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Home Club News February 2021 Newsletter Now Available

February 2021 Newsletter Now Available

February 2021 Newsletter Now Available

By Dave Hoover May 10, 2021 June 19, 2023

Don’t Leave $750 on the Table When Buying a New BMW Motorcycle

Saddle Up & Ride National Rally Set for June 24-27, 2021

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BMW Motorcycle Owners of America

Summary:
In this conversation, Nick and Darren introduce the new Airhead 247 Short Wheelbase podcast. They talk about their current + upcoming projects, and other updates from their garages. They introduce a segment where they feature bikes submitted by followers of Nick's Instagram account, Airhead Misfits. First up is a 1981 R65 owned by a young rider. They also mention the BMW MOA Anonymous Book and Roadside Assistance Plan as valuable resources for riders. The conversation then shifts to Helge Pedersen, a world traveler who rode an R80 GS around the world for 10 years. The video concludes with an excerpt of an interview Daren did with Helge on the Airhead 247 Podcast. They discuss the strengths and weaknesses of airhead bikes, including suspension issues and electronic problems. Overall, the conversation highlights the love for air-cooled BMW motorcycles and the adventures they bring.

Links to Full Length Helge Pedersen Interview:
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/airhead-247-podcast-helge-pedersen-part-1/id1612340502?i=1000611940800
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5B6VTh0jAHs6M0x5Iwmrk3?si=b4d7c87e31614afa
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-343478667-740722931/airhead-247-podcast-helge-pedersen

Keywords:
motorcycles, Airhead bikes, introduction, garage updates, R65, BMW MOA, Anonymous Book, Roadside Assistance Plan, air-cooled BMW motorcycles, restoration, vintage bikes, R65, upgrades, Helge Pedersen, world traveler, R80 GS, strengths, weaknesses, suspension issues, electronic problems, adventures

Airhead 247 SWB: Helge Pedersen

When it comes to fluid changes, regular maintenance is important. But what about the actual step-by-step process? George shows why you always want to make sure you can get fluids INTO a system before you focus on getting the fluids OUT of the system!

MOA GARAGE HOT TIP! This is why you always remove your FILL PLUG first!

An MOA member who decided it was time to stop riding donated his 2008 BMW F 800 ST to the MOA Foundation to help further its cause of rider education, training and awareness. Unfortunately, the bike had been sitting for a couple of years before he reached that decision, so it needs a bit of rehab before it's ready for its next owner.

In this video, we walk you through how to check the valve clearances, replacing the relevant gaskets along the way, and remove and replace the spark plugs. This job has some potential pain points, which George will identify and show you how to avoid problems as they come up.

Tools needed:
* Torx drivers + ratchet + extension
* Torque wrench (for reassembly)

Please visit the organizations and companies making this project possible:
BMW MOA - https://www.bmwmoa.org
BMW MOA Foundation - https://www.bmwmoaf.org
Gridlock Motors: https://www.gridlockmotors.com

Twisted Throttle/Denali Lights - https://www.twistedthrottle.com
SW-MOTECH USA - https://sw-motech.us/en/

BMW F 800 ST Rehab: How to Check Valve Clearances (and replace spark plugs)

Thanks to all the participants and volunteers for the People's Choice Bike Show at the Redmond (Oregon) Rally in 2024! Congratulations to the winners, we loved seeing everybody's bikes!

Find out more about the MOA Rally wherever it is (PS Lebanon, Tennessee, in 2025) at https://rally.bmwmoa.org.

Music: "Moonlight Coffee" by Yunior Arronte
Royalty Free Music: https://www.bensound.com
License code: RLFW0I63K50BCKZG

People's Choice Bike Show Winners from the MOA Rally in Redmond, Oregon, 2024!

An MOA member who decided it was time to stop riding donated his 2008 BMW F 800 ST to the MOA Foundation to help further its cause of rider education, training and awareness. Unfortunately, the bike had been sitting for a couple of years before he reached that decision, so it needs a bit of rehab before it's ready for its next owner.

In this video, we walk you through how to replace the drive belt.

Tools needed:
* Torx drivers + ratchet + extension
* Torque wrench (for reassembly)

Please visit the organizations and companies making this project possible:
BMW MOA - https://www.bmwmoa.org
BMW MOA Foundation - https://www.bmwmoaf.org
Gridlock Motors: https://www.gridlockmotors.com

Twisted Throttle/Denali Lights - https://www.twistedthrottle.com
SW-MOTECH USA - https://sw-motech.us/en/

BMW F 800 ST Rehab: How to Replace the Drive Belt

Welcome to the BMW MOA's Motorcycle Test Kitchen, where we try out gear, accessories and other products for motorcyclists of all kinds.

In this video, MOA member (and podcast host) Mark Barnes is done changing his tires, so he puts the Rabaconda Street Tire Changer back in its convenient (and sturdy) carry bag as we discuss the Tire Changer. You can find out more and order your own at https://rabaconda.com (https://us.rabaconda.com if you're in the USA). In other parts, Mark sets up and goes through the Tire Changer and swaps both tires from his motorcycle out for new ones.

Be sure to check out Mark's columns and product reviews on the BMW Owners News website (https://bmwownersnews.com) and subscribe to Mark's podcast, The Ride Inside (https://www.bmwownersnews.com/category/the-ride-inside/).

Visit http://bmwmoa.org to find out more about the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Thanks for watching! Be sure to subscribe, like, comment and ask questions!

Rabaconda Tire Changer Part 4: Packing up the Tire Changer

Welcome to the BMW MOA's Motorcycle Test Kitchen, where we try out gear, accessories and other products for motorcyclists of all kinds.

In this video, MOA member (and podcast host) Mark Barnes uses the Rabaconda Street Tire Changer to remove his old front tire, then install the new one. Please note: THIS IS ONLY THE SECOND TIME MARK HAS USED THE Tire Changer! We learned a lot from doing the rear tire, so this goes much more quickly. Still, we're in the process of figuring it out. We appreciate your understanding and patience.

You can find out more and order your own at https://rabaconda.com (https://us.rabaconda.com if you're in the USA). In other parts, Mark sets up/breaks down and goes through the Tire Changer, swaps the rear tire and packs everything back in the carry bag.

Be sure to check out Mark's columns and product reviews on the BMW Owners News website (https://bmwownersnews.com) and subscribe to Mark's podcast, The Ride Inside (https://www.bmwownersnews.com/category/the-ride-inside/).

Visit http://bmwmoa.org to find out more about the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Thanks for watching! Be sure to subscribe, like, comment and ask questions!

Rabaconda Tire Changer Part 3: Front Tire Swap

Welcome to the BMW MOA's Motorcycle Test Kitchen, where we try out gear, accessories and other products for motorcyclists of all kinds.

In this video, MOA member (and podcast host) Mark Barnes uses the Rabaconda Street Tire Changer to remove his old rear tire, then install the new one. Please note: THIS IS THE FIRST TIME MARK HAS USED THE TIRE CHANGER! We left in a lot of the process of figuring it out, which makes the video a bit long. We appreciate your understanding and patience as Mark encounters questions and hiccups that any user would encounter. We do it the hard way so you don't have to!

When Mark does the front tire, it's much quicker. You can find out more and order your own at https://rabaconda.com (https://us.rabaconda.com if you're in the USA). In other parts, Mark sets up/breaks down and goes through the Tire Changer and does a much faster front tire swap.

Be sure to check out Mark's columns and product reviews on the BMW Owners News website (https://bmwownersnews.com) and subscribe to Mark's podcast, The Ride Inside (https://www.bmwownersnews.com/category/the-ride-inside/).

Visit http://bmwmoa.org to find out more about the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Thanks for watching! Be sure to subscribe, like, comment and ask questions!

Rabaconda Tire Changer Part 2: Rear Tire Swap

Welcome to the BMW MOA's Motorcycle Test Kitchen, where we try out gear, accessories and other products for motorcyclists of all kinds.

In this video, MOA member (and podcast host) Mark Barnes talks about the Rabaconda Street Tire Changer, then proceeds to set one up right out of the carry bag. You can find out more and order your own at https://rabaconda.com (https://us.rabaconda.com if you're in the USA). In upcoming parts, Mark will remove and install motorcycle tires and also show how quickly and easily the Rabaconda Street Tire Changer packs back into its carry bag.

Be sure to check out Mark's columns and product reviews on the BMW Owners News website (https://bmwownersnews.com) and subscribe to Mark's podcast, The Ride Inside (https://www.bmwownersnews.com/category/the-ride-inside/).

Visit http://bmwmoa.org to find out more about the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Thanks for watching! Be sure to subscribe, like, comment and ask questions!

Rabaconda Tire Changer Part 1: Overview & Assembly

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