specialized airhead tools from Cycle Works in the past and have been very pleased with the quality, ingenuity and ease of use. I opted to purchase the complete duplex chain engine tool set, Airhead Engine Mulit-Tool – Duplex
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Photo 1: Under the cover Photo 2: New tensioner is beefier that the original, note the wear groves in the old one Photo 3: Marking the alignment points on the crank sprocket is needed even if you do not replace it. Proper alignment when installing the new chain is critical to proper ending operation. Photo 4: Dremel method of chain removal Photo 5: The mess created by the Dremel method
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1975 BMW R75/6 Replace Timing Chain, Crankshaft Sprocket and Nose Bearings Brook Reams · Brook’s Airhead Garage
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his short article is a summary, edited by the Airmail staff with Brook’s permission, of the full content Brook published on his website. The bike used for this tech article is a 1975 R75/6, the first BMW I bought and now has almost 106,000 miles. It is the first bike I rode more than 1,000 miles in one day back in 1976 and is the first build project I completed in 2010. My bike has the duplex, dual row chain. While starting in the 1979 model year, the timing chain is a single row chain with a hydraulic chain tensioner. This procedure should help you replace a /5, /6 or /7 series timing chain, but some parts will be different as I note later. Since I stripped the bike I have the engine out of the frame, but most people will do this work with the engine in the frame. Although it is an option to remove the front wheel and forks to have clear access to the front of the engine, I think the work can be done without removing them. Resources Before starting this project, I reviewed material available on the Airheads Beemer Club site, airheads.org: I read material on
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Bob Fleischer’s web site, and I posted a number of questions to the Micapeak Airheads forum whose members are legend for providing thoughtful advice and encouragement. You should add these resources to your toolkit as they are authoritative with valuable information. Parts and Tools My bike was manufactured in May 1975 so it has the continuous loop, duplex, or double-row, chain. I purchased a new timing chain with a master link made by Iwis that is a popular upgrade. If I replaced it with the original continuous loop chain, I have to remove the cam shaft which is much more effort. A good source for the parts in this Tech Topic is Boxer2Valve (see ad on page 29 and visit their website for more details). Additionally, Euro MotoElectrics is a good source for parts for this project (see ad on page 5 for information). The crankshaft sprocket (11 21 1 250 198) is one-half the size of the camshaft sprocket and that means it wears more rapidly and should be replaced when replacing the timing chain. There is a bearing on the end of the crankshaft that I call the crankshaft nose bearing
(07 11 9 981 722) and it too should be replaced when replacing the crankshaft sprocket. I did not order a camshaft sprocket based on comments I read that it does not wear as fast as the crankshaft sprocket. I found it in very good condition when I inspected it. Editor’s note - replacement of the sprockets is at the discretion of the owner-mechanic and can be found that often both sprockets remain serviceable even when the chain and tensioner are past useful life. A gasket and year specific Seal Kit is available from Boxer2Valve or from Euro MotoElectrics.
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Photo 1: Under the cover Photo 2: New tensioner is beefier that the original, note the wear groves in the old one Photo 3: Marking the alignment points on the crank sprocket is needed even if you do not replace it. Proper alignment when installing the new chain is critical to proper ending operation. Photo 4: Dremel method of chain removal Photo 5: The mess created by the Dremel method
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Workbench Chains. But, for this project, you only need the Airhead Engine Front End Tool kit. These tools from Dan Neiner at Cycle Works were once again perfect for this project. I use the Cycle Works alternator rotor extractor bolt which is a special hardened bolt to remove the alternator rotor. An ordinary bolt or mild steel rod will mushroom inside the threaded crankshaft nose, and then you have a very expensive project on your hands. Overview of Procedure The project requires disassembly as follows: › Remove Battery Ground and Engine Covers › Remove Engine Electrical Components › Remove Inner Timing Cover › Position Engine at TDC and Add Alignment Mark › Remove Cam chain Tensioner Arm and Spring › Remove Timing Chain
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› Remove Crankshaft Nose Bearing and Sprocket › Remove Inner Timing Cover Gasket and Clean Surfaces › Remove Front Crankshaft and Camshaft Seals Assembly requires the following: › Install New Crankshaft Sprocket - Optional but recommended › Install New Crankshaft Nose Bearing - Recommended when doing the sprocket › Install New Timing Chain with Master Link › Install New Timing Chain Tensioner Arm and Spring › Install New Inner Timing Cover Gasket and Two “Donut” Gaskets › Install Crankshaft Front Seal and Camshaft Seal › Install Inner Timing Cover › Install Engine Electrical Components
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Disassembly Procedure Brook goes into significant detail on each step in this process on his web page - see QRCode link at the header of his article or Google Brooks Airhead Garage and locate the article from his nice index of projects and topics. *Note - Update from Brook on this procedure, the dremel method depicted in the article can make quite a mess with the metal filings, he now prefers the bolt cutter method, using a heavy duty bolt cutter to break a link in the original chain that has no master link.
Brook’s Airhead Garage airheads.org/brooks-airhead-garage Scan this QR code as a quick link to Brook’s technical articles.
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Workbench Chains. But, for this project, you only need the Airhead Engine Front End Tool kit. These tools from Dan Neiner at Cycle Works were once again perfect for this project. I use the Cycle Works alternator rotor extractor bolt which is a special hardened bolt to remove the alternator rotor. An ordinary bolt or mild steel rod will mushroom inside the threaded crankshaft nose, and then you have a very expensive project on your hands. Overview of Procedure The project requires disassembly as follows: › Remove Battery Ground and Engine Covers › Remove Engine Electrical Components › Remove Inner Timing Cover › Position Engine at TDC and Add Alignment Mark › Remove Cam chain Tensioner Arm and Spring › Remove Timing Chain
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› Remove Crankshaft Nose Bearing and Sprocket › Remove Inner Timing Cover Gasket and Clean Surfaces › Remove Front Crankshaft and Camshaft Seals Assembly requires the following: › Install New Crankshaft Sprocket - Optional but recommended › Install New Crankshaft Nose Bearing - Recommended when doing the sprocket › Install New Timing Chain with Master Link › Install New Timing Chain Tensioner Arm and Spring › Install New Inner Timing Cover Gasket and Two “Donut” Gaskets › Install Crankshaft Front Seal and Camshaft Seal › Install Inner Timing Cover › Install Engine Electrical Components
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Disassembly Procedure Brook goes into significant detail on each step in this process on his web page - see QRCode link at the header of his article or Google Brooks Airhead Garage and locate the article from his nice index of projects and topics. *Note - Update from Brook on this procedure, the dremel method depicted in the article can make quite a mess with the metal filings, he now prefers the bolt cutter method, using a heavy duty bolt cutter to break a link in the original chain that has no master link.
Brook’s Airhead Garage airheads.org/brooks-airhead-garage Scan this QR code as a quick link to Brook’s technical articles.
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BC irheads Midway Rally June 1-3, 2023 Midway, British Columbia BC Airheads will again meet at the Frank Carpenter Campsite. This will be a social event with many friends from over the years. Everyone is welcome. Expect specialty coffee and fresh baked scones. Food at cost or enjoy the two good restaurants in town. Tenting will be $10 a night, $20 for a vehicle. Contact: George Dimion, BC Airmarshall, bcairmarshall@gmail. com or 250-540-3355 1
Illinois Airheads/Sidecar Camp Out June 2-4, 2023 Pontiac, Illinois The Illinois Airheads will gather once again at the Livingston County 4-H Park for a weekend of camping and celebration. The fairground charges $12 per night per tent, or provisions are easily acquired nearby. To find the park, exit I-55 and head east toward 2
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Pontiac. Turn left (north) at the first traffic light onto N. Deerfield Rd. At the “T” intersection, turn right and cross the Vermillion river to the next stop sign. Turn left and you can’t miss the campground. Contact: Jim Strickland, 309-2510877 or [emailprotected] Address: 18142 4H Park Road Gathering of the Clans June 2-4, 2023 Ferguson, North Carolina Join us for a weekend of riding and relaxing at High Country Motorcycle Camp. A $70 fee includes two nights’ camping, two evening meals, and a pancake breakfast Saturday morning. No pre-registration, but please email Brent so he can get a food headcount. We are 30 minutes from stores, so fuel up and get supplies and beverages (BYOB) in Wilkesboro or Boone. Go to highcountrymotorcyclecamp.com for directions, because GPS can misdirect you in this area. Double 3
your fun by also attending the 50th Annual BMWMOA National Rally in Doswell, VA, June 8-10. Contact: Brent or Maggie, (336) 973-3911 or [emailprotected] Address: 765 Stony Fork Rd Ferguson, NC 28624 Mighty 190 2023 4 June 2-4, 2023 Springville, California Join us at our new location at the French Gulch group campground on Lake Isabella, near Kernville / Wofford Heights. The facility has covered benches, showers and water, etc. Cost will be a little more than in the past to cover the higher venue fee. Lots of great riding, eating, etc. locally. There may be a Saturday night meal offered, but not confirmed yet. Many local dining options nearby or bring your stove. Contact: Jeff Jackson, 818-314-9958 or [emailprotected] Address: 2600 CA-155, Lake Isabella, CA 93240 Nor Cal East Bay Barley 5 Therapy June 7 | July 5 | August 2 Oakland, California The Nor Cal Airheads are holding a daytime Barley Therapy on the first Wednesday of each month at Sideshow Kitchen in Oakland, 12 p.m. - 2 p.m., until the state loosens pandemic restrictions and we can change back to the evening time. Sideshow is open from noon - 4 p.m. Address: Sideshow Kitchen, 942 Stanford Ave, Oakland, CA 94608 North Bay Barley Therapy June 14 | July 12 Guerneville, California The North Bay/Russian River BT is on the second Wednesday of every month, noonish. Questions? Ask 6
Doug. Thanks for hosting, Doug! Contact: Doug Boss, sonomadoug@ aol.com or 707 225 4798 Address: Stumptown Brewery, 15045 River Rd., Guerneville, CA 95446 Tahoe Tech Day June 17, 2023 Kings Beach, California Tinker or BS with us during the 13th annual event in the forest overlooking Lake Tahoe. Full shop and expertise will be on hand. If you have a specific project in mind, let us know so we can line up the supplies, tools, and expertise. It’s at Jon Krauss’ place. Camping is available if you RSVP. We will offer BBQ sandwiches, stockpiled parts, and soft beverages. 10 a.m. until. Contact: NV Airmarshal Ernie Baragar, 775-219-8881 or ernie. [emailprotected]; Jon Krauss at [emailprotected] Address: 8547 Speckled Avenue, Kings Beach, CA 7
Nor Cal South Bay Barley 8 Therapy June 20 | July 18 Campbell, California Thanks to Tex Long for setting up a South Bay Barley Therapy, third Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m. Contact: Tex Long, 408-353-2345 Address: Kirk’s Steakburgers, 2388 S. Bascom Avenue, Campbell, CA Frenchman’s Lake Rendezvous July 13-16, 2023 Portola Valley, California Our usual campsite at Bucks Lake is closed temporarily, so this year’s event is at Group site B of Cottonwood Springs Campground on the southwest side of Frenchman Lake. The 9
pine forest provides shade, and there’s a wide variety of recreational opportunities (recreation.gov/camping/ campgrounds/232828?tab=info). Your donation provides ice chests and ice, a propane BBQ, beverages, snacks, brats, burgers, spaghetti and salads for dinner, and coffee and oatmeal for breakfast. Or bring what you like and use the BBQ. Please RSVP. Contact: NV Airmarshal Ernie Baragar, [emailprotected] or 775-219-8881 Directions: From Reno, travel north on Hwy 395, then merge onto Hwy 70 W and travel 5 miles to Chilcoot. From Great Sacramento Valley, travel east on Hwy 70 to Chilcoot. At Chilcoot, turn north on Hwy 284 and continue for 8 miles to the Frenchman Lake Reservoir. Turn left before crossing the dam and travel 2.5 miles to the campground.
will contain the address. Illinois Combined Cornyfest/Peoria TT races July 27-31, 2023 Peoria, Illinois Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area - West Group Camping Site. Dinner Thursday Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Friday to Sunday, Breakfast Monday and lots of Sweet Corn all days Contact: David Crawford, [emailprotected] or 618304-6661 or James Strickland, [emailprotected] or 309251-0877 Directions: West Group Campsite about 30 miles Northwest of Springfield, Illinois. From Illinois Route 125 west of Ashland, take Newmansville Rd north to County Road 11, turn left and head west just past main campground, make a left on Wolf Road and go to first group camping area. 11
Hanover Camp and Ride July 21-23, 2023 York County, Pennsylvania Great riding, camping, and fellowship. $40 per person, payable on arrival, covers pizza on Friday, drinks, coffee, donuts, and the onsite porta-potty. Camping: We’ve got 6 acres with a pole barn and log home. The barn will have several bays available for lounging, wrenching (tools and a hydraulic lift are available). No showers, no beds. If better facilities are desired, Codorus State Park is nearby. BYO drinks and snacks. Saturday lunch and supper at establishments, locations TBD. Capacity: Limited to the first 30 who sign up by sending an email to Chris, [emailprotected] Address: Your confirmation email 10
Mid-Ohio Tech Day July 21-23, 2023 Mount Vernon, Ohio For this inaugural event, we will keep it pretty simple. There will be camping Friday and Saturday nights at Aberdale Farm. We will conduct a Tech Day on Saturday. All airheads are invited to share their expertise and anecdotes. A donation of $20 per person is requested to cover the costs for the weekend. Contact: Dale Aberegg 740-4852259 or [emailprotected] Address: 14235 Old Mansfield Road, Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050 12
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Illinois Airheads/Sidecar Camp Out June 2-4, 2023 Pontiac, Illinois The Illinois Airheads will gather once again at the Livingston County 4-H Park for a weekend of camping and celebration. The fairground charges $12 per night per tent, or provisions are easily acquired nearby. To find the park, exit I-55 and head east toward 2
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Pontiac. Turn left (north) at the first traffic light onto N. Deerfield Rd. At the “T” intersection, turn right and cross the Vermillion river to the next stop sign. Turn left and you can’t miss the campground. Contact: Jim Strickland, 309-2510877 or [emailprotected] Address: 18142 4H Park Road Gathering of the Clans June 2-4, 2023 Ferguson, North Carolina Join us for a weekend of riding and relaxing at High Country Motorcycle Camp. A $70 fee includes two nights’ camping, two evening meals, and a pancake breakfast Saturday morning. No pre-registration, but please email Brent so he can get a food headcount. We are 30 minutes from stores, so fuel up and get supplies and beverages (BYOB) in Wilkesboro or Boone. Go to highcountrymotorcyclecamp.com for directions, because GPS can misdirect you in this area. Double 3
your fun by also attending the 50th Annual BMWMOA National Rally in Doswell, VA, June 8-10. Contact: Brent or Maggie, (336) 973-3911 or [emailprotected] Address: 765 Stony Fork Rd Ferguson, NC 28624 Mighty 190 2023 4 June 2-4, 2023 Springville, California Join us at our new location at the French Gulch group campground on Lake Isabella, near Kernville / Wofford Heights. The facility has covered benches, showers and water, etc. Cost will be a little more than in the past to cover the higher venue fee. Lots of great riding, eating, etc. locally. There may be a Saturday night meal offered, but not confirmed yet. Many local dining options nearby or bring your stove. Contact: Jeff Jackson, 818-314-9958 or [emailprotected] Address: 2600 CA-155, Lake Isabella, CA 93240 Nor Cal East Bay Barley 5 Therapy June 7 | July 5 | August 2 Oakland, California The Nor Cal Airheads are holding a daytime Barley Therapy on the first Wednesday of each month at Sideshow Kitchen in Oakland, 12 p.m. - 2 p.m., until the state loosens pandemic restrictions and we can change back to the evening time. Sideshow is open from noon - 4 p.m. Address: Sideshow Kitchen, 942 Stanford Ave, Oakland, CA 94608 North Bay Barley Therapy June 14 | July 12 Guerneville, California The North Bay/Russian River BT is on the second Wednesday of every month, noonish. Questions? Ask 6
Doug. Thanks for hosting, Doug! Contact: Doug Boss, sonomadoug@ aol.com or 707 225 4798 Address: Stumptown Brewery, 15045 River Rd., Guerneville, CA 95446 Tahoe Tech Day June 17, 2023 Kings Beach, California Tinker or BS with us during the 13th annual event in the forest overlooking Lake Tahoe. Full shop and expertise will be on hand. If you have a specific project in mind, let us know so we can line up the supplies, tools, and expertise. It’s at Jon Krauss’ place. Camping is available if you RSVP. We will offer BBQ sandwiches, stockpiled parts, and soft beverages. 10 a.m. until. Contact: NV Airmarshal Ernie Baragar, 775-219-8881 or ernie. [emailprotected]; Jon Krauss at [emailprotected] Address: 8547 Speckled Avenue, Kings Beach, CA 7
Nor Cal South Bay Barley 8 Therapy June 20 | July 18 Campbell, California Thanks to Tex Long for setting up a South Bay Barley Therapy, third Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m. Contact: Tex Long, 408-353-2345 Address: Kirk’s Steakburgers, 2388 S. Bascom Avenue, Campbell, CA Frenchman’s Lake Rendezvous July 13-16, 2023 Portola Valley, California Our usual campsite at Bucks Lake is closed temporarily, so this year’s event is at Group site B of Cottonwood Springs Campground on the southwest side of Frenchman Lake. The 9
pine forest provides shade, and there’s a wide variety of recreational opportunities (recreation.gov/camping/ campgrounds/232828?tab=info). Your donation provides ice chests and ice, a propane BBQ, beverages, snacks, brats, burgers, spaghetti and salads for dinner, and coffee and oatmeal for breakfast. Or bring what you like and use the BBQ. Please RSVP. Contact: NV Airmarshal Ernie Baragar, [emailprotected] or 775-219-8881 Directions: From Reno, travel north on Hwy 395, then merge onto Hwy 70 W and travel 5 miles to Chilcoot. From Great Sacramento Valley, travel east on Hwy 70 to Chilcoot. At Chilcoot, turn north on Hwy 284 and continue for 8 miles to the Frenchman Lake Reservoir. Turn left before crossing the dam and travel 2.5 miles to the campground.
will contain the address. Illinois Combined Cornyfest/Peoria TT races July 27-31, 2023 Peoria, Illinois Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area - West Group Camping Site. Dinner Thursday Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Friday to Sunday, Breakfast Monday and lots of Sweet Corn all days Contact: David Crawford, [emailprotected] or 618304-6661 or James Strickland, [emailprotected] or 309251-0877 Directions: West Group Campsite about 30 miles Northwest of Springfield, Illinois. From Illinois Route 125 west of Ashland, take Newmansville Rd north to County Road 11, turn left and head west just past main campground, make a left on Wolf Road and go to first group camping area. 11
Hanover Camp and Ride July 21-23, 2023 York County, Pennsylvania Great riding, camping, and fellowship. $40 per person, payable on arrival, covers pizza on Friday, drinks, coffee, donuts, and the onsite porta-potty. Camping: We’ve got 6 acres with a pole barn and log home. The barn will have several bays available for lounging, wrenching (tools and a hydraulic lift are available). No showers, no beds. If better facilities are desired, Codorus State Park is nearby. BYO drinks and snacks. Saturday lunch and supper at establishments, locations TBD. Capacity: Limited to the first 30 who sign up by sending an email to Chris, [emailprotected] Address: Your confirmation email 10
Mid-Ohio Tech Day July 21-23, 2023 Mount Vernon, Ohio For this inaugural event, we will keep it pretty simple. There will be camping Friday and Saturday nights at Aberdale Farm. We will conduct a Tech Day on Saturday. All airheads are invited to share their expertise and anecdotes. A donation of $20 per person is requested to cover the costs for the weekend. Contact: Dale Aberegg 740-4852259 or [emailprotected] Address: 14235 Old Mansfield Road, Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050 12
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Upcoming Airhead Events Please join the North Carolina Airheads at the first of what we hope will be many tech days in Bullock NC, at the NC / VA border on the shore of Kerr Lake. Starting at 10 a.m. at Ted Holtaway’s place for some general tune up and maintenance or more in-depth work if desired (no oil changes please). If you have a specific project in mind, please contact Ted ahead of time so we can line up the tools and supplies. Contact: Ted at 760-274-5879 or [emailprotected] with any questions. Address: 4526 JI Oakes Rd, Bullock NC 27507. Big Lizard Rendezvous September 14-17, 2023 Austin, Nevada Ride out to the middle of the Northern Nevada desert and celebrate the dinosaurs with the NV Airheads. We have reserved the picnic area at BerlinIchthyosaur State Park (parks. nv.gov/parks/berlin-ichthyosaur) as a group site. Camping is $15 per vehicle per night (non-NV vehicles: $20 per vehicle per night). Tours are $5 for adults (kids 12 and under free). Cash or check only. The park is not able to accept credit cards. Please RSVP. Contact: NV Airmarshal Ernie Baragar, [emailprotected] or 775-219-8881 Directions: From Carson City, NV, take US 50 east to Middlegate then head south on NV 361 to Gabbs. From the South, find US 95 N to Luning, NV, and take NV 361 N to Gabbs. From Gabbs, head east on NV 844 to Berlin Road and continue to the park. Note: Berlin Road has two miles of packed gravel. 14
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21st Barbour Fireflight Rendezvous September 14-17, 2023 Maupin, Oregon The Rendezvous officially starts on Friday but all are welcome to arrive on Thursday, the 14th. There is a well-stocked local market and some good restaurants in town. The cost is $10 per camper per night and we do need to let the camp managers how many folks will attend. Lodging for those who do not want to camp: The Oasis cabins 541-395-2611; The Imperial River Company and Motel: 800-395-3903; The Deschutes Motel: 541-395-2626. Contact: Airmarshal Garry Newby, 503-720-4948 or [emailprotected]; Katy (Katrina) Nielsen, 971-235-5757 or [emailprotected]. Directions: Maupin, Oregon (54.18 degrees N 12.09 degrees W). Maupin City Park, Bakeoven Road; from Portland: 26E to 216E to 197S; from the South: I-5 to 97N to 197N; from the North: I-5 to I-90E to 97S to 216W to Deschutes River Rd S 8 miles, from the general Portland area: I-84E to 197S. 15
2023 BMW RA National Rally September 14-17, 2023 Davis, WV Join the Airheads at Airhead Central in Canaan Valley Resort and Conference Center. Address: 230 Main Lodge Rd. Davis, West Virginia 26260 16
Airheads at Black Bear October 6-8, 2023 Goshen, Connecticut Join us for the third annual Airheads at Black Bear. Once again, the Northeast Region Airheads will host a reserved camp area and AirCentral tent at the Black Bear Americana Music Festival. Join us for three days of Airhead camaraderie, camping, food, drink and of course music. What better setting and services could we have for an Airhead event. Address: The Goshen Fairgrounds 116 Old Middle Street Goshen, CT 06756. 17
Oktoberfest Tech Day October 7, 2023 Gardnerville, Nevada The NV Airheads Beemer Club is presenting a Tech Day at Heiko Kaftan’s shop in Gardnerville, NV. You are all welcome to swing by if you are in the area and bring your project if you like. We are going to be up and running between 10.00 am and 04.00 pm. We will have the BBQ fired up with brats and some alcohol free German beer for your pleasure. If you need overnight accommodations, we can assist in making arrangements with local hotels/motels or campgrounds. Contact: NV Airmarshal Ernie Baragar, [emailprotected] or 775-219-8881 or Heiko Kaftan at [emailprotected]. Address: 864 Bollen Circle, Gardnerville NV 89460. 18
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he Airheads Beemer Club will be hosting the AirCentral tent at the MOA and at the RA National Rally’s this year. As usual the tent will include the amenities you have come to expect - comfy furnishings a service lift and lots of great Airhead Camaraderie. In edition, we will have a fully stocked Airstore with all your favorite Airhead Swag. This year we will have a special limited edition 2023 National Rally shirt.
My name is Nick Malozzi and I currently reside just outside of Denver, Colorado with my wife and 5-year old son. About a decade ago, I discovered BMW Airhead motorcycles, beginning with a 1978 BMW R100RS ‘Belgian Police’ model. I still fondly recall tucking behind its fairing and zipping through the Colorado canyons. Since then, I have owned and enjoyed other models. Perhaps it is odd or even a strange affliction, but I cannot imagine owning any other motorcycle than an Airhead.
The special edition shirt depicted here is the result of a design contest. Three designs were submitted for review by the board and the winning design is shown and a limited number will be produced for sale at the MOA National. Based on the response at the MOA, additional shirts will be printed for sale at the RA National. The winning design was submitted by Nick Malozzi, an ABC member from Colorado. Nick is a founding member of the group in Colorado... The Airhead Misfits. Their motto? “Celebrating the BMW Airheads that were built to ride, and the humans behind them. Horizontally opposed and open-
minded. We are the Airhead Misfits.” Per tradition, the AM of the state hosting the national rally will be the coordinator of the AirCentral Tent: MOA in VA - Charlie Smith and the RA in West Virginia Ronny Gasparine.
They just make sense to me - all of them. I adore them all. This passion led me to create the Airhead Misfits in mid-2022, a merging of my love for Airheads, computers, and design. It all started with a hastily designed sticker that my Airhead buddies went wild for. So, I created an Instagram account for this new “thing,” with two primary goals. First, to share photos and information about awesome Airheads, including the lesspublicized and more DIY-oriented builds. I wanted to showcase these bikes while also providing more detailed information about modifications, recent work, and stories of the bikes’ histories and the people who ride, maintain, and build them. Last month, I launched airheadmisfits.com selling Airhead-oriented shirts and other merchandise featuring a half dozen designs, with plans to
launch new designs and products every few months. Despite being a member of the Airheads Beemer Club (ABC) for years, it was the Airhead Misfits Instagram account that brought me in contact with their leadership. They asked me to submit a design for their t-shirt contest, and without much thought, I hand sketched an R80G/S, converted it to black and white vector art, and was ready to submit it when my 5-year-old son walked in. He loved the original sketch and wanted to color it with his markers! Instead, I printed out a copy of the vector, and we sat down and colored it with the brightest pinks and purples he had. Although his livery was totally wrong, I knew he was onto something. I had to color my design before submission. My son loves the final design, and I sincerely hope the Rally attendees do too!
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Upcoming Airhead Events Please join the North Carolina Airheads at the first of what we hope will be many tech days in Bullock NC, at the NC / VA border on the shore of Kerr Lake. Starting at 10 a.m. at Ted Holtaway’s place for some general tune up and maintenance or more in-depth work if desired (no oil changes please). If you have a specific project in mind, please contact Ted ahead of time so we can line up the tools and supplies. Contact: Ted at 760-274-5879 or [emailprotected] with any questions. Address: 4526 JI Oakes Rd, Bullock NC 27507. Big Lizard Rendezvous September 14-17, 2023 Austin, Nevada Ride out to the middle of the Northern Nevada desert and celebrate the dinosaurs with the NV Airheads. We have reserved the picnic area at BerlinIchthyosaur State Park (parks. nv.gov/parks/berlin-ichthyosaur) as a group site. Camping is $15 per vehicle per night (non-NV vehicles: $20 per vehicle per night). Tours are $5 for adults (kids 12 and under free). Cash or check only. The park is not able to accept credit cards. Please RSVP. Contact: NV Airmarshal Ernie Baragar, [emailprotected] or 775-219-8881 Directions: From Carson City, NV, take US 50 east to Middlegate then head south on NV 361 to Gabbs. From the South, find US 95 N to Luning, NV, and take NV 361 N to Gabbs. From Gabbs, head east on NV 844 to Berlin Road and continue to the park. Note: Berlin Road has two miles of packed gravel. 14
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21st Barbour Fireflight Rendezvous September 14-17, 2023 Maupin, Oregon The Rendezvous officially starts on Friday but all are welcome to arrive on Thursday, the 14th. There is a well-stocked local market and some good restaurants in town. The cost is $10 per camper per night and we do need to let the camp managers how many folks will attend. Lodging for those who do not want to camp: The Oasis cabins 541-395-2611; The Imperial River Company and Motel: 800-395-3903; The Deschutes Motel: 541-395-2626. Contact: Airmarshal Garry Newby, 503-720-4948 or [emailprotected]; Katy (Katrina) Nielsen, 971-235-5757 or [emailprotected]. Directions: Maupin, Oregon (54.18 degrees N 12.09 degrees W). Maupin City Park, Bakeoven Road; from Portland: 26E to 216E to 197S; from the South: I-5 to 97N to 197N; from the North: I-5 to I-90E to 97S to 216W to Deschutes River Rd S 8 miles, from the general Portland area: I-84E to 197S. 15
2023 BMW RA National Rally September 14-17, 2023 Davis, WV Join the Airheads at Airhead Central in Canaan Valley Resort and Conference Center. Address: 230 Main Lodge Rd. Davis, West Virginia 26260 16
Airheads at Black Bear October 6-8, 2023 Goshen, Connecticut Join us for the third annual Airheads at Black Bear. Once again, the Northeast Region Airheads will host a reserved camp area and AirCentral tent at the Black Bear Americana Music Festival. Join us for three days of Airhead camaraderie, camping, food, drink and of course music. What better setting and services could we have for an Airhead event. Address: The Goshen Fairgrounds 116 Old Middle Street Goshen, CT 06756. 17
Oktoberfest Tech Day October 7, 2023 Gardnerville, Nevada The NV Airheads Beemer Club is presenting a Tech Day at Heiko Kaftan’s shop in Gardnerville, NV. You are all welcome to swing by if you are in the area and bring your project if you like. We are going to be up and running between 10.00 am and 04.00 pm. We will have the BBQ fired up with brats and some alcohol free German beer for your pleasure. If you need overnight accommodations, we can assist in making arrangements with local hotels/motels or campgrounds. Contact: NV Airmarshal Ernie Baragar, [emailprotected] or 775-219-8881 or Heiko Kaftan at [emailprotected]. Address: 864 Bollen Circle, Gardnerville NV 89460. 18
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he Airheads Beemer Club will be hosting the AirCentral tent at the MOA and at the RA National Rally’s this year. As usual the tent will include the amenities you have come to expect - comfy furnishings a service lift and lots of great Airhead Camaraderie. In edition, we will have a fully stocked Airstore with all your favorite Airhead Swag. This year we will have a special limited edition 2023 National Rally shirt.
My name is Nick Malozzi and I currently reside just outside of Denver, Colorado with my wife and 5-year old son. About a decade ago, I discovered BMW Airhead motorcycles, beginning with a 1978 BMW R100RS ‘Belgian Police’ model. I still fondly recall tucking behind its fairing and zipping through the Colorado canyons. Since then, I have owned and enjoyed other models. Perhaps it is odd or even a strange affliction, but I cannot imagine owning any other motorcycle than an Airhead.
The special edition shirt depicted here is the result of a design contest. Three designs were submitted for review by the board and the winning design is shown and a limited number will be produced for sale at the MOA National. Based on the response at the MOA, additional shirts will be printed for sale at the RA National. The winning design was submitted by Nick Malozzi, an ABC member from Colorado. Nick is a founding member of the group in Colorado... The Airhead Misfits. Their motto? “Celebrating the BMW Airheads that were built to ride, and the humans behind them. Horizontally opposed and open-
minded. We are the Airhead Misfits.” Per tradition, the AM of the state hosting the national rally will be the coordinator of the AirCentral Tent: MOA in VA - Charlie Smith and the RA in West Virginia Ronny Gasparine.
They just make sense to me - all of them. I adore them all. This passion led me to create the Airhead Misfits in mid-2022, a merging of my love for Airheads, computers, and design. It all started with a hastily designed sticker that my Airhead buddies went wild for. So, I created an Instagram account for this new “thing,” with two primary goals. First, to share photos and information about awesome Airheads, including the lesspublicized and more DIY-oriented builds. I wanted to showcase these bikes while also providing more detailed information about modifications, recent work, and stories of the bikes’ histories and the people who ride, maintain, and build them. Last month, I launched airheadmisfits.com selling Airhead-oriented shirts and other merchandise featuring a half dozen designs, with plans to
launch new designs and products every few months. Despite being a member of the Airheads Beemer Club (ABC) for years, it was the Airhead Misfits Instagram account that brought me in contact with their leadership. They asked me to submit a design for their t-shirt contest, and without much thought, I hand sketched an R80G/S, converted it to black and white vector art, and was ready to submit it when my 5-year-old son walked in. He loved the original sketch and wanted to color it with his markers! Instead, I printed out a copy of the vector, and we sat down and colored it with the brightest pinks and purples he had. Although his livery was totally wrong, I knew he was onto something. I had to color my design before submission. My son loves the final design, and I sincerely hope the Rally attendees do too!
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Airheads Marketplace Airheads Marketplace ad submissions can be sent to [emailprotected]. Please include your contact details and location. Ads submitted to airheads.org will also be included here if space allows. Please notify the editorial team when the item has sold so we can remove it from subsequent Airmail editions.
1983 R100RS: Great condition, recently serviced. Tires 80%. 64k miles. Located in Denton, TX. $8,500.00 Contact Rodney Evans at (940) 735-7795 (TX). 1962 R69S: Less than 5k original miles. I would love for this bike to find a good home with an Airheads member. Trying to avoid the Bring A Trailer spectacle. The Idaho Airmarshall Todd Millican can speak to this bikes condition since he has done some routine maintenance on it recently. I have the original nearly perfect bench seat as well. The bike runs fantastic And has a great story! $20,000. Contact Jace Stone at (563) 2098278 [emailprotected] (ID). Wanted - A Free /5 Toaster Tank: Greetings! I’m looking for a /5 toaster tank in good condition. My preference would be for a later version with the gas cap hinged from the rear. I would also be interested in sourcing the large touring tank with the knee pads – also with the gas cap hinged from the rear. If folks are looking to move fenders with the tank as a package, I would be open to that as well. Contact John Gale at (303) 746-3570. 1989 R100 GS: 86,760 miles. New tires, recent oil and filter change and valve adjustment. BMW side bags (all keyed to ignition); Givi large tail bag and BMW tank bag. Minor modifications and extras: repositioned oil cooler; rear rack extensions; bar backs; Parabellum tall windscreen; both original and Corbin single seat; original oil cooler location mounting parts. $5,500. Contact Mike McQuillen at (805) 342-5324 (CA).
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1973 BMW R/75 Long Wheel Base: Newly painted and pin striped in beautiful candy apple red; tidied up faded buttons, grips and other touches; one owner; electric ignition; Toaster gas tank; frame has been stripped and powder coated; Wixom saddle bags; some extras. Buyer must arrange pickup/ delivery. $4,800. Contact Brian Stahlhammer at (970) 217-2641 or [emailprotected] (CO).
Dyna III ignition; new EME starter. I have receipts going back to 2011 when the previous owner completed work on the bike including a new clutch and first over pistons; two BMW folding keys; Krauser bags with both keys; low mileage Michelin Pilot Activ tires; clock is disconnected and the voltmeter is broken (plug tang broken off). $4,000. Contact Tim Davis at (619) 414-4129.
1976 R75/6: Clean original condition; Monza Blue; 33k miles. Dyna ignition; Recent battery; Runs great. $5,700. Contact Sam Kruger (661) 428-9560 (CA).
Airhead parts: Monolever swing arm, $40; seat hand rail for monolever RS or RT, $30; front timing case for 1981 and later bikes, fresh aluminum color powder coat, $60; 40mm exhaust headers with cross over pipe for 1977 R100S, RS, RT brand new, never installed $400; center stand for monolever bikes $25; Set of fat BMW luggage with mono lever racks (free to a good home plus shipping). Contact Ian Walter at (979) 733-6503 (AR).
1992 R100 GSPD: Very well kept and serviced; 64K; maintenance fully documented; new serviceable shaft drive; new Touratech rear shock absorber; Wedgetail ignition installed; circlip installed in gear box; new rear tire; Touratech handguards; heavy duty under engine and gear box protection; laminar lip; 2 optional LED projection lights; 450 watts alternator; blinking LED stop light; LED front low and high beam; Bing carburators serviced and rebuilt (jets and O ring replaced); volt meter installed; new battery; 6 pistons billet front caliper; all services performed with full synthetic (rear drive oil, gear box oil , engine oil , front suspensions); wheels and rim in pristine condition; solo seat and rack. $8,200. Contact Alain Roussel at (301) 706-0793 (MD). 1977 R100RS: 50k miles; triple numbers matching; non-CFO in #4 (“Good”) condition according to the Comprehensive Vintage Motorcycle Price Guide; dual plugged heads,
1992 BMW R100R: 36539 miles; carbs rejetted for 6K ft. altitude; new tires; luggage racks; side cases, National Cycle windscreen; handlebars changed to higher Flanders touring bars (OEM bars included with sale); two saddles, manual, original toolkit. Numerous service records; miscellaneous parts including ‘bean can’, throttle/ clutch cables, etc. Can deliver locally. $6,500. Contact Greg Myles at (410) 279-7504 or gmyles33@ yahoo.com (CO). BMW Snowflake Rear Wheel for Disc Brake Models (RS & RT): From 1983 R100RS. Splines are in great condition. I also have another rear as well. $100.00. Contact Jack Erlinger at (847) 971-5300 (IL).
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Airheads Marketplace Airheads Marketplace ad submissions can be sent to [emailprotected]. Please include your contact details and location. Ads submitted to airheads.org will also be included here if space allows. Please notify the editorial team when the item has sold so we can remove it from subsequent Airmail editions.
1983 R100RS: Great condition, recently serviced. Tires 80%. 64k miles. Located in Denton, TX. $8,500.00 Contact Rodney Evans at (940) 735-7795 (TX). 1962 R69S: Less than 5k original miles. I would love for this bike to find a good home with an Airheads member. Trying to avoid the Bring A Trailer spectacle. The Idaho Airmarshall Todd Millican can speak to this bikes condition since he has done some routine maintenance on it recently. I have the original nearly perfect bench seat as well. The bike runs fantastic And has a great story! $20,000. Contact Jace Stone at (563) 2098278 [emailprotected] (ID). Wanted - A Free /5 Toaster Tank: Greetings! I’m looking for a /5 toaster tank in good condition. My preference would be for a later version with the gas cap hinged from the rear. I would also be interested in sourcing the large touring tank with the knee pads – also with the gas cap hinged from the rear. If folks are looking to move fenders with the tank as a package, I would be open to that as well. Contact John Gale at (303) 746-3570. 1989 R100 GS: 86,760 miles. New tires, recent oil and filter change and valve adjustment. BMW side bags (all keyed to ignition); Givi large tail bag and BMW tank bag. Minor modifications and extras: repositioned oil cooler; rear rack extensions; bar backs; Parabellum tall windscreen; both original and Corbin single seat; original oil cooler location mounting parts. $5,500. Contact Mike McQuillen at (805) 342-5324 (CA).
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1973 BMW R/75 Long Wheel Base: Newly painted and pin striped in beautiful candy apple red; tidied up faded buttons, grips and other touches; one owner; electric ignition; Toaster gas tank; frame has been stripped and powder coated; Wixom saddle bags; some extras. Buyer must arrange pickup/ delivery. $4,800. Contact Brian Stahlhammer at (970) 217-2641 or [emailprotected] (CO).
Dyna III ignition; new EME starter. I have receipts going back to 2011 when the previous owner completed work on the bike including a new clutch and first over pistons; two BMW folding keys; Krauser bags with both keys; low mileage Michelin Pilot Activ tires; clock is disconnected and the voltmeter is broken (plug tang broken off). $4,000. Contact Tim Davis at (619) 414-4129.
1976 R75/6: Clean original condition; Monza Blue; 33k miles. Dyna ignition; Recent battery; Runs great. $5,700. Contact Sam Kruger (661) 428-9560 (CA).
Airhead parts: Monolever swing arm, $40; seat hand rail for monolever RS or RT, $30; front timing case for 1981 and later bikes, fresh aluminum color powder coat, $60; 40mm exhaust headers with cross over pipe for 1977 R100S, RS, RT brand new, never installed $400; center stand for monolever bikes $25; Set of fat BMW luggage with mono lever racks (free to a good home plus shipping). Contact Ian Walter at (979) 733-6503 (AR).
1992 R100 GSPD: Very well kept and serviced; 64K; maintenance fully documented; new serviceable shaft drive; new Touratech rear shock absorber; Wedgetail ignition installed; circlip installed in gear box; new rear tire; Touratech handguards; heavy duty under engine and gear box protection; laminar lip; 2 optional LED projection lights; 450 watts alternator; blinking LED stop light; LED front low and high beam; Bing carburators serviced and rebuilt (jets and O ring replaced); volt meter installed; new battery; 6 pistons billet front caliper; all services performed with full synthetic (rear drive oil, gear box oil , engine oil , front suspensions); wheels and rim in pristine condition; solo seat and rack. $8,200. Contact Alain Roussel at (301) 706-0793 (MD). 1977 R100RS: 50k miles; triple numbers matching; non-CFO in #4 (“Good”) condition according to the Comprehensive Vintage Motorcycle Price Guide; dual plugged heads,
1992 BMW R100R: 36539 miles; carbs rejetted for 6K ft. altitude; new tires; luggage racks; side cases, National Cycle windscreen; handlebars changed to higher Flanders touring bars (OEM bars included with sale); two saddles, manual, original toolkit. Numerous service records; miscellaneous parts including ‘bean can’, throttle/ clutch cables, etc. Can deliver locally. $6,500. Contact Greg Myles at (410) 279-7504 or gmyles33@ yahoo.com (CO). BMW Snowflake Rear Wheel for Disc Brake Models (RS & RT): From 1983 R100RS. Splines are in great condition. I also have another rear as well. $100.00. Contact Jack Erlinger at (847) 971-5300 (IL).
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Airmarshals Directory State
Region First Name
Last Name
City
Country
Join the Airheads Phone
AK R2 Robert Coleman Fairbanks USA 907-978-6715 [emailprotected] AL R5 Rick Jones Southside USA 256-442-8886 [emailprotected] AR R5 Brian Culpepper Fayetteville USA 479-601-7525 [emailprotected] AZ R1 Dave Alquist Tonto Basin USA 480-338-7605 [emailprotected] CA-C R1 John Covington Fullerton USA 714-992-6921 [emailprotected] CA-N R1 Ran Bush Richmond USA 510-525-8156 [emailprotected] CA-S R1 Gary Jackson San Diego USA 619-559-0108 [emailprotected] CO R2 Dick Paschen Centennial USA 303-721-6993 [emailprotected] CT R4 Greg Sproule New Fairfield USA 203-648-6704 [emailprotected] DE R4 Chris Daring Townsend USA 302-753-9125 [emailprotected] FL R5 John Glazebrook Tampa USA 813-932-6810 [emailprotected] *GA R5 Duck Koch Oglethorpe USA 912-663-3469 [emailprotected] HI R1 Lloyd Cabral Keaau USA 808-966-7782 [emailprotected] IA R3 Tina McCullough Indianola USA 515-707-0976 [emailprotected] ID R2 Todd Millican Caldwell USA 208-697-1976 [emailprotected] IL R3 James Strickland Washington USA 309-251-0877 [emailprotected] IN R3 Donald Beverage Crown Point USA 219-306-1899 [emailprotected] KS R2 Calep Howard Lawrence USA 913-961-3969 [emailprotected] LA R5 Edward Dieck Mandeville USA 985-264-0132 [emailprotected] MA R4 Tim Hille Stow USA 978-897-6809 [emailprotected] MD R4 William Andalora Westminster USA 410-596-0812 [emailprotected] ME R4 Nik Rende Augusta USA 207-458-4583 [emailprotected] MI R3 David Strauss Chelsea USA 734-646-7336 [emailprotected] MN R3 Curtis Henry Minnetonka USA 952-843-3349 [emailprotected] MO R3 Joe Brinkmann St. Louis USA 314-645-2116 [emailprotected] MS R5 Max Dean Union USA 601-938-2363 [emailprotected] MT R2 Vacant NC R5 Brent Hollowell Ferguson USA 336-973-3911 [emailprotected] ND R2 Lee Hofsommer Fargo USA 701-237-5124 [emailprotected] NE R2 Michael Quinn Omaha USA 402-681-1447 [emailprotected] NH R4 Jack Shields Penacook USA 603-731-0658 [emailprotected] NJ R4 William Dudley Jackson USA 732-905-9063 [emailprotected] NM R2 Vacant NV R1 Ernie Baragar Reno USA 775-219-8881 [emailprotected] NY R4 Siouxzanne Harris Saugerties USA 845-464-5695 [emailprotected] OH R3 Sam Booth Athens USA 740-590-5573 [emailprotected] OK R2 John Marshall El Reno USA 405-274-6621 [emailprotected] OR R2 Garry Newby Portland USA 503-720-4948 [emailprotected] PA R4 Rob Price Holland USA 267-568-0801 [emailprotected] RI R4 Charles DuVall Adamsville USA 518-744-6786 [emailprotected] SC R5 Jim Zellmer Simpsonville USA 864-477-8825 [emailprotected] SD R2 Jeff Ecker Hot Springs USA 678-622-1089 [emailprotected] TN R5 Greg Sample Murfreesboro USA 615-542-5841 [emailprotected] TX R2 Michael Moon Fort Worth USA 817-996-6067 [emailprotected] UT R1 DeVern Gerber Nibley USA 435-757-7253 [emailprotected] VA R5 Charlie Smith Abingdon USA 276-628-3251 [emailprotected] VT R4 Mark Steinhoff Williston USA 802-238-8958 [emailprotected] WA R2 Vacant WI R3 Randy Boris Manitowoc USA 920-323-7951 [emailprotected] WV R4 Ronny Gasparine Colliers USA 321-362-3742 [emailprotected] WY R2 Dwight Small Laramie USA 970-214-2610 [emailprotected] NSW R1 Vacant AB R3 Alastair MacLean Lethbridge Canada 403-329-6284 [emailprotected] BC R3 George Dimion Armstrong Canada 250-540-3355 [emailprotected] NL R3 Mike Buhler New Melbourne Canada 709-691-7433 [emailprotected] ON R3 Gerald Priestley Eganville Canada 613-628-1836 [emailprotected] EN R4 Vacant
Club Canons 1. Airheads ride Beemers with air-cooled heads 2. Airheads believe that the simplest engineering solutions are best 3. Airheads appreciate function over form, fact over fiction, and friendship over friction 4. Airheads regard money as a tool, not a status symbol 5. Airheads are earthy people who like to camp 6. Airheads maintain their own motorcycles 7. Airheads don’t take themselves, religion, or life too seriously
To join, you must own or co-own an airhead BMW, agree with most of the club canons, and send your information along with your dues to the address below. Dues are $38/ year (for 12 issues), $45 in Canada and Mexico, $70 elsewhere, and $32 digital. Expect your first issue in 4 - 6 weeks. Please make all checks/money orders payable in US funds to the Airheads Beemer Club. Visa and MasterCard may be used. Secure credit card processing is also available at airheads.org for new and renewing members. Members will find their ABC# and dAIRectory status next to their address on the mailing label of Airmail.
Want to give a gift of a membership to someone? Enter the person’s name, address, and other information to the form below. Write “Gift” on the form and mail it in with your check to the membership team at the P.O. Box below. Memberships can also be ordered from the Airstore along with Airstore merchandise.
Sunrise on the St. John’s River. Photo by Frank Curtis
8. Airheads like to share time, knowledge, parts, and camaraderie with other airheads
Fill out the form ABC Membership Team below and mail to: PO Box 8345 · St. Louis, MO 63132
You can also securely join (or renew with) the Airheads at airheads.org/product/abc-club-membership
Name
Year/model airhead owned
Address
ABC number (renewals only)
City
State Zip
Country
dAIRectory Want to be included in the dAirectory?
Yes
If yes:
printed and web
printed only
web only
Phone
dAIRectory assistance offered:
T-truck or trailer
S-shop and/or tools available
M-meet-up for camaraderie
N-none of the above
Due to data privacy regulations, we can only accept mail-in renewals paid by check or money order. Complete the above form and mail it to the PO Box above. Please note the new dues schedule.
B-bed
No
C-campsite P-parts available
*Bold indicates board member 30
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Airmarshals Directory State
Region First Name
Last Name
City
Country
Join the Airheads Phone
AK R2 Robert Coleman Fairbanks USA 907-978-6715 [emailprotected] AL R5 Rick Jones Southside USA 256-442-8886 [emailprotected] AR R5 Brian Culpepper Fayetteville USA 479-601-7525 [emailprotected] AZ R1 Dave Alquist Tonto Basin USA 480-338-7605 [emailprotected] CA-C R1 John Covington Fullerton USA 714-992-6921 [emailprotected] CA-N R1 Ran Bush Richmond USA 510-525-8156 [emailprotected] CA-S R1 Gary Jackson San Diego USA 619-559-0108 [emailprotected] CO R2 Dick Paschen Centennial USA 303-721-6993 [emailprotected] CT R4 Greg Sproule New Fairfield USA 203-648-6704 [emailprotected] DE R4 Chris Daring Townsend USA 302-753-9125 [emailprotected] FL R5 John Glazebrook Tampa USA 813-932-6810 [emailprotected] *GA R5 Duck Koch Oglethorpe USA 912-663-3469 [emailprotected] HI R1 Lloyd Cabral Keaau USA 808-966-7782 [emailprotected] IA R3 Tina McCullough Indianola USA 515-707-0976 [emailprotected] ID R2 Todd Millican Caldwell USA 208-697-1976 [emailprotected] IL R3 James Strickland Washington USA 309-251-0877 [emailprotected] IN R3 Donald Beverage Crown Point USA 219-306-1899 [emailprotected] KS R2 Calep Howard Lawrence USA 913-961-3969 [emailprotected] LA R5 Edward Dieck Mandeville USA 985-264-0132 [emailprotected] MA R4 Tim Hille Stow USA 978-897-6809 [emailprotected] MD R4 William Andalora Westminster USA 410-596-0812 [emailprotected] ME R4 Nik Rende Augusta USA 207-458-4583 [emailprotected] MI R3 David Strauss Chelsea USA 734-646-7336 [emailprotected] MN R3 Curtis Henry Minnetonka USA 952-843-3349 [emailprotected] MO R3 Joe Brinkmann St. Louis USA 314-645-2116 [emailprotected] MS R5 Max Dean Union USA 601-938-2363 [emailprotected] MT R2 Vacant NC R5 Brent Hollowell Ferguson USA 336-973-3911 [emailprotected] ND R2 Lee Hofsommer Fargo USA 701-237-5124 [emailprotected] NE R2 Michael Quinn Omaha USA 402-681-1447 [emailprotected] NH R4 Jack Shields Penacook USA 603-731-0658 [emailprotected] NJ R4 William Dudley Jackson USA 732-905-9063 [emailprotected] NM R2 Vacant NV R1 Ernie Baragar Reno USA 775-219-8881 [emailprotected] NY R4 Siouxzanne Harris Saugerties USA 845-464-5695 [emailprotected] OH R3 Sam Booth Athens USA 740-590-5573 [emailprotected] OK R2 John Marshall El Reno USA 405-274-6621 [emailprotected] OR R2 Garry Newby Portland USA 503-720-4948 [emailprotected] PA R4 Rob Price Holland USA 267-568-0801 [emailprotected] RI R4 Charles DuVall Adamsville USA 518-744-6786 [emailprotected] SC R5 Jim Zellmer Simpsonville USA 864-477-8825 [emailprotected] SD R2 Jeff Ecker Hot Springs USA 678-622-1089 [emailprotected] TN R5 Greg Sample Murfreesboro USA 615-542-5841 [emailprotected] TX R2 Michael Moon Fort Worth USA 817-996-6067 [emailprotected] UT R1 DeVern Gerber Nibley USA 435-757-7253 [emailprotected] VA R5 Charlie Smith Abingdon USA 276-628-3251 [emailprotected] VT R4 Mark Steinhoff Williston USA 802-238-8958 [emailprotected] WA R2 Vacant WI R3 Randy Boris Manitowoc USA 920-323-7951 [emailprotected] WV R4 Ronny Gasparine Colliers USA 321-362-3742 [emailprotected] WY R2 Dwight Small Laramie USA 970-214-2610 [emailprotected] NSW R1 Vacant AB R3 Alastair MacLean Lethbridge Canada 403-329-6284 [emailprotected] BC R3 George Dimion Armstrong Canada 250-540-3355 [emailprotected] NL R3 Mike Buhler New Melbourne Canada 709-691-7433 [emailprotected] ON R3 Gerald Priestley Eganville Canada 613-628-1836 [emailprotected] EN R4 Vacant
Club Canons 1. Airheads ride Beemers with air-cooled heads 2. Airheads believe that the simplest engineering solutions are best 3. Airheads appreciate function over form, fact over fiction, and friendship over friction 4. Airheads regard money as a tool, not a status symbol 5. Airheads are earthy people who like to camp 6. Airheads maintain their own motorcycles 7. Airheads don’t take themselves, religion, or life too seriously
To join, you must own or co-own an airhead BMW, agree with most of the club canons, and send your information along with your dues to the address below. Dues are $38/ year (for 12 issues), $45 in Canada and Mexico, $70 elsewhere, and $32 digital. Expect your first issue in 4 - 6 weeks. Please make all checks/money orders payable in US funds to the Airheads Beemer Club. Visa and MasterCard may be used. Secure credit card processing is also available at airheads.org for new and renewing members. Members will find their ABC# and dAIRectory status next to their address on the mailing label of Airmail.
Want to give a gift of a membership to someone? Enter the person’s name, address, and other information to the form below. Write “Gift” on the form and mail it in with your check to the membership team at the P.O. Box below. Memberships can also be ordered from the Airstore along with Airstore merchandise.
Sunrise on the St. John’s River. Photo by Frank Curtis
8. Airheads like to share time, knowledge, parts, and camaraderie with other airheads
Fill out the form ABC Membership Team below and mail to: PO Box 8345 · St. Louis, MO 63132
You can also securely join (or renew with) the Airheads at airheads.org/product/abc-club-membership
Name
Year/model airhead owned
Address
ABC number (renewals only)
City
State Zip
Country
dAIRectory Want to be included in the dAirectory?
Yes
If yes:
printed and web
printed only
web only
Phone
dAIRectory assistance offered:
T-truck or trailer
S-shop and/or tools available
M-meet-up for camaraderie
N-none of the above
Due to data privacy regulations, we can only accept mail-in renewals paid by check or money order. Complete the above form and mail it to the PO Box above. Please note the new dues schedule.
B-bed
No
C-campsite P-parts available
*Bold indicates board member 30
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ABC MEMBERSHIP PO BOX 8345 ST LOUIS, MO 63132 ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
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