In this episode we remember Robert Fleischer, who most of us knew as Snowbum. His selfless contributions, as much as anyone in the airhead community, have helped keep these bikes relevant and on the road.

We are happy to bring you some insight and commentary on Robert from some familiar voices here on the program including, Matt Parkhouse, Robert Sabel, George Thomas, Ted Porter, Duck Koch, Greg Hutchenson, Mac Kirkpatrick, Anton Largiader and Upe Fluckinger.

I know I speak for all of us when we simply say….Thank you, Robert.

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Glad to welcome back Robert Sabel of Roughchild. We first chatted with Robert back in 2022 and he has been quite busy since then. His builds and clients continue to evolve and expand, respectfully and Robert has stepped up the frequency of videos on his YouTube channel. We’ll be chatting about some of the motorcycles featured on his channel and we’ll learn of a few other commissions he’s completed, among other topics.

George Thomas from Air Support BMW has a travelog to share on his recent trip to the Isle of Man.

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Part two of our conversation with Peter Boggia from Moto Borgotaro featuring one of our favorite breakdown stories we’ve heard in this series AND….its part two and the pay off in Katie Hunter’s “Troubles” essay in the Moto She Wrote series.

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On the program this week part one of our conversation with Peter Boggia from Moto Borgotaro. Peter is a mechanic and vintage European motorcycle enthusiast of the highest order. Some of the most unique and rare motorcycles, including a number of airheads, have moved thru his shop in Brooklyn, NY.

Katie Hunter is back with another of her wonderful audio essays in the Moto She Wrote series. This week it’s part one of "Troubles"—which is story we all can relate to.

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Part two of our chat with Damir Senic where we discuss trouble shooting a no start issue on a R90S and the importance of doing a thorough inspection when a new 247 makes its way into your garage. William Plam from Boxer 2 Valve is back for a segment on tires and wheels.

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On the program this week part one of our conversation with Damir Senic from Airhead Barn. Damir has updates on his 75/7 and tells us about a Daytona Orange R90S he's added to the fold.

Also, this week, we welcome a new contributor to the program, Katie Hunter. Her audio essay segment called Moto She Wrote chronicles her airhead and moto musings from the east coast of Canada.

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Part two of our chat with Tyson Carver where we go into detail on his 89 GS build including suspension upgrades, paint, trouble shooting engine vibrations and much more. Guest host George Thomas from Air Support BMW

is with us to discuss setting valve lash.

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This week we are joined by Tyson Carver who is part of the next generation ---the youngbloods ---of airhead enthusiasts and talented builders keeping the 247 tradition alive and well. George Thomas is with us for another Air Support installment on balancing and syncing carbs.

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Stefan Knopf of Knopf Tours in Heidelberg, Germany joins us to discuss his history as a moto-traveler, international motorcycle tour operator, motorcycle shipper and airhead rider.

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William Plam from Boxer 2 Valve joins us to discuss German traffic laws, German beer and the process of registering and maintaining a motorcycle in Germany. We also have a short recap of William’s adventures at this past year's MOA National Rally.

George Thomas from Air Support BMW is with us as well, our chat this week is about shipping parts—something many of us do on a regular basis.

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