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By David Knight November 3, 2024 April 26, 2025

The Oregon Trail, part one!

FEATURED VIDEO

Ted Moyer IS BACK! with Wes Fleming and they're going to fill you in on all the goings-on at the MOA, what registration deadlines are rapidly approaching and underused member benefits to Foundation programs and what members can do to help strengthen the organization.
To find out more about [this thing], click on [that link]:
BMW MOA: https://www.bmwmoa.org/
Events Calendar: https://bmwmoa.org/events/
Saturday Night Special Raffle: https://bmwmoa.org/news/saturdaynight/
Foundation programs: https://www.bmwmoaf.org/
BMW Motorrad Days Americas: https://www.bmwmotorcycles.com/en/experience/events/BMW-Motorrad-Days-Americas-2026.html (click their "Keep Me Informed" link to sign up for the newsletter)
Timeline
00:00 Intro and coffee
05:00 Approaching registration deadlines + Saturday Night Special raffle
08:47 Member benefits & discounts (Parts Rebate Program)
15:12 Foundation programs for members & non-members
17:45 How MOA members can strengthen the club + Member Forces
24:18 Things between now & the end of 2026
27:15 Closing & good-bye

The MOA Today, Episode 16: Grab Bag of Questions

SWB Ep 53 is live! #airhead #bmwpodcast #bikemaintenance #podcast #bmwmmotorsport

In this episode of the Short Wheelbase podcast, Nick is on site at Cross Industry Dynamics chatting with Anthony Cross about his tricked out R05/5 Toaster! Tune in to hear all about this beauty, its modifications, and what tunes are blasting while Anthony rides it down the road.
Get your FREE BMW MOA's Membership. Use activation code "airheads247":
https://bmwmoaf.givingfuel.com/memberforces
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Want to share your Airhead story on the SWB? Tell us about it here:
https://form.jotform.com/260226621684153
Submit your Airhead for #followerFriday:
https://form.jotform.com/230266576711053
Find Nick on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/airheadmisfits/
Keywords:
#motorcycles, #BMW, #Airhead, #garageupdates, #bikemaintenance, #motorcycleculture, #travelexperiences, #featuredbike, #motorcyclecommunity, #podcast

SWB Ep. 53: Airhead Show-n-tell - Anthony Cross's R50/5

Alongside the Motorrad Fest Authority Bike Shootout, MOA members have the opportunity to win the Saturday Night Special, a custom BMW motorcycle built by MOA member Zack Witkowsky of Black Wolf Touring & Custom. Trimmed in black and blue, Zack built the custom bike from the ground up to honor first responders. Find out more at https://bmwmoa.org/saturdaynight

Win the Saturday Night Special Motorcycle Giveaway from the MOA

Chad Garcia, President of the BMW MOA's Board of Directors, fields questions about how the Board of Directors works and how YOU! can become a Director. Email Chad with your questions and we'll do our best to get to them in future episodes.
To find out more about the BMW MOA: https://www.bmwmoa.org/
Timeline
0:00 Chad's Introduction
0:20 Chad's motivation to become a Director
3:20 What being a Director really involves
7:40 What makes a good candidate
11:00 How any member can run for the Board
14:27 What happens once you become a Director
17:16 The mystic rites/hazing of new Directors
17:55 The line between the Board and the Staff
20:45 Challenges for future Directors
22:45 Chad's advice for potential Directors
23:40 Wrap-up, how to contact Chad and Goodbye

Chats With Chad, Episode 2: How the Board works and how you can become a Director

Oilhead 259 Podcast host and Boxerworks owner Chris Ory takes a 1998 “ran when parked” BMW R 1100 GS through a complete refresh.
In this episode, Chris assembles the fuel system and successfully starts the bike. Unfortunately, there is another road block and Chris has to get into the throttle cables and assemblies.
The Oilhead 259 Podcast hosts noted BMW Oilhead enthusiasts, aficionados and industry professionals discussing all things related to the BMW motorcycles known as “Oilheads.” Chris Ory, owner and proprietor of Boxerworks in Watkinsville, Georgia leads the conversation.
Stream the Oilhead 259 Podcast completely free!
Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/oilhead-259-podcast/id1874625942
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/080Fba8obnVykFFY371u0I
Soundcloud:
https://on.soundcloud.com/IjEX3szJVk7e1T1lTV
Join the BMW MOA for FREE!
Use this code-- OILHEAD259 --in the link below:
memberforces.bmwmoa.org
Drop us a line:
oilheads259@gmail.com

Oilhead 259: BMW R 1100 GS Oilhead "Ran When Parked" Refresh (Part 6)

This video goes with the longer version where Wes and George explain everything and show you how to do it the hard way along with the easy way.
You only need two tools: a #1 Phillips driver and a T30 (Torx) driver. Those and a little patience and you're all set!
Please see the other video for a more detailed description.

Real time turn signal swap (2015 R1200GS)

Wes (and George is back) will explain everything and show you how to swap out the front turn signals on your liquid-cooled BMW R 1200 GS—two ways! You can do it the hard way or the easy way, depending on what else you have to do while you're in there.
The hard way involves taking off all the body panels on one side of the bike, so that's what's involved.
You only need three tools: a #1 Phillips driver, a T25 (torx) driver and a T30 driver. Those and a little patience and you're all set!
Accompanying videos:
Replacing the turn signal in real time: https://youtu.be/b6t4vP7nBLc
Replacing the air filter: https://youtu.be/af8jyAuxm8c
Timeline
0:00 Intro
1:58 Tool Tip and BONUS Tool Tip!
2:28 Doing it the easy way
7:56 Doing it the hard way (removing the side panels)
13:35 Unclipping the electrical connector
15:30 Finding a new problem

Replacing R1200GS turn signals - the easy way AND the hard way!

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