Airhead 247 Podcast: Mikey Orloff (Part 2)

Gage Wagoner joins us from Seattle to talk about his conversion, a 1966 /2 frame mated with a 74 R90S engine. Gage also rebuilds Koni shocks, which were a popular upgrade on the airheads back in the day. So we’ll dig into that AND his roadside repair story is one you’ll want to stay tuned for. Consider supporting our sponsors make this program possible with their support: Barrington Motor Works www.barringtonmotorworks.com/ Boxer 2 Valve / William Plam: www.boxer2valve.com/ Join the BMW MOA for FREE! Use this code-- airheads247--in the link below: bmwmoaf.givingfuel.com/memberforces Other Moto BMW MOA Podcasts www.bmwmoa.org/page/digitalcontent Visit our website for additional content and the 247 Store: airhead247.com Drop us line: [email protected]

Willam Plam joins us for a discussion on unique features found on the 247 run. This is not an exhaustive list but one that includes some of our favorite bits that, helped the BMW Airhead stand out among its contemporaries back in the day. We’ll also get an update from Willam on the latest addition to his m/c garage. Consider supporting our sponsors make this program possible with their support: Barrington Motor Works www.barringtonmotorworks.com/ Boxer 2 Valve / William Plam: www.boxer2valve.com/ Join the BMW MOA for FREE! Use this code-- airheads247--in the link below: bmwmoaf.givingfuel.com/memberforces Other Moto BMW MOA Podcasts www.bmwmoa.org/page/digitalcontent Visit our website for additional content and the 247 Store: airhead247.com Drop us line: [email protected]

Part two of our conversation with Bud Provin discussing the various changes in the Airhead run from 1978-1984 including brake master cylinders, disc brakes, carbs and electrical systems among other topics. Catch up w/ Bud here: https://thenickwackettgarage.com/bmwtwin/ Consider supporting our sponsors make this program possible with their support: Barrington Motor Works www.barringtonmotorworks.com/ Boxer 2 Valve / William Plam: www.boxer2valve.com/ Join the BMW MOA for FREE! Use this code-- airheads247--in the link below: bmwmoaf.givingfuel.com/memberforces Other Moto BMW MOA Podcasts www.bmwmoa.org/page/digitalcontent Visit our website for additional content and the 247 Store: airhead247.com Drop us line: [email protected]

On the program part one of a two part conversation with Bud Provin from Nickwackett Garage in Vermont. Bud was one of the first guests on the program when we launched a few years back, so if you are wanting to learn more about Bud and his personal history, dig into the show archives. Today though, we’ll be asking Bud to go in the way-back machine and recall his days as a certified tech at both Bob’s BMW and his own shop to reminisce about design changes on 247 models from 1978-1984. Additionally and just as informative, we’ll start out the show with a discussion on ignition systems—starting with traditional points and going thru evolution of electronic systems. Catch up w/ Bud here: https://thenickwackettgarage.com/bmwtwin/ Consider supporting our sponsors make this program possible with their support: Barrington Motor Works www.barringtonmotorworks.com/ Boxer 2 Valve / William Plam: www.boxer2valve.com/ Join the BMW MOA for FREE! Use this code-- airheads247--in the link below: bmwmoaf.givingfuel.com/memberforces Other Moto BMW MOA Podcasts www.bmwmoa.org/page/digitalcontent Visit our website for additional content and the 247 Store: airhead247.com Drop us line: [email protected]

Chris Lesser from Union Garage joins us for a fly, buy, wrench and ride tale on a 74 90S AND 77 100S up the California, Oregon and Washington coast line. Two bikes!!!!! Find out more about Union Garage here: https://uniongaragenyc.com/ https://www.instagram.com/uniongaragenyc/ Consider supporting our sponsors make this program possible with their support: Barrington Motor Works www.barringtonmotorworks.com/ Boxer 2 Valve / William Plam: www.boxer2valve.com/ Join the BMW MOA for FREE! Use this code-- airheads247--in the link below: bmwmoaf.givingfuel.com/memberforces Other Moto BMW MOA Podcasts www.bmwmoa.org/page/digitalcontent Visit our website for additional content and the 247 Store: airhead247.com Drop us line: [email protected] Consider supporting our sponsors make this program possible with their support: Barrington Motor Works www.barringtonmotorworks.com/ Boxer 2 Valve / William Plam: www.boxer2valve.com/ Join the BMW MOA for FREE! Use this code-- airheads247--in the link below: bmwmoaf.givingfuel.com/memberforces Other Moto BMW MOA Podcasts www.bmwmoa.org/page/digitalcontent Visit our website for additional content and the 247 Store: airhead247.com Drop us line: [email protected]

Part two of our all encompassing chat with Matias Corea. This time we dive into changes he made on his G/S for his second adventure and detail his offerings and philosophy at Myth Motor. Find out more on Matias and his offerings here: https://mythmotor.com/ Consider supporting our sponsors make this program possible with their support: Barrington Motor Works www.barringtonmotorworks.com/ Boxer 2 Valve / William Plam: www.boxer2valve.com/ Join the BMW MOA for FREE! Use this code-- airheads247--in the link below: bmwmoaf.givingfuel.com/memberforces Other Moto BMW MOA Podcasts www.bmwmoa.org/page/digitalcontent Visit our website for additional content and the 247 Store: airhead247.com Drop us line: [email protected] Find out more on Matias and his offerings here: mythmotor.com/ Consider supporting our sponsors make this program possible with their support: Barrington Motor Works www.barringtonmotorworks.com/ Boxer 2 Valve / William Plam: www.boxer2valve.com/ Join the BMW MOA for FREE! Use this code-- airheads247--in the link below: bmwmoaf.givingfuel.com/memberforces Other Moto BMW MOA Podcasts www.bmwmoa.org/page/digitalcontent Visit our website for additional content and the 247 Store: airhead247.com Drop us line: [email protected]

Myth Motor founder, G/S world traveler and 247 enthusiast Matias Corea joins us for part one of an in depth conversation detailing his travels, bike builds and love affair with the 247 design and concept. Find out more on Matias and his offerings here: https://mythmotor.com/ Consider supporting our sponsors make this program possible with their support: Barrington Motor Works www.barringtonmotorworks.com/ Boxer 2 Valve / William Plam: www.boxer2valve.com/ Join the BMW MOA for FREE! Use this code-- airheads247--in the link below: bmwmoaf.givingfuel.com/memberforces Other Moto BMW MOA Podcasts www.bmwmoa.org/page/digitalcontent Visit our website for additional content and the 247 Store: airhead247.com Drop us line: [email protected]

Two topics, one show. Race Tech emulator install and suspension set up with Hendrik Roelofs AND dissecting BMW parts numbering system with William Plam. Consider supporting our sponsors: Barrington Motor Works www.barringtonmotorworks.com/ Boxer 2 Valve / William Plam: www.boxer2valve.com/ Join the BMW MOA for FREE! Use this code-- airheads247--in the link below: bmwmoaf.givingfuel.com/memberforces Other Moto BMW MOA Podcasts www.bmwmoa.org/page/digitalcontent Visit our website for additional content and the 247 Store: airhead247.com Drop us line: [email protected]

Winter Events Recap: Uber enthusiast Darren Lew has a post script report from the R90S 50th anniversary event in Daytona and Katie Hunter joins us for another Moto She Wrote—this time with a report from the Airhead Super Tech held in Boyertown, PA this past winter. Find out more about Darren's work here: https://www.darrenlew.com/ Darren's ADV Post from Daytona: https://www.advrider.com/f/threads/daytona-r90s-50th-anniversary-celebration-mini-report.1838449/ Connect with Katie here: https://www.motoshewrote.com/ Consider supporting our sponsors: Barrington Motor Works www.barringtonmotorworks.com/ Boxer 2 Valve / William Plam: www.boxer2valve.com/ Join the BMW MOA for FREE! Use this code-- airheads247--in the link below: bmwmoaf.givingfuel.com/memberforces Other Moto BMW MOA Podcasts www.bmwmoa.org/page/digitalcontent Visit our website for additional content and the 247 Store: airhead247.com Drop us line: [email protected]

Part two of our chat with Mikey Orloff from Martindale Motorcycle Works. Mikey tells the tale of building TWO bikes to ride the MOA National Rally in 2022 among other musings. FInd Mikey and MMW here: www.facebook.com/mmwtexas/ Consider supporting our sponsors: Barrington Motor Works www.barringtonmotorworks.com/ Boxer 2 Valve / William Plam: www.boxer2valve.com/ Join the BMW MOA for FREE! Use this code-- airheads247--in the link below: bmwmoaf.givingfuel.com/memberforces Other Moto BMW MOA Podcasts www.bmwmoa.org/page/digitalcontent Visit our website for additional content and the 247 Store: airhead247.com Drop us line: [email protected]