Airhead 247 Podcast

Chris Hodgson is synonymous with BMW motorcycles. His motorcycle career started in earnest in the early 70’s as a mechanic at BMW of Denver, followed by a long successful tenure at San Jose BMW. Chris helped lead the San Jose BMW race team to numerous victories, establishing BMW and the 247 platform as more than a humble touring machine. He later launched CC products and became a leader in aftermarket parts and development for BMW and other brands. Chris eventually came full circle and purchased San Jose BMW, which is still a family run dealership today. A load of things to cover with Chris in part one of our conversation. William Plam is back with for a fun and informative discussion on fluids, greases and sealants.

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Part two of our conversation with Matt Parkhouse...We'll pick up where we left off last episode with Matt prepping new bikes for sale in the mid/late 70's. From there, we'll discuss our approach to refreshing a 77 R100/7 and kick around techniques for balancing Bing carbs. William Plam is off this week.

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Part one of our conversation with Matt Parkhouse. Matt bought his first 247, a /5 in the early 1970's. Since then Matt as been a mainstay on the scene with his "Keep 'em Flying" articles for the BMW MOA Owners News and as a stalwart at Airhead events and gatherings across the United States.

William Plam joins us for a chat on the evolution of the GS.

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Part two of our conversation with Wes Burden at Apex Cycle Shop. Among our topics, Wes’s hard fast rule on bike builds and some tips and tricks for tank relining.

William Plam returns for a chat on rebuilding airhead forks.

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Its part one of our conversation with Wes Burden of Apex Cycle Shop in Canton, Georgia. To say the greater Atlanta region and much of Georgia is an airhead hot bed may be an understatement so it’s fitting to spend some time with Wes and learn about his work with airheads in the Peach State.

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On the program this week, 247 rider and enthusiast Robert McIsaac. Robert grew up with motorcycles and 247s and got the airhead bug early in life. He's here to discuss an airhead event he’s helped organize in North Carolina this coming May and his affinity for one of our favorite machines, the 247 RS series. William Plam is back with us this week to discuss the venerable /5 series of 247s.

BMW Open House in Clayton, North Carolina Registration:

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Event Location:

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David Woodburn runs Barnsley Motor Works shop in Roopville, Georgia. David has traveled the world on an airhead—with his wife and daughter—and has written a book covering those journeys and his personal history entitled "Dis Big Pella Walkabout".

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This week, a visit with Joerg Hau from Switzerland. Joerg is an avid airhead enthusiast who’s logged many miles on his paralever R80 GS he purchased new in 1990. He also has created some unique LED lighting solutions for the 247.

William Plam is back with us this week. We’ll chat about the Siebenrock Cylinder Kits that he sells at Boxer 2 Valve and provide some useful information for those looking to refresh or upgrade a 247 top end.

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This week part 2 of our "slight" diversion from the 247 as we close out our look at the K75 with Leo Goff. Leo is not only a fan of the venerable flying brick— but also an owner. So as usual, some wonderful insight from Leo.

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A 1994 K75 found its way to the AH247 garage this past summer. On the next two programs we'll look at an affordable classic BMW you many want to consider adding to your stable. Part one includes discussions with Rick Jones @ Motorrad Elektrik and William Plam at Boxer 2 Valve. Leo Goff will join us, for all things K75 in part two.

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