Airhead 247 Podcast

I met Leo Goff about 30 years ago, not long after I moved to Memphis, TN. He kept my /5, 77 RS and other bikes running when I was too young, inexperienced and without tools or a garage to do it myself. As I got to know him a bit more, I discovered that Leo was an excellent bass player as well and we ended up playing a number of gigs together over the years. In addition to working as an independent mechanic and motorcycle dealer, Leo is also known for his Norton Drag Bike and his expertise as a master head re-builder and mechanic at Memphis Motor Werks. Today, Leo is semi-retired but still twisting wrenches on select jobs and can be seen playing bass on Beale St. in Downtown Memphis. Leo Goff parts 1 & 2 do contain airhead and motorcycle content which we?ll dig into more in part 2. For part 1, we?ll hear the story of Leo Goff and his life in mechanics, motorcycles and music this week on the Airhead 247 podcast. Contact Leo: [email protected]

Apologies for the delay. Issues with service providers have delayed the release of this episode. Robert Sabel grew up in London and developed an affinity for German air cooled motors while working on vintage Porsches with his father. After a move to the U.S, his passion turned to air cooled motors on motorcycles when he fell into an R75/5 as part of a deal to buy a 911. That fateful purchase in turn launched Roughchild Motorcycles in 2014. Roughchild?s custom builds might be best described as an Airhead 247 re-imagined with modern technology and built to exacting standards without compromise. Think of a Singer Porsche 911 as an automotive analogy. Robert has a real love for the 247 and not just in a custom built form. You?ll hear that in our visit this week. It?s Robert Sabel of Roughchild Motorcycles on the Airhead 247 Podcast. Roughchild Motorcycles: https://roughchild.com/

Of the many Airhead service and repair videos available today, Brook Reams' ?Airhead Garage? YouTube channel and his corresponding website are among the most informative and detailed available to the home mechanic. Brook?s thoroughness and attention to detail are second to none. Brook?s channel and website remain a go-to reference for many airhead services and repairs and cover variety of models in the airhead run. Web/Blog https://brook.reams.me/ You Tube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/MotorcyclesandOtherMusings/videos

The R90S remains one of the most important and iconic motorcycles during BMWs airhead run. In fact, this is the second program we?ve dedicated---at least in part---to this model and this week we have a chat with author, rider, and motorcycle enthusiast Ian Falloon. Ian wrote the definitive book on the R90S, which was out of print for some time. However, it?s now available again in a 2nd edition. The second pressing has new photographs as well as insight and commentary from designer Hans Muth. All in all, a total of 112 pages of R90S glory to sift thru in the new edition. To get a copy, follow either of the links below: PayPal.me/ianfalloon https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/ianfalloon The price is $100 USD or equivalent currency and includes worldwide shipping. Ian asks that you include a contact phone number and address with the order.

When we think of legacy BMW motorcycle dealers in the US, one name always comes up. That?s Bob?s BMW in Jessup, Maryland. Bob Henig started out as a used parts dealer and later expanded that mail order parts business to become one of the best known and longest tenured dealers in the US. It should come as no surprise, with that history and legacy, that Bob has plenty to share and some amazing stories to tell. So much so, we?ve split his interview into two programs. It's Bob Henig on the Airhead 247 Podcast.

When we think of legacy BMW motorcycle dealers in the US, one name always comes up. That?s Bob?s BMW in Jessup, Maryland. Bob Henig started out as a used parts dealer and later expanded that mail order parts business to become one of the best known and longest tenured dealers in the US. It should come as no surprise, with that history and legacy, that Bob has plenty to share and some amazing stories to tell. So much so, we?ve split his interview into two programs. It's Bob Henig on the Airhead 247 Podcast.

Nestled away in a quiet, somewhat rural area outside of Stockton, CA you?ll find Scottie?s Workshop. It's a full service, and we do mean full service shop specializing in vintage and classic BMW motorcycle repair, restoration, and machine work. As we do with all our guests, we?ll dig into Scottie?s history with BMW airheads as well as his mechanical and build philosophies. It?s Scottie Sharp on the airhead 247 podcast. Link to Scotty's Workshop https://blog.scottiesharpe.com/

A fateful day in Germany back in 1980 set William Plam on his path in the world of BMW airhead motorcycles. Many of you are familiar with his history as a BMW motorcycle dealer in California in the mid 80?s and going on to establish his own shop and parts supply business with Boxer 2 Valve. ?? Others like me, were introduced to William via You Tube and his airhead video repair series. Either way, William?s history, passion and love of the classic airhead continues, as strong as ever today and as airhead fans and owners, we?re all better off for it. It?s William Plam on the airhead 247 podcast.

Mark Francois has passion for vintage vehicle restoration and his focus is the BMW R90S. ? Mark has completed 12 R90s restorations since being introduced to the model back in 2013. His research, attention to detail and interest in the 90s is arguably, unsurpassed. ?? Recently one of his restorations reached a record hammer price on Bring a Trailer. We'll discuss that and ALL things R90s this week. Here he is, Mark Francois on the airhead 247 podcast.

Chris Canterbury is the owner and head wrench at Boxer Metal. He has a rich history with airheads dating back to his days working for William Plam at Santa Cruz BMW in the 1980s. Since then, Chris has established his own brand with Boxer Metal. You may have seen his r90S build on the Naked Speed television program a few years back. If not it?s worth looking up. His passion for airheads continues with the design, development and sale of new products and parts for custom airhead builds. It?s Chris Canterbery on the airhead 247 podcast. Chris's Website https://boxermetal.com/

Airhead enthusiasts are intimately familiar with the name Snobum and his creation: the ?BMW Motorcycle Tech? website. The site is a vast collection of common and esoteric airhead information as well as a repository for Snobum?s musings on any number of topics. It?s Robert Fleisher on the Airhead 247 Podcast. Email us directly: [email protected] Web link to Snobum's site: https://bmwmotorcycletech.info/ Web link to Jimbo Mathus: https://www.therealjimbomathus.com/ 247 Graphics Provided by Christian Rossnagel christianrossnagel.com/

New Episodes EVERY TWO WEEKS. Email us directly: [email protected] As a motorcycle aficionado let's assume it's a safe bet you scour the internet looking at bikes for sale--probably on a daily basis. Recently one website has gained a ton of traffic and always seems to have some very presentable classics for sale, that?s Bring a Trailer. Now, this episode is not about BaT necessarily but about a fella called David Lee who has listed and sold nearly a dozen classic airheads over the past 3 or 4 years on BaT. ?? I?ve always been impressed with his offerings and attention to detail on the bikes he lists. I met David when he contacted me about a 76 60/6 I had for sale a few years back. He did not buy the bike but we ended up having a great phone chat and found out we had additional concentric circles, aside from our love of classic BMWs---that was our history as touring musicians. We?ll explore David?s history as a musician, how he got started with airheads and chat about his philosophy of buying and selling classic bikes. David's website and Instagram https://www.davidlee8.com/ @mrlee00 247 Graphics Provided by Christian Rossnagel christianrossnagel.com/

New Episodes EVERY TWO WEEKS. Email us directly @ [email protected] Our guest this week is Anton Largiader who owns and operates Virginia Motorrad Werkstatt (motorcycle workshop) in Charlottesville, Virginia. He specializes in BMW transmission and final drive repair but also functions as a full service workshop for all BMW motorcycles. His technical reference website (largiader.com) is a often referred to database that covers both classic airhead and late model BMW mechanical and electrical systems and is a fantastic reference site that is updated on a regular basis. We?ve got links to both sites in the''about? section of this podcast. Anton is a longtime member and contributor on Adventure Rider and regularly posts in the Airhead form and many others, under his own moniker. I first met Anton in 2015 when he diagnosed an oil pressure problem on a monolever R 80 G/S, which you?ll hear about in this interview. Since then I have found him to be a trusted resource on all things airhead related. Our conversation was engaging, enlightening and informative---I think you?ll feel the same. Anton's Tech Page http://largiader.com/ Anton's Shop Page http://vamotorrad.com/ Theme Music by Jimbo Mathus https://www.therealjimbomathus.com/ 247 Graphics Provided by Christian Rossnagel christianrossnagel.com/

Bud Provin is the 3rd generation owner and operator of the Nickwackett Garage in Pittsford, Vermont where he services and supplies parts for classic BMW airheads and classic Triumph twins. Bud is a regular contributor on ADV Rider and posts as ?bmwwrench? a very appropriate name. His posts are poignant---and most often--- spot on when folks are troubleshooting a particular problem. ? Bud?s history and extensive experience with airheads and early K bikes is impressive. He worked in his fathers shop when they were an early BMW distributor for Butler and Smitt and later went to work as a master tech for Bob?s BMW, so he has first hand experience as BMW transitioned from a single distributor with Butler and Smith into the ?modern era? with BMW of North America. Bud's Website http://thenickwackettgarage.com/bmwtwin/ Theme Music by Jimbo Mathus https://www.therealjimbomathus.com/ 247 Graphics Provided by Christian Rossnagel christianrossnagel.com/

If you own a classic airhead, you?ve probably talked to Rick Jones on the phone when ordering parts or someone has told you to buy his book, Classic Airhead Charging. Nearly every electrical system question posted in the Airheads forum on ADV Rider gets a response from someone saying, ? buy Rick?s book?, and rightly so. Rick owns and operates Motorrad Elektric and has been the go to for all things charging, ignition and starter related for classic airheads for thousands of riders. Our conversation this week covers his history in the motorcycle industry, development of his product line, his love affair with airhead BMWs and he even tells us what oil he uses, you?ll want to hear this, for sure. Motorrad Electrik http://www.motoelekt.com/ Theme Music by Jimbo Mathus https://www.therealjimbomathus.com/ 247 Graphics Provided by Christian Rossnagel christianrossnagel.com/

If you own a motorcycle, especially a classic or even a modern BMW, chances are you are familiar with or have even spoken with Ted Porter at the Beemer Shop about suspension, transmission or head work for your bike.Ted?s history with all things BMW, goes back into the mid 70?s when he bought his first airhead. That started a lifelong involvement with the bikes that eventually blossomed into work as a professional mechanic and opening the Beemer Shop in 2004. In today?s episode, we?ll visit with Ted about growing up as the son of a mechanic and how that shaped his personal and professional life. We?ll also dig into his long history with BMW airheads, his experiences as a master BMW technician and hear some entertaining stories, as only Ted can tell ?em. Ted Porter's Beemer Shop https://www.beemershop.com/ Theme Music by Jimbo Mathus https://www.therealjimbomathus.com/ 247 Graphics Provided by Christian Rossnagel https://christianrossnagel.com/