Airhead 247 Podcast: George Thomas (BMW Museum)

It's a classic "shoot out" as we revisit the BMW R100RS vs Honda CBX Supersport review from May of 1981 with Robert McIsaac. Link to Cycle Guide Article: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:78da7368-8761-4710-bd8b-65225c4ea7a6 Consider supporting our sponsors: Barrington Motor Works www.barringtonmotorworks.com/ Boxer 2 Valve / William Plam www.boxer2valve.com/ www.barringtonmotorworks.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 this week friend of the show and frequent contributor, George Thomas from Air Support BMW with some fun details of his visit to the BMW Museum in Munich, Germany. Check out our new service partner, Barrington Motor Works: https://www.barringtonmotorworks.com/ Join the BMW MOA for FREE! Use this code-- airheads247--in the link below: bmwmoaf.givingfuel.com/memberforces Enter to win a R100GS: bmwmoaf.givingfuel.com/comp-vintage-26 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] Support our Sponsors and Friends: Boxer 2 Valve / William Plam www.boxer2valve.com/

The conclusion of Andy's FnR on his R100GS replete with George Thomas' take on the repairs/service he did on Andy's bike during the trip. Join the BMW MOA for FREE! Use this code-- airheads247--in the link below: bmwmoaf.givingfuel.com/memberforces Enter to win a R100GS: bmwmoaf.givingfuel.com/comp-vintage-26 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] Support our Sponsors and Friends: Boxer 2 Valve / William Plam www.boxer2valve.com/ Air Support BMW / George Thomas www.airsupportbmw.com/

This week part one of a fly n ride tale on a R100GS. Andy Hiegel takes us along on a trip full of ups, downs, repairs and a stop at Air Support BMW. Join the BMW MOA for FREE! Use this code-- airheads247--in the link below: bmwmoaf.givingfuel.com/memberforces Enter to win a R100GS: https://bmwmoaf.givingfuel.com/comp-vintage-26 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] Support our Sponsors and Friends: Boxer 2 Valve / William Plam www.boxer2valve.com/ Air Support BMW / George Thomas www.airsupportbmw.com/

BMW MOA is raffling off a 1989 R100 GS. Learn about the bike build and some of it's unique features from the builder, Chuck Pryor. Also a short sidebar on paintwork, including Metallic Red 531 and Metallic Gold 546. Link below to buy tickets and learn more on the raffle. Deadline to buy a ticket is March 16. Gotta have a ticket to win, so get on it. https://bmwmoaf.givingfuel.com/comp-vintage-26

Ernie Bell (aka Twin Head Light Ernie) has logged countless miles on a variety of bikes, including his R100GS Bumblebee. Along the way he's designed and built a number of reproduction and custom parts for his Airhead GS. Learn about his creations in this week's program AND find his parts here: https://twinheadlighternie.smugmug.com/Dakota-Motorsports 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] Support our Sponsors and Friends: Boxer 2 Valve / William Plam www.boxer2valve.com/ Air Support BMW / George Thomas www.airsupportbmw.com/

Anytime we can talk motorcycles with William Plam, its a good thing. Just a few weeks ago we went off the page (just a bit) to look at the development of the R35. This week, a similar diversion but one we think you’ll enjoy— a deep dive into vintage German 2 strokes. 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] Support our Sponsors and Friends: Boxer 2 Valve / William Plam www.boxer2valve.com/ Air Support BMW / George Thomas www.airsupportbmw.com/ bmwmoaf.givingfuel.com/memberforces

On the program this week Steve McLaughlin who piloted the R90S to it's first win at Daytona in 1976. Steve is joined by uber enthusiast, friend of the show and event organizer for the 50th anniversary celebration of that first win,. Robert McIssac. Check the about section here for a link or visit the BMW MOA website for information and registration for this event which takes place the weekend of March 6, 2026. Event Information: https://bmwmoa.org/event/daytona-50th-anniversary-celebration-for-bmws-ama-superbike-wins/ 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] Support our Sponsors and Friends: Boxer 2 Valve / William Plam www.boxer2valve.com/ Air Support BMW / George Thomas www.airsupportbmw.com/

Our producer/engineer Jeff Glover is our guest this week. Why you might ask—-he bought his first Airhead --(finally) --a 1975 R90/6. Katie Hunter is back with a piece we can all relate to called “ A Paved Paradise”. Join the BMW MOA for FREE! Use this code-- airheads247--in the link below: https://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] Support our Sponsors and Friends: Boxer 2 Valve / William Plam www.boxer2valve.com/ Air Support BMW / George Thomas www.airsupportbmw.com/ https://bmwmoaf.givingfuel.com/memberforces

Recent tariffs and changes in US trade policy have created additional costs and paperwork for BMW parts suppliers and individuals who purchase parts from outside of the US. To discuss this all this we have a well seasoned parts importer, supplier, mechanic and all around well versed man of the motorrad.....Ted Porter from the Beemer Shop. Join the BMW MOA for FREE! Use this code-- airheads247--in the link below: https://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] Support our Sponsors and Friends: Boxer 2 Valve / William Plam www.boxer2valve.com/ Air Support BMW / George Thomas www.airsupportbmw.com/ https://bmwmoaf.givingfuel.com/memberforces