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when adventure begins By Jon Dale #203103 Their plan was to ride to the western slope of Colorado to scout Engineer Pass, one of the most famous 4-wheel-drive routes in the state. The real adventure began when everything went wrong.
An expat comes home By Neale Bayly #196896 Stuck on his mother's couch in Paignton, England, in the summer of 1985 while recuperating from a motorcycle crash, Neale Bayly yearned for the Florida sun he remembered. Selling nearly everything he owned, Bayly soon moved to the Sunshine State and would never permanently live in England again. ON THE COVER: Teams of riders from 19 countries recently competed for seven days in northern Thailand enduring intense competion in challenges testing their riding skills, problem solving abilities and teamwork during the 2016 BMW Motorrad GS Trophy. Photo courtesy BMW.
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the club 4 Owners News Contributors 8 Headlight Get busy living, by Bill Wiegand 10 President's Column Your vote is needed, by Chuck Manley 12 Shiny Side Up Just say no to winter, by Ron Davis 14 Picture This My Bike 16 Rider to Rider Letters from the membership 19 From the Board 13 candidates vie for MOA Board positions 20 Meet the 2016 BMW MOA Board candidates 28 2016 MOA Getaway planner Member tested/ product news 30 The Adventure Brothers take on dual
sport helmets, AltRider DualControl brake system, Motoport Marathon Air Mesh jacket, Promach Dual Tool.
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MOA Rally Online Registration is now open, Magura lever upgrades for BMW R models, SoCal BMW RR Fest and Track Day, Welcome BMW Motorcycles of The Woodlands to Shenandoah, Texas, Touratech’s new Aventuro Mod helmet, BMW Owners Anonymous book now online, New mileage contests announced.
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54 I just needed an oil change, Part II, by Wes Fleming skills 76 Ask a Pro Learning to be your own wrench, by Lee Parks 78 Foundation News Rider education a lifelong endeavor lifestyle 82 Flashback A look back at our MOA history 84 2015 MOA Mileage Contest Results events 102 BMW MOA Rally Rally FAQ 110 Welcome First-time rally goers 111 Rally registration team needs volunteers 112 Rally committees and chairs 114 BMW MOA January Board minutes 118 When and Where Places to go and things to see 127 Advertiser Index 128 Talelight April 2016 BMW OWNERS NEWS
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CONTRIBUTORS 1 . Ron Davis has been a rider, off and on, for about 40 years. Over that period, he’s also squeezed in a full time career teaching writing, photography and publishing while also working as a social media writer for the tourism industry in northwest Ontario and Associate Editor for BMW Owners News. His writing has been featured by BMW Owners News, BMW Motorcycle Magazine and The National Writing Project, and his essays, sometimes on motorcycling, can be heard regularly on Wisconsin Public Radio’s “Wisconsin Life.” 2. Jon Dale, feature writer Jon was born in London, England, and moved to the United States at the age of 10. Today, Jon and his wife Amy live in the mountains of Colorado with their four children. When spring comes, you’ll find him riding his mountain bike or motorcycle with friends throughout Colorado. Jon is part of the team at And Sons Magazine, which will be releasing the adventure motorcycle film A Story Worth Living on one night only, May 19 of this year. You can learn more at www.astoryfilm.com. 3. Adventure Brothers You may have met Shawn and Lance on the road or perhaps, on a mountaintop! For years they traveled the country on behalf of BMW, teaching would-be adventure riders how to manage their “big” machines off-road. Together, they have nearly two decades of ADV riding experience and have led trainings and tours worldwide. These days, the Adventure Brothers have expanded into product testing, reviews, and sharing experience and knowledge of the sport they love.
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4. Neale Bayly, feature writer Neale Bayly has been involved in riding and writing about motorcycles for more than 38 years in 49 countries and currently leads adventure rides across South Africa and Peru to benefit his charitable foundation, wellspringoutreach.org. Some of Bayly’s other notable achievements include joining the 200 mph club, riding a Valentino Rossi 2005 world championship winning Yamaha M1, and riding a rare 1936 Harley Davidson on the Blue Ridge Parkway. His series on motorcycle touring, Trippin’ On Two Wheels, is currently airing on MAV TV. 5. M atthew Parkhouse acquired his first BMW in 1972, upon his return from Vietnam. He hired on at Doc’s BMW of Colorado Springs in 1977. Since then, his life has been a mixture of travel (U.S., Mexico, Europe and North Africa), owning/working in various shops, working as a nurse, and being very involved in his local community. He has owned around fifteen airhead BMWs over the years, but his first bike, a 1972 R75/5, is parked by the front door with 423,000 miles on the odometer. 6. Lee Parks has been riding motorcycles since the age of 12 and finds his greatest joy in sharing the motorcycling experience with family and friends. This passion eventually led him to work in the motorcycle industry. Parks has an extensive racing background, has worked as the editorial director of Motorcycle Consumers News and founded Lee Parks Design in 2001 to create innovative products and services to help riders achieve “better living through motorcycling” and help companies better serve their customers.
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Mountain Majesty
The Lukachukai Mountains along Route 13 on the Navajo Reservation in northeastern Arizona create the backdrop for Mark Janda's 2014 K 1600 GTL. Photo by Mark Janda #198513
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THE ARRIVAL OF THE APRIL EACH YEAR REMINDS ME OF A COUPLE
of things. Our memories of winter are fading quickly in our rear view mirrors with any late season disturbances that may still pop up only serving as the annoying last gasps of the quickly changing season and doing nothing more than delaying the riding for those of us in the northern half of the country. April reminds me that I’m not getting any younger as I endure yet another birthday. I’m not sure when “endure” replaced the more exciting “celebrate,” but a pair of aching knees and a sore back make endure the correct word for the job this year. I’m sure many other adults of a certain age share my feelings about birthdays and the desire to simply let them pass without any reminders from family and friends about our “special day.” At this point of my life, birthdays are just not special any more and I believe others would agree that birthdays that bring you to a double-digit age that begins with the numeral 5 and anything beyond that rate far below other supposedly significant days we suffer through each year like April 15th, the day after Thanksgiving, the day of your colonoscopy (plus the night before) and all Mondays. Just as we’ve emerged from another winter, I think my intense hostility toward birthdays shall pass one day. I believe that by about the time we close in on our 90th birthday, we’ll again have reason to celebrate. We may have no idea why there’s a cake in front of us or who all of the people around us are, but I hope we never forget how much we love cake. So, with a fire extinguisher nearby, light those candles and start singing. We’ve beaten the odds and from an actuarial science point of view, we’ve won! Until that day comes, we must heed the wonderfully eloquent advice of Andy Dufresne, who told Red in the Shawshank prison yard, “I guess it comes down to a simple choice, really. Get busy living or get busy dying.” Knowing there’s more sand in the bottom half of the hourglass representing my life than the top is a nightmarish vision. What’s even more frightful is watching the sand fall knowing you’re in a race against the inevitable. In a way, I feel as though I’ve already won a small victory. Smoking, poor diets and genes brought my mother and many of my cousins – all only in their 40s – into operating rooms for heart bypass surgery. My father suffered a debilitating stroke when he was only 52. He was seemingly fine one day but woke up the next morning unable to walk, talk or do any of the other things we all take for granted until the gift is no longer there for us. The motorcycle he loved so much, a tan 1975 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide, sat in our garage, reminding him each day exactly what he had lost. I was just a kid and while I could see the physical changes he endured, I had no idea of the mental anguish that was slowly killing him. It was ten years before we all said our final goodbyes to dad, but we all knew he left us much earlier. I think that one day I’ll grow up. I’ll get a haircut and get a real job. Maybe I’m being unrealistic thinking my best days are on the road ahead of me, but I’m an optimist. As long as I’m able, Advil will work wonders on my aching knees and sore back and a red XR in my garage whispers Andy’s words to me each and every day. Get busy living or get busy dying.
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By Chuck Manley #12106 GREETINGS ALL! AS YOU CAN SEE, THIS MONTH'S OWNERS NEWS
is filled from cover to cover with news, articles, updates and results. So much to discuss... First and most important is the 2016 election of four directors who will each serve a three year term on the MOA Board of Directors. A number of members have submitted their nominations and position statements. Our challenge as members is to select the four best qualified individuals to help lead our organization. The vast majority of our members only experience the "Club" side of the MOA. However, in order for the "Club" side to exist, a board comprised of nine people, each with strong and proven business management skills, is needed to manage the multimilliondollar "Business" side of the company. Read and compare the position statements carefully, follow the 2016 Election forum thread, and even contact the candidates to answer questions. Each of our votes will directly affect the future of the MOA. It's our opportunity and obligation as members to select the right people to manage the club and business elements of our organization. Thank you for taking the time to consider the candidates and cast your votes. The 2015 MOA Mileage Contest results are in this issue. See who participated and how they finished. Did Pennsylvania or Wisconsin win the state high mileage rivalry? Did your friends really ride as far as they said? How many names do you recognize? Great reading for sure! Also in this issue, a new 2016 Mileage Contest rules is described! You've been asking for it, and with the help of volunteers we're going to make it happen. Now you have a choice: six month Summer Contest, six month Winter Contest, or 12 month Annual Contest. Read all about the new contest format elsewhere in this issue. Also included are the Summer Contest and Annual Contest starting forms, as both contests begin this month. Do you plan to attend "Das Rally" in Hamburg, N.Y. this coming July? Be sure to check out all the rally updates in this issue. Speaking of events, the "When and Where" listing is becoming larger and larger as the riding season arrives. MOA Getaways, club events, anniversary rallies, dealer events—there’s something going on every weekend. So many choices, so much fun deciding what to do! As I write this month's column it's early February, hunting season is over (there are two fewer whitetails out there to attack us), Super Bowl 50 was last weekend, the Daytona 500 is two weekends away, and cabin fever rages on. Even though the temperatures are forecast to rise considerably next week, the roads are covered with salt and deicing chemicals, and I won't subject the bike to those conditions. Guess it's time to make a trip to the BMW dealer. That always seems to help cure the fever. Ogling the new BMWs in the showroom, checking out the latest riding apparel, and maybe even trying on some of the helmets are all good medicine for curing the fever, but the best cure is kicking tires with other riders. Telling a few stories and listening to a few tales makes for a great day. Think I'll go tomorrow! Don't forget, cast your ballot. Until we meet on the road, Thank You for Being a Member!
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Just saying no…to winter! By Ron Davis #111820 IN JANUARY AND
February, weekends in the upper Midwest are often a problem for me. I can only watch rehashes of the last NFL season, clean my basement or binge-watch myself through old seasons of 24 so many times before I have to get out and do something. My knees are shot, so skiing would probably put me in a wheelchair. Snowshoeing, though I can appreciate the aesthetic attraction, combines two of my least favorite activities, sweat-soaking labor and a glacial rate of speed, and I will forever be mystified over why someone would want to spend an afternoon doing something called “Curling.” So I was basically up for anything when Editor Bill Wiegand asked me if I’d be interested in watching some motorcycle ice racing. On a Sunday in late January, I gathered my riding buddy Ralph for a road trip to a nearby lake where an official Central Wisconsin Ice Racing Association (CWIRA) event was scheduled. After a drive giving us enough time to dispose of the most important topics of the day ( BMW’s new 350, why no one seems to know how to merge anymore, and yoga pants), we threaded our way through a campground to a parking area next to Partridge Lake in Fremont, Wis. I was immediately greeted by Jim Falke, president of the CWIRA for the last ten years, who was more than happy to show me around, introduce me to some of the racers, and give me some
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background about the sport. Jim, who’s been an ice racer both on two and four wheels for more than twenty years said, “You know, it’s just a lot of fun, you get caught up in it. Normally the weather is good in the winter for ice racing—usually 20 to 30 degrees is wonderful—it’s just an enjoyable day.”
Jim pointed out some of the differences in the bikes used for ice racing, most obviously the tires. Most riders at this race were using tires professionally studded by Larry Strangfele. Called “Strange Tires,” they have strategically placed carbide studs turned in different directions for the best traction. Ice racing bikes are also required to have modified fenders, with front edges that sweep down over the front of the tires to keep the wicked-looking studs away from riders
racing in elbow-to-elbow packs as tight as any I’ve seen at Road America. Without the “wrapped” fenders, Jim felt that ice racing could be more dangerous than enduro or motocross in the summer. One rider, Mark Muth from Black River Falls who’s been involved in ice racing for 40 years, showed me scars crisscrossing the top of one hand resulting from tipping down in front of another bike before the special fenders were required. Another rider that day, Jack Potter from Tomah, said he thought ice racing was actually less dangerous than summer motocross or enduro, since normally ice racing tracks are level and generally have even traction throughout. “Racing on the ice, the set-up of the bike is more important than anything else,” Jim claimed. “Also, you can have a lot of power and be a good rider, but if you can’t transfer your skills to the ice, which is obviously slipperier than sand, mud, or dirt, then you’re not going to do well.” Hondas seemed to be king at this ice race (mostly 650s, 450s, and 250s) though there were a few Husqvarna, Yamaha, Suzuki and KTM bikes around. Riders told me they wear basically all the protection one would use for racing in the dirt, especially knee and elbow pads, and often more because of the cold temps and hard surface. Races are usually held on lakes; however, sometimes the half-mile tracks are created on flooded fairground spaces. The event had all the feel of a rally, with friends swapping stories in each other’s heated trailers, food vendors grilling up brats and burgers, and family groups watching tiny riders earning their stripes in junior motorcycle classes and on peewee quads— it was a party! One racer, Joe Haasl from Wisconsin Rapids, was trying ice racing for the first
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time because he “just wanted to get out and ride.” A dirt racer during the summer who had been practicing on his own, he said, “You’ve got to learn to get forward, pitch the bike sideways and get on the throttle early.” Christian Johnson, a racer who had turned Pro a few years earlier, told me, like many of the riders I spoke with, he had started racing before he reached his teens. Both a dirt and ice racer, Christian said he felt more confident on the ice because he could hold the bike wide open on the consistent surface. A summer and winter Pro rider for more than ten years, Brian Franzen from Edgar had formerly raced snowmobiles. “This is just for fun,” he said. “You don’t win anything; you try racing for money, you’ll go broke.” When I mentioned I didn’t figure on seeing any BMWs, he said. “Bring one out, we’ll ride anything!” After a short rules meeting with the riders, bikes in the first heat were edged up to a long bungee stretched across the starting line. With little delay, the bungee dropped and the bikes blasted off onto a plowed, half-mile track that offered hairpin rightand left-handers and straights where riders hit 80 miles an hour or more. I didn’t see any riders go down all day, even as they tilted their bikes and disappeared into little blizzards of ice shards in the corners, one foot stretched out to skim the track. The air was filled with the sound of redlined four-strokes and the cheers from fans and families, but it didn’t seem to matter to most who won or lost. I had the feeling the enthusiasm for motorcycle ice racing has less to do with purses and trophies and more to do with shaking a triumphant fist in the face of four or five months of short gray days, life-threatening wind chills, and hours spent toiling behind a snow shovel. Yup, winter can be tough up here, but there’s something I find truly heartening about the ways we come up with to defy it.
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1. I was flying through Red Rock Canyon when I caught the sun reflecting from the bottom of these thunderheads. Steve Lazar #11851 Las Vegas, Nevada 2. My GS shot in front of an iconic sign in Marfa, Texas. Donovan Reese #77894 Granbury, Texas 3. My 1971 R 75/5 photographed on a recent ride at the exact location the odometer turned from 100,000 to zero. Terence Hamill #14629 Lansdale, Pennsylvania 4. My RT photographed with local graffiti. Reece Mullins #143779 Enterprise, Alabama
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A question of reliability
I read with great interest the letter in the November 2015 issue of BMW Owners News submitted by Don Walter of Iowa City regarding the significant lack of reliability of newer BMW motorcycles. Based on the data he provided from an extensive Consumer Reports survey, BMW clearly has a big problem compared to every other make of motorcycle. I hope that the BMW MOA will do a feature, indepth article on this and seek comments from key BMW management where they acknowledge the problems and explain how they are working to improve reliability. In saying this, I am assuming that the conclusions from the CR database of 11,000 respondents are accurate. I ride an '83 R80ST airhead, which is the first BMW I've owned, and as much as I like the appearance and performance of some of the new bikes, I won't even consider buying one based on the reliability data, just as I wouldn't buy a car or refrigerator from a manufacturer with nearly four times the failure rate of the industry leading Japanese companies. While BMW Motorrad has certainly been developing class-leading models in several market segments, perhaps they need to take a pause and focus on improving their quality and reliability. Bud McIntire #200264 Winston-Salem, N.C.
January's "Headlight"
I call myself a year-round rider, and typically, I am. However, a quick glance over my computer screen and out the window reminds me of the foot of snow still covering the ground. It is true that western North Carolina boasts some of the best motorcycle roads in the country, but with that comes the occasional seasonal obstacle, temporarily limiting me from enjoying my favorite
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pastime. During those times, I pull out new and old issues of BMW ON, make sure the battery tender is connected, and daydream of the next opportunity to get back in the saddle. In the January 2016 issue, Bill Wiegand’s “Headlight” article hit home. I have ridden motorcycles all my life and really am a year-rounder, but I still haven’t taken the time or made the effort to take an extended trip or attend a rally. Add to that the fact that I’ll celebrate my 60th birthday in a few weeks, and I’m feeling a tug to make my time on the old R 1150 R (aka “The Raven”) really count this year. As Bill admonished, I truly would like to make this a memorable two-wheeled year, complete with a possible rally, a long multi-day trip and maybe even some motorcycle camping. And although I am not new to motorcycling, I am fairly new to the BMW community and the MOA. So hopefully, as I seek to make 2016 memorable, I’ll enjoy meeting some more of you, my fellow readers and riders, along the way. Who knows…I might even get to thank Bill, in person, for his motivating and encouraging article. David Stanford #202005 Edneyville, N.C.
Renewed inspiration
I am one of the older riders, and I am looking at my future riding prospects. I'm 62 and my bike is 36. I've had shoulder replacements, and my bike had piston replacements, so we're both wearing out at the same rate. I've never owned anything but Airheads since seeing a new R80 in a showroom of a now long-gone dealership. Since then I've owned almost all the airhead models except a Slash 2, and I've never felt it necessary to own any of the newer types of BMWs. I've ridden to all the faraway places I
dreamed of going as well having taken some foolish rides for the bragging rights. Have you ever driven your car and had that terrifying realization that you've just fallen asleep for a second? It's even scarier if you're on a bike. I also was amazed at how far I had to lean the bike to pass a car when doing 120 mph. I was much younger then and no longer feel the need to prove anything to myself. Times have changed for me, but I'm not done riding yet. I’ve cut down on rally attendance as have other older riders on their. I can't follow the conversations around the campfires when it's all about new bikes and the electronic gizmos on the market. I have an engine with wheels. When I talk about dual-plugging, fourvalve heads or lightened flywheels, people ask, "What's the point? Why soup up a John Deere tractor?" I’ve decided that when my 979cc tractor can’t plow the roads anymore, I'll switch brands and leave the MOA. Recently, I've changed my mind. The R nineT Scrambler, the Scooter and the G 310 R all excite me. I'm grateful that my favorite marque came up with models that don't follow the "bigger is better" philosophy. I now have reason to keep renewing my membership another 20 years or so, but I'll have to learn to talk about all the electronic farkles. I'd like to share a poem I clipped from an issue of Owners News which appeared back in the 80s and has always inspired me. What distant shore is calling now, The wild goose to the wing? For that same call is haunting me, I too must rise and sing. The hand of God shows everywhere with hues of burnished gold and misty mornings make aware the hunger in my soul. I know it's time to start again, too well I know the sound
of mournful mufflers on the air and tires upon the ground. There it is again. The call that starts my heart to yearning, to see that white line stretching out and keep my wheels a-turning. Geo Marquette #25313 Fort Atkinson, Wis.
Why I ride a Beemer
I have been actively pursuing a 2004-05 BMW R 1200 C Montauk for about ten years now. During that time, I have contacted about two dozen nationwide owners/consignees listing a Montauk for sale. My initial inquiries always include a list of questions to give me an idea of the bike's cosmetic and mechanical state. I am known to be very particular, and a bike must pass both my cosmetic and mechanical musters before I am willing to talk price. In nearly all occasions, sellers either never reply or offer incomplete answers to specific questions, with some tiring altogether with my questions and stating “this is not the bike for you.” On the few occasions where I was satisfied with the replies, the sellers changed their minds about selling and to this day each still owns their Montauks, but because of our discussion I now call each a friend and maintain periodic contact, which brings me to the present. I recently came across a sales listing for a Montauk located in Prosser, Wash., at Desert Valley Powersports, which had just taken in a Montauk on consignment. My detailed email resulted in a prompt reply from business manager Tony Tarr, who indicated that he would need some time to collect all service documents that I requested. Over the following weeks, Mr. Tarr was able to collect and provide me with service records from no less than three dealerships in the state of Washington, comprising the entire service history for the bike as well as detailed photographs of all those areas on the bike for which I made specific cosmetic inquiries. Moreover, the dealership put the bike through specific operational tests, outlined by me in my email messages, and reported all results. This Montauk passed my cosmetic and mechanical musters, and I was quoted a fair price.
I am now the proud owner of a Sapphire Metallic Black R 1200 C Montauk which I will cherish until my riding days are over. But that is not the point of this story. I am amazed at the lengths to which Tony Tarr and Desert Valley Powersports went to satisfy my purchase regiment for a bike the dealership had no stake in other than a consignment fee. Thank you, Desert Valley Powersports, for reminding me why I ride a Beemer.
contest many times over the years, so I can attest his miles. He does all his own maintenance and modifications as well as painting the bike and building a camper trailer. Jim is from Port Colborne, Ontario, and is a member of the Niagara BMW Riders Club #298. Jim’s wife Vicki has just about as many miles as passenger on this dependable BMW. Cheers to you, Jim!
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Keith's suggestion
I enjoyed reading the article by Keith Thye. Twenty years ago I was in Seattle on a business trip with a day to kill. I visited Ride West BMW to learn about BMWs. Having been a dirt rider who had neglected to obtain a license, Keith suggested a test ride on the back of a R 850 R with him. I bought it on the spot and have been riding BMWs ever since. His introduction to BMW has given me 20 enjoyable years of riding. Eric Holby #108606 Breckenridge, Colorado
Battling mice
Enjoyed the Shiny Side Up article “A case of me, my bike or them.” We also live in the country and fight the same battle with the mice. But instead of passive systems like traps or poisons, we employ a “continuously active targeting system” better known by its acronym C.A.T. Ours is a Siamese named Sulu who relishes the hunt. Mike Fettinger #130641 Bloomington, Indiana
BMW dependability
Jim Fretz, #33199, recently received his 600,000 mile award from BMW MOA. While that alone is reason to celebrate, what makes his feat so amazing is that all those miles were ridden on one BMW motorcycle, a 1980 R 100 T that Jim bought new in 1980. Jim has won our local club's mileage
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My sincere gratitude goes to Al Butcher for his response in the February 2016 issue of BMW Owners News to my inquiry about turning and leaning a motorcycle. His lucidity of thought and clarity of explanation are only exceeded by his ability to extrapolate the essence what I was really asking. Well done, Al! Henry Tyszka #14367 Harrison Township, Mich.
Learning French
A funny thing happened while I was stationed in the Comoros as a Peace Corps Response volunteer last year. While I was getting water from the cistern, my neighbor came by and he said he was going to look after his moto. I said I have a moto in the states, too. He asked me how old my moto was, and I said mine is about 15 years old. He was impressed and told me that is old for a moto. He then said he was going to his moto now, and I asked him if I could come along to see it. After we walked quite a distance, he untied two sheep and moved them to another grazing area. In French, I asked him what these animals were called. “Mutton,” he replied. It seems the words for mutton and moto sound very much alike in French (at least to me)! Allan Goldberg #186228 Des Moines, Iowa
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13 vie for MOA Board positions WE HAVE HAD A VERY GOOD
response from our membership, and thirteen candidates have their paperwork and are running for the four open board positions. Thank you to everyone who stepped forward, tossing your hat in the ring and being a part of this very important process leading to the selection of who will represent us all on the BMW MOA Board of Directors. All candidates are running for the office of Director. You now have the opportunity to choose which four candidates will serve on our board of directors for the next three years. Once the new board has been seated, they will elect the officers from among the directors. There will be a special election forum in the Clubhouse area for members to ask the candidates
questions about their outlook on the BMW MOA, the issues we face, and what their stand would be. Note: You must be logged in as a member to see the Clubhouse section in the Club area of our forum. Please take a moment to read the guidelines for election forum use that will be posted at the top of the election forum. If you are having any problems accessing or posting to the forum, please contact the BMW MOA Office for assistance either by phone (864438-0962) or by email at webmaster@bmwmoa.org. The top two reasons I hear for not voting are (1) one doesn’t know the candidates and (2) there is no choice. Our candidates are giving us a wide geographical representation; chances are you know one or more of them. As for choice, you have lots of choices. What’s next? Get comfortable, read over each candidate’s position statement, check out the Election Forum (at least lurk if you
don’t have any questions), become part of the process and get ‘er done. As Secretary of the BMW MOA, along with Tom Buttars, Chair of the Candidate Search Committee, I ask that you participate in the 2016 Election by filling out the ballot inserted after the candidate position statements in this issue of BMW ON and mail it. Your ballot has to be postmarked before April 30 and received by May 10, 2016 to be counted. I would like to thank Tom Buttars, Don Hamlin, and Dave Swider for their service on the 2016 Candidate Search Committee. They put a lot of time and effort into gathering packets, validating them and presenting them in the proper format for publication. VOTE NOW! Thanks for being a Member, Muriel Farrington, BMW MOA Secretary Tom Buttars, 2016 Candidate Search Committee Chair
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Meet the 2016 MOA Board candidates Rudy Baumann #107916
My name is Rudy Baumann, and I’ve been a BMW rider for only about 30 years. Before that I cut my teeth on Hondas, Bridgestones and yes, even an old Zundapp. I have always loved to ride, and as the years go by and the amount of traffic and number of nonchalant drivers increases, I have taken a keen interest in driver education and awareness, both for cars and bikes. I have written many letters and have even spoken with lawmakers in different states to help educate and motivate those who sometimes have no idea what responsible riding is. Seven years ago I became a volunteer first responder in my local EMS and have seen firsthand the sometimes irreparable damage caused by both irresponsible drivers of cars and careless motorcycle riders. I want to continue to use all of my knowledge and expertise both on and off the road to further educate others. P.S.—I was born in a taxi in Chicago!
Sam Garst #103463
My name is Sam Garst, and I am running for a director position on the BMW MOA Board of Directors. I am a member of the MOA, the RA, the Airheads and the Madison BMW Club #7. I have been a volunteer for almost as long as I have been a member of my local club, serving as the newsletter editor, a rally co-chair and the Rally Pharaoh. I have worked with Gates, with Safe and Sanitary, as a shuttle driver and as the Shuttle Chair at our national rallies. I consider becoming a director to be my chance to volunteer at a whole new level. I believe that we need to encourage more interaction between the MOA and its Chartered Clubs. After all, the Chartered Clubs form the foundation of our national club. The MOA can help strengthen the Chartered Clubs by offering more resources and opportunities in the areas of safety training and club development. Additionally, the MOA should offer leadership development and training throughout the year to any interested members of our clubs. I believe that the MOA needs to become more sustainable in the long haul. That means we need to find and retain new
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members from all of our diverse demographics. That means we need to make financial decisions that will benefit our club well into its future. I believe that our club is more than just a gathering point for renewing friendships and telling tall tales. It is a place where we can share our collective wisdom gleaned from the millions of miles that we have traveled with our beloved Bavarian beasts across this planet of ours. My goals as a director on our board will be to reach out to you, to act as a sounding board for your ideas and concerns, and to ensure that our club remains responsive to all of its members. I believe that the MOA is the premiere destination for individuals looking to experience all aspects of BMW motorcycle ownership. I believe that our past and present boards have done an outstanding job of guiding our club. I would like to continue that legacy as a director on our BMW MOA board, and I am asking for your vote. Thank you for your consideration.
James Gebhardt #79025
My motorcycling history runs the gamut from Spanish and Japanese two-strokes in the 1960s– 70s to a BSA and two Meridan Triumphs in the 1980s. I discovered BMWs in the mid-1990s, beginning with a 1976 R 90 S, then a 1988 K 75 S, and a 2002 K 1200 GT, all pre-owned. My first new BMW was an F 800 ST in 2012, and I added a 2007 R 1200 RT with a new Hannigan Bandito sidecar in 2013. My average annual mileage as a BMW owner was in the 8,000-mile range, mostly across the Northern Plains and the Pacific Northwest, until March 2014, when I was diagnosed with leukemia. I am in remission now, have a good prognosis and am riding again. I have been a member of the MOA since 1997. On the professional side, I am a retired U.S. Army officer, having served 20-plus years in both enlisted and commissioned officer ranks. My 12-month Vietnam tour in 1967–68 was as a combat infantryman. I received my BA and MA degrees at the University of Idaho in 1974 and University of Washington in 1976, respectively. I graduated from the Defense Language Institute, Monterey, in 1984, and the U.S. Army Russian Institute, Garmisch, in 1986. After retirement from active duty in early 1992, I worked as a government contractor for the Army and the State Department for 13 years total, followed by an eight-year stint as an Army civilian. Since 1985, I have authored, translated from Russian, and edited a large number of works, from article to book length, on a wide range of military subjects, for the Army and for commercial, academic, and Internet publication. From February 2011–July 2014, I was the paid copy editor of Owners News and worked in succession for Vince Winkel, Mary Baker,
Rebecca Clark, and Bill Wiegand. Since September 2007, I have also been a paid copy editor for another nationally distributed monthly publication. In all, I have 30 years of writing and editing experience in the government, commercial, and nonprofit publishing sectors. I seek a position on the Board of Directors with one principal goal—in cooperation with the current managing editor and his staff, to help improve the quality of the writing in ON. Much good work has been accomplished recently to refresh the layout, bring in new columnists, and broaden the scope of ON content. During this same period, however, the quality of the text itself has suffered. Consistent copy editing seems no longer to be a priority. Most of our ON content is not written by professional staff—it comes primarily from members. Therefore, professional copy editing, based on a single, authoritative style guide, is necessary for the Owners News to truly become “a premier motorcycle publication.” While this goal should be easily attainable in a single term, I will serve at the members’ will and work always to move the MOA forward, whatever my assigned committees and tasks. Thank you for your thoughtful consideration.
Chase Hinderstein #149864
I joined the MOA in 2009, the year I returned to riding after almost two decades away from a motorcycle. My experience with club members has shown me that they love to ride and love the experiences that riding brings. That may be through travel, rallying, time on a track, or simply gathering for a meal. The club should exist to enhance and facilitate these experiences for us, the members. Other purposes include sharing the knowledge on how to better care for our equipment and select options, supporting the events that bring us together, helping us enjoy our passion safely, and creating the common ground on which we can gather and share experiences, whether in person or in virtual, online settings. I was told that by serving I would bring the board a more youthful perspective and fresher eyes, which is not something I hear often now that I am in my 40s. I do appreciate that we need to innovate or we risk stalling. I also appreciate that our core members have been supporting the club for a long time. I don’t see the value in trying to change how everything’s been done, but rather I would like to support how the core members approach and interact with the club and always think of them in the solutions. That being said, I was recently told by someone in the business of racing, “If you’re coasting, you’re falling further behind,” and I do want to bring continued evolution to the progress that’s already been made. I will help continue the improvements in the Owners News; improve the MOA’s online presence by updating the website, forums and other platforms; increase social media presence by providing even more relevant, useful, and timely material; and support the development of the regional events, leveraging them to reach a
broader audience through more effective messaging. I believe these steps will further expand the reach and enrollment in the club while meeting the needs of the current membership. One specific example: our online forum is where many of our members gather and share their opinions, thoughts, and questions. We should be more present there in the forum and on the front page on the website to quickly publish important information regarding the club as it’s available, to address common concerns, and to dispel any unfounded rumors before they are the accepted truth. Lastly, while we cannot expect to tell the owner of the brand what to do, the company is not the club. I’d like to see the MOA act as a stronger advocate for its members and be a conduit of information for them from BMW NA. This may be by taking a more active role in bringing the facts of a recall to the public or simply by sharing ideas and supporting a stronger flow of developments and product information. We are large enough for our voice to matter, and we should be empowered by our size.
Terry Hughes #195254
Hi everybody, my name is Terry Hughes, and I am running for the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America (MOA) Board of Directors. I live outside of Sioux City, Iowa, and I am retired from the U.S. Air Force. I am also a past president of the Big Sioux Riders of Sioux City, Iowa, MOA Chapter 308. I consider myself an average rider; if I get in 3000 miles a year, it has been a great year. I also have attended the BMW Performance Riding School’s One Day On-Road School. Now that I am retired I have time to work on increasing the mileage and time to devote to the demands of the MOA Board of Directors. The reason I am running for the Board of Directors is to represent you, the members of MOA. During the BMW MOA International Rally in 2014 in Minneapolis, Minn., I attended the Chapter Presidents meeting. There were several issues addressed at that time, including two outstanding presentations on how to put on a successful rally. I was impressed with the MOA Board leadership’s involvement with the MOA Chapter presidents. I was also impressed with the way the board members were willing to listen to ideas and concerns in regard to improving the MOA at the chapter level as well as at the board level. I liked the idea of being heard, somebody listening. That’s what I bring to the table. I am a communicator; I want to hear from the membership—to hear their concerns, their ideas and their views. Communicating these ideas and concerns to the board can bring a response from the board and bring changes beneficial to all. Simply put, listen and communicate. Emphasis on listen. I know the best ideas come from the members. As I stated, I know that there are many great ideas out there. These ideas will help the membership get the biggest bang for the buck. After all, the members are the ones who are paying for their benefits.
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My actions on the MOA Board will be based on integrity and independent judgement, for the benefit of all the MOA members. Again, I want to hear from you, the members, communicating your ideas. By doing this, I hope to continue to increase member involvement, in local chapters as well as the MOA. In closing, I intend to be out and about at BMW MOA events this year, meeting the membership of the MOA and all those who enjoy riding on two wheels. Look for me on either my R 1200 GS or R 1200 RT. If you see me, please come up and say hi, I would like to meet you. I would really enjoy the opportunity to serve you on the MOA Board of Directors and to invite more people to join local chapters and get involved with the MOA. I respectfully and humbly ask for your kind consideration and your vote. Thank you.
Douglas R. Laird #105940
Since joining the MOA in 2003 I’ve attended all but one of the BMW MOA International Rallies and volunteered at each. As an officer of Chartered Club #337 I’ve attend four of the Leadership Summits. They provided the opportunity to meet board members and to learn more about the MOA. Since the fifth grade I’ve been a two-wheel adventurer. Kids then were “free range,” so I was allowed to venture hundreds of miles from my home in Minnesota on my bicycle. Attending flight school at Pensacola, we all bought motorcycles, mostly Hondas, and my love of motorcycling began. While a Secret Service agent in Washington, D.C. (1971-1978), I was one of the few who commuted on a motorcycle, a Triumph TR6c. It was quite a way to learn how to survive in heavy traffic. The Triumph remained parked while I was raising a family. My wife, Sara, and I moved to Reno in 2002, and the motorcycle “bug” was rekindled. After taking the MSF course, I bought a 2003 K 1200 LT. The ’05 was totaled when we met a deer at 62 mph. We’re still touring on our 2008 LT, having covered 49 states, 8 Canadian Provinces and 25 states of Mexico, working toward 400,000 miles on our beloved Beemers. BMW Owners News articles describing adventure travel led to a 2010 ride from Deadhorse to Ushuaia on a 2010 R 1200 GS. This whet my appetite for an around the world trip in 2012. Sharing my love of motorcycle travel, I’ve written articles for BMW ON and have made presentations at three BMW MOA International Rallies. By sharing experiences, we learn from one another and further expand our horizons. I’ve been fortunate to have traveled the world through my
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life in the Marine Corps, the Secret Service, at Northwest Airlines and then with my own consulting company. There were places I wanted to get back to but on the moto’. Through Anonymous, we’ve made friends throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, Asia and Europe. My careers required being responsible for long range planning and the management of multimillion-dollar budgets. Over the years I’ve taken this experience and served on various boards, both professional and recreational. When I was involved in bicycle touring, I served as Vice President of the League of American Wheelmen, a group similar in size and scope to the BMW MOA, and helped bring the organization’s budget back from the red. Being retired, I now have the time to devote to the things I love. I believe my background has provided me with a unique skillset and experience to assist fellow board members in maintaining the strength of our BMW MOA and helping it grow. We must recognize the changing demographic of the Beemer world and adapt. We must also identify those members with skills that can assist the board of directors. Also, we must better recognize our members in Canada and Mexico. It would be an honor to represent you on our board.
Randall S. Logan #200788
My name is Randall “Randy” Logan, and I currently reside in Sonoma County, Calif. I have been married to my wife Jackie for 28 years, and we have two wonderful children. My son, who is active USAF, and his wife had our first grandchild just last summer. Professionally, I have been working for leading technology companies including Apple, Broderbund, Mattel Interactive and Roxio, where I have held senior leadership roles in sales, marketing and operations for over 30 years. I’m currently a marketing director for a Fortune 500 company in the home automation space. I am running for the MOA board because I want to help this club to continue to be the thought-leader in promoting the BMW lifestyle and to help inspire all levels of riders to get involved and have a voice in our sport. I have a proven record in leadership roles in nonprofit volunteer organizations, serving in many capacities, including committee chairman, secretary, president and board positions, and I want to share my experience and leadership to help shape the future of the MOA. I’m currently the President of the Marin County Motorcycle Association, a 50-year-old AMA chartered riding club, where we not only ride dirt and road bikes, but we are also active in government relations, supporting our rights to ride and giving back to our local community. I started the club’s first youth program, where we taught kids bike control and safety, instilling confidence and sportsmanship. Several of our youth riders, with the support of our club, moved on to district racing and dominated the local club racing program. During my time as president, I have worked closely with the board to reform our by-laws, optimize our operations and membership and help restructure our
committees. I have also been a member of the NorCal BMW Club since 2005 and an active member with the Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club, a professional group of men and women who ride mostly BMWs. I serve as a trustee for a local chapter of a non-profit volunteer organization with over 800,000 national members, where our focus is on growing membership, fundraising, operational management and serving our local community. I have been riding motorcycles for 40+ years and currently own several, two of which are BMWs: a BMW F 800 GS and a BMW R 1200 GSW. I was a competitive racer (both on and off-road) for a number of years and was fortunate to have won an amateur club class championship as well as to be honored as Sportsman of the Year in 2003. I earned a President’s Award in 2004 and 2010. My son developed a passion for the sport, and we raced together in both road and off road club and district series. My best life experiences have happened while traveling as a family to race events. With my vast knowledge of club operations, proven leadership skills and strong ability to promote change while maintaining diplomacy when challenged by opposing views, I believe I am deserving of your vote to represent you on the MOA Board of Directors.
Lisa Malachowsky #87815
I learned how to ride a motorcycle at the age of 12. My father taught me clutching principles even though he didn’t ride, and off I went! I did a lot of trail riding on small dirt bikes, then started street riding during college. I had a great group of dedicated motorcycle riders as friends and typically would take four to six tours with them in different parts of the U.S. each year. I became a long distance touring aficionado and fell in love with the camaraderie that is shared between motorcyclists on the road. In 2005, after a 20-year IT management career, I combined my passion with my profession and started to work in the motorcycle industry full time. I started at San Jose BMW as their parts and service director and quickly worked my way up to general manager. Since then I have worked for a variety of motorcycle dealers and accessories companies, most recently traveling around the U.S. representing Schuberth North America/Held USA at major rallies. In 2010 my wife and I moved to Phoenix, where I changed careers again to become a Registered Respiratory Therapist and began organizing and leading tours for motorcyclists who scuba dive (my second passion) in my spare time. I spend considerable time exploring the back roads of Arizona and discovering the things other travelers have not yet found. I am a long standing member of the BMW MOA (with a 5-digit membership number!), a 19-year member of the AMA, an Iron Butt rider and a member of
several local Arizona clubs. I also previously served on the board of the BMW Riders Association (BMW RA) as its secretary and as a board member at large, so I am very familiar with operations of BMW rider organizations. I consider myself a brand ambassador even though I have never been given that title officially. I can bring my many talents to the operations of the BMW MOA. I have industry knowledge and many inside connections. I have already served on several club and other national organizations—I’m experienced. I have a passion to move this club in the right direction along with BMW Motorrad and our membership constituency. As BMW changes its product offerings, we need to be in a position to attract new riders to our membership ranks while keeping our existing members interested. I can help bring new ideas to the table that will result in members who are happy with our direction, engaged with us and riding many miles on their BMWs and other brands. I am a social media junkie and pride myself on keeping my head full of what’s going on in the blogosphere, Facebook and Twitter-verse that’s relevant to BMWs. If that isn’t enough, I’m also working on a riding event to take 100 women and a media support crew across the U.S. in summer 2016 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the first female riders (the VanBuren sisters) to cross the continent on motorcycle.
Ronald W. McGilton #184723
My name is Ron McGilton, and I am running for one of the open seats on the BMW MOA Board of Directors. I am a recently retired small business owner and have the interest, energy and time to devote to this trusted position. I started riding motorcycles in the late ‘60s/ early’70s, and during that time have owned eight BMWs. I currently have two /5s and a newer 1200 RT. I enjoy touring, racing, vintage bikes and rallies. My volunteer and industry experience includes working for the AMA, USAC, MOTOGP, INDY, COTA, and the IOMTTMA. The MOA exists solely for the benefit of its members. We see these benefits come to us through BMW ON, the MOA web site, the Anonymous list, the organization of the national and regional rallies and Getaways, vendor buying discounts, and more. Can these benefits be expanded and enhanced? Are there additional things that can be found and offered through our hugely varied, 38,000+ membership? We have members that are in the insurance industry, IT, financial planning, manufacturing, entertainment, the building trades, publishing, the travel industry, etc. Can we create member networking opportunities to connect our members in additional, mutually beneficial ways? Are there things we can tap into that will benefit the club? I think this is worth exploring. As a predominately volunteer organization, there are always challenges in putting on the national rally, in terms of weather, location, facilities, entertainment, local rules and regulations that can all work
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against us. We have an outstanding group of folks who work very hard to meet these challenges, but more help is always welcomed. How can we encourage more people to volunteer? I think more appreciation and recognition is a great place to start. BMW is one of the fastest growing motorcycle brands around these days, and we have a huge potential to grow our membership base with these new bike owners. The club must continue to retain and capture members to thrive. The regional reps are a good start, but are there additional things we can do to talk up club membership? I recently saw RA members hang tags on every single new BMW at my local dealership; those tags should have been from the MOA! Please Email me with any comments or suggestions at Bikenut595@aol.com. I welcome and appreciate your input, support and vote.
Reece Mullins #143779
There are those who call me “Ranger Reece.” As a young sergeant from B Co Mortars 1st Ranger Battalion 75th Infantry in 1992, my flight school packet was approved, and much to everyone’s surprise at the time, I passed flight school and showed up in my first aviation assignment in A troop 2/17 Cavalry as an F model Cobra pilot. At the time I was an anomaly, one of the few in the Army with multiple combat tours, and the accouterments on my uniform displayed clearly my former life as a ranger. And so, in short order and in true aviation warrant officer irreverent fashion, for no apparent reason my name was forever changed to “Ranger Reece.” It is this moniker that many of you may know me through the forums. In the immortal words of the late Paul Harvey, “Now you know the rest of the story.” I have been a member of the MOA since 2008, just a few months after I bought my beloved 2005 R 1200 RT named Ursala in Hawaii from Bill Maxwell, a lifetime MOA member and a lifetime friend. The details of my journey to become a first time motorcycle rider and a BMW rider were captured in my first ON contribution when Vince Winkel and Mandy Langston were at the helm of ON under the First Bike column with the title, “Too Incredible To Believe But it’s all True” in the August 2009 issue of ON, pages 34-36. In the article, I describe the unbelievable circumstances that brought Bill and I together and changed my post-Army life forever. In the years since first becoming a member I have sought opportunities to serve in the local Alabama Club, my local dealership, Pensacola BMW and the MOA. If elected, I will strive to faithfully serve the MOA to the utmost of my ability. God has given me this opportunity to give back, and I must
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accept this calling with a humble heart. The year is 2016, the year of a U.S. presidential election. I encourage you strongly, and without reservation, to take the time to read this and vote. I’ve voted in all MOA elections since becoming a member. Unlike U.S. presidential elections, MOA elections are easy, and your vote actually counts. There is no electoral college, no caucuses, no gerrymandering, just a straight up vote; and your vote counts. True democracy in action. How often do we get to participate in something so pure outside of being on a well-muffled, German-engineered bike, ever so slightly tilting our helmeted head as we countersteer the machine we love so much through a beautiful line on a quiet, cool mountain road? Those who know me know my work ethic. If elected, I will serve the MOA with the same passion I have served my nation. I’m the real deal. I’m here to serve you. Contact me any time through my mobile number (334-470-7770), my email (rangerreece@mac. com) or through a post on the forums.
Bruce Peacock #124445
I am seeking a position on our BMW MOA Board of Directors because I think that I can help make improvements to the great organization we already are, make it even better for all motorcycle riders, and help us grow. I have been an active member of the MOA for over 11 years. In that time I have attended and enjoyed volunteering at many MOA International and Club rallies, mainly in the eastern part of the continent. Having my own print and design company, I have volunteered to assist a few clubs with the redesign of their crests to meet the new standard as required by BMW, as well as designing one of our international rally crests. I have been riding since I was 20, but I really got back into it in the last 20 years. After retiring nine years ago, I really picked up on touring and was doing about 10 to 15 thousand miles a year, covering territory from Ontario to Florida (many times) and out to Texas and then north to North Dakota, missing only four states on the East Coast, which I am looking forward to visiting. I set up our MOA-recognized BMW club and have encouraged our members to come to the rallies and work on the Ontario BMW MOA Getaway weekends in May. I have also been a member of the Red Knights International, a motorcycle club for Fire Fighters. We support many charity rides, one which I chaired, set up and ran for five years, the TOMA Tide for Burn Children. I sit on three other Boards: a Provincial retirement board as a Director, a local Ham Radio Club board as Vice President, and the Ontario Provincial Board for Air Cadets as an Area Director. I was also president of our local chapter of Rotary International and ran a motorcycle ride for them as well. As for my background, I have been involved with the Air Reserves in Canada, have run my own printing and aircraft companies, and
have my helicopter, airplane and glider licenses. I was with a police department before going into the fire department where I spent 27 years and retired as a Fire Chief, I feel I could be a great asset to the board in going forth and making MOA even better, gaining more recognition within North America for all riders.
John Rector #132206
Hello everyone, my name is John Rector, and I am asking for your vote. I’m running for Director because I want to contribute my time and skills to make a positive contribution to the success and future of the MOA and to repay this organization for all the benefits I have received over the years. Along with the other directors, I will steer the MOA into the future as we find ways to adapt to the continuing challenges of growing our membership in all age brackets, keeping the MOA a viable choice for new cyclists as well as our seasoned riders, and promoting rider skills and safety training for our members. I’ve been a passionate motorcyclist since I was 16. I bought my first used bike for $300 and never looked back. I’ve owned 14 motorcycles, the last three of which have been BMWs. Currently I ride a 2010 R 1200 RT and a 2003 K 1200 RS. I was involved with the MOA for many years before finally joining in 2007 when I bought my first BMW. This is where I learned about ATGATT. I’ve participated in rallies, have met lots of great people, and am a supporter of the MOA Foundation. By day, I’m a professional engineer, having worked for my company in Kansas City for 38 years. I’m a vice president responsible for $100M in projects around the globe. I’ve been blessed to have traveled to 43 countries, and I’ve seen first-hand that motorcycling is a necessary way of life for millions of people on this planet. I’m always looking for cyclists wherever I travel; it’s a kindred spirit kind of thing. With your vote, I will do my part to keep the MOA alive and healthy, both functionally and financially. I’m good at working with diverse sets of people, skills, and motivations, and bringing them together. I’m skillful at understanding financial issues and problem solving. I understand that a director means constantly looking down the road, steering around the bumps, and looking for new roads and opportunities, always with an eye on the health of our MOA machine. I’m a fresh face ready to jump in and help drive this organization forward. Maintaining and growing our connection with local clubs, dealerships and Motorrad are important to our long term viability. Continuing as a leader in rider training and promoting motorcycle safety is critical and will encourage new riders to join our family. As a director, I’ll spread my passion for this sport and help steer the MOA to the next level. Help me add my fresh set of eyes and
ears to the leadership team, and I pledge to put my experience to work for your MOA. Most of you won’t know me by name yet, but you will. Don’t let this be a popularity contest. I want to be part of the MOA leadership, and I’m ready to go to work. Thank you for your vote.
Marc Souliere #37836
As a life member for 30 years and an ambassador, I have decided to seek election to the board of the BMW MOA. When I learned that many of the current board members would be leaving the board over the next two years, I felt that our club could benefit from my experience as a former MOA Board Member as well as from the knowledge that I have acquired while serving on other boards and during my career in senior management and as a mediator and facilitator. The work of a board member requires an understanding of the needs and expectations of our members and a significant commitment to ensuring that the MOA moves ahead in an organized and thoughtful manner, still respecting the traditions and values of our club and its members. Over the last 10 years we have had to overcome significant challenges. This has been a fact of life for the MOA. In the future we will continue to require leadership that has the skills and commitment to guide our club in the direction that members want and need. A club is only as strong as the commitment and generosity of its members. As chair of registration at the annual rally over a five year period, I have had the opportunity to meet many of you, and I remain impressed with the diversity and commitment of our members. We are very fortunate that we have such a strong, member-based club with so many members giving of their time and effort to make sure that the BMW MOA continues to thrive and prosper. We need to continue to foster this and encourage our members to step up and offer their services to our club. Only in this way will we continue to meet our club’s mandate of being an organization that serves its members wisely. Should I be elected, I will always strive to make the BMW MOA an organization that embraces change not for change’s sake but for the changing needs of our members. When change does happen, we need to be conscious of how we manage this change so that negative impacts are reduced while taking the steps that are essential for the future of the BMW MOA. At the end of my last term as a board member I became aware that we as members are not as well informed about the club as we should be. I believe that the BMW MOA can communicate more effectively with members. You need to be kept better informed and, whenever possible, consulted on major issues facing our club. As a future board member I will make it my calling to help ensure timely and effective communication with all members. I believe that I have the time and experience to serve you and the BMW MOA as a whole. It is my hope that you will allow me to again serve the MOA as a board member. Please cast your ballot in my favor. Thanks. April 2016 BMW OWNERS NEWS
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The Adventure Brothers take on dual sport helmets By Shawn and Lance Thomas, The Adventure Brothers
Evaluating new riding equipment is an interesting experience. After all these years on two wheels, the Adventure Brothers have grown an affinity for certain manufacturers and models. Looking for a Motorcycle? Skid Plate? Luggage? We’ve got a recommendation for you. Why? Because we’ve been beating the holy hell out of this stuff for years and know what does the job well. What makes our choice the best, and how does it remain so with competitive products constantly coming to market? Until recently this was not an easy question to answer, as we did not have access to a multitude of gear to poke and prod (we’re on a budget, after all). Fast forward to recently, when the MOA asked us to evaluate some of the top adventure touring helmets, one of which we have both sworn by for years. Would it remain the best against the contenders? And if it didn’t, would we be comfortable with dethroning our King after years of loyalty? Tough questions. But we felt we were up to the task and went to work evaluating 3 helmets: Arai’s XD 4, Shoei’s Hornet X2, and Touratech’s Aventuro Carbon. Let the poking and prodding begin!
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Arai XD4 Dual Sport Helmet
Shoei Hornet X2 Dual Sport Helmet
Touratech Aventuro Carbon Helmet
Details
15 years in the business, the new Aventuro is the lightest and most diverse helmet we’ve ever tested.
Wet Weather Performance: This is a HUGE pet peeve of ours. How well does each helmet redistribute water and—more importantly—does that redistribution keep us from glove-rubbing the visor every few seconds?
Manufacturer: Arai Model: XD4 Dual Sport Construction: Fiberglass Composite MSRP: $600-$730 (as tested: $730) Arai began as a hat maker in Japan and in over 90 years has grown to become one of the most respected names in helmet manufacturing. A family-owned business, their award-winning helmets are hand built by one of only 15 qualified craftsmen. They have won countless awards for quality and—we should point out—have rescued the Adventure Brothers from their own shenanigans numerous times, as we have been wearing Arai helmets for years. Manufacturer: Shoei Model: Hornet X2 Dual Sport Construction: Fiberglass/Organic Fiber Composite MSRP: $595-$716 (as tested: $604) Shoei has been around for nearly 60 years and have more than secured their place in the world of premium head protection. With only 500 employees worldwide, this Japanese company is quite small. Still, their helmets offer award-winning construction and reliability. Manufacturer: Touratech (manufactured by Nexx) Model: Aventuro Carbon Construction: Carbon Fiber Composite MSRP: $599-649 (as tested: $599) Already a household name in motorcycle parts and accessories, Touratech has graced their parts catalogue with the addition of the new Aventuro helmet. Made by Nexx, a helmet manufacturer out of Portugal with
What we evaluated
In evaluating these helmets, we agreed to tackle several key cornerstones: Installing a communications system: Comm systems have become a cornerstone of motorcycling, and the Adventure Brothers have come to rely on them for leading tours and the like. Helmet manufactures know this and have begun offering cutouts and molded receptacles that makes installing comm systems easier. Comfort: How well does it slide onto the noggin? Any “hotspots?” Can we ride for six hours without feeling like there’s a vice on our heads? Aerodynamics: How is the pull and drag at high speed? Does the peak make a small head turn result in a trip to the chiropractor? Ventilation: Adventure riding is exhausting, and anyone doing it long enough will start huffing and puffing. Will the ventilation keep the inside of the helmet from feeling like a rainforest? When riding on cold or hot days, how much will the temperature adversely affect our delicate eyes and skin? Wind Noise: You can’t have ventilation without wind noise, or so experience has taught us. One of the manufacturers (it starts with a T) believes otherwise, or so they claim. We’ll see.
Along the way we unearthed all manner of surprising likes, dislikes and lessons, enough to convince us that there was far more to learn about these fine products than our time would allow. Suffice to say we did our best to be thorough.
How we graded them
We wanted to utilize a clear grading scale, and to do so, we went with an old standard. The grade has a point value, as outlined in our chart, and points were tallied to give us an overall score.
Installing a Comm
We began by installing Sena 20S Motorcycle Bluetooth Communication Systems in each helmet. Sena has become our comm system of choice, as they are (relatively) easy to use and have key features, like a built-in input for ear buds. Arai Rating: A The Arai provided the easiest installation. The XD4 offers ample space for all components, including a large cavity for the speakers. This was almost to their detriment, as it was difficult to know where the speaker should be mounted for ideal sound transference. All in all, the system fit well, was comfortable and sounded great.
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Shoei Rating: BShoei has gone so far as to offer premolded inserts for comm speakers. In theory this is superb, as the speakers slip right in with a bit of adhesive Velcro® and POOF, perfectly placed sound! Except…the inserts proved too small for the speakers and accompanying cables. We were tempted to Dremel® out more space, but decided instead to place small foam spacers behind each speaker to fill in the cavities. This did the trick, though someone with sensitive ears may find the transducers too close for comfort. Touratech Rating: BTouratech had us swearing up a storm during the install. The sharp angles of the external shell made placement of the comm’s brain difficult, as the long antenna would hang up on deployment. Rather than using the traditional pinchmount, Touratech recommends that a comm be adhered to the side so as to not interfere with the padding and their mounts. This resulted in odd placement of the brain, making volume adjustments require extra reach. That being said, Touratech redeemed itself with placement of the speakers and microphone, both of which had premolded inserts. Install was a pain, but once done, the feel and sound of this comm system was the best of the three.
Comfort
The communication systems installed, we went on to checking the feel of each helmet. This began with quick, slip-on-and-off sessions, followed by hours of ride time for each. We should point out that no helmet feels exceptional the first few times
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worn, as they need a little “break in” time so that the padded elements can conform to the head shape of their owner. Both Adventure Brothers wear XL helmets, and we both have round, “German” flat-forehead craniums (or so we’re told). Shoei Rating: A Shoei came in first, with a superb initial fit. The padding inside the helmet is soft and
limit of what we could squeeze into. The material is soft and comfortable, though a hot spot developed on our foreheads after an hour or so of riding. This was corrected with a bit of styrofoam kneading with our thumbs and some elbow grease, a timehonored tradition among helmet experts. Touratech includes several additional ergonomic adhesive pads with the helmet, which are well suited to improving individual comfort. We saw no need to use these during testing, though others might find they make all the difference in improving the fit.
Aerodynamics
This is where things got fun. We hopped on our BMW R 1150 / 1200 GSes and went to it, riding California hills and twisties (with special attention given to obeying all laws and posted speed limits). Along the way we stood up, looked around, adjusted peaks and visors, doing anything and everything we could think of that riders might do to their helmets while riding.
comfortable, and slides well on and off. This held true for the long haul, with no discomfort or hotspots to note. Arai Rating: BArai was next, also with awesome short and long term comfort. Their only knock was the material, which was decidedly less comfortable than Shoei or Touratech. “Abrasive” comes to mind, though this is a strong word to use. “Rough” maybe? Touratech Rating: C Touratech helmets seem to run a little small, and the XL we reviewed was right at the
Shoei Rating: AShoei was the winner here, though it was a close call. Their peak has several well-placed airflow vents, making head movement easy and unencumbered. We should point out that Shoei has the smallest peak, which sort of defeats the purpose of having a sun shade while riding. (All dirt roads go directly into the setting sun. It’s just a fact.) Touratech Rating: B+ Touratech was a close second. The Adveturo sports a lengthwise-adjustable peak which, combined with sharp aerodynamics of the shell, makes for a comfortable ride at all speeds. There was the slightest bit of tug when looking up and around, a fair trade for the amount of sun protection you get. Arai Rating: BOn its own the Arai feels great, but was a
distant third in comparison to Shoei and Touratech. The peak catches more air than the others, making mild head turns feel a little like getting face-slapped by your prom date. That being said, the Arai performed best off-road, as the peak was well placed and excellent at blocking the sun.
Ventilation
Here we focused on hot/cold spots, and ease of opening the various vents and visors while wearing bulky gloves. This became interesting when the weather was cool (we got down to about 40 degrees F). Touratech Rating: ATouratech was the clear winner here. The vents were a bit small and difficult to find, but the helmet was so well vented we found it hard to care. The inclusion of a Pinlock® visor insert ensured there was no fogging to impede vision, and the included chin deflector diverted unwanted winds with no cold or hot spots to speak of. Touratech provides additional venting inserts at no charge, making it very easy to customize airflow through the helmet.
venting is minimal and nearly impossible to adjust with gloves. The chin vent was the only one we could change on the fly, and we managed to break it at the start of our first ride. Cold spots were clearly felt on the face, especially in the eyes. The visor was difficult to open and even more so to close completely. The Pinlock® anti-fog system kept the view clear, but it was small comfort in exchange for the inadequate venting.
Wind Noise
This means different things to different people, as is the case with the Adventure Brothers. Where one of us rides with little to no hearing protection, the other uses full blown noise-cancelling earbuds. The latter means that wind is not the issue so much as comfort (big earbuds, little space). In this regard all helmets performed well, though Arai had more usable space for hearing protection than the others. That being said: Touratech Rating: A Touratech was the quietest helmet. We’re not sure how they were able to combine so much airflow with so little noise, but they
did. The Aventuro was reasonably quiet at all speeds, making conversations over the communications system a breeze (no pun intended). Shoei Rating: B Shoei was second. A little louder, but not by much. Clearly an advantage to their minimalist approach on venting. Arai Rating: CNot surprisingly, Arai was last. They have always been loud, and this was no exception. More than noise, the buffeting—usually a result of airflow around the bike—was much more pronounced than with the Shoei and especially the Touratech helmets. The whap-whap-whap noise made ear protection a must.
Wet Weather Performance
This was a game changer. As we made our way into an all-too-rare California rain storm, we received a good pelting, which challenged helmet and rain suit alike (we’ll get in to the latter another time). As with other testing, there was a clear winner,
Arai Rating: B+ Arai came in a close second. On the upside they have always had ample venting, and the XD4 was no exception. As a plus, the visor has brow vents that open for extra airflow, with noticeable results. Everything was easy to find and adjust, even with thick gloves. The visor was easy to open when riding offroad, and goggles could be utilized even without the visor removed. There were problems, too, which will be outlined in the “Wet Weather” performance section. Shoei Rating: D Shoei scored lowest, as the
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though we admit we were surprised by the outcome. Touratech Rating: A+ Touratech took the gold by a landslide. The Pinlock® anti-fog system— a giant pain in the neck to install, we might add, became an absolute musthave in wet weather riding; ZERO fog on the visor, even with heavy breathing and low speed riding. In addition, the exterior of the visor seems to be factory-coated with rain repellent, keeping the water beads small and transparent. Larger droplets whisked away with little to no effort. Shoei Rating: CShoei was a distant second. Also with a Pinlock®—and also a huge pain to install—the helmet did well at keeping the fog at bay. However, the exterior of the visor had no manner of water repellant, quite the opposite; rain beads would glob on the face, inhibiting vision and requiring nearconstant glove wiping. Our heads remained dry, but riding with limited
vision was downright scary. This can become more pronounced with time, as each wipe of the visor leaves small scratches that hinder visibility (especially at night!). Arai Rating: D Arai came in last by a fair measure. With no Pinlock® element to speak of, fogging was a constant issue. Even with ample venting the visor would fog with the mildest of breathing. The only solution was to raise the visor, exposing one to the elements. It was awkward and uncomfortable, not to mention dangerous.
Lance’s Choice: The Touratech Aventuro
“It’s light and comfortable. In particular, I love the anti-fog Pinlock® system, which, combined with the visor, sheds water and keeps my view clear. This is an outstanding helmet.”
Safety and Final Thoughts
We had a lot of fun testing these helmets and laced our review with a few tongue-incheek comments for your enjoyment. Make no mistake; motorcycling is a dangerous endeavor, and we would not trust just any helmet to protect us when the unexpected comes. Our own personal ratings aside, all three helmets proved spectacular and have earned their place as safe, reliable protective equipment. Try them all on, see which one speaks to you, and trust that you are wearing a quality product!
Shawn’s Choice: The Arai XD4
“I was very impressed with the other helmets, far more than I expected to be. But Arai has been my helmet of choice for years and can probably be credited with saving my life a time or two. It’s comfortable and does the job I need done, and I know it will protect me when I need protecting!”
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Comm Install Comfort Aerodynamics Ventilation Wind Noise Wet Weather Overall Score B- C B+ A- A A+ Touratech 2.7 2.0 3.3 3.7 4.0 5.0 20.7/ 30
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AltRider DualControl brake system By Steven M. Green #198919 THE BEST DESCRIPTION OF A
“farkle” that I’ve heard is that the item is a “functional” accessory that adds “sparkle.” AltRider hit the mark for the R 1200 GS and the F 800 GS with their newly released DualControl Brake System, a dual level platform that bolts on to the brake pedal. One of the obvious visual differences between the 1200 GS and the Adventure model is the dual position brake pedal. The reason for providing a dual position is simply that a rider’s foot is oriented at about 90 degrees to his or her shin, and when standing, a rider’s legs are straight, but when sitting, they are bent forward. The brake pedal is oriented for the sitting position, so when standing while riding off pavement, it becomes a long throw
to reach the rear brake. In a panic braking scenario, the extra tenths of a second can be critical. The Adventure has a spring-loaded, flip-down extension that solves the reach problem but requires the rider to get off the bike and adjust it to the up or down position. “Sometimes the best ideas are the simple ones,” quipped Jeremy LeBreton, owner of AltRider. After spending some time on a new GS to which I bolted the DualControl, I have to agree; the concept and the execution are very well done. The DualControl Brake System is actually a family of components. GS owners can simply buy the enlarged pedal and buy one of two different height steps that bolt to the pedal. They also can configure the pedal with a
The Altrider DualControl Brake Systems allows riders better control while seated or standing.
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“Brake Snake,” a clever stainless steel cable that attaches to the pedal and the bike to keep brush from jamming in between the pedal lever and the frame. I got their top package, which includes the platform, both 22mm and 32mm high platforms, and the Brake Snake, all for $94. Just the platform is $58. A full description and pricing can be found on the AltRider site at www.altrider.com (search “DualControl”). I checked at my local dealer, and the Adventure brake pedal can be retrofitted to the standard GS at a parts cost of $200 plus about an hour’s labor. That alone makes the DualControl a deal, but factoring in that both the high and low positions are always available without having to get off the bike, the DualControl becomes a clear winner. The instructions were clear, and the installation took only minutes, using a couple of Allen wrenches and an 8mm socket. I cajoled the treasurer of the GS Giants group, Lori Clendening Payne, into allowing me to test the accessory on her new TripleBlack GS. Before we shared our sentiments to her, we asked how she felt about it after a day’s riding. She responded, “I like it!” Couldn’t say it better myself.
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Motoport Marathon Air Mesh jacket By Moshe K. Levy #108259 OVER THE PAST 12 YEARS OF PRO-
minor crashes at parking lot speeds. It was a powerful presentation of just how vulnerable we are without the benefit of quality gear. The Marathon is a custom built garment, specifically tailored to the rider’s measurements and available with a plethora of
fessionally testing motorcycle gear and accessories, I’ve had the chance to sample the proverbial highs and lows of the industry. I’ve experienced “bulletproof ” designs which left me stranded by the side of the road, and I’ve been pleasantly surprised on a rare occasion as well. After logging a full 12 months and over 23,000 miles in a Motoport Marathon Air Mesh Kevlar jacket, I can safely say that I have never tested a product which so thoroughly exceeded my admittedly lofty expectations. To put it bluntly, this is the most functional motorcycle jacket in the world. I was fitted for it in Motoport’s 5,600 square foot shop in San Marcos, Calif. There, company owner Wayne Boyer went over the garment’s construction in detail. Boyer is a veritable walking encyclopedia regarding the design and fabrication of riding Motoport Marathon Air Mesh Kevlar jacket. gear, and he expounded options to suit nearly any requirement. My at length about kevlar fabrics, abratest Marathon was maxed out on reflective sion strength, full coverage armor bands, with two 1” yellow bands on each material, and the technicalities of bicep area, one 1.5” band running down the safety stitching. Because Motoport outside of each sleeve, and a massive 4” gear is in use by over 180 police stripe running across the back, all 3M® departments worldwide, there were a ASTM-rated Scotchlite® material. A visible few examples on display showing “emergency information pocket” runs over minimal damage after motor officers the top of the right shoulder, allowing had been in some horrific high speed placement of a waterproof emergency medcrashes. There were also some other ical ID card in case of the unexpected. mid-level brands exhibited which had The optional “Quad-Armor Upgrade” turned into shredded Kleenex after
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improves on the standard Tri-Armor with a ¼” layer of Dow Corning’s APS siliconelaminated woven fabric sewn to the outer covers, creating what the company calls “the highest rated impact-absorbing armor in the world.” The coverage is phenomenal, protecting vast swaths of the elbows, forearms, shoulders, back and chest. For all-season use, multiple types of liners are available. I opted for the warmest choice, namely a waterproof/ windproof/breathable AeroTex liner with its own zip-in Warm & Safe 90W heated subliner (tested separately in BMW ON, February 2013), allowing the rider to mix layers as conditions dictate all year long. Many other options exist, including eliminating standard pockets, adding more cargo pockets, altering the jacket’s length, and of course a multitude of colors to choose from. The construction of the Marathon is reminiscent of an Abrams tank. There is nothing dainty or subtle about it. It’s all business, from the militaristic SWAT-like appearance to the coarse Dupont Kevlar material, the tear strength of which is rated at 1,260 pounds. (For refererence, even competition grade leather is rated to 110 pounds, at best.) There is no polyurethane coating on the Kevlar, so unlike many other jackets, it will not melt if the material slides along the pavement. The critical seams are all safety stitched with heavyduty, bonded nylon thread. Massive YKK zippers are used throughout, with thick pulls for gloved hands. Storage is plentiful; the outer layer has four oversized pockets, plus two hand warmer pockets in the waist
area, and another zippered pocket inside. The interior’s standard liner material is a hydophilic nylon mesh, which wicks sweat away in summertime. The collar is stretch fleece, quite soft to the touch, with dual, rubber-coated snaps to hold it shut. A removable collar to allow for a Leatt Neck Brace is optional. The cut and fitment of the Marathon can best be described as “American,” namely plenty of room through the middle. Velcro® tabs for adjustment abound, with two on each sleeve, two on the back, and two on the bottom hem. The sleeves adjust around the wrists with multi-position snaps and sturdy YKK zips. At first, as expected, the jacket is stiff and unyeilding to wear, though quite lightweight considering the level of protection afforded. It took a solid week of daily commuting before it felt “broken in” and transformed to a second skin. Since then, I haven’t taken it off once. For 12 months, covering over 23,000 miles, in temperatures ranging from 9 to 107 degrees, up and down the entire eastern coastline of the US and into Canada, the Marathon performed like a champion. Ottawa’s artic blasts were no match for the 90W subliner, which itself was protected by the windproof Aero-Tex overliner, without the unwieldiness typical of multi-layer winter gear. When things warmed up on a ride to Fort Lauderdale, the Marathon had adequate airflow to
remain continuously comfortable, thanks to the moisture-wicking hydophilic liner on its interior, despite having more armor coverage than any other jacket in the industry. The armor itself is perforated and does an incredible job of blending into the background on long rides, with none of the bulkiness and shifting common in many other jackets. In short, this jacket is by far the most comfortable and functional garment I have ever tested. As a result, there is now a genuine bond between this rider and his Motoport jacket. It fits me perfectly because it was made by hand for my exact measurements to rigorous standards with uncompromised quality. It’s a very different feeling from wearing a generic, off the rack design that is exactly the same as the 5,000 that came before it. Everything about the Marathon is absolutely functional for the serious motorcyclist, from the ease of maintenance, to its superlative comfort, to its unparalleled build quality, to the peace of mind that comes with knowing you’re as well protected as you can possibly be at all times. This is indeed the jacket to buy, if nothing but the best will do! The Motoport Marathon Air Mesh Kevlar jacket is hand built in California and has an MSRP of $514.00 plus options and shipping. Visit http://www.motoport.com/ for more information.
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Promach Dual Tool By Wes Fleming #87301 WHEN I GOT MY R 1200 GS IN 2010,
the tool kit was already missing. I was the third owner, and neither of the other two could remember when the kit disappeared. It was easy enough to put together a comprehensive tool kit that covered almost everything I thought I’d need to do on the side of the road. The one task I couldn’t figure out how to cover was removing the front wheel. Luckily, I stumbled across a mention of the Promach Dual Tool on ADVRider and immediately picked one up. The Dual Tool actually has three uses. First, the spindle tool can be used on the front axle of the R 1200 (up to 2014 models), the K 1200 (R/S/GT) and F 800 motorcycles. The spindle tool has two sides, a 19mm hex and a 22mm hex. Put the 19mm end on a standard 3/8” drive ratchet and stick the 22 mm end into the front axle on your bike. If you don’t have a ratchet driver handy, you can just use a 19mm wrench, and your axle will spin right out. (Reverse for an F 800—its axle requires the 19mm end be inserted.) The other half of the Dual Tool works like a charm when it’s time to remove the ignition coils from the spark plugs, a task that is difficult at best if you don’t have the appropriate tool. BMW included a plastic one with some Hexheads and Camheads, but after they downsized the tool kits in 2007, some bikes simply didn’t come with one. I recommend removing the
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ignition wire at the connector before trying to remove the ignition coil (also referred to as the “stick” coil). Using the proper tool to remove the coil will help prevent damage to the wire, but it’s better to be safe than sorry here, as if you damage the ignition wire, you’ll be digging into your wiring harness to replace it—and that’s no fun. Once the ignition wire is disconnected, just slide the Promach coil puller into place
and gently pop the coil loose from the spark plug. If it resists your efforts, there’s a hole through the sides of the puller big enough for a screwdriver; you can get a little extra leverage that way, but still it’s best to be careful. Replacing just the ignition coil will cost you about $160. The two pieces of the Dual Tool fit together snugly, aided by a rubber O-ring on the spindle tool. The outer diameter of the coil puller tool is 1.25 inches—about the same width as a quarter, and the whole combined tool is only 1.5 inches long, making it easy to stash in your tool kit or somewhere under the seat of your motorcycle. You could even secure it somewhere with a zip tie, as the hole in the spindle for the
ratchet driver goes all the way through. The original Dual Tool’s spindle tool was made of 6061-T6 aluminum and could handle 100 foot-pounds (135.5 Newton-meters) of torque, well over twice the torque spec of the axle (37 ft-lbs/50 Nm). Still, inventor and manufacturer Terry Logan wanted to make sure his tool never broke, so he started making the spindle tool out of 7075-T6 aircraft grade aluminum. I can’t tell the difference between the two just from looking at them, and the weight difference between them is negligible. Not long after Logan invented the Dual Tool, he got the idea to make a tamper-resistant oil filler cap. The quality of the cap is equivalent to the Dual Tool itself, which is to say it is impeccably manufactured. The 19mm end of the spindle tool fits into the oil filler cap, turning the Dual Tool into a Triple Tool of sorts. I consider my Dual Tool a must-have; not only does it work perfectly, but it’s beautifully made to boot. A full set including the Dual Tool plus the tamper-resistant oil filler cap costs $55; the Dual Tool alone is available for $35. You can also pick up just the ignition coil remover or the spindle tool alone for $25 each if one of your friends should walk off with yours. As a side note, if you have a rat’s nest of wires hiding under your GS seat, do yourself a favor while you’re on Logan’s website (www.promachdualtool.com) and pick up his GS Seat Space Saver. It’s a kit that replaces the height bar across the front of an R 1200 GS seat and opens up the space above the battery to prevent cramping or crimping of any wires you have coming off the top of the battery.
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In response to member feedback, the new MOA Marketplace is now open. The new Marketplace will make buying and selling motorcycles, parts, gear and accessories easier than the former offering from Panjo. The Marketplace integrates with the MOA’s existing systems, so members will only need their usernames and passwords to access this free member benefit. The formerly used Panjo Market will be available to members through Panjo’s website (panjo.com), and current listings will remain active at Panjo.com for 30 days or until cancelled by sellers. Members will be offered help to migrate listings from Panjo to the MOA Marketplace upon request. There are no restrictions on the number of listings a member may post, and to find the new Marketplace, simply select the Marketplace title on the MOA home page menu bar.
BMW RR Fest and Track Day
The SoCal BMW Motorcycle Dealer Group will host their BMW RR Fest and Track Day on April 24 at the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Calif. In addition to time on the track, participants will be able to watch demos by stunt rider Chris “Teach” McNeil and BMW test rider Nate Kern. The event will also feature vendors and live music. Riders who register at participating SoCal BMW dealers can save $50 off normal registration costs and will also receive a commemorative Track Day t-shirt, as well as a free dinner with Kern on Saturday night. Spectator admission is free. For more information, visit socalbmwmc.com or fastrackriders.info.
Lever upgrades for BMW R models
Magura, the long-time producer of control components for motorcycles, has recently introduced upgrades for riders of current BMW R models, including the nineT, GS and GSA, RT, ST and R. The aluminum brake and clutch levers feature reach adjustment for comfort and fold to avoid breakage in the event of a fall. In addition to levers, Magura also offers matching brake and clutch reservoir covers. For more information, visit magura.com.
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BMW Motorcycles of The Woodlands
BMW Motorrad has recently expanded its reach in the Lone Star State with the opening of another dealership, BMW Motorcycles of The Woodlands. Located in Shenandoah, Texas, the new dealership offers new and pre-owned BMW motorcycles, parts, accessories, apparel and service capabilities in a new, 10,400 square-foot retail facility. “We are thrilled to bring the BMW brand to motorcyclists in this part of Texas,” commented Sales Manager Jason Catts, who opened BMW Motorcycles of The Woodlands with owner Clayton Little. “We are eager to provide current and new BMW riders with outstanding customer service in a setting that is as warm and welcoming as the community here. Little, who also owns BMW Motorcycles of Oklahoma, has assembled a team of sales and service associates in Shenandoah with extensive experience with BMW’s wide range of models, advanced technology and financing options. For more information about BMW Motorcycles of The Woodlands, visit bmwmotorcyclesofthewoodlands.com or call 936-271- 7600.
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Registration for the 44th BMW MOA Rally is open. Visit bmwmoa.org and click on the DAS RALLY! link at the top of the page. See you in Hamburg this summer!
A flip-up helmet with an off-road pedigree
Touratech’s new Aventuro Mod helmet offers riders the appearance, functionality and venting of an off-road helmet, while at the same time providing the versatility of a flip-up helmet, allowing riders to talk, take quick pictures and slip the helmet on and off without removing eyeglasses. The Aventuro Mod helmet results from a collaboration with German helmet manufacturer Schuberth and uses the same basic structure as the Schuberth C3Pro. Detail enhancements include fiber-reinforced plastics to provide high strength with light weight, an anti-fog, distortion-free visor, an adjustable sun visor and a washable liner. Additionally, the large face opening accommodates goggles. The Aventuro Mod is available in seven sizes and colors. For more information, visit touratech.com.
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requests for a mileage contest which would consider those riders living in different parts of the country and experiencing differing weather conditions. After much discussion on how to keep it simple while accommodating all our members, we have come up with a plan - and this is how it works: We will have three contests – YOU GET TO FINISH JUST ONE: • Summer Contest - Starts as normal on the second Saturday in April (April 9 this year) and runs through the second Sunday in October (October 9 this year). • Annual Contest - Starts on the second Saturday in April (April 9 this year) at 12:01 .am. and runs for a full calendar year, ending on the second Friday in April (April 7, 2017) at 12.00 p.m. • Winter Contest – Starts on the second Saturday in October (October 8 this year), running through the second Sunday in April (April 9, 2017).
Summer and Annual Contests
This year the Starting Mileage Contest Form is in this issue of the April BMW ON as usual. Since the starting date for both the Summer and Annual Contests are the same, you won’t specify which contest you wish to participate in at this time. Fill out the form normally, get the required signatures, and mail it in by the May 15, 2016 deadline.
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Winter Contest
The Winter Starting Form will be in the October BMW ON, and the Winter Ending Form will be in the April 2017 BMW ON. IMPORTANT: Your starting mileage enrolls you in both the summer and annual contest - But you can finish just one. Because both the Summer and Annual Contests begin at the same time, you have the option of completing the Summer Contest by sending in your Ending Form on time according to the Summer deadline. To participate in the Annual Contest, just continue riding and send in your Ending Form in time for the Annual Contest deadline. Please note that if you send in your Ending Form for the Summer Contest you will not be eligible for the Annual Contest. The Ending Form you submit will determine which contest you have finished. The top three male and female finishers as well as the average riders in each contest will receive a set of Michelin tires courtesy of Michelin. Ride on, have fun, and enjoy the journey.
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Headin’ off to Mexico By Matthew Parkhouse #13272 ride through. Leaving the main H-4 headlamp off will give me 45 more watts to to go! I’ll be off in a spend on staying warm as I head south. bit more than two These halogen lamps are a nice addition to weeks from now. any airhead (except for RTs and RSes). If The Mexico Bike, you do a search for “BA9s halogen,” you will after receiving a fair find a number of venders selling these amount of repairs lamps. They go for under $5 each. and improvements, The LWB (long wheel base) project got pushed back into the yard, included the addition of a post-1979 where it now resides under a cush drive driveshaft. I took everyfoot of snow. Now that I have a thing off down to the clutch in order plan that is essentially identical to clean and inspect the driveline. The to last year, I’ll need to replace few test rides I’ve taken show me that the rear tire before leaving. If I the bike rides and shifts VERY nicely. I was only going to the Mexico need to install a different set of bag City area, the tire on the bike mounts. I’m planning on pulling a set would have been sufficient. off the R 100 S for this trip. This trip will be about six thouAfter lengthening the wheelbase, I sand miles altogether, so I’ll pushed the bike out of the shop to do start with new rubber all some test riding. Now that Susanna around. and I have chosen our route (same as The bike got all the long last time), I now need to install a new wheel base stuff bolted on, so it tire and finish up the electrical work. is sporting the old seat off Of course, at the moment it is under a Strider, my main bike that I foot of snow! We just received one of purchased in 1972. Strider has a those not-every-year massive snow new, reproduction seat on the storms. The new tire will wait a few way. As Susanna will be on the more days. back from Cancun to Merida Last year, to obtain my Sanborns and back once again, I hope the Mexican insurance I spent about three extra two inches of seat length The day after our city-stopping snowfall. The bike is now two inches will provide more comfort for longer and has a new front tire. The speedo unit has been replaced hours calling ahead and then wanderher. A new, larger battery sits and the wiring looked after. A new rear tire and bit more attention to ing around El Paso before I crossed the border. This year? I just finished in the frame; this will be handy, the wiring and I'll be off! talking to the Progressive Company as I have a few more bits of and got the needed policy in about ten minelectrical heating equipment to wear figure the total amperage will run around 10 utes. The cost was $152 for the month-plus I on the way south. or 11 amps. I spent some time going over the will be in Mexico. This year, I can just blow A few years ago, I replaced the 180electrics, replacing a couple of relays as I through El Paso and be on my way. watt Slash Five charging system with a worked. Two accessory plugs have been What can go wrong? All the “stuff I 1974 Slash Six alternator and diode added; I had simply clipped to the battery carry,” detailed a couple of months ago, is board (240 watts and bolts right up). terminals for the electric heating on my last still in the box, ready to go. I’m sure SOMEAs I now have a proper Gerbing coat trip south. THING will be needed, especially after last liner (Thank you, Accessory Pit for I replaced the four-watt “park” lamp in year’s roster of issues. The issues ended up the lovely door prize at the Sipapu the headlight with a 10-watt halogen lamp. totaling seven distinct problems. Here’s a Rally!), last year’s home-made “core During the day, this will put out plenty of list of what I have worked on: heater” that I fabricated out of light to satisfy any “headlight-on” state I ALMOST
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nichrome wire has been reworked into a pair of upper leg warmers. As I did that bit of work, I made sure that there was enough resistance in the wiring so that it would not melt my polypropylene long underwear, as it did on last winter’s trip. I also have a pair of foot warming units, a jacket liner and the heated grips that were with me last winter. I
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replaced that one with a BMW item. Additionally, for once, NO FLAT TIRES (but you never know)! As I was taking care of the above little problems and going through the systems as I grafted on the longer rear parts, I received a nice email from a Mr Parker. He’s part of a “five pre-1978 airhead family” in British Columbia, CanExamples of park lamp bulbs. Typically a four-watt bulb, you can ada. He described how he drop in a similar-sized halogen lamp. I use the five and ten watt commutes on a ’72 Slash Five bulbs. If you have an RS or RT, you do not want to substitute these and how he and his wife travel lamps for the park light. These models of airheads have the park on 1970s-era BMWs. Over the lamp beneath a plastic lens or "eyebrow" and higher heat of the years, I’ve heard from many halogen lamps can melt the plastic cover. such individuals and families who ride airheads pretty much exclusively. At the national rally, Air1. The tachometer blew up 11 miles from head Central is a celebration of this ethic. home in the frigid temperature; the speedo As long as the mechanics are kept up and had died several trips earlier, so I just rode someone has a good mechanical aptitude, with the flow of traffic. A rebuilt speedo/ there’s absolutely no reason not to use these tach unit has been installed. old bikes for daily and touring riding. Parts 2. Leaking right-hand carb: Replaced the remain available from BMW channels, float in a curbside repair in Tultepec (the aftermarket suppliers and the eBay/secondtown above Mexico City where I will attend hand market. The way I have bolted on a the fireworks festival), solving the stronger 1974 charging system, along with problem. the LWB parts from the ‘70s and ‘80s illus3. The bag mounts fractured and were trates the interchangeability of airhead repaired by a welder along a Mexican roadparts. Years ago, I replaced the now $149 side. They held up for the rest of the trip. A (egad!) Slash Five starter relay with a good, used set will go on the now longer generic, under-$10 relay. Folks who take to LWB bike for this trip. these bikes seem to have an ability to under4. The voltmeter became intermittent, stand “how things work” and a willingness working only when positioned “just so.” I to fix the problems that crop up in many of replaced it with a new “Harley takeoff ” the devices in our lives. We appreciate the from eBay ($18). simplicity of these vehicles, along with the 5. The gas cap fell apart on the road. I design and quality that went into them. purchased a new bolt and washer in a ferFor example, this last summer, I replaced retería (hardware store) and rebuilt it. the front suspension on our 1990 Volvo; 6. Broken right-hand mirror: While in having a Volvo specialist friend nearby is the parking lot of the ferreteria, the bike real handy, I admit. A couple of years ago, I was knocked over, causing replacement redid the entire exhaust/muffler system, with a pink-trimmed makeup mirror and again under Doug’s guidance. I was at a some duct tape. The mirror has now been British bike club meeting recently and replaced with one from a Slash 5. someone was selling old motorcycle adver7. The front wheel axle nut fell off, caustisements, including a number of BMW ing extremely dodgy handling. A replaceads. Those print ads sure stress different ment was found after searching through qualities than what is promoted today! several piles in a scrap yard. Once home, I
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Part Two: Replacing the alternator belt FRUSTRATED THAT MY BREAK-
down wasn’t as easy to solve as I expected it to be (see Part One, March 2016) but eager to complete my maintenance tasks, I decided to start at the front of the bike and work to the back. I replaced the headlight bulbs about a thousand miles ago, so they should be good for another 8,000 to 10,000 miles. The next maintenance item back from the headlight bulbs is the alternator belt. (Ribbed V-belt – 4PK592, p/n 12 31 7 681 841, retail cost $32.56) The alternator belt is critical to the function of all the electronics on the motorcycle. The alternator (BMW calls it the generator) sits on top of the front of the engine, protected by a plastic cover. The belt goes around two pulleys; the lower pulley that moves the belt is spun by the engine’s crankshaft, and the top pulley spins the alternator. Once the bike is running, the alternator keeps the flow of electricity stable and provides power to the stock lights, sensors, computers and fuel injectors—anything electrical that’s on the bike when you buy it new. Your auxiliary lights, heated jacket, GPS and anything else that you added are generally powered by the battery, which this alternator keeps charged up. With a 600-watt output, the alternator has all the capacity it needs, provided the rider doesn’t go farkle-crazy. The first surprise came when I removed that plastic cover. The lower portion of the front of the engine had corrosion and flaking paint everywhere! After doing a bit of research, I
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learned that the early hexheads came stock with a foam insert between the plastic cover and the front of the engine that helped keep engine noise down. The problem is that the plastic cover isn’t on there super tight, and there’s no gasket—so it’s not watertight. Water gets in there, saturates the foam and then eats away at the paint and metal on the front of the engine over time. A little attention with a light solvent and a stiff brush cleared up the worst of it, but the only way to make it pretty again is to replace the gear box cover. The $335 cost and the hassle involved in doing that meant that mine would just be ugly. Because my 2005 R 1200 GS is an early production model (built in May 2004, according to VIN lists), I obeyed BMW’s suggestion to verify that the number of the part I’m putting on the bike matches the number of the one coming off of it—4 PK means four ribs on the belt, 592 means the belt is 592 millimeters around. This same
Beneath the plastic cover on the front of the engine was a foam pad designed to cut down on noise. What it also does is hold water and corrode the front of the engine.
belt fits other bikes, such as the R 1200 S and ST, R 1100 S, HP2 Enduro and Megamoto, and R 1150 GS, GS Adventure, R, RS and RT models, so most dealers should stock the part. The internet is a handy way to get information, and I especially like YouTube when it comes to figuring out how to do something I’ve never done before. I came prepared with knowledge gathered from YouTube and friends, so I was ready to use a screwdriver and a piece of cardboard to get my alternator belt on. “Yeah, you could do that,” said George Mangicaro, the boss at Beemers Uber Alles, where I work part-time. “Or you could use the factory tool. It’ll be a whole lot easier.” He was right, of course. I still used a screwdriver to remove the old alternator belt. The technique is simple, but the execution requires a little coordination. The factory tool goes on a 1/2” drive ratchet; it’s a rounded, angled hunk of metal welded onto
The factory tool for changing alternator belts is an extravagance for the shade-tree mechanic, but a necessity for a formal shop.
right off the lower pulley. Fish it out (the front shock makes things tight near the upper pulley), and you’re ready to put the new belt on. It wasn’t in terrible shape, but it had some cracks and shiny spots on it—telltale signs that an alternator belt needs replacing—and the outer edge of the belt was frayed in several places. It’s a good job to do with a helper, mainly because it’s difficult to hold tension on the belt with the screwdriver while you also turn the engine. One person can do it; a helper just makes it easier. Using the factory tool to install the new belt means you don’t need an assistant. Four ribs on the belt means four grooves in the The top pulley - connected to the alternator itself - is hard to see. pulleys. It takes a little fidMake sure you get all the ribs in all the grooves and double check dling to get the belt over the before you close everything up. upper pulley, but it goes on easily enough. After I finally got the belt on, I was glad I
a 12-point 34mm socket. To get the alternator belt off, put the transmission in neutral, put the tool in place and start turning slowly. Use a large, flat-bladed screwdriver to push the alternator belt toward the front wheel, and as you’re turning, it will slip
Belt hanging near lower pulley
checked the belt’s positioning on the top pulley; I had gotten the belt a little cockeyed along the way and had to take it off and put it back on again. The second surprise of this operation came quickly enough. I couldn’t get the belt all the way on. The engine wouldn’t keep turning. I’d make a certain amount of progress and then encounter stiff resistance from the engine, enough that I was afraid to just power through it. I asked George to double-check what I was doing, and he encountered the same resistance, but he put considerably more effort into overcoming it than I had. He looked at me, then looked at the bike and said, “Well, that’s not good.” After turning the engine very slowly backwards until it once again stuck fast, we were able to get enough forward turns to get the alternator belt on, but that sticking point was problematic, Out of time for the day, I cleaned the tools and returned them to their drawers, wondering if my next tech session would be to start breaking my GS down for parts.
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By Jon Dale #203103
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“The word adventure has gotten overused. For me, when everything goes wrong —that’s when adventure starts.” Yvon Chouinard, 180° South SAM PULLED INTO MY DRIVEWAY ON
his blue BMW F 800 GS. He was wearing a matching blue helmet with a blue dry bag strapped to his back rack. I’d just spent two hours packing and repacking my panniers and dry bag, trying to decide what to bring. Our plan was to ride to the western slope of Colorado to scout Engineer Pass, one of the most famous 4-wheel-drive routes in the state, as well as the most technical section of our planned route for the upcoming A Story Worth Living film trip. We wanted to see if it was as difficult as we’d heard and make sure we were comfortable leading four guys over it. After studying maps and reading trip reports from other riders, we
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had concluded that we’d either take the shortcut from Ouray or the slightly longer route to the south via Corkscrew Gulch. Once on the road, we arrived first at the shortcut turnoff and pulled off the highway. The road ahead of us was a collection of small boulders and rock ledges that almost immediately disappeared around a bend to the right. I pulled up on a hill next to an “Extreme 4-Wheel-Drive” information sign and almost dropped my bike. I played it off, hoping Sam hadn’t noticed. I was supposed to be the experienced rider on this trip, after all. Sam parked his bike on some flat ground, took off his helmet, and asked me for a cigar. We took turns smoking it, staring at the road ahead. This was more than either of us had bargained for. “Let’s go take a look at the next turnoff at Corkscrew,” I said. “Maybe it’s more manageable.”
We pulled back onto the Million Dollar Highway and rode a few miles farther south to the Ironton Park trailhead, also known as the beginning of Corkscrew Gulch, and breathed a sigh of relief when we arrived. This looked much better—a nice, hardpacked dirt road winding off into the trees. We knew we’d be facing several water crossings and some pretty significant exposure and elevation gains, but at least it looked like something we could actually ride up. We lowered our tire pressure for better traction and decided I’d lead and we’d stop as soon as we found a good place to camp below the treeline. We headed off to whoops and hollers in our headsets. We were finally on dirt and that’s what our bikes were made for! Corkscrew Gulch began to live up to its name. What had started as a mild fire road quickly became a roller coaster of ups and downs, creek crossings and sheer exposure. We were having a blast. Then we came to a
section where the snowmelt had turned a creek crossing into a 20-yard section of river running over our road. A foot of fast water had eroded the road into a boulder field. After I managed to pick my way through the boulders and head up the bank on the other side, I heard Sam in my headset saying he was stuck. I pulled over, put down my side stand and got off my bike, which immediately fell on top of me. The side stand had sunk six inches into the mud. I looked up to see Sam underway again and coming up the bank toward me. After he found firm ground to plant his bike, he helped me pick up mine and we were off. We kept climbing, and as we approached the tree line, we found a flat spot that would be ideal for pitching our little tent. That evening we cooked a Backpacker’s Pantry meal. Then a second. As the sun went down, we got into our sleeping bags, excited to be falling into the natural rhythm of going to sleep as the sun set and getting up with its rise. The next morning began the day we’d been talking about for almost six months. Engineer Pass was just an hour away, and we packed our sleeping bags and sopping wet tent, not allowing the rain of the previous night to dampen our spirits. As Sam pulled onto the road, his bike stalled. “My bike won’t start,” he said. “What do you mean?” “Well, it died when I first started it up a minute ago, then it restarted okay, but it seemed low on power as I rode up here. Now it’s dead and won’t start again.” I could hear his engine turning over as he tried to start it, but nothing was firing. Houston, we have a problem. I’d learned a little about engines over the past year when I helped a friend rebuild his dirt bike. I know engines are really pretty simple—they need fuel, air, and spark. One of the three had to be missing on Sam’s bike since it had been running fine just the day before. The Honda XR250 I’d spent the summer working on was a single cylinder carbureted engine, but our F 800 GSes are fuel-injected, twin-cylinder 800cc beasts and much more complicated. But, I told myself, the same fundamentals still apply. Fuel, air, and spark—it had to be one of those three. The fuel tank of the F 800 GS is under the Left, The Alpine Loop.
Above, The fuel tank of the F 800 GS is under the seat, and we found the fuel feeder line coming out of the tank. Sure enough, there was a round access panel that concealed an in-tank fuel pump. Below, the pump.
seat, and we found the fuel feeder line coming out of the tank. Sure enough, there was a round access panel that we assumed concealed an in-tank fuel pump. The first thing to do would be to disconnect the fuel line and turn on the ignition to see if it started squirting fuel at us. After all, isn't a fuel pump supposed to pump fuel? We were on the side of a mountain without cell service, so I knew AAA wasn’t coming to tow us out of there. We’d have to figure this one out ourselves. Sam had made a reference to an Yvon Chouinard quote the night before. Something along the lines of, “It’s not an
adventure until something goes wrong.” “I guess this is now officially an adventure,” I said as I turned on the ignition. Nothing happened—no stream of fuel, no whirring sound from a spinning fuel pump. “All right, it’s got to be the fuel pump,” I said. “Let’s pull it out of the tank.” We soon had the access panel open, snapping pictures to make sure we could remember how it had come apart when the time came to put it back together. We carefully pulled out the fuel pump assembly and removed it from its wiring. With the fuel pump in hand and the access panel back in
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place, we wondered what to do next. Another rider came by. He offered to go to town and find a fuel pump for us. And so Sam and I found ourselves sitting there, staring at our bikes, expecting every engine we heard coming up the hill to be Saint Nick with our new fuel pump. Around noon we began to consider that perhaps Saint Nick wasn’t coming. If he had ridden down to cell service and called around and found us a pump in Montrose, he should’ve been back by now. We decided to give him another hour before we’d come up with a plan B. The hour passed slowly, our hopes rising and falling as each engine came up the hill revealing something other than our rescuer. New plan: I’d ride down the hill to the highway and get cell signal and try to figure out what had happened to Saint Nick. Sam would wait an hour and a half, and if I hadn’t returned, he’d catch a ride down the hill to the trailhead in one of the many Jeeps that had started going by in the downhill direction. We didn’t like the idea of splitting up, but it seemed to be the only plan that made sense. We didn’t want to sit there waiting for a new fuel pump that wasn’t coming. We said a quick prayer, and I headed off. I was tense. The downhill trail was very technical with lots of exposure, and it was easy to imagine slipping off the side of the road and falling hundreds of feet to the bottom of a hidden gully. If that happened somewhere in the five miles back to the road, it could be days before anyone found my battered body. I knew I needed to relax, but my imagination was running wild with worst-case scenarios. I didn’t enjoy the ride down at all, but thankfully I made it to the bottom without incident. Sure enough, I had a message from Nick, left at 9:30 that morning. Nick’s message explained that he’d called a few shops and hadn’t been able to find the part anywhere. Turns out we’d spent five hours waiting for nothing. Houston, we still have the same problem. I reached out to some buddies. We tried finding the pump in several states with no luck. Justin then texted me to say he’d found the pump on Amazon, and 15 minutes later we’d ordered one with overnight delivery for $54 and had it shipped to a shop 20 miles south in Silverton. Now we just needed to get a 500-pound, non-running
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Sam enjoys a stogie while we wait for the FedEx truck to arrive with our part.
bike off the side of a mountain and 20 miles down the highway, preferably before dark. Sam was eager to try coasting his dead bike down the mountain road. But then there was the water crossing to contend with, all without an engine. Having ridden it white-knuckled a few hours earlier, I was skeptical and a bit afraid for him. But I didn’t want to say anything to make him worry, so I halfheartedly agreed to help him push it up the hill in front of us to get him going. Sam rocked it! He rode the bike the whole way down on sheer momentum, including through the long water crossing. With no engine running, he went faster than I did and I had to race to keep up. After bagging the last hotel room in town, we rode my bike over the following morning to the auto repair shop that had been our delivery address for the part. Sure enough, they had it waiting for us at the counter. We installed the new pump, turned the key and hit the ignition. After a moment's hesitation the bike fired up and started purring. We were right—it had been the fuel pump, and our trip could finally continue. We grabbed some fuel and headed for Engineer Pass. As Sam filled up, gasoline started pouring out from under the seat and I immediately knew what was wrong. As we’d reinstalled the new fuel pump, we had mis-
aligned the tank seal on the access port. “Not a big deal. This is an easy fix,” I told Sam. Oh, such idle words. In our rush to get the fuel line removed, we snapped off the feed pipe—a vital part of the fuel system. Without it there’s no way to get fuel from the tank to the engine. This was a serious problem. It felt like a punch in the gut after the jubilation a few minutes earlier when the bike started. The next day was the Fourth of July; if we couldn’t find this part in the next couple of hours, we were stuck here at least until Monday. We pushed the bike around the corner to the side of the repair shop so we could get some space, think and assess the situation. At that moment Geordy, the owner of the shop, came around the corner. “Bike trouble?” he asked nonchalantly. We explained the situation to him. “Can I see the broken part?” Sam handed it to him. “Hmmm. Never seen one like this before. You know what I’d try to do? Take a piece of a ballpoint pen and join these two parts together.” He was like a real-life MacGyver. “Give me a minute,” Geordy said and disappeared into his shop. He came back with a oneinch piece of tubing. “I think this might work,” he said. Then Geordy connected the two broken pieces with the small piece of tubing. “Should we glue it or something?” I asked.
“Well, you’ve got nothing to lose by trying it without glue first, just to see if it holds. Reconnect that fuel line and see what happens,” Geordy said as he walked back into his shop to help a customer. So I hooked the fuel line up, clamped it in place, and turned the key, expecting fuel to start squirting everywhere. It didn’t. The bike started right up. Geordy reappeared with a smile on his face and a tray of JB Weld. “Coat the repair in this and then wait four hours for it to cure. And take this with you as Murphy insurance.” He handed Sam another piece of tubing. With hope in our hearts again, we walked back into town and grabbed some pizza for lunch. Four hours later we were back at the gas station, filling up. Two hours later we were at the top of Engineer Pass. By ourselves. Watching the sun set. After all—we did go out seeking an adventure.
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Story by Neale Bayly #196896 Photos by Neale Bayly and Patrick Bayly
It was the summer of 1985 when the Moto Guzzi blew its engine. I borrowed money for a big Laverda, then flipped a friend’s Honda 550, snapping my sternum and wasting a bunch of ribs. Stuck on my mother’s couch in my hometown of Paignton, England, coughing blood and swallowing narcotics as winter set in, my mind ran over my travels in the USA and Central America the year before: living with the bank robber, falling in love with a raven-haired beauty while dodging bullets, and trading money on the black market in war-torn Nicaragua. I yearned for the Florida sun and adventure. Selling everything I owned (except the Laverda) as soon as I could move, I hitchhiked to London, flew to New York on a one-way ticket and took a bus to Florida. With $100 in my pocket and a bottle of Johnny Walker Red in my bag, 36 traveling hours saw me back in the Sunshine State. I would never permanently live in England again.
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Fast-forward 30 years: I’m eating dinner at 30,000 feet in a 600-mph metal bird heading for London, my 12 year old son Patrick by my side as I contemplate the 2013 BMW R 1200 GS that awaits our arrival. A machine that on a physical level will take us along the roads and lanes of England, Scotland and Wales, but one I suspect that will take me deep into the memories of my formative two-wheeled years, as I watch the country of my birth come to life in the reflection from my son’s eyes. Soon to turn 13 years old, his everquickening march to manhood is matched only by his continually changing view of life, and I’m intrinsically aware it could be the last time we have a chance to do this before I become completely boring. A father’s job is to prepare a son, not to need him, though, and riding into my history while creating his in what has become modern England will be another part of that process as he helps with the electronics, photography and navigation. They sure are making kids a lot smarter than we were growing up. I wonder how differently the two of us will view the passing scenes from the seat of our BMW. Like my old Moto Guzzi, it still has two big cylinders and rolls on two wheels, but the person who left England wrote airmail letters, used phones attached to the wall and had only two TV channels to watch. We are riding on electronic suspension with fly-by-wire throttle and power brakes; our phone works anywhere
Neale with Author Shelby Tucker.
in the world, Google has replaced a bicycle ride to the library, and nobody lifts choke levers or adjusts points anymore. Somehow all these changes have arrived, been integrated and become the new normal. What will be left of my memories? An evershrinking collection of random thoughts, color-tinted now like an old restored blackand-white movie. Defying gravity and traveling through time somewhere over Greenland, they mix together in a confused, congealed blob of thoughts that are
going to take some long days in the saddle to dissect. London is a foreign place to me now: a multiracial, multicultural, multi-story, fastpaced, jam-packed, bumper-to-bumper city. As we slide out of town, the country of my birth comes back, and thankfully our Polish driver taking us to the dealer in Guildford isn’t jet-lagged and knows what side of the road to be on. Our GS is waiting, and we quickly work out a system for our luggage, mount up, and head for Oxford
Our R 1200 GS outside my sister's home in Houston, Scotland.
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Shelby Tucker’s garden.
and to the home of my good friend, travel author Shelby Tucker. Spinning through the twisting English country lanes in glorious sunshine is using up most of my remaining grey matter, but the bike feels secure, the speeds are respectful, and with six points and a hefty fine awaiting anyone using a cell phone, I’m feeling comfortable. A late lunch in the beer garden of the Hare and Hounds pub is a little piece of heaven. The smell of the beer, the slow, lethargic service, and the landlord’s laundry hanging
out to dry catch me between two worlds, where there is strangeness to the familiarity as I try to piece it together. Watching Patrick slumped back half asleep, I decide resistance at this point is futile, I drink my tea, and we saddle up. Arriving on Osney Island, we find Shelby and his wife Carole at home and enjoy an excellent meal in their small garden. Warm memories of arriving in Oxford on the Laverda and an insane boxcar ride through Nicaragua after Shelby dragged me to a
hospital and probably saved my life have Patrick’s eyes wide open. I wonder how we will deal with this past. How will we discuss that wild-eyed, hard-drinking, potsmoking, high-octane candle burner that turned into Dad? Don’t get me wrong—I still fight, wringing the neck of 200-horsepower, 200-mph race bikes and riding big BMWs through the sands of Peru, making adventure television. Now I go to bed early, stay sober and eat clean. If I caught one of the girls I chase, I’d be as confused as a dog finally getting its teeth into a car’s bumper. Shelby has traveled significantly in over 135 countries around the world, written two best-selling travel books about his experiences in Burma and Tanzania, and is working on a third about hitchhiking to India at 25 and again at 75 years of age. This new book, Two Roads, is the inspiration for the journey Patrick and I are taking as I recall my life and thoughts from 30 years ago, when I first rode motorcycles before leaving to travel the world. Returning home sporadically over the decades, I’ve seen the changes England has gone through as staccato movements, almost the way we made stick-figure people dance in our school notebooks one page at a time. America might have never had a physical empire the way Great Britain did, but the way the world’s cultures are dissolving under her influence is quite astonishing: clothing, fast food, credit, convenience stores, 24-hour business, bars open until 2 a.m. When I started my drinking career,
Sunset from my siters’s front garden.
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pubs shut at 10:30 p.m. during the week, and 11. p.m. on the weekends; retail stores closed by 5:30 p.m. during the week and all day Sunday. Television was over by midnight, heralded by the playing God Save the Queen before shutdown. Patrick has been surfing hundreds of 24-hour TV channels since he was old enough to hold the remote. Stores never close. He has a laptop computer for schoolwork; I was sucking ink into a fountain pen at his age and recording everything in notebooks. The first calculators were cumbersome affairs with basic functions, and now they are apps on phones. We saved money from our paper routes to buy singles from record stores; he surfs YouTube, Pandora or iTunes from his phone. As my hero, friend, mentor and inspiration, Shelby provides one last story before the road north to Scotland calls. We hear how he had all his money stolen in India and traveled on to Katmandu with ten
rupees to his name on faith and the kindness of strangers. Some days later Patrick wrote about Shelby’s stories in his journal (Shelby is an author, so he obviously told many stories that were completely insane, but the amazing thing, they are all true) and I feel the great man’s wisdom imprinting on Patrick’s soul. It’s a journey of 350 miles through the heart of England, and as my sister is expecting us for dinner, we use the motorway. We take 90-minute stints in the saddle and relaxed breaks where we discuss the landscape and our thoughts. Middle England is very industrial, but by late afternoon, the mountains of the Lake District rise along our horizon. Arriving at the Scottish border I fight to find something to remember from the numerous trips I made up and down this route as a teenager, hitchhiking from London to see my girlfriend. As hard as I look, I don’t connect and the twisting, winding two-lane road has been replaced
with a slick, fast-moving motorway, my memories nowhere to be found. I am making new ones with my son, and we point at old farmhouses and churches that appear from time to time. I’m relieved that Patrick is content and engaged both on the bike and during our breaks. Since the time I arrived unannounced the day before my sister’s wedding, after being missing in Latin America without word for months, there’s no way to surprise her. We just pull in at reasonable hour and within minutes it’s as if I’ve never been away. Patrick comfortably slots in with his cousins, and we sit late in the Scottish twilight catching up on all the family gossip. I’m happy to have the long, fast-paced day behind us, as for the next few days we are going to be striving for quality—not quantity—in our miles. The first time I rode east across Scotland, it was late in the year and so cold I had to pull in at the Glasgow airport to
Below: In Houston, Scotland near my sister’s home. Right: Canon on Edinburgh Castle (A photo by Patrick and a popular Facebook image.)
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The Royal Mile in Edinburgh.
Inside Edinburgh castle in the armor room.
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Piper on the Royal Mile.
wrap my frozen fingers around a steaming mug of tea to bring them back to life. Hopelessly unprepared for the bleak Scottish morning without proper riding gear, it was a painful ride to Edinburgh on my old ‘73 Honda CB250 K4. Mother Nature smiled on a poor spotty youth that year by warming up enough that the remainder of that first, sophomoric tour around Scotland didn’t leave me with frostbite. Repeating the first leg of that journey in mid-summer in full BMW gear, we cruise into Edinburgh with a plummy English voice announcing our every turn from the GPS, and we are soon touring the magnificent Edinburgh Castle. Nothing’s better than exploring dungeons and sitting on cannons for a twelve-year-old boy, and we lose a few hours walking back hundreds of years in time. Patrick’s an exceptional traveler, so next up we meander off along the Royal Mile to see the sights. After an hour or so, we stop to watch a young European artist creating magic with newspaper and spray cans. On these ancient Edinburgh streets, I have, as Spalding Grey would say, “my perfect moment.” Patrick is entranced and doesn’t want to leave. As a father, wanting to impart the world as I see it to my son, it’s a home run. Standing amongst Muslim tourists in full burqas, Japanese tour groups taking hundreds of pictures, Scotsmen in kilts and young Italians playing classical music, he completely connects to the whole experience. As I watch him watching, thoughts swirl through my head of everything from puppet theatre in Indonesia to aboriginal dancing in the Australian outback. A thousand other moments from 35 years on the road come back, and my spirits soar higher than the prayer flags along the Tibet/China border I rode past in northern India. I’ve experienced these perfect moments before, and savor every moment as the picture is finally painted and the crowd applauds.
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Learning to be your own wrench By Lee Parks #162125
Q: I really enjoyed
your answer to the question on tools last month and was looking for some advice. I’m relatively new to riding and don’t have a lot of wrenching experience, other than the occasional tightening of my kitchen faucet. Looking through all the cool travel articles in ON each month, I fancy myself becoming a world traveler some day and realize I need some significant wrenching skills to complement my riding skills (also a work in progress). Are there any tips you could give me as I start to navigate the confusing world of becoming mechanically inclined? I don’t have time to go to school to become a “real” mechanic but want to start that journey now and build up my skills as I see so many others have done. I also really appreciate reading the stories of how Iron Butt competitors have to fix their bikes on the road, MacGyver-style.
A:
That’s a good question and a proper answer would take more pages than this entire issue. However, there is one tip that I will share with you based on one infamous event that is forever burned into my psyche. Ever since I started racing motocross when I was 14, I’ve been working on my own bikes. While I will defer to a pro for things like transmission work, I’ve always considered myself to be a fairly decent shade tree mechanic. A recent experience on an LA freeway, however, was a rude wake-up call. Familiarity had built up
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a complacency that almost killed me. Of course, we’ve all had our close-call moments over the years. This time was a little different for me, however, in that something that was so easily preventable had placed me in such a precarious position. I hope this tale of nearly tragic nonchalant-ism (I think I just made up that word) causes you to think twice before giving yourself the green light to get on the road. I have a Hollywood director buddy named PJ that I’m currently co-writing a motorcycle-related screenplay with, and we had a long conversation the night before I was going to visit him. It was 1 a.m. by the time I realized that I had not put the wheels back on my bike after changing the tires that afternoon. Begrudgingly, I got my tired, lazy ass off the couch and headed out to the garage to quickly get the wheels on so I could just wake up and go in the morning. After installing the wheels, I did my usual checking over of all the nuts and bolts to make sure everything was tight. I even used my torque wrench on the axles. (Note: Having a good torque wrench is essential for any mechanic because it is impossible to develop a “feel” for proper torque on various fasteners.) The next morning I had a quick bite to eat, grabbed my Aerostich and started the 90 minute drone down the hill to LA. After about 20 minutes on the 210 freeway I noticed some brake lights on the cars up ahead. Surprisingly, I pulled the front brake lever until it hit the bar and there was no change in speed. At first I figured that the pads must have been pulled so far apart when I reinstalled the wheel that they just needed another pull to take up the slack. A second pull resulted in a loud noise and a howling front wheel lockup. This immediately caused the rear wheel to shoot upward as the bike began to flip over
forward. At this point my senses sharpened as I realized that if I didn’t let go of the brake lever, I was going to experience an 80-mph face plant. Riding on only the front wheel for about 40 feet, I was horrified to notice my solo front brake caliper dangling off its mounts. Apparently, I had forgotten to check the brake caliper bolts the night before, which were likely just hand tight when I began the ride. As if that wasn’t bad enough, an adrenalin-powered, overzealous stab on the rear brake lever also had zero effect on my velocity. A glance down revealed my right boot covered in brake fluid where the rear master cylinder had blown its seal in response to my Neanderthal-level of sensitivity at the lever. Holy crap, now I had no brakes and somehow had to get across fours lanes of traffic, stop and somehow get my bike fixed! Almost miraculously, the next exit had an uphill off-ramp, which, combined with my best Fred Flintstone foot brake imitation, allowed me to slow down enough to get to the light just as it was turning green, which happened to lead me onto a street with a strip mall containing an auto parts store, which also happened to have grade eight metric bolts in the correct size for my caliper mounts, and even had a ratchet and socket to lend me so I could reinstall my brakes. Whew! I’m not sure if this experience means I have really bad or really good karma, but one thing is sure: late-night wrenching when fatigued can be just as dangerous as riding while fatigued. So take a tip from your Uncle Lee and don’t wrench in any condition that you wouldn’t also ride in unless you plan to recheck all of your work before you hit the starter. You may not be as lucky as I was if you make the wrong choice, but hopefully you’ll be smart enough to not be as dumb in the first place.
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Rider education a lifelong endeavor By Beth Forristall #102846 YOU’VE HEARD THE SAYING, “IF
loud pipes save lives, imagine what proper training could do.” If you truly believe that, every once in a while you have to put the rubber to the road and challenge yourself to enroll in advanced rider education. The Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) Experienced Rider Course (ERC) offers instruction that gives experienced riders an opportunity to further develop their skills. Compared to many of my BMW MOA sisters and brothers, I’ve only been riding a short time. In just over ten years of riding, I’ve taken the Basic Rider Course (BRC) twice, the ERC three times, a Reg Pridmore track class and a women’s off-road foundations course. There’s no such thing as too much training that helps riders think through riding scenarios and reinforces good habits that could make a life-saving difference when out on the road. I begin each new riding season with the best intentions of finding a
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parking lot to practice my U-turns or emergency stops, but I never seem to find the time. Last year, my skills tune-up included taking the ERC course. The BMW Motorcycle Owners Club of Minnesota tries to organize a club ERC every spring or summer, and 2015 was no exception. On a misty, sometimes sprinkling June morning, a dozen riders and two alternates saddled up with the goal of honing their skills. The ERC offers a useful forum to discuss safety, challenge existing skills, and learn new ones, including just how sensitive the throttle is on a 2015 R 1200 GSA and how many men it takes to pick up a fallen K 1600 LT. Beyond that, it’s an opportunity for riders to challenge themselves to perfect their technique while receiving useful feedback from MSF instructors. Personally, what I loved about the course was the opportunity to bond and create new memories with people who love riding BMW motorcycles as much as I do, and my relationships with my MOA, BMW MOCM, and Gateway Riders friends are a great part of riding.
Thanks to the BMW MOA Foundation for reimbursement for our fees for this course through their Paul B scholarship fund. We are grateful for the Foundation’s commitment and dedication to improving motorcycle rider safety, and I appreciate its support as well as that of the MSF for bringing riders of all ages, skills and confidence levels together in a safe environment on a closed course to become better riders. I have a motorcycle that far exceeds my riding skillset, but with continued instruction I can do more and more with this bike by making myself a better rider. The Paul B. Memorial Scholarship Fund was established to honor the memory of Paul Bachorz, an active member of the BMW Motorcycle Owners of Vermont and the BMW MOA. Paul was a BMW motorcyclist with a gigantic heart and a love for BMW people. The Paul B. Scholarship is available to MOA members to fund the training initiatives that meet their needs. Awards up to $250 per training event are available by completing a scholarship application at bmwmoaf.org/paulb.
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BMW. The April 1991 issue of Owners News reported that Henig, an active club supporter, vintage bike expert and parts vendor on the rally circuit, had watched his business grow from it’s humble garage beginnings to its status as “one of the BMW community’s best know retailers.” As the BMW community entered the second decade of the GS, Owners News Editor Cecil King wrote a piece titled “The Road to Adventure” tracking the evolution of the model. King recalled how the GS had initially been received in 1980 with an overwhelming “HUH?” Riders were asking, “Was it a dirt bike or a street bike?”
and seven of the April 1991 issue of BMW Owners News carried a bold headline that proclaimed “Heroics Without Hysterics.” BMW Motorrad was offering the new K1 in classic black metallic paint. “The K1 speaks volumes about escalating the pulse rate with the poise of futuristic technology. A promise, as you can see, not from some hollow prototype unveiled at motorcycle shows, but from the real world of esses, straightaways and stop signs,” the ad stated. Though The Complete Book of BMW Motorcycles describes the K1 as the “sensuous, liquid-cooled, sixteenvalve inline four boasting torque among the highest in the 1,000cc class,” the K model struggled in its quest to be seen as a superbike. The K 100 RS was noted more for making no K1 ad pretensions as to its intended function, and though the new paint was According to King, the GS was unique in less flamboyant, the K1 never attained that it was destined to sales levels BMW hoped it would. take you on a trip to Legendary BMW MOA rider Ardys nowhere, or anywhere, Kellerman of Chepachet, R.I., took as the case might be. It the 1990 high mileage crown with a was an adventure bike total of 50,089 miles aboard her ’84 R that could take you to 100 RT. Ardys’ mileage total was the four corners of the 13,855 miles more than second place globe, on road or off, finisher Sydney Schaupp of Sarasota, and never miss a beat. Fla. Bob Higdon of Washington, D.C., Remarking on the won the men’s title with a mileage design, King wrote, total of 51,550, riding an ’87 K 75. “While the old R 100 GS Congratulations goes to Bob Henig, was not as nearly the as 25 years ago Bob’s Used Parts, Inc. ugly duckling that most of Jessup, Md., became a franchised of the motorcycle press BMW dealership with the name Bob’s purported it to be upon
its introduction in 1988, the 1991 R 100 GS really stands out as a beauty with cleaner lines and a more balanced look.” Among the improvements found on the 1991 GS were a “floating” brake disc in front, revised instrumentation featuring a large speedometer and tachometer, K-series style switches and controls, and a Bilstein shock with four preload and ten damping positions. Additionally, the overhead valve 1000cc engine produced 58 horsepower, and wire wheels using BMW’s patented cross-spoke design allowed tubeless tires on the 21-inch front tire and a 17-incher in the back. The Marzocchi fork allowed 8.8 inches of travel, and the Paralever swing arm, 7. For the 1991 model year, the R 100 GS was available in Marrakesh Red or a striking Avus Black with yellow trim.
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2015 Mileage Contest results And a new format for 2016 By Steve Brunner #84929 IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN,
time to remember the past, embrace the present and dream about the future. The future is now, and now is the time to enter the 2016 MOA Mileage Contest! We have added to our Mileage Contest, and this year you have three choices: Annual Mileage Contest, Summer Mileage Contest or Winter Mileage Contest. You will find the Annual and Summer start forms in this issue of Owners News, and the Summer Ending Form and Winter Starting Form will be in the October Owners News. While you may choose to enter any of the contests, you can only finish one.
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A review of our top 25 male and female finishers will show a few familiar names and some new top finishers, and the 2016 Mileage Contest promises new finishers for each contest. In 2015, 1,763 members including 1,554 men and 206 women started the contest with 1,182 men and 168 women sending in their End Forms. Men rode an average of 8,817 with the women logging in an average of 7,416. Defending its reign as the top state was Wisconsin with 127 finishers, with Pennsylvania and its 103 finishers coming in second. The Minnesota Club ousted long-time club champion MAC PAC with 58 finishers. The simple things in life can make one smile. When it comes to filling out Mileage
Contest forms, think “smile.” If you forget your MOA member number, please check the mailing label on your issue of BMW Owners News right above your name. Please print and write legibly as sometimes I don’t read as well as you write, and address mailing labels work great and are easy to read. Typing information on your forms works equally well. As an additional incentive to participate, the top three male and female riders as well as the average riders in each contest will receive a set of Michelin tires courtesy of Michelin. Annual, Summer or Winter Contest— participate in all and finish one. Send in your Start Forms now, and I’ll see you on the road.
Second Place male Pete Noftz #86999 When I started riding in the mid-1960s while in college, I soon realized that motorcycling was much more fun and adventuresome than being in a car, and riding 1,000 miles from Barrington, Ill., to Tallahassee, Fla., on a 250cc bike was an excellent two days. Working in Los 2015 MOA Mileage Contest male winner Don Watson. Angeles and able to ride year-round, I got tired of my bikes First Place male wearing out, and in 1985 I rode a BMW K Don Watson #116921 100. Seven years and 140,000 miles later on that K, I was convinced. Last year was a high mileage year for me Now retired and living Sequim, Wash., with most of my miles being one-day scoots I’m lucky enough to have four BMWs and a through South Dakota, Iowa or Missouri, lovely wife riding pillion on all of our trips. and winning the MOA Mileage Contest This year we took the RT east to visit favorcame as a surprise. I am a member of the ite places, from Jackie Too’s in Ogunquit, Big Sioux Riders and the IBA and ride a Maine, to the Cabot Trail and Baddeck on 2012 R 1200 RT. Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. Trips last year included a ride to Arkansas In September we rode the GSA to St. to visit friends and riding the twisties there Augustine, Fla., rode to Paris, Texas, visited as well as a ride with with Clyde Millie and El Sanctuario in Chimayo, N.M., rode old Mike Luse on a trip to Deadwood, S.D. The US 66, and coming back, stopped in Kernnext day Clyde and I arrived in Billings, ville, Calif., to see friends. All my bikes got Mont., for the BMW MOA Rally. turns going on other, shorter trips: from a In August my rear tire blew out while week down through eastern Oregon and riding on I-90, and I’d like to thank BMW California, to Tahoe, the Oregon coast, of Sturgis, S.D., for staying open late to eastern Washington and my frequent and mount a new tire so I could get back on the therapeutic 300-mile day ride around the road home. Then in September I made an Olympic Mountains. IBA round trip from Sioux City, Iowa, to All in all, it was another great riding seaBillings, Mont., and was surprised when son, and I hope to see many of you on the IBA notified me that I was the oldest rider road in 2016. to complete the BunBurner Gold. I don’t ride with a GPS, smart phone or map and in September missed a turn in Denver, Colo., during rush hour. Eventually a sign said I Third Place male was near Estes Park, but I had no idea how Rick Snyder #51341 to get back to my route, so I just kept riding. Retiring in 2008 after 29 years as a correcThanks to BMW Motorcycles of Iowa tions officer at Camp Hill State Prison in City, Iowa, and to Jared Cheney and Brent Camp Hill, Penn., and from my military Pladsen for their meticulous work on my service in 2003, I have plenty of time to ride. bike, to my family for supporting my advenNot wanting to retire completely, I work tures, and to my Lord Jesus Christ for a safe part-time at Hermy’s BMW in Port Clinton, and exciting riding season. Penn., along with MOA member,
long-distance rider and BMW salesman Bob Lilley. Feel free to stop by and see us on your next ride through Pennsylvania. I’d like to thank the staff and technicians at Hermy’s who keep my bikes working and in good order. I probably ride by myself 85 percent of the time aboard three BMWs, including a 1995 R 1100 GS (Big and Ugly), a ‘96 K 1100 RS and a ‘79 R 100 RT/RS. The GS is my rally and long trip bike, and I enjoy competing in long-distance riding events and sixmonth grand tours, always attending the BMW MOA International rally. I have been riding 1,000 mile days for 30 years now and probably have 130 under my belt riding everywhere, including all the United States in any kind of weather aboard BMWs since 1990. My current mileage total is 813,000 miles, and my goal is to reach the million mile level.
Average male Jan Moolenschot #171805 I’m surprised I was chosen as the Average Male rider as most of my riding is a 110-mile round trip to work. To make the commute enjoyable, I take scenic roads, avoid the Interstate and like to complete at least one week-long ride each year. In 2015, I rode the entire length of the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Cherohala Skyway, staying at different motorcycleonly campgrounds along the way. My destination on that trip was the very enjoyable Daniel Boone Rally in Boone, N.C. I purchased my first BMW, a ‘93 K 1100 LT, in 2008, bought a ‘99 Funduro in 2010 and replaced the ’93 LT with an ‘07 LT to provide a more comfortable ride for my fiancé. This summer we are planning to ride to North Carolina for the Daniel Boone rally, which will be her first trip of this length. She herself has caught the rally bug; we have attended the Finger Lakes Rally together every year since 2013. Longtime friend, Mac-PAC rider and MOA member Clyde Jacobs encouraged me to join these organizations, and since then I have joined the Long Level Beemers of Camden, N.Y., and last September I was ride coordinator for our first weekend rally, the Tug Hill Turn Out. I believe that “riding allows me to meet long lost friends, whom I have never met.”
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First Place female Heidi Still #39115 I have been riding BMWs since September of 1986 and am very close to reaching my goal of one million BMW miles. My aging fleet includes an F 650 GSA, an F 800 GS, and an F 800 ST. Sixty percent of my miles come from commuting to my job as a mechanical engineer, and I personally maintain my bikes, including tasks like changing my oil, servicing my chains and sprockets and changing my own tires. For additional maintenance and repairs, I use various dealers in California, all of which are more than 250 miles from my home, which results in many long roundtrip days. Other travels in 2015 included a trip to the BMW MOA International Rally in Billings, Mont., followed by a trip to Arizona. I also managed several weekend trips to escape the desert heat and a couple 12- and 24-hour Endurance Rallies, with many of these miles shared with friends and my riding partner.
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I wish I was able to ride more, but these bikes are expensive to keep on the road. Another thing getting in the way of riding more is the need to maintain a home and yard, and there are only so many hours in a day. I am happy to have found a great dealership that properly torques things and doesn’t charge $288 for less than 30 minutes of work. I am proud to be a customer of the new Mamba Motorsports in Santa Clarita, Calif., where their expert staff does an awesome job, and I look forward to them helping me keep my fleet serviced and ready for the 2016 riding season.
Second Place female Lynda Lahman #190781 My husband Terry introduced me to longdistance motorcycling in 2004. After completing two 11-day Iron Butt Rallies as pillion in 2007 and 2009, I found myself bored on the back seat, so in 2010 I began riding my own bike. For several years we crisscrossed the country, and this past year I completed the 11-day Iron Butt Rally on my own aboard a 2013 BMW C 650 GT scooter, the first person to have finished both as a passenger and then solo rider.
My preferred riding is traveling around the country, seeing new sights, visiting friends and finding great roads. I’ll ride rain or shine, wind or even (not intentionally) snow, but I definitely prefer the sunny, but not too hot, days. Riding many miles per year is typical for me and for us. Training for and riding in the Iron Butt Rally definitely motivated me to put in a lot of miles, but I’m hoping to get in at least as many, if not more, this year as I train for the seven-day Butt Lite Rally in July on my newest bike, a Honda NC700. I am a writer and a mental skills coach for athletes, and I’m able, as a result, to work both from home and on the road. My books include Two-Up: Navigating a Relationship 1,000 Miles at a Time, The Winner’s Mind: Strengthening Mental Skills in Athletes, and the soon-to-be-released The Women’s Guide to Motorcycling, published by I-5 Press.
Third Place female Gail Thorne #94496 Congratulations to the first and second place finishers. I know and appreciate how much time, effort and expense is involved in achieving this. I would not be able to ride as much as I do if it wasn’t for Paul, my husband of 32 years and riding partner, keeping our BMWs in top shape. Riding as much as we do, it’s a full time job for him to maintain our bikes. Our riding usually involves just the two of us, Paul on his R 1200 R and me on my G 650 GS, though we occasionally ride with friends. These are not short rides, but the kind that take you halfway across the country. You know someone is a good friend when he or she will ride several days to meet and then ride another 1,000 miles with you. In 2015, riding took me on many adventures. From our home in Mississippi, Paul and I covered states from Florida, South Carolina, and Minnesota to as far west as Utah, where we discovered some extraordinary roads with many stops in between.
Top 25 Male Finishers Proud sponsor of the BMW MOA Mileage contest Paul plans all of our rides and is a master at planning routes without a GPS and using only paper maps. I am fortunate to have good health because without one’s health, nothing else really matters. Hopefully, I can enjoy riding for many years to come. I hope this year brings good riding to all my motorcycle friends, and if I haven’t met you, I hope our riding paths cross soon.
Average female Nancy Van Voorhis #178600 I am surprised and honored that my first months on a BMW landed me as the “Average Female Rider” winner. Unlike many of you who have been riding for years, my motorcycling adventure began in 2010 after spending the previous two years following my husband Bill and other members of the BMW Riders of Knoxville in a support vehicle. I finally said, “I think I can do this,” and took my first MSF course at 59. After putting 1,000 miles on a Suzuki GZ250, I told my husband I needed more power and moved to a Honda Shadow that I rode for more than 22,300 miles. Then, last May while my Bill was having his K 1600 GT serviced, we saw a 2009 factory-lowered F 800 ST which has been a perfect fit for me ever since. The handling is so responsive, and I can now take curves that used to intimidate me with ease. I usually ride with my husband Bill and sometimes with other members of our local BMW Club. We haven’t limited our riding to the great roads of eastern Tennessee and have been to 23 states, preferring to take the long, scenic way there and back. In fact, 4,600 miles of my 7,356 total last year came while riding to and from the MOA rally in Billings. We are fortunate to live where we can ride 12 months a year. This year, I’m looking forward to exploring new destinations and meeting great friends along the way!
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MOA # Name State Year 116921 Dan Watson IA 2012 86999 Pete Noftz WA 1999 51341 Richard Snyder PA 1995 60249 Reno A. Del Ben NJ 1993 28159 Donald Walker OH 2014 25244 Dave McQueeney CA 2013 47185 Skeeter Kopacek MN 1976 7157 Darrell Penning MN 1999 145516 Nat Peplinski WI 2004 54469 James Carpenter LA 2014 106590 Bob Lilley PA 2011 195576 Steve Ladd FL 2013 13579 Larry E. Troutman, Sr PA 2015 78926 George Doughty MN 2004 79801 Blaine Paulus, Jr PA 2004 114169 Stan Herman CO 2006 117178 Michael Voudouris TX 2015 121009 Danny Graham HI 2006 159271 Robert Annandale VA 2013 94648 Bob Still AZ 2013 108286 Hans H Bucken FL 2012 36434 Brian Fisk CT 1997 115872 Frank Brown FL 2014 29325 Jim Rostron IL 2015 98325 Jim Lasley OH 2004
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R1200RT F650F 2011 R1200GSA R1100GS 1996 K1100RS K75 2005 R1200GS R1200GS 2013 K1600GTL R1200R 2002 R1150R R75/6 1978 R100/7 K1200RS 2002 R1150GSA R1150RT R1200GS 1997 R100/7 R1200GSA 2015 R1200RT R1200GS 1985 R80GS R1200GSA 2008 R1200GSA R1150GS 1993 R100GSPD R1150GS 2002 R1150GS R1200RT 2013 R1200GSA R1200GSA 2012 K1600GTL R1200RT 2012 K1600GT R1200GS F800GT 2014 R1200GSA R1200GS 2013 K1600GT R1100RT 1999 R1100RT R1200GS 2014 R1200RT R1200RT 2006 R1200RT R1150GSA 1981 R80GS
TOTAL MILES 36,173 35,527 35,010 33,835 33,499 32,818 32,005 31,273 31,258 31,228 30,274 29,154 28,785 28,736 28,653 28,309 28,056 27,398 27,046 26,750 26,307 26,285 25,986 25,894 25,886
Top 25 Female Finishers MOA # Name State Year 39115 Heidi Still AZ 2007 190781 Lynda Lahman WA 2013 94496 Gail Thorne MS 2012 80297 Jayne Thompson PA 2013 9927 Deb Lower CO 2014 89517 Muriel Farrington VT 2012 4735 Margaret Lang AB 2001 176738 Patty Clark MI 2012 138245 Lisa Hecker MD 2008 126149 Stacey Papinchak PA 2013 143476 Donna Ditlow PA 2012 67296 Nancee Musto MN 2012 126912 Mary Begley WI 2005 39353 Mary Ackerman MO 1995 200226 Kathy Dean OH 2004 166938 Deborah Fuentes MI 2013 108960 Colleen Sepulveda CA 2010 182082 Debbie Gasque SC 1994 151207 Beth Madson MN 2012 57286 Donna Schettine OH 1996 98250 Nancy Scott OR 2013 141355 Mary Riha OH 2003 145293 Christine Ledezma WI 2004 192087 Annette Linn MN 2012 103826 Peggy Sue Rose IN 2003
Bike #1 Model Year
Bike #2 Model
F650GSA 2009 F800ST C650GT F650GS F700GS 2015 R1200GS R1200GS 2013 F800GT F650 2007 F650 F650GS 1985 K100RTwSC R1200R 2015 F700GS R1200GS R1200GS 2004 R1150RS F650GS R1200GS 2012 F650GS R1200RT K75RTwSC R1150R 2015 R1200GS F700GS R1200GS R1100RS R1200RT K1100LT 2004 K1200GT R1200R 2013 F700GS R1150R R1150Rxtr 2013 F700GS F800ST F650GSL
TOTAL MILES 25,010 23,342 21,955 20,159 17,723 17,701 17,642 16,045 15,583 14,773 14,404 14,394 14,232 14,229 13,782 13,503 13,423 13,381 13,066 12,936 12,926 12,845 12,764 12,540 12,516
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ALABAMA - 11 Finishers Bike #1 Bike #2 TOTAL MOA # Name Year Model Year Model MILES 167849 Samuel Scherr 2015 R1200GSA 20,246 110423 Michael Greenwood 2006 K1200GT 15,447 100402 Vance Harrelson 2010 R1200GSA 2014 F800GSA 11,923 40300 Paul McClain 2012 K1600GT 2006 R1200GS 10,701 113981 John Zeiler 2005 K1200LT 2009 R1200GS 10,073 143779 Reece Mullin 2005 R1200RT 8,467 84761 Thomas Werstler 2013 K1600 GTLTrike 6,696 134038 Jim Kalahan 2010 R1200GSA 2007 G650X 4,824 79118 James Dubick 2010 R1200RT 1999 R1100GS 4,036 118502 Albert White 1998 R1100RT 2012 R1200GS 3,813 199680 Rhonda Mullins 2001 F650GS 513 96,739 ALASKA - 1 Finisher Bike #1 Bike #2 TOTAL MOA # Name Year Model Year Model MILES 95346 Dean Southam 1986 R80RT 724 724
137737 Paul Dewhurst 2012 K1600GT 21,580 121215 Robert Wilmoth 2007 R1200GSA 20,573 9927 Deb Lower 2014 R1200GS 2013 F800GT 17,723 56545 Wayne Goldsmith 2000 K1200LTC 1989 R100GS 14,788 6599 Jay Kuhns 2007 K1200GT 13,120 182814 Daivd Lasater 2005 K1200LT 2011 R1200GS 12,890 100083 Greg DeWit 2007 R1200GS 1973 R75/5 12,595 176107 Gary Richter 2011 R1200GSA 12,149 15737 Eric Peterson 2014 G650GS 12,117 129644 Moe Klein 1984 R100RSE 2012 R1200RT 11,565 32167 Dennis Pink 2007 R1200RT 10,790 21714 Suzanne Weston 2010 R1150RT 10,117 143218 Larry May 2004 R1150RT 9,440 159480 Spencer Chapin 2014 K1600GTLE 9,167 117080 Jeffrey Wood 2014 R1200RT 8,915 87821 Dennis O’Neil 2002 R1150GS 8,682 97004 Mike McInerney 2001 R1150GS 2007 R1200GS 7,919 25749 Sphene Harris 2009 F800GS 1998 K100RS 7,635 112063 Jean Excell 2015 R1200GS-WC 2014 R9T 6,949 58228 Karl Fittinger 2004 K1200RS 6,815 44781 Bruce Taylor 2012 R1200R 6,741 85409 Mark Zimmer 2006 K1200GT 2012 K1600GT 6,733 35271 David Peterson 1999 R1100RT 6,096 86434 David Schuppner 2014 R1200RT 1998 R1100R 5,968 177655 Jon Montano 2009 R1200GSA 2008 R1200RT 5,802 97005 Donna McInerney 2007 R1200GS 5,309 135812 Monte Potter 2005 R1200GS 1990 R100GS 5,218 111135 Siggi Pflumm 2006 F650GS 2005 R1200RT 5,059 21713 Stephen Weston 2012 R1200RT 4,926 54089 June Huhn 1982 R80GS 1988 K75S 4,836 114474 Brook Reams 2004 R1150RS 4,831 6438 Robert Hannagan 2010 R1200GS 2012 F800R 4,719 99565 Richard Smith 2009 F800GS 4,618 195464 Roman Soshin 2013 R1200RT 4,362 51282 Edward Russell 1985 K100 1991 R100GS 4,186 189598 Roger Myers 2013 F800GT 3,650 115314 Gerald Writebol 2005 K1200LT 3,316 81378 Buzz Prowant 2005 R1200GS 2,872 15744 Nancy M. Matthews 2006 K1200LT 2,451 128177 Curtis Thomas 2004 R1150GS 2,288 118621 Troy Corrigan 2004 R1150GSA 2004 R 1150GSA 2,072 155211 Dawn Pastorius 2004 R1150R 1,673 361,564
ARIZONA - 26 Finishers Bike #1 Bike #2 TOTAL MOA # Name Year Model Year Model MILES 94648 Bob Still 2013 F800GT 2014 R1200GSA 26,750 39115 Heidi Still 2007 F650GSA 2009 F800ST 25,010 114540 Darrel Wells 2013 K1600GT 2007 R1200GS 21,619 110283 John Kersh 2008 R1200RT 1997 R1100GS 14,891 58537 Deryle Mehrten 2008 K1200GT 2002 K1200RS 14,051 108299 Tim Kash 2013 R1200GS-WC 13,117 131796 Michael Shaffer 2014 R1200RT 13,093 53274 Brian Ott 1995 R100RT 12,580 60547 Richard Lee Schmidt 1998 R1100R 1994 R100GSPD 12,172 100503 Scott Swanson 2011 R1200RT 2014 R1200GSA 10,585 172496 Ray Blecker 2011 R1200R 2015 S1000R 10,085 40624 Steve T. Skrabak 2013 R1200GS-WC 2015 R1200GS 9,807 38304 Stephen Cantrill 2013 R1200R 2016 R1200RS 9,727 141364 Randy Young 2006 K1200LT 9,386 104544 Jodi Koller-Smee 2006 F650GS 2008 F800ST 9,118 197578 Clayton Jolley 2002 R1150RT 7,462 137129 Lynn Fowler 2014 F800GT 7,343 CONNECTICUT - 13 Finishers 184503 Ted Viers 2014 R1200RT 7,148 Bike #1 Bike #2 TOTAL 111615 Ellen Welter 2013 F800GT 2015 F700GS 6,727 MOA # Name Year Model Year Model MILES 13902 Gary Paun 2001 K1200LT 2008 K1200LT 6,712 36434 Brian Fisk 1997 R1100RT 1999 R1100RT 26,285 130343 Karen Rice 2005 F650GS 2015 F700 6,255 87341 Howard Davidson 2012 F800ST 22,477 131253 Steve Thorns 2014 R1200GS-WC 6,199 175067 Gerry Arel 2011R1200R 14,783 11500 Carl Schultes 1998 R1100RT 2009 K1300GT 6,127 139140 Chris Thorns 2013 R1200GS-WC 5,831 19607 Greg Anderson 1978 R100S 1991 K100RS 14,494 158163 Don Strand 2014 K1600GT 5,739 97677 Rockwell Rookey 2007 R1200GS 1982 R100RS 10,835 105084 Fred Morgan 2003 K1200GT 2007 K1200RSpt 5,533 175611 Jeff Winnick 1983 R80RT 1998 R1200C 7,756 110762 Marv Lewis 1999 K1200LT 1983 R80ST 5,226 168046 John Carpino 2010 F650GS 7,267 999999 Paul Stark 2015 R1200RT 5,126 95943 Mark Altschwager 2008 R1200RT 7,167 68566 David Tegen 1997 F650 1994 R1100RS 5,084 191686 Palmer Lathrop 2005 R1200GS 2005 R1200RT 5,879 177315 Ken Clark 2009 R1200RT 3,882 32803 Beth Kemmer 1987 K75C 1998 F650 4,687 102653 Bill Reitz 2006 K1200LT 3,288 67986 Robert Horn 1971 R60/5 3,828 122684 Ed Anjel 2005 R1200GS 3,162 69858 Donald Hight 2014 F800GSA 2,471 108765 Charlene McLauchlan 2000 R1200C 2012 F800GS 2,887 89402 Barnett Black 2000 K1200LTC 2,186 194483 Lance Harrison 1993 K75S 2,790 130,115 192020 Michelle Lawson 2003 F650CS 2015 Loaner 2,465 DELAWARE - 8 Finishers 99852 Ron Hanford 2009 R1200RT 2,334 Bike #1 Bike #2 TOTAL 113876 Steven Kesinger 2003 K1200GT 1994 R100GS 2,263 MOA # Name Year Model Year Model MILES 89398 Harald Westendorf 2006 R1200GSA 705 189412 Warren Brownell 2015 R1200RT 2015 Loaner 22,907 439,625 35164 Mike Dobson 2009 R1200GT 1990 K1 9,094 COLORADO - 43 Finishers 139272 Maximilian Vikari 2013 K1600GTL 7,785 Bike #1 Bike #2 TOTAL 121136 David Hrenchir 2012 R1200GS 2011 F650GS 7,514 MOA # Name Year Model Year Model MILES 94294 Dean Smith 2012 R1200RT 6,571 114169 Stan Herman 2006 R1200RT 2013 R1200GSA 28,309 124289 James Sterling 1996 R1100RS 6,332
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5,758 3,902 69,863
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA - 1 Finisher Bike #1 Bike #2 MOA # Name Year Model Year Model 76754 George Brown 1990 K75 1984 R65
TOTAL MILES 2,164 2,164
FLORIDA - 37 Finishers Bike #1 Bike #2 TOTAL MOA # Name Year Model Year Model MILES 195576 Steve Ladd 2013 R1200GS 1985 R80GS 29,154 108286 Hans H Bucken 2012 R1200GS 2013 K1600GT 26,307 115872 Frank Brown 2014 R1200GS 2014 R1200RT 25,986 83600 Jim Clark 2013 R1200GSA 25,506 103848 Larry Meeker 2004 R1150GS 2014 R1200GSA 24,914 34979 Wm. Dan Andrews 2014 R1200GSA 20,888 28690 Rick Kammer 2014 R1200RT 18,748 18669 Douglas Davey 1998 R1100GS 1998 K1200RS 18,734 94523 Chuck Berry 2015 R1200GSA 2009 F650GS 18,124 161517 Paul Knight 2014 K1200LT 14,186 24308 Pete Kerwin 2003 R1150RT 1969 R69S 13,930 155307 Fred Swisher 2015 R1200RT 2014 R1200GS 13,440 199997 Glen Hermecz 2013 R1200GS 2015 Loaners 12,018 118134 Ray King 2005 R1200RT 2000 R1200C 11,649 13981 Victor Commune 2015 R1200RT 1974 R90S 11,561 200583 Annie Hermecz 2014 R1200R 11,327 6990 Frederick Christ 2015 R1200GSA 10,707 106446 Gregory Kibble 1986 R80RT 9,555 92589 Bernhard Echt 2007 R1200RT 9,295 100522 Dan Carbone 2009 R1200RT 8,927 24078 Martin Degelow 2015 R1200GS-WC 8,741 196617 Kathy Swisher 2002 R1150R 2013 R1200R 8,015 100862 Robert Hiday 2013 F700GS 2011 F800GS 8,012 164577 William Markle 2004 K1200GT 7,836 30000 Martin Dietz 2006 R1200GS 2009 K1300GT 7,706 151021 James Hodgson 2005 R1200RT 7,333 27510 Shep Brown 2004 R1150RT 1982 R100RS 6,937 102452 John “Traveln” Lang 2015 R1200GS 6,914 112343 Christine Hiday 2013 F700GS 2013 F700GS 6,794 111138 Ashley Rhoads 1998 R1100GS 1983 R80RTwSC 5,555 126504 William Robertson 2006 R1200GS 1986 K100RT 4,879 95227 Karl Ott 2015 R1200GS 3,860 61047 Roger Doyle 2002 R1150R 1992 R100R 2,319 26937 Allen Hanley 2012 R1200GS 2,066 168090 William Hutchinson 1999 R1100RS 942 132589 Mark Johnson 1999 F650 1983 R80ST 49 113431 David Currier 1977 R75/7 21 422,935 GEORGIA - 11 Finishers Bike #1 Bike #2 TOTAL MOA # Name Year Model Year Model MILES 50208 Jerry Steele 2014 R1200GS 12,815 140425 Ian Scobie 1992 K75RT 2002 F650GSPD 12,720 150579 Gerard Goebeler 2011 R1200GS 12,605 128668 Lynne Goebeler 2008 R1200GS 12,453 135345 Reggie Derflinger 2014 R1200GS 12,315 194565 Boerge Deist 2014 R1200GS 11,022 83834 Maurice Kornreich 2012 R650GS 2001 R1100S 7,726 152654 Erik Carter 2002 R1150GS 4,594 173291 Bruce Krettman 1991 R100 4,457 108712 Dale Smith 2012 R1200GSA 4,050 101254 Ben “The Veg” Lower 2012 R1200GS 1,325 96,082 HAWAII - 1 Finisher Bike #1 Bike #2 TOTAL MOA # Name Year Model Year Model MILES 121009 Danny Graham 2006 R1200RT 2012 K1600GT 27,398 27,398
Proud sponsor of the BMW MOA Mileage contest IDAHO - 7 Finishers Bike #1 Bike #2 TOTAL MOA # Name Year Model Year Model MILES 182994 Glen Smallwood 2013 R1200GSA 11,117 105433 Charles Greear 2007 R120)RT 2004 R1150GSA 10,708 166535 Clarence Myhre 2007 R1200RT 8,717 178536 Charles Scheer 2012 R1200GS 2009 R1200RT 5,469 155003 Todd Powell 2008 R1200GSA 5,362 127922 Peter Fitzsimmons 2007 R1200GSA 4,205 144540 Pamela Fitzsimmons 2011 F800GS 2,635 48,213 ILLINOIS - 58 Finishers Bike #1 Bike #2 TOTAL MOA # Name Year Model Year Model MILES 29325 Jim Rostron 2015 R1200RT 2006 R1200RT 25,894 34351 Harold Green 2014 K1600GT 24,938 131232 Jack Owens 2003 R1150RT 1998 R1100RT 21,148 40472 Rich Westcott 2004 R1150RXTR 1957 R26 16,666 12106 Chuck Manley 2002 K1200RS 2013 R1200GSA 16,346 68908 John Lange 2011 R1200RT 2007 R1200S 15,258 170608 Kirk Johnson 2000 K1200LT 12,491 68813 Ronald Allen 2015 R1200GSA-WC 12,299 177443 Philip Pace 2012 F800ST 12,207 105155 Mike Zwahlen 1997 R1100RS 1974 R90S 11,736 144873 Ron Winter 1979 R100/7 2002 K1200LT 11,407 152531 Dan Wittry 2012 K1600GTL 10,959 122465 Robert Meana 1995 R100GSPD 2005 K1200LT 10,901 116100 James McNutt 1984 R80RT 2004 R1150RT 9,247 92080 Douglas Rost 2000 R1100RT 9,175 70444 Barbara Allen 2015 R11200GS-WC 8,813 109426 Earl Esders 2014 F700GS 2004 R1100S 8,309 145277 Ronald Chandler 2014 R1200RT 8,130 129372 Jerry Beatty 2002 R1150RT 2007 R1200RT 8,030 36545 Dick Miller 2010 R1200GS 2015 Rental 7,784 71562 Tom Dowell 2014 R1200RTW 7,716 70606 Lee Bollenbach 2011 R1200RT 7,707 108577 Dennis Murphy 2013 R1200GS 7,583 191926 Jim Heberling 2013 R1200GSA 7,536 104733 Robert Zwahlen 1978 R100S 1993 K1100LT 7,309 74027 Gary Herberger 2007 K1200GT 2011 R1200RT 6,891 200367 Dan Kurczewski 2004 K1200RS 6,686 120874 Eric Hasselberg 2014 R1200RT 2015 Rental 6,527 158660 John Baker 2014 R1200RT 6,521 54001 Bob Ebert 2004 R1100S 2002 R1150RS 6,360 117413 Ronald Baker 2005 R1200GS 2013 R1200S 6,304 88486 Robert Miller 2014 R1200RT 6,299 60807 Paul Boyd 2006 K1200S 2010 S1000RR 6,264 124409 Mark Ragogna 2013 K1600GTL 6,066 82467 Jay Green 2012 R1200GS 5,799 93674 Nicholas Schmutte 2010 K1300GT 2013 R1200RT 5,450 129317 Jim Tonyan 2002 K1200LT 5,109 19464 Jim Olson 2005 R1150GS 1988 R100GS 5,093 65436 Edward Gullo 2011 R1200RT 4,961 81961 Paul Klopfenstein 2006 R1200GS 2011 C650GT 4,677 97060 Larry Scalzitti 2001 R1200C 2002 R1150GSA 4,643 156361 Jim Leistra 2009 R1200RT 4,576 155026 Tom Harms 2012 K1600GTL 4,431 67621 Mel Joos 2007 R1200S 3,893 77200 David EB Smith 1999 R1100RT 1999F650 3,800 174068 Dan Huebener 2007R1200RT 3,535 116411 Frederick Gahl 2005 R1150RT 3,198 190735 Ed Brockway 2012 K1600GTL 2,788 132833 Joseph Madura 2004 R1150R 2007 F650GS 2,562 79888 Mark Pilon 2006 K1200S 2,202 69871 Fred Gossman 2013 R1200R 1,526 117539 Patrick Klopfenstein 2006 K1200S 1,357 128124 Kevin Thomas 2006 K1200GT 1,320 145027 James Moore 2009 R1200GSA 1,092 194617 Ronald Pawelko 1974 R60/6 1,077 30765 Steve W. Alwerdt 1995 R1100RSL 771
20715 Howard Edwards 1975 R75/6 104231 Thomas Stanesa 2014 R1200GS
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INDIANA - 43 Finishers Bike #1 Bike #2 TOTAL MOA # Name Year Model Year Model MILES 41040 Brian Findlay 1990 K75S 1978 R80RT 18,135 152105 Bret Moye 2011 R1200RT 2006 R1200GS 16,512 103979 Robert Conley 2014 R1200RT 1982 R100CS 14,615 20941 Wayne Garrison 2002 R1150GS 13,436 164422 Dee Reeves 2004 R1150GS 1997 R1100RT 12,553 103826 Peggy Sue Rose 2003 F650GSL 12,516 151216 Richard Peterson 2008 R1200GS 12,501 83416 Rob Litavecz 2014 R1200RT 12,365 189323 Lina Rifai 2013 R1200R 1983 R65 11,919 41696 James Brown 2011 R1200GS 2015 R1200GSA 11,404 73731 Dennis Shelley 2012 K1600GT 2014 F700GS 10,637 84532 Raymond Kauffman 2012 K1600GLT 9,128 45048 Michael “Roc” Shannon 1998 K1200RS 9,015 80946 Harold Paterson 2009 K1300GT 8,105 121752 Jim Pugh 2005 R1200RT 2014 F700GS 7,482 194276 John Cannon III 1998 K1200RS 7,441 23712 Harry Hawkins 2005 K1200LT 1995 K1100LT 7,305 145768 Judy Pearson 2006 F650GS 7,288 145767 Jerry Pearson 2001 R1150GS 2005 F650GS 6,943 36410 James Green 2009 K1200LT 1980 R100RT 6,870 108545 Galen Reinholt 2011 R1200RT 6,746 37304 Andy Fountain 2010 R1200RT 1981 R100RS 6,699 61605 Dominick LaDuca 2013 R1200GS 6,577 145884 George Nolan 2008 K1200S 6,372 84997 Dale Steele 1999 R1100RT 2012 K1600GTL 6,324 189945 Doug Johnson 1998 R1100RT 6,287 195892 Joseph Hochderffer 2001 R1100RT 6,125 189804 Richard Snodgress 2009 R1200GS 6,076 116558 Brian Boje 2013 K1600GT 6,044 115517 Bill Currier 2005 K1200LT 2011 R1200GS 5,763 50785 James Thatcher 2009 R1200R 5,149 28696 Richard Nathan 1982 R100RS 1994 R1100RS 4,947 76906 Tony Nacelewicz 2014 K1600GT 4,539 92560 Richard Hansen 2009 K1200LT 4,509 195536 Jay Zach 2005 R1200RT 4,362 197542 Becki Cronin 2009 F650GS 4,314 143145 John Cook 2009 R1200RT 3,945 135355 Richard Stone 2004 R1150RT 3,374 193476 Charles Goddard 1995 K75S 2000 R1100RT 2,974 88539 Robert Stewart 2009 F800ST 2,541 121954 Mark Reed 2013 R1200RT 2,520 146934 Lucinda Cook 2008 F800ST 2,463 6899 Martin Radtke 1989 R100RT 1,754 326,574 IOWA - 21 Finishers MOA # Name 116921 Dan Watson 5222 Dave Waldo 199676 David Lorenz 160860 Brian Dutcher 14451 James Johnson 110139 Robert Rye 198927 Jeff Traviss 86315 Robert Zagar 80457 Joe O’Connor 56417 Scott Derscheid 182161 Tricia Dutcher 200615 Roger Howland 127768 Peter Schmitz 193428 Matt Smith 196528 Paul Caldwell 200688 Rudy Zagar
Bike #1 Bike #2 TOTAL Year Model Year Model MILES 2012 R1200RT 36,173 2015 R1200GSA 2009 K1200LT 17,489 2015 R1200RT 14,568 2011 R1200GSA 2013 F800GS 13,166 2014 R1200RT 11,771 2009 R1200RT 11,387 2015 R1200RT 11,026 2005 R1200ST 10,797 1995 R100RT 2006 R1200RT 10,723 2001 R1150GS 2006 K1200LT 10,033 2013 F700GS 9,247 2008 K1200LT 8,644 2009 R1200GSAwSC 7,308 2013 K1600GTL 6,988 2013 C600 1993 R100R 5,806 2002 R1150RT 5,758
100193 Thomas Logan 2013 K1600GTL 5,332 113839 Marlin Walter 1993 K1100LT 1992 K75RT 4,460 64332 James A. Lange 2004 R1150GS 2000 K1200LT 2,640 164566 Dennis Boehme 1997 R1100RT 1,206 183016 Lynn Johnson 2008 R1200RT 2013 F800GT 1,126 205,648 KANSAS - 9 Finishers Bike #1 Bike #2 TOTAL MOA # Name Year Model Year Model MILES 129927 Leslie Donelson 2013 R1200RT 2015 F800GT 16,132 8737 Walter C. Hoffman 2005 R1200RT 12,296 164075 Brian Scott 2009 R1200RT 8,614 96902 Roy Wyer 2015 R1200GS-WC 7,768 85371 Rob Lessen 2014 R1200RT 7,348 5686 Leland Prothe 2012 K1600GTL 1989 R100RT 7,029 46311 Lee Hunt 2007 K1200GT 1985 R80GSPD 6,022 79273 Bob Poste 2014 R1200GS-WC 4,588 49163 Mark Kettler 1996 R1100RT 549 70,346 KENTUCKY - 5 Finishers Bike #1 Bike #2 TOTAL MOA # Name Year Model Year Model MILES 199939 Mark Hawkins 2011 R1200RT 10,220 139068 Karl Danielson 2012 K1600GT 2013 HP4 9,373 135375 Leslie Knight 2012 K1600GT 2105 K1600GT 7,857 33531 Kent Royse 2004 R1150GS 3,607 34713 Lowell Roark 2011 R1200GS 2009 R1200RT 2,601 33,658 LOUISIANA - 14 Finishers Bike #1 Bike #2 TOTAL MOA # Name Year Model Year Model MILES 54469 James Carpenter 2014 R1200GS 1997 R100/7 31,228 21336 Ken O’Malley 2009 F800GS 2015 F700GS 16,152 73831 Marliam Lee 1999 R1100RT 2009 F800GS 15,808 193065 Chuck Kemp 2013 R1200GSA 13,244 143184 Larry Terrell 2013 K1600GTL 11,297 42562 Thomas Zeringue 2012 K1600GTL 10,078 172135 Gary Richardson 2011 R1200GSA 9,481 136296 Greg Beck 2008 R1200GS 2012 R800R 8,189 124950 Robert Daigle 2010 R1200GS 4,893 47646 Michael Borchers 2013 F800GT 4,636 80428 David Fontenot 2013 R1200GS-WC 4,513 26795 Larry Kyle 2008 R1200GSA 2002K1200LT 4,256 118962 David Andrews 2009 R1200GS 2,221 10976 Paul T. Vegas 2013 K1600GTL 2007 R1200GS 2,018 138,014 MAINE - 10 Finishers Bike #1 Bike #2 MOA # Name Year Model Year Model 112213 Christian Benda 2011 R1200GS 2009 F650GS 181032 Brent Daigle 1992 K75RT 192772 David Stone 2013 F800GT 73527 David Eskelund 1999 R1100RT 1995 K75A 109795 Bruce Graham 2009 R1200RT 198959 Rick Quaintance 2014F80GS 100191 Phillip Jones 2014 R1200RT 194741 Sarah Quantance 2001 F650GS 2007 F650GS 122009 Doug Wells 2014 F800GSA 162631 Tom Gerken 2005 K1200LT 1990 K75LT
TOTAL MILES 14,754 11,251 9,479 7,547 7,523 7,204 6,995 5,282 4,476 3,654 78,165
MARYLAND - 15 Finishers Bike #1 Bike #2 MOA # Name Year Model Year Model 129225 Martin Cover 2012 K1600GTL 2013 F700GS 180290 Bryan Angle 2002 R1150RT 1983 R80RT 138245 Lisa Hecker 2008 R1200GS 91753 Scott Davis 2000 R1150GS 160295 Bob Hafenmair 2004 R1150RT
TOTAL MILES 22,731 19,822 15,583 13,534 8,344
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130473 Jeff Ford 2006 R1200RT 6,700 155112 Karen Ager 2009 F650GS 5,326 165741 Brian Conrad 2013 K1600GT 4,558 156059 William Jennens 2009 R1200RT 4,053 199807 David Beckstein 2009 F650GS 3,724 54262 Philip Ager 2010 F800GS 1975 R90S 2,750 169079 Christine Conrad 2010 K1300GT 2,432 68961 George Criswell 2010 R1200RT 2,226 156331 Richard Russell 2003 R1150RT 1999 R1200C 1,465 168664 Meg Russell 2009 G650GS 1,446 114,694 MASSACHUSETTS - 22 Finishers Bike #1 Bike #2 TOTAL MOA # Name Year Model Year Model MILES 106179 Bob Ryan 2013 R1200GS 2015 R1200GS 25,357 131700 Wallace French 2004 R1150RT 2011 K1300S 24,752 82395 Larry Marquis 2009 R1200RT 1980 R100RS 9,741 181548 Todd Walker 2010 F800GS 1981 R65 9,643 100130 Haus Muellers 2002 R1150GSA 2007 R1200GSA 9,625 77854 Mohamed Haider 2011 S1000RR 9,397 39061 Bill Mono 2001 R1150GS 1974 R90/6 9,118 126171 Richard Piela 2013 R1200GSA 1998 R1100R 7,428 6984 Ken Higgins 2013 R1200GS-WC 7,115 123247 Daniel Donovan 2001 R1100RT 2013 R1200GSA 7,081 97786 Mark MacRae 2002 R1150RA 2004 R1150RTP 6,997 174340 Steven Snyder 2002 R1150R 5,891 106380 David Humphrey 2004 R1150RT 2006 F650GSPD 5,128 99685 Dick Gibbons 2013 F800GT 3,959 69294 Bruce Ferguson 2013 R1200R 3,914 110222 John Gilmore 2009 F650GS 3,293 169884 Glenn Randall 2012 R1200RT 3,045 132431 Alfred Von Campe 2007 R1200RT 1,730 118765 Carol MacRae 2003 F650GSL 956 83985 Tom King 1965 R60 2007 K1200GT 807 31355 Peter Leone 2004 R1150RXTR 432 65355 Kurt Warner 1985 K100RT 1977 R1100RS 157 155,566 MICHIGAN - 67 Finishers Bike #1 Bike #2 TOTAL MOA # Name Year Model Year Model MILES 1505 Raymond Melosh 1991 R100RT 1995 R100RT 21,949 135147 Eric Wilson 2004 R1150RT 20,678 42362 Jerome Lubbers 2010 R1200GSA 1992 R100RT 19,904 41228 Craig Kirkwood 2002 R1150GS 2003 K1200LT 19,595 106908 Phillip Thick 2006 K1200LT 2013 K1600GTL 18,416 91091 Richard Wilder 2009 R1200GSA 2012 G650S 17,243 163123 David Hogerheide 2015 K1600GTL 17,209 197111 Bill Harlan 2009 R1200RT 2014 Loaners 16,371 176738 Patty Clark 2012 R1200R 2015 F700GS 16,045 176942 Don R Clark 2011 R1200GS 15,688 147020 Robert Hayes 2004 R1150RT 2003 K1200LT 14,631 176814 Gilbert Fuentes 2012 R1200R 14,081 149080 Scott Auer 2006 R1200GSA 2013 R1200RT 13,803 40776 Phil Mann 2007 K1200GT 1975 R90S 13,553 166938 Deborah Fuentes 2013 F700GS 13,503 52941 Gary L. Pothoff 1996 R1100RT 1999 K1200LT 12,842 140340 Eric Daniels 2005 K1200LT 12,641 5245 Stephen Reese 2010 K1300S 1974 R90S 12,330 43317 David Rowinski 1971 R75/5 2006 F650GS 11,659 49177 Rick Griffith 2004 R1150RT 1974 R90S 11,580 44719 David Allgood 2011 R1200RT 2012 G650GS 11,519 61249 Rich Yerman 2014 R1200RT 1978 R100/7 11,290 79553 Roy Spens 2001 K1200LT 11,111 91268 Thomas Gary 2012 K1600GTL 2009 R1200GSA 11,025 77408 Michael Hankinson 1994 K75 1993 K75S 10,660 129625 Marty Buck 1999 K1200LT 10,646 196631 Steve Miller 2011 R1200GSA 10,477 128445 Bob Swanson 2013 F800GT 10,270 20650 James Mitton 2012 F800ST 9,869
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98372 Tracy Sisco 2009 R1200RT 2003 R1200CLC 9,532 102770 Bill Hankinson 1995 R100RT 2000 K1200LTC 8,996 92885 Stanley Shirey 2009 K1200LT 8,868 46251 Melvin E. Lehner 2003 K1200LTTrike 1982 R100RT 8,585 188415 Geoffrey Wizgird 2009 R1200RT 8,558 113105 Philip Nellis 2010 R1200RT 8,045 102193 Judy Monson 1992 R100RS 8,013 119975 Michael Madley 2014 R1200RT-WC 7,893 70 Dick Hautau 2007 K1200LT 7,641 188906 Andrea Chappell 2013 F800R 7,226 119008 Gary Stroup 1999 K1200LT 7,119 20317 Richard Henrion 2006 R1200RT 1995 R1100GS 6,832 98347 James Sisco 2012 K1600GT 2004 R1200C 6,254 9947 Paul Eisenhauer 2002 R1150RTP 1966 R27 6,133 90269 Rich Kniff 1999 R1100RT 5,790 115237 Jerome Pokorski 1974 R90/6 2005 R1200RT 5,488 106833 Richard Higginbotham 2005 K1200LT 5,203 138876 Kourtney Thompson 2009 R1200RT 5,016 15967 Robert Hicks 2009 R1200GS 4,573 159037 Jake Berzkalns 2003 R1150GS 2006 R1200RT 4,501 139840 Patrick Kelley 2013 R1200GS 4,452 161353 Kent Niederhofer 2009 K1300S 4,295 199746 Bruce Urbanski 2000 R1150GS 4,188 107926 Frederick Koos 2001 K1200LT 3,854 74643 John Saazinen 2004 R1150RT 3,673 128677 Tim White 2003 R1150RT 3,617 16680 George Yosin 2006 R1200RT 2009 G650GS 3,296 5638 Lloyd Elmer 1992 K75RT 3,285 188500 Lee Robbert 2013 F700GS 3,265 52730 Ray Jutila 1985 K100RT 3,233 133294 Evelyn Kirkwood 2006 F650GS 3,098 92040 Norma Elmer 2000 R1200C 2,770 50868 Robert Higgins 1976 R75/6 2,245 71449 Wayne Koppa 2013 G650GS 1996 R850R 2,096 102640 Mike Hart 2013 R1200GS-WC 1,319 80050 Phillip Buck 1971 R60/5 1,149 75914 Stephen Cridler 1996 R1100GSA 1,066 57521 Fred Openlander 1994 R100RT 330 602,085 MINNESOTA - 85 Finishers Bike #1 Bike #2 TOTAL MOA # Name Year Model Year Model MILES 47185 Skeeter Kopacek 1976 R75/6 1978 R100/7 32,005 7157 Darrell Penning 1999 K1200RS 2002 R1150GSA 31,273 78926 George Doughty 2004 R1150GS 1993 R100GSPD 28,736 194815 Steven Marsolek 2002 R1150RT 23,603 136582 Daniel Maki 2005 R1200RT 2007 R1200GSA 21,257 67422 Jerald Heinrich 2010 G650GS 20,055 48764 Wallace Heinrich 2006 R1200GS 2003 F650GS 17,007 170209 Kyle Pieper 2008 R1200RT 15,314 60027 Timothy Lindstrom 1995 K1100RS 15,085 67297 Jeff Oden 2012 R1200GS 2011 R1200GS 14,875 67296 Nancee Musto 2012 R1200GS 2012 F650GS 14,394 46287 Milo Bjerke 2008 R1200GS 1993 K1100RS 14,060 85387 Tim Born 1987 K100LT 13,932 197614 Larry Ripplinger 2004 K1200RS 13,128 151207 Beth Madson 2012 R1200RT 13,066 86515 Jim Lescenske 2010 R1200R 2010 R1200RT 12,624 192087 Annette Linn 2012 F800ST 12,540 18302 Larry L. Hawes 1988 R100RT 1999 R1100RT 12,139 408 Jack Weidenbach 2014 R1200RT 2013 F800R 12,023 51902 Tim Nouis 2005 R1200GS 11,897 102846 Beth Forristall 2009 R1200GS 11,001 200666 Kenneth Farr 2003 K1200LT 10,991 84067 Dave Porter 2005 R1200RT 10,986 27994 Karol Patzer 2012 F800GS 2007 R1200GS 10,936 88953 Allen Wilson 2009 R1200RT 2014 R1200GS 10,909 115228 Patrick Corrigan 2014 R1200RT 10,868 189658 Brett Riewe 1999 R1100RT 10,773 95628 Lewis Marshall 2015 R1200RT 10,606
8950 Barry Nelson 2008 R1200RT 10,498 102355 Vicki Breese 2007 R1200GS 10,449 129333 Steven Handeland 1975 R60/6 1984 R80RT 10,273 107455 Reed Mock 2006 R1150GS 10,225 59445 Bernhard Bjornsen 2013 R1200RT 10,202 68556 Roger Motzko 2012 K1600GTL 1993 K75S 10,147 134867 Chad Lund 2010 F800GS 2003 R1150 10,096 179898 Scott Madson 2007 R1200RT 10,048 174967 Rob Tracy 2012 R1200GS 9,514 171711 Michael Weaver 2001 R1150GS 8,963 123492 Norine McVam 2006 R1200RT 8,324 99167 Craig Remus 2000 R1100RT 1984 R100RT 7,966 9064 Kevin Streeter 2014 R1200GSA 7,769 89692 Perry Linn 2012 K1600GTL 7,691 11317 Doug Dokken 2014 R1200GSA 2013 G650GS 7,593 91714 Greg Anderson 2013 R1200GS-WC 7,504 196660 Jason Madson 2009 R1200GSA 7,358 92043 Curtis Henry 2002 R1150RT 1992 R100GS 7,323 198432 Steven Deglmann 2006 R1200RT 7,258 179885 Mark Hawes 2006 R1100RT 7,251 131494 Bob Adamek 2005 R1200GS 2015 R1200RT 7,129 41913 Ted Williams 2014 K1600GTL 7,058 171061 Duane Schriever 1990 R100GSPD 1983 R80ST 6,879 132240 Joel Howard 1985 R80RT 2007 F800ST 6,643 6590 Charles W. Coons 1993 R100R 2005 F650GS 6,104 157018 Amy Lund 2013 R1200GS 6,060 46567 Tim Frederick 2013 K1600GTL 6,024 148171 Chris Zimmerman 2001 R1200C 5,906 196386 Guy Harper 2014 K1600GTL 5,754 18303 Mary Hawes 1985 K100RT 1991 K75 5,606 109596 Scott Hellzen 2007 R1200RT 5,562 106436 Adam Benedix 2013 K1600GTL 5,517 150400 Thom Tieck 1995 K75S 5,472 131743 Daniel Reese 1977 R100S 2004 R1100S 4,828 309732 Robin Asfeld 2008 K1200LT 4,705 173498 John Tomlinson 2010 G650GS 4,624 197544 Glen Bloomstrom 2008 R1200GSA 4,481 193657 Chuck Banks 2001 K1200LTC 4,469 56676 Dale Peterson 2014 F700GS 4,144 194760 Mark Schwantes 2011 R1200GSA 4,108 34400 Annette Schroeder 2002 F650GS 3,887 197868 Greg Fetter 2010 F800ST 3,785 197851 Robert Bies 2009 K1200LT 3,766 147960 David Christianson 2008 R1200GS 3,731 93132 James Puffer 2012 K1600GTL 3,479 183018 J Dan Elasky 2008 K1200GT 3,342 136776 Tom Bergstrom 2004 R1150R 3,318 146018 Monte Casebier 1985 K100RT 3,226 145886 Samuel Halgren 2008 K1200GT 2,752 179896 Linda Allen 2011 G650GS 2,733 196786 Carla Adamek 2013 F800ST 2,393 180068 Larry Fraser 2009 K1200LT 2,374 123976 Jim Gilles 2000 K1200LT 2,265 188030 Steve Nelson 2009 R1200GSA 2,122 999999 Timothy Schwartz 2004 R1150RT 2,015 196809 Scott Blixt 2011 R1200GSA 1,439 145560 James Squiers 2002 R1150RT 1,432 771,667 MISSISSIPPI - 4 Finishers Bike #1 Bike #2 MOA # Name Year Model Year Model 94495 Paul Thorne 2007 R1200R 94496 Gail Thorne 2012 F650GS 127557 Alan Henderson 2015 R1200GSA-WC 103293 Fletcher Clark 2012 R1200GS 2006F650
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MONTANA - 8 Finishers Bike #1 Bike #2 TOTAL MOA # Name Year Model Year Model MILES 65695 Mike Meredith 1997 R1100RT 2010 F800ST 13,416 140563 Annie Huddy 2007 F650GS 2011 F650GS 10,984 136169 Loretta Arendt 1994 K75 6,442 200486 John Webster 2002 K1200LT 5,388 32575 Larry Banister 2008 K1200GT 5,228 123908 Eugene Allard 2005 R1200RT 4,537 111510 Tom Moe 2005 R1200RT 2012 R1200RT 3,124 15230 Kim Lemke 1988 K100RS 1977 R75/7 669 49,788
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NEBRASKA - 15 Finishers Bike #1 Bike #2 TOTAL MOA # Name Year Model Year Model MILES 182581 Chris Schinclr 1987 R80RT 2000 K1200LT 15,037 117390 Cliff Sawyer 2013 R1200R 14,014 162336 Michael Sjoberg 2010 R1200GSA 11,604 68401 David Bruner 2000 K1200LT 1974 R90/6 10,648 182034 Chris Sjoberg 2012 F650GS 9,648 115367 John Sinclair 2007 F800ST 7,860 32462 David Ruffner 1975 R90/6 1977 R100/7 7,106 143267 Francis Geiger 2008 R1200RT 6,810 56299 Daniel Ruffner 1991 R100RT 1983 R65 6,187 193613 Ray Weinand 2012 R1200RT 5,437 182232 Deeleen Sawyer 2012 F650GS 4,066 123124 Dale Brooks 2003 R1200CLC 3,660 110521 James Nyffeler 2010 F800GS 2004 R1150R 3,265 116713 James Karasek 2004 R1150RT 2,263 117621 Thomas Kell 2004 R1150RT 444 108,049 NEVADA - 18 Finishers Bike #1 Bike #2 TOTAL MOA # Name Year Model Year Model MILES 69489 Glenn Pancoast 2013 K1600GT 24,500 105940 Douglas Laird 2008 K1200LT 2013 R1200GS 21,497 79776 Steve Hall 2014 R1200RT-WC 2014 R1200GSA 20,761 146383 Grant Kapteyn 2014 R1200RT 14,647 203190 Fred Barrie 2015 K1200LT 14,515 83451 Dan Myers 2011 R1200GS 14,428 200336 Marc Sykes 2014 R1200GS 9,527
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83113 Larie Trippet 2014 R1200GSA 9,424 148188 Sam Bexon 2014 R1200GS 7,205 83968 John Hertel 2009 R1200GS 6,757 118952 Daniel Wolff 2005 R1200RT 1984R100RTwSC 6,607 96572 Lee Hilsabeck 2005 K1200LT 6,326 89132 Ernie Baragar 1993 R100GS 5,636 8864 Scott McKay 2007 F800ST 1994 R1100RS 4,181 143767 Scott Hilbert 2007 R1200S 2014 R1200GSA 4,035 18986 Jerry Bumps 2015 F700GS 3,321 83771 Bill Luthy 2002 K1200RS 1,066 148945 Natalie Hilbert 2008 F800ST 2009 G650GS 617 175,050
NEW HAMPSHIRE - 13 Finishers Bike #1 Bike #2 TOTAL MOA # Name Year Model Year Model MILES 127549 Douglas Fahlbeck 2014 R1200GSA-WC 14,155 122735 Martha Brosnahan 2005 R1200GS 9,131 76079 John McKay 2014 R1200RT 6,891 88235 David Martin 2001 R1150GS 6,785 108922 Tom Murray 2007 R1200RT 6,522 188999 David Donnamaria 2001 K1200LT 6,121 40431 David Brosnahan 2004 R1150GS 5,645 115451 Bill Zeller 2010 R1200GS 2007 F650GS 5,291 172879 Susan Stanley 2009 F650GS 3,809 1151 Percy Young 2013 R1200R 2015 Rental 3,144 143452 Neal Socha 2009 R1200GS 2004 R1150RS 2,605 30195 Ronnie Lavoie 1980 R100T 1980 R100RT 1,700 81455 Cole Mills 1997 R1100RA 1975 R60/6 126 71,925
NEW JERSEY - 26 Finishers Bike #1 Bike #2 TOTAL MOA # Name Year Model Year Model MILES 60249 Reno A. Del Ben 1993 K75 2005 R1200GS 33,835 190774 Leonard Skirkanish 2011 R1200GSA 2009 R1200RT 14,923 80534 Herbert` Konrad 2008 R1200RT 2006 R1200RT 11,766 51993 John Strickland 2010 K1300GT 11,605 94539 Robert Rogers 2005 K1200LT 10,515 34429 Skip Metz 1998 R1100RT 8,317 122798 Rick Mickles 2012 R1200RT 8,181 200519 Richard Licdtka 2015 R1200GSA 5,768 92994 Dan Morrow 2008 R1200GS 5,454 108259 Moshe Levy 2015 R1200RT-WC 5,448 126634 Marty Veselka 2006 R1200RT 5,387 88147 Roger Trendowski 2004 R1150GSA 2014 F800GSA 5,215 185743 Tom Wright 2012 R1200GSA 5,054 119613 Michael Smith 2004 R1150GS 4,689 116486 Robert Smith 1998 R1200C 4,647 110128 Blair Meiser 2013 K1600GT 4,530 135894 William Dudley 1975 R90S 1978 R100RS 4,475 138382 John Slater 2011 R1200GS 3,617 188049 Martha Veselka 2004 R1150R 3,435 181233 Bill Metz 1985 K100RT 2,955 7605 Paul Poyio 2005 R1200RT 2,542 79083 Michael Christakos 1991 R100GSPD 1976 R75/6 2,522 154674 Walt Martin 2009 R1200RT 2,311 101292 Peter Lisko 1991 K75RT 1987 K75S 1,506 8301 David Cushing 1995 R100RT 1,278 165880 Rich Berman 2007 R1200GS 1,148 171,123 NEW MEXICO - 5 Finishers Bike #1 Bike #2 TOTAL MOA # Name Year Model Year Model MILES 80519 Jeffery Foster 2009 R1200GSA 23,500 113279 Richard Sackett 2012 K1600GTL 9,843 94370 Jim Gross 2014 K1600GLT 9,070 17278 William Koup 2014 R1200GS 6,868 46627 Dick Cochran 1969 R60 2011 F650GS 5,087 54,368
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NEW YORK - 31 Finishers Bike #1 Bike #2 TOTAL MOA # Name Year Model Year Model MILES 11223 Josh Ascher 2009 R1200R 2000 R1150GS 18,513 143915 Joseph Majsak 2009 K1200LT 17,640 11558 Wayne Edkin 2005 K1200LT 1974 R60/6 16,600 120667 Jim Geary 2014 R1200RT 15,303 27208 Ray McKenna 1978 R100S 1984 R80ST 11,487 171980 John O Hara 1987 K75C 2012 G650GS 11,418 178119 Kathryn Connell 1974 R75/6 9,840 41897 Lee C. Hutson 1987 R80RT 1983 R100RSwSC 9,115 171805 Jan Moolenschot 2007 K1200LT 8,825 110126 Gary Miller 2007 K1200GT 8,781 181747 Conrad Scholz 1999 R1100R 2000 R1100R 8,426 130636 Larry Barasch 2002 R1200C 2004 R1200C 6,823 5703 Larry Wilson 2000 K1200LT 1987 K75C 6,817 168183 Paul Springer 2012 K1600GTL 5,826 82163 Bruce Hirschey 1974 R90/6 2006 K1200LT 5,785 129302 Frank Florio 2014 K1600GTLE 2015 K1600GTL 5,619 182099 Desiree Day 2006 F650GS 5,619 135798 Edward Gawarecki 2007 F800ST 2009 K1300GT 5,350 141644 James Soque 2010 R1200RT 4,889 72228 Chuck Winterberger 2014 R1200RT 1973 R75/5 4,575 95891 Cranky Frankie Palmeri 2003 K1200RS 4,563 129064 Richard JR Coppedge 2005 R1200RT 3,394 188307 George Richardson 2011 F650GS 3,240 182229 Frank Ciampa 2009 F650GS 2,629 15528 Steven Hill 1983 R80RT 1979 R100RT 2,597 133302 Thomas Tracz 2007 R1200RT 2,197 179365 Christopher Pue 2007 K1200LT 2,017 73284 Edward Smith 1974 R90/6 1,904 108219 Peter Chiavaro 2002 K1200LTE 1,764 58851 Clyde Wells 1976 R90S 1978 R100SwSC 984 115454 Gregory Storey 2004 R1150RT 972 213,512 NORTH CAROLINA - 46 Finishers Bike #1 Bike #2 TOTAL MOA # Name Year Model Year Model MILES 137000 Keith Paxton 2014 R1200RT 23,668 131087 John Beamer 2004 R1150RT 22,477 194727 Louis Frender 2013 R1200RT 1976 R90/6 18,451 83903 Michael Stock 2001 R1100RT 1984 R100 17,099 166203 Don Boyd 2014 F800GS 16,743 101132 Mike McSwain 2001 R1150GS 1995 K1100LT 15,224 132923 Jimmy Hair 2012 K1600GTL 13,261 199334 Andrew Helmstetter 2012 R1200RT 13,215 242 Paul Beaver 1972 R75/5 1986 K100RT 13,033 40610 Bert Brumfield 2007 K1200GT 1998 K1200RS 13,016 149271 Dave Selvig 2004 K1200LT 2000 K1200LT 11,636 78384 John Moore 2009 G650GS 2011 R1200GSA 10,969 27797 C. Danny Wilson, Jr. 1988 R100RS 1988 R100GS 9,638 189551 Edward Farmer 2013 K1600GTL 9,387 112433 Benton Blalock 2008 K1200LTC 2015 Rental 9,283 195153 Piper Charles 2012 R1200RT 8,622 107666 Thomas Landrum 2004 R1150RXTR 2009 K1300S 8,218 190134 John Price 2009 R1200GS 2015 R1200GS 7,959 128495 Michael Blotzer 2014 R1200RT 7,914 147741 Michael Silverman 2012 K1600GT 7,805 179564 Jeff Vestal 2011 R1200GS 7,597 109496 Alan Edmondson 2002 K1200LT 7,204 195440 Jill Barcia 2009 F800ST 6,974 100470 Joseph Stephens Jr 2012 K1600GTL 6,773 196619 Earl Black 2014 K1600GTL 6,474 84292 Steve Brunner 2003 K1200RS 2004 R1150RXTR 6,397 98770 Scott Prochaska 2015 R1200GS 6,359 90132 Bill Murray 2009 R1200GSA 2015 R1200RT 6,049 110562 Mark Rutter 2014 R1200RT 6,024 110602 Brian Young 2002 R1150GSA 5,833 78076 Jimmy Nelson 2005 K1200LT 5,430 26978 Donald Green 2011 R1200RT 5,093
105676 Tom Eibel 2012 K1600GT 4,853 196196 Barbara Smith 1982 R100RT 4,732 196266 Mario Saragoni 2003 K1200LT 4,187 101844 Jan Prochaska 2014 F700GS 3,854 201444 Cherrie Hair 2012 R1200RT 3,720 56223 Peter Osta 2015 R1200RT 2010 R1200RT 3,453 102604 Ed Meadows 2002 K1200LT 2014 F800GS 3,200 163602 Larry Glasson 2012 R1200RT 1,768 107506 Belva Brunner 2007 F700GS 1,517 17952 Bobby Pearson 1985 R80RT 1978 R100/7 1,287 191889 Rachel Farmer 2014 R1200RT 1,213 27798 Sharon Wilson 1997 R850R 983 55595 Sandra Osta 2005 R1200ST 273 33211 Richard Cockman 1978 R80/7 271 369,136 NORTH DAKOTA - 8 Finishers Bike #1 Bike #2 TOTAL MOA # Name Year Model Year Model MILES 144330 Rob Keller 2024 R1200GS-WC 12,856 42335 Greg Glur 2006 R1200RT 1982 R65LS 12,500 132429 Scott Wagner 1999 R1200C 1995 R1100GS 9,875 162129 Thomas Trenbeath 2005 R1200GS 9,612 55992 Delmer Dyk 2003 K1200LT 1983 R65 7,046 96353 Myron Scott 2001 R1100R 2009 R1200RT 5,858 61911 Larry Puppe 1994 K1100LT 1,867 27037 Kent Streibel 2010 R1200RT 1,151 60,765 OHIO - 68 Finishers Bike #1 Bike #2 TOTAL MOA # Name Year Model Year Model MILES 28159 Donald Walker 2014 R1200GS-WC 2013 K1600GTL 33,499 98325 Jim Lasley 2004 R1150GSA 1981 R80GS 25,886 78584 John Frick 2009 K1200LT 23,627 171564 Jim Kieding 2013 R1200GS 2008 K1200GT 20,955 55210 Robert Schoenfeld 1995 K1100RS 2010 K1300GT 18,992 76104 Randy Merrow 2009 F650GS 2012 R1200RT 17,321 115500 Wallace Gingerich 2013 F800GT 2010 R1200GS 15,840 145781 Gabe Paal 2012 F650GS 15,662 188455 Brent Yarnell 2013 K1600GT 14,885 62373 Jerry Riha 1975 R75/6 2002 R1150R 14,764 47040 Karl Hoffman 1995 K1100RS 1990 K75S 14,253 84818 Bruce Davis 2007 F650GS 14,019 200226 Kathy Dean 2004 R1150R 2015 R1200GS 13,782 44259 Sam Booth 2004 R1150GSA 1954 R51/3 13,262 57286 Donna Schettine 1996 K1100LT 2004 K1200GT 12,936 141355 Mary Riha 2003 R1150R 12,845 185795 Keith Callahan 2014 R1200RT 12,549 179645 Michael Brenner 2011 R1200RT 11,870 195381 David Bell 2010 R1200GSA 11,560 193750 Richard Horvant Jr 2004 R1150RT 11,554 83208 Gary Merryman 2007 R1200RT 2012 R1200GS 11,235 150134 Troy Todd 2005 K1200LT 2011 R1200RT 11,169 62461 Jeff Summers 2008 K1200GT 11,033 87594 Joseph Svites 2011 R1200GSA 2007 R1200RT 10,412 59517 Neil Jones 2004 R1150RT 9,874 108670 Henning Carlsen 2005 R1200RT 1976 R90S 9,720 90817 Stephen Cox 2013 R1200GSA 9,117 135596 Peter Stokes 2012 R1200GSA 8,784 162539 Jacqueline Hall 2004 R1150RT 8,588 55920 Karen Cox 2009 K1300GT 8,524 116634 Abby Merrow 2006 R1200RT 2015 F700GS 8,286 40584 John Bebout 2014 R1200RT 2016 R1200RT 8,128 117888 Dana McMahan 2009 R1200GSA 7,864 106131 Ken Francois 2003 R1150RT 2014 R1200RT 7,665 50371 Dominic Cioffi 2013 R1200GSA 7,597 77611 Randy Gabriel 2010 K1300GT 7,436 146177 Jeff Grant 2004 R1150RT 7,228 198071 Don Petrow 2001 R1150GS 1995 K1100LT 7,219 190126 Bonny Reed 2013 R1200RT 7,103
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OKLAHOMA - 14 Finishers Bike #1 Bike #2 TOTAL MOA # Name Year Model Year Model MILES 186498 Tom Williams 2015 R1200RT 21,118 171850 John Camp 2001 R1200C 2013 R1200GSA 15,290 22026 Randall Eggert 2008 R1200RT 12,160 146027 Dwight Olson 2006 K1200GT 2006 F650GS 10,424 47205 Kendall Smith 2008 R1200R 9,594 103782 Jim Mulcahy 2010 R1200GS 8,673 185876 Ed Lightner 2012 R1200GSA 8,212 190357 Ghent Hopkins 2014 R1200GSA 7,357 94422 James Gillispie 2001 R1150GS 6,943 122559 Greg Cunningham 2000 K1200LT 5,780 170126 John “Wes” Fitzer 2014 K1600GTLE 5,581 96448 Thomas Burull 2011 R1200RT 4,189 25091 Michael Truel 2015 F800GT 2,245 7998 James Firestone 1993 K1100LT 2007K1200GT 155 117,721 OREGON - 29 Finishers Bike #1 Bike #2 TOTAL MOA # Name Year Model Year Model MILES 82059 Steven Carr 2011 R1200GSA 20,218 112658 Jake Broyles 2009 R1200GSA 2005 R1200RT 18,493 128521 Charles Mileur 2005 R1200GS 1990 R100GSPD 13,608 154370 Splinter Wrenn 1979 R100RS 1981 R65 13,016 98250 Nancy Scott 2013 R1200R 2013 F700GS 12,926 146841 Michael Howard 2009 R1200RT 12,683 18185 David Cook 1993 K75RT 12,116 119994 Peter Russell 2009 R1200GSA 8,435 173746 Larry Smith 2014 R9T 2006 R1200RT 8,399 165696 John Vissell 2009 R1200GSA 7,115 194989 David Hewsser 1996 R1100RT 2005 R1200RT 6,751 126884 Clarence Story 2002 K1200LT 6,611 90113 David Peterson 2003 R1150RT 1999 R1100GS 6,243 106803 Rene Renteria 2012 F800GS 5,968 148075 Chris Henry 2009 R1200RT 5,333 167133 Brad Sitton 2014 R1200GSA 5,290 59741 Juergen Schuetze 1992 R100GS 5,086 192942 David Barnes 2014 R1200RT 5,076
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108366 Leon Brunken 2007 R1200RT 4,851 106802 Susan Ortiz-Renteria 2008 R1200GS 4,715 201265 Brian Lawson 2015 R1200GS 4,646 91814 Jackie Brunken 2004 R1150RT 4,351 79786 Tom McCallum 2009 F650GS 1993 K1100LT 4,263 124275 Brian Sitton 2005 K1200LT 1989 K100RS 4,216 155311 James Andrew 2009 G650GS 2008 K1200LT 3,734 194023 Michelle Smith 2008 F800ST 2009 G650GS 2,836 183851 Don Moore 2005 R1200GS 2005 K1200S 2,814 190759 Robert Miller 2004 R1150GS 2,615 12967 Steve Woodward 2009 R1200RT 2000 R1150GS 1,597 214,005 PENNSYLVANIA - 103 Finishers Bike #1 Bike #2 TOTAL MOA # Name Year Model Year Model MILES 51341 Richard Snyder 1995 R1100GS 1996 K1100RS 35,010 106590 Bob Lilley 2011 R1200GSA 2015 R1200RT 30,274 13579 Larry E. Troutman, Sr 2015 R1200GSA 2008 R1200GSA 28,785 79801 Blaine Paulus, Jr 2004 R1150GS 2002 R1150GS 28,653 49851 Dick Lins 2013 R1200RT 1988 R100RS 22,805 160199 Phil Heisey 2010 R1200RT 2015 R1200GSA 21,238 89020 Darryl Thompson 2012 R1200GS 20,885 80297 Jayne Thompson 2013 F700GS 2015 R1200GS 20,159 46091 James Bauer 2012 K1600GT 2005 R1200RT 18,205 43352 Ed Kneller 1997 R1100GS 1992 R100GS 17,440 98722 Gene Van Essendelft 1995 K75RT 2001 F650GS 16,556 102670 Joe Babkowski 2013 R1200RT 2013 K1200LTC 16,052 88715 Leland Junge 2014 R9T 2014 R1200GSA 15,990 42411 Jim Ditlow 2008 R1200GSA 1993 R100GSPD 15,843 142544 Steve Metz 2014 R1200RT 15,133 126149 Stacey Papinchak 2013 R1200GS 2004 R1150RS 14,773 87002 James Robinson 1996 K1100RS 2004 R1150GSA 14,717 143476 Donna Ditlow 2012 F650GS 14,404 67897 John Gehr 2012 K1600GT 2014 R1200GS 14,364 100456 Douglas Raymond 2002 R1150RT 2011 R1200GSA 14,081 43952 Mac Kirkpatrick 1961 R69S 1975 R90S 14,072 127096 Bruce McKelvy 2005 R1200GS 2003 K1200LT 12,797 198389 Sandra Sander 2013 F700GS 2015 Loaner 12,458 172819 Edwards Schwentker 2014 R1200RT 1974 R90S 11,414 54354 Kenneth Ubry 2003 R1150RT 2008 R1200RT 11,124 30937 James Fortney 2002 R1150GS 1963 R60/2 10,872 135581 Brian Lamborn 2005 F650CSA 1988 R100RT 10,871 165839 Dominic Procchi 2007 F650GS 2009 F650 10,412 52672 Fritz Spokas 2013 R1200GS-WC 10,327 8076 H. B. Pennypacker 2000 R1100R 2006 R1200GS 10,240 132926 Erin Hoxie 2002 R1150R 10,001 14629 Terence Hamill 1971 R75/5 1987 K100RS 9,849 112926 Cindy Beaumariage 2002 R1200CA 9,301 110888 Matthew Novarich 2009 R1200GSA 9,228 124758 Laura Blake 2007 R1200R 9,200 12012 James Bauman 2015 R1200GS 8,719 8501 Lee Hetrick 2009 R1200GS 8,634 76799 Jason Kaplitz 2013 R1200GS 2015 Rental 8,425 170447 Dan Lehman 2014 R1200GS 8,414 192592 James Wegiekwski 2013 R1200R 2015 R1200GS 8,062 20393 Gregory Zambano 1995 K75 2001 F650GS 7,763 51108 Elsie M. Smith 2006 F650GS 7,761 190459 Matt Blistan 2000 K1200LTC 2005 R1200RT 7,663 42863 William B. Fox 2007 R1200RT 2016 R1200RS 7,637 101913 Rick Sorensen 2011 R1200GSA 7,542 124757 Dwight Blake 2006 R1200RT 2004 R1150R 7,503 98617 Rich Nagy 2008 R1200GS 1975 R90S 7,221 136559 Jay Scales 2012 K1600GTL 7,182 120394 Bruce Davis 2009 R1200RT 7,010 146023 David Ward 2015 R1200GSA 6,959 105151 Ken Osiecki 2009 F800GS 2013 F800GS 6,902 7920 Verne Wadel 2004 R1150GS 2012 R1200RTP 6,871 123130 Tracy Novacich 2009 R1200GS 6,561
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144287 Ken Rhye 2004 R1150RT 2013 F800R 11,008 126593 Brian Edwards Sr 1999 K1200LTwSC 2006 R1200RT 10,504 118737 Sid Welch 2000 K1200LT 1975 R90/6 5,393 168667 Bob Zink 1986 R65 4,726 62913 Al Shaffer 1993 R100RT 2001 R1100RL 2,364 78070 Ron Manley 2014 R1200RT-WC 1,463 89,063 SOUTH DAKOTA - 7 Finishers Bike #1 Bike #2 TOTAL MOA # Name Year Model Year Model MILES 99781 Dave Hudson 2015 R1200RT 1990 R100GSPD 23,753 108043 Rick Nelson 2012 G650 13,568 134901 Daniel Fisher 1996 R1100GS 2012 F650GS 10,901 196172 George Lundgren 2012 K1600GT 9,977 1252 Wayne Urban 1984 R100RS 1991 R100GS 7,431 52492 Gary Johnson 1999 R1100RS 5,686 107873 Thomas King 2004 K1200GT 1978 R75/7 1,078 72,394 TENNESSEE - 18 Finishers Bike #1 Bike #2 TOTAL MOA # Name Year Model Year Model MILES 85732 Bill Tonkin 2012 R1200GS 2013 F800GT 23,987 186426 David Kropp 2003 K1200LT 22,865 160804 Craig Rice 2014 K1600GTLX 19,648 15856 Kermit Easterling 1982 R100RT 1984 R80RT 14,285 120850 Alan Donnels` 2009 R120GS 2015 R1200GSA 13,899 96663 Chris Marshall 2011 R1200RT 1995 K75 11,823 48017 Thomas Armour 1999 R1100RT 10,604 73301 James Pollard 1988 K75C 1997 F650ST 10,406 100338 David Bonner 2009 R1200RT 2010 R1200GS 10,287 138536 William Van Voorhis 2008 K1200GT 2015 K1600GT 8,711 170542 Lynn Wilson 2012 F650GS 7,573 178600 Nancy Van Hoorhis 2009 F800ST 7,356 114187 Kenneth Martin 2011 R1200RT 7,247 156814 Larry Marcum 2010 F650GS 6,667 180576 Al Wilson 2012 F650GS 5,992 194568 Michael Fowler 2011 R1200RT 5,172 109367 C. M. Sturgis 2001 K1200LT 2,141 166572 Lynn Hash 2010 R1200RT 2012 F650GS 2,117 190,780 TEXAS - 46 Finishers MOA # Name 117178 Michael Voudouris 130595 Christopher Ross 169878 Dave Schani 37671 Bill Edwards 119980 Rowan Schexnyder 78655 James Schulz 124913 Dennis Drake 127040 Steve Henson 45061 Michael Brown 96137 Stephen Slisz 198430 Meryl Stoller 5091 John Kresena 103843 Eric Brubaker 183940 John Burger 182591 Mike Valentin 127041 Helen Rayborn 143370 Kevin Siebert 56330 Paul Mulhern 80703 Chuck Wetzel 99390 Larry Grosenheider 62737 Jacqueline Mulhern 129096 Joseph Aaron 152606 Mark Bond 70663 Doug Crow 144071 David O Donnel
Bike #1 Bike #2 TOTAL Year Model Year Model MILES 2015 R1200GSA 2012 K1600GTL 28,056 1975 R90/6 2012 R1200GSA 20,698 2011 R1200RT 19,228 1975 R75/6 1999 K1200LT 19,116 2004 K1200RS 2008 K1200LT 18,848 2015 R1200GSA-WC 17,661 2012 R1200GSA 15,218 1974 R75/6 2005 K1200S 15,052 2002 R1150GS 1998 K1200RS 14,273 2002 R1150RT 2012 R1200RT 14,244 2014 R1200GSA 14,070 2012 F650GS 13,715 2003 F650GS 13,395 2010 F800GS 2012 R1200RT 12,114 2009 K1300GT 11,440 2002 R1150R 2007 F650GS 11,196 2014 R1200GS 10,860 2005 R1200GS 10,698 2010 R1200R 10,512 2009 K1300GT 10,216 2010 F650GS 10,180 2011 R1200RT 10,115 2009 R1150GSA 2013 K1600GTL 10,108 1987 K75 10,045 2008 R1200GS 8,985
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60415 David Adams 2003 F650GS 2007 R1200RT 10,544 63806 Robert Altic 2011 R1200RT 10,322 155553 Daniel Nosal 2007 R1200GS 10,241 142456 Mike Gunther 2009 R1200GS 9,977 153798 Paul Wilson 2009 R1200GS 9,101 160441 David Taminger 2012 K1600GTL 8,556 168995 David Hickman 2006 R1200RT 7,713 138409 James Buford 2007 R1200RT 7,452 151945 Richard Peebles 1989 R100RT 2003 R1200CL 6,511 133399 Albert Jones Jr 2005 K1200S 2013 HP4 5,125 177171 Anthony Andrew 2013 K1600GTL 4,539 140070 John Callaghan 2007 R1200RT 4,051 173655 Edward Wallis 2014 F700GS 3,093 32660 Tim Tolson 2005 R1200RT 2,808 149701 Barry Defibaugh JR 2008 R1200GSA 1,585 160441 David Tammger 2012 K1600GTL 1,130 227,045 WASHINGTON - 32 Finishers Bike #1 Bike #2 TOTAL MOA # Name Year Model Year Model MILES 86999 Pete Noftz 1999 F650F 2011 R1200GSA 35,527 95138 Terry Lahman 2013 R1200GSA 23,641 190781 Lynda Lahman 2013 C650GT 23,342 166192 Kim Dorsing 2013 K1600GTL 19,566 29436 Jim Keesee 2008 R1200RT 1983 R100RT 18,621 166121 Leonard Kunz 2007 K1200GT 1997 K1100LT 16,958 59757 Roy Barnes 2009 F650GS 16,023 39306 Ron Rumohr 2001 F650GS 2004 R1150R 14,814 199051 Richard Brown 2002 R1150RT 13,850 146092 Cheryl Laudermilk 2009 F650GS 12,130 97376 William Sawyer 2010 F650GS 2015R1200GS 11,845 165663 Jim Elder 2010 F650GS 11,078 192235 Judy Mirick 2015 F700GS 2013 G650GS 10,739 36606 Douglas Barritt 2013 R1200RT 10,298 57919 Richard Steen 2004 R1150RS 1990 R75S 10,280 61414 Megan Barritt 2002 R1150RS 2004 R1150RS 10,172 101252 Larry Garner 2003 K1200GT 2011 R1200GS 10,113 30657 Eric Blume 1981 R80GS 2007 G650XCM 9,322 188980 Gordon Naylor 2015 R1200GS 8,879 199083 Richard Brush 2013 R1200GSA 8,606 165664 Robbie Elder 2010 F650GS 8,605 131255 Hank Giddings 2003 R1200CLC 8,166 19916 Darryl Graham 1998 R1100RT 7,413 177979 Gail Kunz 2007 F800ST 2007 F650GS 7,107 161723 Jim Trotter 2010 R1200GSA 6,808 10115 Richard Lee 1973 R75/5 1999 R1100RT 6,293 117072 Brian Diver 1999 R1100RT 6,043 163798 Robert Posey 2004 R1150RT 5,750 201345 John Thompson 2007 R1200RT 4,217 116042 Daniel Yorkston 1995 K75R 2,959 142502 Andy Sulla 2003 K1200RS 2,205 101733 John Eberhardt 2013 F800GT 1,825 363,195 WEST VIRGINIA - 5 Finishers Bike #1 Bike #2 MOA # Name Year Model Year Model 150782 William Cockerham 2005 R1200GS 1973 R75/5 109925 Pete Dailey 2004 R1150R 1973 R60/5 120070 Richard Carson 2004 R1200CLC 131753 Kevin Wood 1999 K1200RS 1971 R60/5 94311 Melinda Haid 2012 F650GS
TOTAL MILES 8,919 3,830 3,797 3,383 2,397 22,326
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2004 R1150RT 2005 R1200ST 17,047 2000 R1100RT 1977 R100S 16,497 2004 R1150GSA 1994 K1100LT 16,081 2004 R1150RT 15,455 1984 R65LS 2005 R1200ST 14,888 1988 R100RS 2013 F800GT 14,412 2005 R1200RT 14,232 1976 R90/S 2013 R1200GS 14,032 2005 R1200RT 13,668 2003 R1150R 2004 R1150GSA 13,033 2004 R1150Rxtr 2013 F700GS 12,764 1999 R1100RT 2007 R1200RT 12,610 2009 K1200LT 12,527 2013 K1600GTL 2009 R1200GS 12,328 2011R1200RT 2003 R1150GSA 12,170 2007 R1200GS 12,160 2004 R1100SBCR 2005 R1200ST 12,135 1992 R100GSPD 1986 R80 12,051 2007 K1200GT 1995 R100RT 12,032 2009 K1200LT 1976 R90/6 10,854 2007 K1200GT 1976 R90/6 10,746 2005 R1200ST 1994 R100RT 10,422 2010 R1200RT 10,267 2010 R120GSA 9,944 2013 R1200RT 2004 R1150RT 9,900 2005 R1200RT 9,741 2002 R1150RT 1996 R1100RT 9,690 2007 R1200RT 9,215 2009 R1200GSA 2001 R1150GS 9,174 2014 R1200RT 9,149 2004 R1150RT 1983 R100 9,045 2012 R1200RT 9,042 2005 R1200RT 9,008 2006 K1200LT-Trike 8,875 2014 K1600GT 2007 K1200GT 8,650 1978 R80/7 2006 K1200LT 8,625 2004 R1150RA 8,564 1995 R1100RS 1978 R100wSC 8,244 1994 R100GS 2007 R1200RT 8,017 2011 F800R 8,004 2009 R1200RT 7,986 2013 R1200GS-WC 7,979 2012 R1200RT 7,780 2006 R1200RT 2006 G650GS 7,630 2006 K1200LT 7,605 2007 K1200S 7,603 2002 K1200LT 1987 K100RT 7,593 2007 R1200S 2015 S1000RR 7,557 2009 R1200GS 1987 K75T 7,497 2006 R1200GS 2015 R1200R 7,486 Harmonica Bob Gramling 1994 K75RTA 1986 K75RT 7,417 Kevin Dubois 2013 R1200GS 7,303 Jack Permer 2007 R1200RT 7,125 Larry Barton 2014 R1200RT 7,030 John Ihde 2006 R1200RT 6,904 Pete Shank 2005 R1150R 6,811 Ron Feurer 2009 R1200GS 2013 F800GT 6,676 Mark Turner 2002 R1150RT 6,609 Russell Champion 1992 R100RT 1976 R75/6 6,526 William King 2008 R1200RT 6,315 John Breunissen 2000 R1100RT 2003 R1200C 6,290 Sam Hokin 1991 K75RT 6,282 James M. Pilarski 1993 R100RT 6,051 Stewart Hamel 1971 R75/5 2004 R1150RS 5,972 Bunny Swenson 2003 F650GS 5,922 Larry Pagel 2001 R1100RL 2002 R1150RT 5,873 Tony DeLorenzo 2007 R1200GSA 2015 R1200GSA 5,858 Alfred Paltzer 2007 R1200RT 1983 R65 5,846 Sam Garst 2003 R1150GSAwSC 1988 R100GS 5,792
48142 Ruth Ann Reynen 2008 R1200R 2013 F700GS 5,633 117290 Gregory Voskuil 2006 R1200RT 1976 R90/6 5,570 11039 Kevin Groehler 2012 K1600GTL 5,483 119025 Andrew Schneider 2004 R1150R 5,456 138476 Becky Policht 1984 R100RT 5,325 16063 Jeff Smigla 1972 R75/5 2005 R1200GS 5,249 88169 Gregory Orr 1999 R1100RT 5,198 124936 Rich Skinner 2011 R1200RT 4,990 45588 Dan Stecker 1978 R100S 1977 R100/7 4,782 50455 Jim Kossow 2004 R1150RT 4,528 118269 Barry Strohbusch 2009 K1200LT 4,475 153154 Brian Sheehy 2002 R1150RT 4,384 108428 Pat Stauss 2013 K1600GTL 2015 Rental 4,383 181828 John Gliszczinski 2006 R1200GS 4,339 129994 Andrew Pretzl 2002 R1150RT 4,277 133035 Dennis Pipkorn 2003 K1200LT 4,270 200857 Dustin Beaulier 2014 F800GSA 4,162 141370 John Bergen 2007 R1200RT 4,137 2803 James Low 1971 R60/5 2006 R1200RT 4,129 150734 Bill Matchefts 2011 R1200GSA 4,101 109286 Bill Saxler 2006 F650GS 3,947 75274 Sharon Ernest 1999 R1100R 1973 R60/5 3,595 151173 Joy Zastrow-Mulcahy 2007 F650GS 3,591 37283 Wayne Nankervis 2009 R1200RT 3,485 145588 Eric Grob 2007 K1200R 3,370 126677 James Rathke 2004 R1200CLC 3,337 133083 Alan Penn 2011 F800ST 3,292 132982 Joann Hayes 2011 F800ST 3,181 178218 John Panzer 1984 R80RT 3,150 199397 Summer Beaulier 2014 F700GS 3,027 180314 Miro Sapozhnidov 2010 R1200GS 2013 R1200GS 3,003 100504 Robert Reitberger 2007 R1200RT 2,975 183879 Kevin Pepin 2010 K1300GT 2,883 31986 Ronald Limberg 2005 R1200RT 2,880 34249 Richard Olson 2007 R1200RT 2,623 114121 Paul Wherton 2002 R1150RT 2,464 55222 Jeffrey Latshaw 1978 R80/7 2,459 90610 Billy Ferg 1998 R1200CwSC 2,132 82171 Jim Guthrie 2005 R1200GS 1,955 123936 Ingrid Schmitz 2008 R1200GS 1,942 145092 John Grundahl 2007 R1200RT 1,908 160056 Hannah Schneider 2007 F650GS 1,858 20009 Daniel Kral 1999 K1200LT 1,501 43475 John Policht 1976 R90/6 1983 R80ST 1,466 46909 Robert Himmelmann 1972 R75/5 1984 R100RS 1,448 43159 Karen Hoffman 1987 K75T 1,427 160806 Judith Trampf 2010 R1200RT 1,211 68430 Paul Taughinbaugh 1991 R100GSPD 916 31798 Arlene Neumann 1985 R80GSPD 772 77792 James Marks 2000 K1200LTC 771 148459 Peter Feneht 2000 R1100RT 689 181764 Heidi Goehring 1991 R100RwSC 668 194092 Tony Bickel 2000 K1200LT 446 173108 Katy Heyning 2005 R1200RT 327 42322 Jack Clausen 1996 R1100RT 9 898,926 WYOMING - 6 Finishers Bike #1 Bike #2 TOTAL MOA # Name Year Model Year Model MILES 181529 Robby Penor 2012 K1600GTL 2010 F800GS 17,064 143756 Amdreas Willrodt 2008 R1200GSA 2013 K1600GT 13,208 143758 Ursel Willrodt 2001 R1200C 6,501 174697 Detlef Hildebrandt 2013 K1600GTL 6,098 136538 Ted Rasmussen 2011 R1200RT 2001 R1200C 3,978 127969 Ray Farrar 2005 R1200GS 2,429 49,278
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TOTAL MILES 17,642 8,196 5,171 3,099 616 34,724
BRITISH COLUMBIA - 11 Finishers Bike #1 Bike #2 TOTAL MOA # Name Year Model Year Model MILES 54254 Berne Schnieders 2012 K160GTL 24,335 194600 Abe Leinen 2011 K1600GT 1993 K75RT 18,346 50771 Reinhard Bartel 2012 R1200RT 17,770 118078 Don Schmok 2013 K1600GT 12,583 138890 Reto Camenisch 2000 R1150GS 11,976 180536 Shirley Sirkia 2013 F700GS 2015 F700GS 11,561 81000 Bill Wallace 1990 K75RT 2015 Demos 11,059 173620 Rob Chapple 2011 R1200RT 2012 F800GS 10,671 162140 Henry Sirkia 2013 R1200GS-WC 6,406 156731 Phyllis Mallett 2004 F650CS 2005 F650GSPD 3,142 189522 Doug Linfield 2002 R1150RT 1,053 128,902 MANITOBA - 2 Finishers Bike #1 Bike #2 TOTAL MOA # Name Year Model Year Model MILES 62163 Harold Foth 2013 R1200RT 9,293 40401 Lloyd Webster 1982 R100 757 10,050 NEW BRUNSWICK - 4 Finishers 170740 Martin Beaupre 2002 R1150RT 34056 Richard Ward 2013 R1200GS-WC 162280 Brock Hossack 2005 R1200RT 129637 Ted King 2006 R1200RT
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NEWFOUNDLAND-LABRADOR - 4 Finishers Bike #1 Bike #2 MOA # Name Year Model Year Model 91466 Gregory Lange 2013 K1600GTL 143330 Shane Kelly 2007 R1200GSA 2009 F800GS 124461 Phil Sceviour 1999 R1100S 2001 R1100S 177465 Paul Blackwood 2012 R1200RT
TOTAL MILES 20,849 13,387 3,832 213 38,281
NOVA SCOTIA - 3 Finishers Bike #1 Bike #2 MOA # Name Year Model Year Model 120617 Sandy MacLeon 1996 K1100LT 2013 R1200RT 128465 Marilyn Wright 1996 K75S 2010 F650GS 179131 Daryll Davies 1980 R65 1983 R100RS
TOTAL MILES 13,464 10,673 6,958 31,095
ONTARIO - 36 Finishers Bike #1 Bike #2 TOTAL MOA # Name Year Model Year Model MILES 109323 John Towes 2006 R1200RT 2015 R1200GSA 22,889 170868 Mark Warner 2000R1100RT 2015 R1200GSA 18,156 139428 Mike Muldoon 2013 R1200GS 17,310 12268 R Brock Hansler 2000 R1100RT 16,185 154764 Jeff Firkser 2014 R1200GSA 2014 R9T 15,778 155401 Andy Clark 1977 R100/7 15,148 101141 Dominque Rambie 2009 R1200GS 14,717 37273 Mark Howson 1995 R100R 1968 R50/2 10,907 201499 Steven Jacobs 2012 F650GS 10,870 31210 Carol Taub 2009 R1200GS 2002 F650GS 10,364 40164 Darryl Cainey 1993 R100GS 10,002
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119204 Paul Ruffell 1987 K100RT 1998 R1100RT 9,964 125289 Christopher Holoboff 2005 R1200RT 2012 F650GS 9,775 43199 Bob Mac Millan 1986 R80RT 2007 R1200GS 9,664 129156 Tom Dineley 1999 K1200LT 2015 Rental 9,451 76728 Michael Gnoyke 1994 R100RS 2008 K1200GT 9,167 88669 Nahum Sloan 2010 R1200GSA 8,558 61015 Russel Roode 2010 F650GS 2007 R1200GSA 8,500 6711 Vic Bobinski 2007 K1200GT 8,419 141987 David McDougall 2011 R1200GS 8,248 196960 Blair Hallhouse 2011 F800GS 7,506 126705 Cliff McEwen 2008 R1200R 7,485 26738 Jacques Day 2007 R1200R 2006 K1200R 7,290 200090 Dave McFarland 1999 R1100S 7,194 17090 Gord Harris 2005 R1200RT 1971 R75/5 7,068 3153 Terry Church 2009 R1200GS 7,057 43200 Marj MacMillan 2007 R1200GS 6,013 34513 Christopher Dixon 1999 R1100S 2000 R1100S 5,836 118881 Susan Herring 1983 R65LS 4,972 39319 Ross Copas 2009 R1200GS 4,279 105607 John McAllister 2008 F650GS 4,097 33303 Scott Prue 2005 R1200RT 2015Rental 4,094 56216 Chris Filipowicz 2007 R1200GSA 2006 K1200R 3,939 159590 Peter Modny 2000 R1100RT 3,718 155384 Garry McMullin 1998 K1200RS 2,924 146833 Ross McClure 1999 K1200LT 1,773 329,317 SASKATCHEWAN - 2 Finishers Bike #1 Bike #2 TOTAL MOA # Name Year Model Year Model MILES 159819 Bob Livingston 2015 R1200RT 2015 K1600GT 14,163 45943 Merv Kosar 1995 R1100GSA 1987 K75S 1,330 15,493
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July 14 – 17, 2016
Location
Hamburg Fairgrounds 5820 South Park Ave, Hamburg, NY, 14075
Address
5820 South Park Ave, Hamburg, NY, 14075
GPS coordinates
Latitude: N 42 degrees, 44’ 13.231” Longitude: W 78 degrees, 49’ 30.676”
Shipping to the Rally
Packages should be shipped to arrive no earlier than Monday, July 11. Label all packages as follows: YOUR NAME Hamburg Fairgrounds Event Center BMW MOA 5600 McKinnley Parkway Hamburg, NY, 14075
Receiving items at the Rally
Receiving will be inside the Event Center (Vendor Building) in the south east corner. Your packages will be available for pick up: Monday, July 11, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 12, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 13, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Thursday – Saturday, Normal Vendor Hours, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
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Will there be a way to ship items home from the rally?
Yes, shipping from the rally is possible. The shipping area will be located in the Event Center (main Vendor Building) and will be open on Sunday morning.
What if there is an emergency back at home and someone needs to reach me or I need help on my way to the rally? We recommend that you have a “Rally Buddy” whose phone number you can leave at home. If the caller from home can’t reach your cell they should try the number of your “Rally Buddy”. If unable to reach your primary contacts, contact the Rally Chairs for assistance at: 716-328-3402.
How many people are expected to attend?
Do I have to be a member of BMW MOA to attend?
No, the 2016 BMW MOA International Rally is open to all BMW riders and their guests. Members receive a $20 registration discount. Non-members may join the MOA at the Rally Registration area and receive the gate fee discount. Individual BMW MOA membership is $40 for U.S. residents and $55 for Canadian residents. Discounts are available when selecting a three year, five year or life membership. Visit bmwmoa.org for more information.
Do I have to ride a BMW motorcycle to attend?
While the Rally is for BMW riders and their guests, other brands are welcome as long as they meet local noise abatement regulations.
We are expecting more than 6,500 to attend DAS Rally!
Do I have to ride a motorcycle to attend?
When does registration open?
Can I bring a guest?
Online registration opened on February 1, 2016, on the MOA website. Registration information and forms will also be available in the March, April, May and June issues of the BMW Owners News.
How much does it cost to attend rally?
MOA Members: $50 pre-registration, $60 gate registration. Non-Member Guests: $70 pre-registration, $80 gate registration. Children ages 6-15: $5 early-registration; $10 at the gate Children ages 5 and under: No charge Day Pass: $30 - Saturday only
Will personal checks be accepted for gate fees? Personal checks, MasterCard, Visa, Discover and cash are accepted.
Not at all.
As noted above, you can bring a guest, and they will be made to feel welcome.
Will there be day passes?
Yes, this will be the second year that Day Passes are available. Here are the rules: 1. Day passes will be available at Rally Registration on Saturday only. 2. Walk-in access only. Bikes or cars must remain outside the gate. 3. A day pass will allow access to the event, but will not include door prize tickets, pin, patch, or rally program. 4. Cost will be $30 per adult or child.
When does the rally start and end?
The Rally gates open to the public on Thursday, July 14, at 8 a.m. and close at noon on Sunday, July 17. Please note: Sunday is primarily a clean-up day. Vendors
will not be open, and no activities are planned.
When is the earliest I can arrive at the rally and set up camp?
Rally set-up volunteers will begin arriving on Monday, July 11. Anyone arriving prior to the official opening of the Rally on Thursday, July 14, will be expected to volunteer for set-up duties or a shift during the rally. Regular rally services such as food vendors, restrooms, showers, etc. may be limited until noon on Wednesday, July 13.
How can I volunteer?
The Volunteer Chair is Paul Ruffell and a full list of committee chairs will be listed on the MOA web page and in BMW Owners News. Additionally, when you arrive at the Rally, the Volunteer Booth will be located in the Grange Building with the MOA functions (Door Prizes, MOA Gear Store, etc.) and volunteer registration and scheduling will be available there as well. If you arrive before the official opening on Thursday at 8 a.m., you will be expected to volunteer for the event. Upon arriving prior to Thursday, stop anyone in a golf cart, and they can assist you or direct you to the volunteer sign-up area. The Rally can’t go on without the many volunteers!
When will the rally site map be available?
The site map will be made available on the MOA website and will also appear in the June issue of BMW Owners News.
Where will the seminars be located?
Seminars will take place in several locations this year. Please reference the Seminar Schedule in the June Owners News, check the MOA website or consult your Rally program upon arriving.
Where will the commercial vendors be located?
Commercial vendors will be located inside the Event Center and the Expo Buildings, with outside vendors located behind Slade Park next to the racetrack.
Will wireless service be available?
Yes, the Rally grounds will offer wireless service in limited areas.
Will campfires be allowed on the rally site? No, fires are not allowed on site.
Do I need to reserve a camping site?
No, there are plenty of grassy areas for tent camping in the designated camping area.
Do I need to worry about leaving my gear unattended?
As always, there will be no public access during the Rally. Although there will be security, normal precautions and common sense should prevail regarding your belongings.
Will there be a designated quiet camping area?
If I drive my car to the rally, will I be able to camp? Yes. Upon arriving at the Rally, you may drive to your selected camping area and set up your camp. Once your car is unloaded, it must be relocated to the designated parking lot in front of the Event Center.
Will there be a Special Medical Needs (SMN) camping area with electricity available?
Yes, there will be a designated Special Medical Needs camping area with electrical service. These spots are for SMN campers only.
Can generators be used in the tent camping areas? No, the use of generators is prohibited in the tent camping areas.
Can I cordon off space for my group or friends?
No, the BMW MOA Board of Directors Rally policy states that cordoning off camping space for future arrivals is strictly prohibited. Group camping for MOA clubs is available. Contact the Chartered Club Group Camping Chair for information.
No, the grounds are large enough, and no designated quiet areas will be identified. First timers should remember ear plugs will make your night restful. We ask all of our Rally Goers to practice common courtesy throughout the Rally grounds.
Is there an RV area?
Are there showers and flush toilets near the camping area?
Will rider training be available at the rally?
Showers and port-a-toilets will be placed in the camping areas. Other rest room facilities (flush toilets) are available throughout many of the buildings in the “Rally Central” area (Event Center, Expo Hall, Grange Building, etc.).
Yes, there are a limited number of full hook-up sites available (water, electric, and sewer) and a large number of water and electric only sites. RV registration opened on February 1, 2016.
Yes, rider training information will be available in an upcoming issue of BMW Owners News as well as on the BMW MOA website.
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Will there be BMW demo rides this year?
Yes, BMW Motorrad is planning to offer demo rides during the Rally.
is 65 mph. The maximum speed limit on two lane highways is 55 or as posted. The BAC (Blood Alcohol Concentration) limit is 0.08.
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Will there be “Friends of Bill W” meetings on-site?
Are ATMs available at the Hamburg Fairgrounds?
Nearest BMW Dealerships
Yes, please refer to your rally program for times and location.
Are pets allowed at the rally?
Pets are allowed, but we strongly urge you to use common sense when it comes to your pets. You are responsible for noise (barking) and cleaning up after your pet. Pets should not be left unattended and must be on a leash at all times for the pet’s own safety. Owners of problem pets will be asked to leave. Due to New York State law, only Service Animals will be permitted in the buildings and must be identified as such.
Will there be activities for kids?
Children’s activities are limited to kids ages 5-12. Please check the Rally program for times and locations.
Will there be GEARS for young riders?
Yes, GEARS training will be held on Tuesday, July 12, and Wednesday, July 13, and is open to young riders ages 14-18.
Can I change my oil and wash my bike at the rally? Yes, a “Do-It-Yourself ” area will be provided.
Can I buy new tires at the rally?
Yes, we expect to have more than one tire vendor at the Rally.
Is there a helmet law in New York, and what about other laws?
Motorcycle helmets are required by law in the state of New York. The maximum speed limit on Interstates
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Several ATMs will be available at the fairgrounds. Check your rally program for locations.
Does New York have a sales tax?
The sales tax is currently 8.75%.
Local Medical Care
AccelCare Urgent Care Center (2.6 miles from the Fairgrounds) 4154 McKinnley Parkway, Suite 275 Blasdell, NY, 14219 716-202-1462 Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily Mercy Hospital of Buffalo (8 miles from the Fairgrounds) 565 Abbott Road Buffalo, NY, 14220 716-826-7000 Town of Hamburg Police Department 6100 South Park Avenue Hamburg, NY 716-648-5111
Area Road Conditions
New York State Thruway Authority provides information about: - traffic maps and alert - tolls and distances - travel plazas and interchanges - safety and emergency Visit: www.thruway.ny.gov/travelers/ index.html
Local Radio Stations
WBEN 930 AM – News/Talk WLVL 1340 AM – News/Talk WGRF 96.9 FM – Classic Rock WKSE 98.5 FM – Top 40 WHTT 104.7 FM – Classic Hits WYRK 106.5 FM – Country
New York
Country Rode Motowerks Fairport, NY 585-421-0480 www.countryrode.com 93.5 miles from rally MAX BMW Motorcycles Brunswick, NY 518-279-3040 www.maxbmwmotorcycles.com 302.8 miles from rally BMW of Manhattan Motorcycles New York, NY 877-855-4607 www.bmwbikesnyc.com 375 miles from rally Gold Coast Motorsports New Hyde Park, NY 516-352-7474 www.goldcoast-motorsports.com/ 394.6 miles from rally
Ontario, Canada
Budds’ BMW Motorrad Oakville, ON, Canada 905-469-6220 www.buddsmotorrad.com 83.8 miles from rally Wolf BMW London, ON, Canada 519-951-9482 www.wolfbmw.com 153.9 miles from rally
Pennsylvania
Kissell Motorsports. State College, PA 814-861-7890 www.kissellmotorsports.com/ 180.8 miles from rally
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European Motorcycles of Pittsburgh Wexford, PA 724-934-4269 bmwpgh.com 193.6 miles from rally
BMW Motorcycles of Hilliard Hilliard, OH 614-771-0771 www.bmwmotorcyclesofhilliard.com 319.8 miles from rally
Two Jacks Cycle & Powersports Wilkes-Barre, PA 570-824-2453 www.twojacks.com 246.9 miles from rally
Motohio European Motorbikes Columbus, OH 614-759-6686 www.motohio.com 325 miles from rally
Hermy’s BMW Motorcycles Port Clinton, PA 610-562-7303 www.hermys.com 285.9 miles from rally Velocity Cycles Mechanicsburg, PA 717-766-2523 www.velocitycycle.net 289.4 miles from rally Keller Bros. Motorsports Lititz, PA 717-626-4765 www.kellerbrosmotorsports.com 321.1 miles from rally
Ohio
BMW Motorcycles of Cleveland Aurora, OH 330-562-5200 www.bmwmoc.com 185.7 miles from rally Sills Motor Sales Cleveland, OH 216-749-1363 sillsmotor.com 186.8 miles from rally Mathias BMW Cycle New Philadelphia, OH 330-308-8868 mathiasbmw.com 250.9 miles from rally
New Jersey
Cross Country Cycle Metuchen, NJ 732-635-0094 www.crosscountrycycle.net 367.1 miles from rally
Connecticut
MAX BMW Motorcycles Brookfield, CT 203-740-1270 maxbmwmotorcycles.com 379.2 miles from rally MAX BMW Motorcycles South Windsor, CT 860-372-4552 maxbmwmotorcycles.com 400.1 miles from rally
New Hampshire
MAX BMW Motorcycles North Hampton, NH, 03862 603-964-2877 maxbmwmotorcycles.com 508.3 miles from rally
Vermont
Frank’s Motorcycle Sales & Service Essex Junction, VT 802-878-3930 www.franksmotorcyclesales.com 397.6 miles from rally
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Welcome first-time rally goers THE MOA AMBASSADORS NEED
your help this summer in Hamburg. As we have in the past, this July we will again be at our rally booth welcoming MOA members attending their first BMW MOA International Rally. After we’ve taken a few minutes to welcome them to the rally and let them know what to expect, we’ll talk about enhancing their rally experience by volunteering. We believe that when our new friends are encouraged to get out and truly enjoy the benefits our annual
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gathering offers, they’ll be more likely to take a more active role in our organization in the future, just as many of us have done. This is where we need your help. While walking the rally grounds, please look for members wearing their First Timer pins, and when you see them, take a moment to welcome them to Hamburg and offer suggestions to help them to enjoy the rally more. Hopefully, some of our First Timers will volunteer to help with future rallies. After all, we’re all about family and friends here at the MOA.
Rally registration team needs volunteers By Roger Trendowski #88147 EVERY YEAR, ABOUT 300 VOLUNTEERS
are needed to help with Rally Registration. If you’re planning to attend this summer’s MOA Rally in Hamburg, we hope that you might consider joining a great team of volunteers. Not only is it a great way to assist and meet other MOA members arriving in Hamburg after hours on the road, but it’s also a way to serve an important rally function while forging new friendships along the way. As the first point of contact for rally attendees, registration volunteers assist in the check-in process, provide refreshments, give directions, distribute rally packets and answer any questions rally goers might come up with. With up to 30 volunteers working each four-hour shift during registration, new friendships are likely as volunteers meet and greet club members, friends, and family as they arrive. In fact, we usually have so much fun that most people sign up for multiple shifts or even sign up to volunteer as a club. Rally Registration volunteers play an active and visible role contributing to the success of the Rally. Arriving riders spend less than 10 minutes during their registration process, and registrants leave the area with a wrist band and a program describing rally events with their locations and times, as well as the knowledge of where to go next. We believe this first member interaction sets the stage for a great rally experience for all who attend. At last year’s event in Billings, Montana, we used electronic ticket scanning with great success, and using an iPhone app, we
were able to scan preregistered tickets and quickly get everyone registered and on their way in only minutes. In addition to the app, we also used a bank of laptops to register members registering on-site or attendees who were not members of the MOA. Volunteering for rally registration is simple and done by visiting www.moaregistrationvolunteer.eventbrite.com and choosing the four-hour shift you would like to help. Detailed training is provided, and there is always someone available to assist you with any questions. When registering online for a shift, please note that each shift is described as a separate event, and to sign up for a shift, you need to get a free “ticket” for each shift that you want to help. Once you’ve completed your signup, a confirmation will be emailed to you. If your club would like to work together, simply select a day/shift and spread the word to your members to quickly sign up individually. Should you have questions, don’t hesitate to contact any of our registration co-chairs using our team’s contact information shown on the registration volunteer web site or by using our email addresses below. See you in Hamburg! Roger Trendowski, rtrendowski@verizon.net Registration Chair Karolina Francis, karolina.z.francis@gmail.com Registration Co-Chair www.m4motorcycles.com April 2016 BMW OWNERS NEWS
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Rally committees and chairs Position
Name
City / ST. / Province
2016 Rally Chair...................................................John (Dutch) Lammers...................2016rallychairs@bmwmoa.org.............Wainfleet, ON 2016 Rally Chair...................................................Kate Lammers....................................2016rallychairs@bmwmoa.org.............Wainfleet, ON 5K Foot Race Chair.............................................Andrea Borella...................................andiroadrunner@hotmail.com............Danielson, CT 5K Foot Race Co-Chair......................................John Borella........................................borella_ent@hotmail.com.....................Danielson, CT Ambassador Booth Chairs..............................Leland and Slina Prothe.................Lsprothe@gmail.com..............................Paola, KS Ambassador Booth Co-chair.........................Lee and Verna Hunt.........................lvhunt@sbcglobal.net.............................Wellsville, KS Ambassador Dinner and Events...................Deb Lower...........................................ldeborah@comcast.net...........................Colorado Springs, CO Awards and Tally.................................................Don Hamblin......................................BMWScooter@att.net..............................Kansas City, MO Awards and Tally Co-chair..............................Karen Mans.........................................neraksr@gmail.com..................................Kansas City, MO Beer Sales Chair..................................................Jim Faucher (Mad Dog)..................fauchersj@charter.net.............................Woodstock, CT Beer Sales Co-chair............................................Randy Boris.........................................randybeemer@comcast.net.................Manitowoc, WI Bike Judging Chair.............................................Dale Monson......................................monsond@yahoo.com............................Big Rapids, MI Bike Judging Co-Chair......................................Jim Eastlee...........................................riderjime@comcast.net...........................Cottage Grove, MN Bike Wash Chair..................................................Milo Bunda..........................................beemerbunda@sbcglobal.net.............New Berlin, WI Bike Wash Co-Chair...........................................Stephanie Sturm........................................................................................................New Berlin, WI BMW Motorrad Liaison....................................Bob Aldridge......................................bob@bmwmoa.org.................................. BMW MOA Staff Liaison...................................Amanda Faraj.....................................amanda@bmwmoa.org.......................... Charging Station/Radios.................................Jean Copas..........................................rcopas@sympatico.ca..............................Tweed, ON Charging Station/Radios.................................Ross Copas..........................................rcopas@sympatico.ca..............................Tweed, ON Charity....................................................................Karol Patzer.........................................gypsybeemer@earthlink.net................Eagan, MN Charity 50/50 Chair............................................Britta Rottschy...................................holdertight@hotmail.com ....................Henderson, NV Chartered Club Group Camping Chair......Rick Koscher........................................rickkoscher@me.com..............................Elgin, IL Children’s Events Chair.....................................John & Tracey Dickison...................jmd16@psu.edu.........................................State College, Pa Cleanliness ...........................................................Bruce Davidson.................................KATBOD@aol.com..................................... Closing Ceremonies - Announcer................Dylan Lane..........................................dylanlane@mac.com............................... Closing Ceremonies - Producers..................Wes & Paula Fitzer.............................wes.fitzer@me.com..................................Oklahoma Closing Ceremonies - Co-Chair.....................Ken Scott..............................................bravo616@comcast.net........................... Closing Ceremony Videographer................Wes & Paula Fitzer, Ken Scott................................................................................ Coffee Chair..........................................................Charlie Parsons..................................143bmw@att.net........................................Jonesboro, AR Coffee Co-Chair...................................................William Bray........................................wbray@nmhs.net......................................Pontotoc, MS Coffee Co-Chair...................................................Jim Fox..................................................jimfox@sisna.com.....................................Holladay, UT Commercial Vendors - Chair..........................Deb Lower...........................................vendorinfo@bmwmoa.org....................Colorado Srprings, CO Commercial Vendors - Co-Chair...................Josh Ascher .......................................vendorinfo@bmwmoa.org....................Latham, NY Commercial Vendors - Co-Chair...................Cy Young .............................................vendorinfo@bmwmoa.org....................West Lebanon, NH Data Services Chair............................................Greg Feeler..........................................gregf@e-moto.org....................................Boise,ID Data Services Chair............................................Brian Burdette ...................................whatever2k@gmail.com.........................Pleasant Hill, MO Door Prizes Chair................................................Susanna Parkhouse..........................doorprizes2016@gmail.com..................Colorado Springs, CO Door Prizes Co-Chair......................................... Paul Mulhern.....................................pmulhern@swbell.net;............................San Antonio, TX Door Prizes Co-Chair.........................................Jackie Mulhern.................................. jmulhern@swbell.net.............................San Antonio, TX Entertainment Chair.........................................Lee Harrelson.....................................lee.harrelson@att.net..............................Alabama Entertainment Hospitality Chair..................Mari Harrelson...................................mari27@bellsouth.net..............................Helena, AL Entertainment Stage Manager Chair.........Phil Keppelman.................................philkep@comcast.net.............................. First Aid Chair......................................................Pat Carol...............................................pjcarol.coyote1@yahoo.com.................South Lyon, MI First Aid Chair......................................................Hank Pfister.........................................pfestus1@yahoo.com...............................Roanoke, VA Foundation - GEARS Training........................Eric Simon............................................Esimon@taftlaw.com...............................Bainbridge, OH Foundation - GEARS Training........................Peter Perrin..........................................peterpldma@4000e.com.......................Torrence, CA Friends of Bill W..................................................Doug Crow..........................................flybmw@comcast.net..............................Alpine, TX
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Name
City / ST. / Province
Go-fers Chair........................................................Chuck Manley....................................manley8614@gmail.com........................Bloomington, IL Go-fers Chair........................................................Julie Manley........................................julman53@gmail.com..............................Bloomington, IL Go-fers Co-Chair.................................................Michiael (Roc) Shannon.................motoroc@ymail.com...............................Bloomington, IN Go-fers Co-Chair.................................................Jim Heberling.....................................bassdog24@gmail.com...........................Le Roy, IL Golf Carts Chair...................................................Marc Souliere.....................................beemer1@sympatico.ca..........................Ottawa, ON Golf Carts Co-Chair............................................John Murphy......................................JeanMarc.Murphy@ottawa.ca..............Richmond, ON GS Giant.................................................................Tracy Novacich...................................tracy@novacich.com...............................Landenberg, PA GS Giant.................................................................Mark Carrera.......................................markcarrera@msn.com...........................Culpepper, VA Hospitality Chair.................................................Bob Falgiano.......................................bmwrcwny@yahoo.com........................Lockport, NY Ice Sales Chair......................................................Kent Ringstmeier..............................beemericeman@yahoo.com................Seville, OH Ice Sales Co-chair...............................................Patrick Dial...........................................oldxgymnast@gmail.com......................Maryville, TN Inventory MOA Trailer .....................................Wayne Doherty.................................dohertywc@gmail.com..........................Toronto, ON Inventory MOA Trailer .....................................Sam Garst.............................................guanocave@gmail.com.......................... Logistics Co-Chair..............................................Vance Harrelson................................alabeemer@gmail.com...........................Helena, AL Logistics Co-Chair..............................................Stan Herman.......................................hermanhaus1@msn.com........................Colorado Springs, CO Oil Change / Tire Pressure Chair...................Brian Manke........................................bmwmanke@gmail.com........................Fort Atkinson, WI Oil Change / Tire Pressure Co-Chair............Bruce Ostien.......................................bostien@hotmail.com.............................Sun Prairie, WI Oil Change / Tire Pressure Co-Chair............Shad Volbrecht..................................71@gmail.com.............................................Lake Geneva, WI Pin and Patch Chairs.........................................Gary and Karen Pothoff..................glpothoff47@hotmail.com.....................South Haven, MI Pioneer Events Chair.........................................Norm Phoenix....................................normphoenix@yahoo.com...................Chicago, IL Post Rally Clean-up............................................Matt Norton........................................smnort@msn.com.................................... Receiving Chair...................................................Steve Reynen......................................sreynen@gmail.com................................De Pere, WI Receiving Co-Chair............................................Ruth Ann Reynen..............................rarhino@gmail.com..................................De Pere, WI Registration Chair..............................................Roger Trendowski.............................rtrendowski@verizon.net.......................Middletown, NJ Registration Co-Chair.......................................Mark Austin.........................................austin01@juno.com..................................Louisville, KY Registration Co-Chair.......................................Sam Booth...........................................samrbooth@yahoo.com.........................Ohio Registration Co-Chair.......................................Karolina Francis.................................karolina.z.francis@gmail.com...............Vancouver, BC Registration Co-Chair.......................................Jess Lowman......................................jessicalowman@live.com.......................Portland, OR Registration Co-Chair.......................................Rick Nelson..........................................bikerhiker04@yahoo.com......................Texas RV Co-Chair..........................................................Bill Hooykaas......................................hooykaas@bmwmoa.org.......................Orillia, ON RV Co-Chair..........................................................Steeve Sternberg..............................lssternberg@juno.com............................Carllisle, PA Security Chair......................................................John Coons.........................................fugarwe@earthlink.net...........................Plainview, MN Security Co-Chair...............................................Gray Buckley.......................................graybuckley@gmail.com........................Lakewood, CO Seminars Chair....................................................Sue Aldridge.......................................2016seminars@bmwmoa.org...............Champaign, IL Seminars Co-Chair.............................................Mari Harrelson...................................2016seminars@bmwmoa.org...............Helena, AL Sewing Booth Co-Chair...................................Alison Buckley....................................mrsarbuckley@gmail.com.....................Lakewood, CO Sewing Booth Co-Chair...................................Linda Low............................................lrlow2@gmail.com....................................Cambridge, WI Shuttle ...................................................................Sam Garst.............................................guanocave@gmail.com..........................Lake Mills, WI Sign Production Chair......................................Dan Steele...........................................gsaadv1@gmail.com................................Las Vegas, NV Sign Production Co-Chair...............................Deb Parsons........................................bmwrdr@att.net........................................Jonesboro, AR Signage Placement Chair................................Darryl Cainey......................................dtcainey@gmail.com...............................Fenwick, ON Vintage Display Chair.......................................Lee Deyoung......................................lee.deyoung@att.net...............................Lombard, IL Vintage Display Co-Chair................................Jack Wells.............................................jaxtrax@comcast.net...............................Lake City, FL Vintage Display Co-Chair................................Bob Lonergan....................................nglonergan@aol.com..............................Milford, NJ Volunteers Chair.................................................Paul Ruffell...........................................hamburgvolunteers@gmail.com........London, ON Volunteers Co-Chair..........................................Muriel Farrington..............................mmfarrington1@juno.com....................White River Jct, VT
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fromtheboard
BMW MOA Board of Directors open session minutes Greenville, SC • January 16, 2016 PRESENT: President Chuck Manley, Vice President Jackie Hughes, Secretary Muriel Farrington, Treasurer Wes Fitzer, Directors Jean Excell, Greg Feeler, Bill Hooykaas and Vance Harrelson and Executive Director Bob Aldridge. ABSENT: Director Stan Herman. STAFF PRESENT: Managing Editor Bill Wiegand, Director of Marketing and Membership Ted Moyer, and Digital Marketing Manager Ray Tubbs. MOAF BOARD PRESENT: George Rice, Eric Simon, Bruce Sanders, Karol Patzer, Peter Perrin, Greg Straub, and Peter Schmitz. MEMBERS PRESENT: Grey Hunt, Miranda Sanders, Roger Reece Mullins, John “Dutch” Lammers, Kate Lammers, and Rick Moore.
The meeting was called to order at 1:10 p.m. by Chuck Manley, president. He explained the afternoon’s procedures and reminded those attending to sign in. Chuck introduced Jean Excell, a new board member; he then asked the remaining board, staff and members to introduce themselves.
Treasurer’s report – Wes Fitzer
Wes reported that after a rocky week in the stock market, our investment account currently stands at $568,489. We are in excess of long-term liabilities. Wes said we have a responsibility to provide complete consolidated financial reports, and the 2015 unaudited report will be printed in an upcoming in issue of ON, following the closing of 2015 by KEB.
Executive Director’s Report – Bob Aldridge
Bob repeated that he has the best job in the world, and he appreciates the opportunity to serve the MOA. He publicly thanked our recent employees in St. Louis: Tammy Leuthauser, Beth Cooper, Rhonda Glasgow, and Mary McLaughlin. This was a difficult business situation, and he appreciates their efforts. Bob then introduced his current staff: Bill Wiegand, managing editor; Ken Engelman, our business development manager who couldn’t attend; and he welcomed Ray Tubbs, our new digital marketing manager. He then recognized our two new
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Membership Services staff members, Amanda Faraj and Lesa Howard. They are full-time leased employees from CCA dedicated to the MOA. Membership: Our membership numbers stood at 31,500 in April, and bottomed out at 29,000 in September/October 2014; we then installed a new member management program, and membership rose over 11 percent with a resulting total at about 34,000. We are 100 percent dedicated to this process through recruitment, retention, and renewal. Financial Trends In 2013 and 2014 we experienced our decline in membership, and as a result our revenue went down. Bob came on as Executive Director in 2013 with an already established budget. We had experienced several previous years of higher income and higher expenses; then revenue dropped. In 2015 we expected a $190,000 loss. We needed a different model to drastically reduce expenses. 2016 revenue looks up as membership looks to be up, and as a result, we project a $140,000 profit. Since we are a not-for-profit, we have some carry-forward loss. 2015 Results (estimated as the books are not completely closed) ’15 Actual ’15 Budget to ’15 Budget ‘16 Budget Revenue $2,720,139 $2,802,500 ($82,361) $2,835,000 Operations $2,910,358 $2,904,225 ($6,133) $2,690,000 Total P&L ($190,219) ($101,725) ($88,494) $145,000
Managing Editor – Bill Wiegand
Media Scorecard – Our delivery statistics, starting from when Quad Graphics began printing the ON, are as follows: Issue August ’15 September ’15 November -15 December ’15 January ’16 February ’16
Pages 152 136 136 120 112 112
Ad Percentage 33 34 31 33 32 33.5
Delivery Date On time +10 On time 90% On time On time On time
Our page count was down in January/February, tracking advertising volume. Everyone should receive their ON by the last of the month, earlier than before.
Other news: • We have made a successful transition to our remote office. • “Best Of ” issue/January Year in Review is new • Wes Fleming has joined our team • Amanda and Lesa have also joined our team Challenges: • Uncontrollable postal delivery • Meeting the diverse interests of our readers; BMW currently has 23 unique models. Coming attractions • Launch of Discover Touring Series, covering areas such as Birmingham, Fredericksburg, Natural Bridge, Wisconsin, and Seattle, featuring places to go, things to see. • Ted spoke about expanded photo galleries, which will promote us socially, and improve member engagement.
Advertising – Ted Moyer 2016 Scorecard Owners News .org Anonymous Book Rally Program Total
2015 For 2016 % Change $995,357 733,690 .5% $17,121 $8,080 (11.1%) $15,346 $8,021 $ 21,981 $5,582 9.0% $1,049,805 $755,373 72.3% to goal
Chuck commented that it is astonishing to have this achievement just two weeks into the new year.
Business Development – Ted Moyer on behalf of Ken Engelman Scorecard New Advertising Membership Partners Brand Partners Member Benefits
1st Quarter $22,628 3 6 3
YTD $22,628 3 6 51 total on website
We have more member benefits than the AMA. Be sure to check our website regularly to see even more benefits as they are added. Recent Activity • We have growing support from BMW Motorrad; we had January meetings with several of their key staff. • There is a potential co-brand of track days, dealer bike nights, BMW training, Isle of Man, 100th anniversary celebrations – all of which should help build membership. • We are working on a menu of dealer programs, including support for events, hangtags, and MOA banners. • Co-branded activity with vendor partners
• Klim Technical Summit • Wunderlich Factory Tours • Recluse Clutch • Saddleman • GS Giants calendar • BMW Performance Center and Rawhide Adventures • Attended the Outdoor Retailer Show, which opens new customer market. • Recent activity - Ken bought a 1200 GS. Coming Attractions Current Member Benefits in the works: • KOA Kampgrounds • Pilot/Flying J Discount • Travel Planners (hotel and lodging) • Starbucks (free cup of coffee) • AME Pharmacy Prescription Card • Dean & DeLuca (gourmet food baskets) Current Supplier Partner Discussions • Wunderlich • Klim • Continental Tires • Cardo/Scala Long Range Vision • Every BMW Motorcycle Owner should want to become a BMW MOA Member. Our partners can help us find the target audience and prove the value of membership. • Continue success with BMW Motorrad. • Grow the number and value of product discounts. • Uncover new partner relationships. • Find unique engagement opportunities that cast a positive light.
Membership – Ted Moyer
Scorecard Budget Actual % to Goal Membership 34,000 33,857 99.6% New Members 8,400 6,289 74.9% Lapsed Members 4,800 5,207 92.2% Returning Members 2,825 Net Gain 4,000 3,947 98.7% We had more organic growth than through the BMW program. We still lost more members than we’d like. Other News • Digital Anonymous Book – flip page, coming soon to your iPhones and Smart phones. This is a precursor to an actual app. • Member Marketplace is replacing Panjo – check it out. • Member Development
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• Roadside Assistance: Platinum (Tire program) went from 3,444 to 3,723 participants; Basic went from 616 to 823 participants, for a total increase from 4,060 to 4,546 participants. Coming Attractions • Adjusting to our new structure; deliverables not affected. • 2016: Digital Resource Expansion including structure changes to dot org, content improvement (relevant, timely, useful, unique), social strategy (engagement, recruitment, support). • There’s an App for That. Recovery, Retention and Recruitment – on target
2016 Rally – Kate and Dutch Lammars
Kate and Dutch thanked the MOA and MOAF Boards for all we do for the MOA. • Das Rally – The bad news is the rally only lasts for three days. • We are a couple of weeks away from opening registration. • We have only three question marks on rally committee chairs. • All buildings are assigned. • We have resolved the limit on our seminar spaces. • Contracts are in place for the most part. • Logistics are underway. • Tours are being finalized to Niagara Falls (both US and Canadian sides), breweries, and to the home of chicken wings. • There will be a special feature at the racetrack on Friday (harness racing). • GS Giant Event will be very special. • Shuttle service, using three golf cart limos, will be running regularly.
Ambassador Presentation – Chuck Manley
Announced that Miranda Sanders had been selected as an Ambassador; Chuck welcomed her and thanked her for her contributions.
Committee Reports Operations Report – Jackie Hughes
We have been working with Bob on the 2016 budget, and we approved the 2016 budget in executive session.
Volunteers – Greg Feeler for Stan Herman
• Working on new initiatives, the most exciting one will be announced in the March ON – something members have been asking for.
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• Regional Coordinator Program – This is a self-organizing group which is moving ahead very well.
Events – Vance Harrelson
• We have been putting forth a concerted effort to increase Getaway events. • A survey was sent out to members last year. The response was high, and we gained a lot of information, including the fact that the mini events are very popular. This year we have added new geographic areas. The February ON has the current list, including the first on April 22-23 in Fontana, N.C., late May in Muskoka, Ontario, August in Eureka Springs, Ark., September in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, and Pineville, Ky. Others will be held in Black River Falls, Wis., Marble Falls, Texas (November), Cedar City, Utah and one currently in discussion in Colorado Springs, Colo.
MOAF – George Rice
• GEARS – The Foundation is running Camp GEARS again this year and is looking for professionals to run it. We have found some good real estate for the program. We are also looking to improve the marketing for this program; hopefully the Regional Coordinators will contact the Charter Clubs to recruit attendees. • Paul B Scholarships – Greg Straub, Deb Lower and Eric Simons are on this committee. They awarded 31 scholarships in 2014 and 104 scholarships totaling $23,000 in 2015, with a carry forward of $7,000 for 2016. 2016 is likely to have a total of $30,000 available, for both individual and group scholarships. We are considering tiering scholarships for members vs. nonmembers. • The MOA appointed three of Directors and the Foundation appointed four: Peter Schmitz, Mark Austin, Peter Perrin, and Deb Lower. The Foundation has asked Bruce Sanders and Karol Patzer to stay on the board until the MOA makes their remaining two appointments. • Yesterday afternoon we met with Bruce Smith, Trustee of the CCA Foundation. Bruce explained how they run their organization and expressed their willingness for us to meet with them. • MOAF Finances. We have approximately $140,000, including over $100,000 in receivables. We need to spend much of our cash on hand, as well as some of the receivables, in order to prepay (fund) our 2016 programs. These programs include three separate fund raisers, in addition to Camp GEARS. We need to pay for the motorcycles for the first two raffles fairly soon. We are not overly concerned at this juncture. The 1st raffle is in April. • Ted made suggestions about three separate raffles: R90S, XR next, and a 3rd yet to be determined. • We are mindful of our proportion of raffle income vs. capital income. We need to develop other revenue streams. We are working on a capital campaign for GEARS, and we need to increase our endowment to build on over time and not just for the rally duration. • We have made some changes in operations by opening a local
bank account, and we need to review the rules regarding residence. We are currently a Pennsylvania corporation operating in Missouri. • The Future? The Foundation needs volunteers, including for our website and with marketing assistance. OTHER BUSINESS: None MEMBER COMMENTS:
Karol Patzer: Karol asked about the upcoming elections. Chuck said that now is time to submit nominations to the Candidate Search Committee. The January ON has information on how to do this, or you can email nominations@bmwmoa.org. Reece Mullin: Reece had numerous questions from the forum: Dennis Darrow wanted to know if there is a way for the board to directly answer questions on the forum. One suggestion was that one of the sub forums could be to/from the Board. Bud Meade: Bud wanted to know if we have a five year plan. Where will we be in five years? Chuck responded: Part of our meeting this weekend included a review of our current Strategic Plan and updated SWOT analysis. The Staff has long range plans that aren’t quite ready to be released. The 2016 budget has money for a professional strategic plan. We are working to provide awareness and value for all types of riders. The Regional Coordinator Program is new. The market is changing. We need to offer value to every type of BMW rider. Café riders? Scooter riders? S1000 Riders? Grey Hunt: Grey said that this area is a really cool place to ride and asked, do you have a timeline on the new facility? Bob Aldridge: We are currently leasing from the CCA, including two employees. The CCA is in the process of designing the new building. The site backs up to the BMW Performance Center. The site is owned by the CCA Foundation. They are planning on erecting a building with 15,000 sq ft. which will house their headquarters, a museum and archives for cars and motorcycles. Question: Will we be held at the mercy of the CCA? Long term, the CCA funding is in a different financial position. They will build the facility, and we will be a tenant. At some point we can be asked to have a financial position. Think synergy vs. tenant/landlord. Together we are even bigger; we can speak with one voice. We are all BMW owners. We gain leverage. FUTURE MEETINGS:
April 16 – next in-person board meeting, location to be determined Conference calls • 2nd Monday – Volunteers • 3rd Monday – Operations • 3rd Wednesday – Events • Last Wednesday – full call www.ztechnik.com
There being no further business, Greg moved the meeting be adjourned, Jackie seconded the motion, and all voted in favor of adjournment. The meeting was adjourned at 3:57 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Muriel Farrington, Secretary April 2016 BMW OWNERS NEWS
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32nd Wild Goose Run
Location: Beaver Dam, Wisconsin Contact: Brian Justman brianjustman@kewaskumpig.com The Port Washington BMW Club will be hosting the event and would like to invite all Midwest area clubs to join us for a noon brunch and festivities at the Bayside Supper Club.
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Location: Branson, Missouri Contact: Karen Mans neraksr@gmail.com (816) 590-1759 This is one rally where no one works and we all play! Typical agenda is arrival from Thurs on, visiting in the hospitality room or anywhere in the parking lot, riding twisty roads, eating, socializing, riding, repeat.
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Location: Fontana, North Carolina Contact: Vance Harrelson alabeemer@gmail.com The MOA will host another great MOA Getaway at the Fontana Village Resort. The beautiful Fontana Village Resort will be the base of operations for all there is to see and do in the area.
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26th Annual Georgia Mountain Rally Location: Hiawassee, Georgia Contact: Marc Mergen, rally@bmwmcoga.org The BMW Motorcycle Club of Georgia
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returns to the picturesque fairgrounds in Hiawassee for its 26th Georgia Mountain Rally!
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Frosty Nutz Campout
Location: Weathersfield, Vermont Contact: Ken Springhetti kz1000@hotmail.com Our rally season kicks off with camping in 30-degree night temps. Bring a zero-degree sleeping bag, a sweater and a wool cap. A no-frills event, bonfire, morning coffee. A mix of lean-to’s, Connecticut River-facing camp sites, limited cabins.
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Georgia Mountain Ramble
Location: Hiawassee, Georgia Contact: Ian Schmeisser ians@bellsouth.net Ride the north Georgia mountain trails only the locals know! Event is free with your Georgia Mountain Rally fee. More info and register at www.gsgiants. com.
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31st Annual BMW MotoExpo & Flea Market Location: Pecatonica, Illinois Website: blackhawkbmwclub.org We welcome buyers, vendors, and enthusiast-sellers. Vendors, register early and get a free listing on our Website.
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Bob’s BMW Spring Open House
Location: Jessup, Maryland Contact: Bob’s BMW www.bobsbmw. com or call 1-888-BMW-BOBS Kick off the riding season with FOOD, FRIENDS and a ton of FUN! Bob’s BMW is conveniently located off I-95 so grab some friends, find one of the many great scenic routes there and join us.
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5/6/2016 – 5/8/2016
The Original Mini Rally
Location: Sturgis, Michigan Contact: Mike Hart, bathartx46x@comcast. net or call 269-317-9951 Website: bcbmwclub.com Celebrate spring at the Green Valley Campground in Sturgis, Michigan for the 44th Original Mini-Rally hosted by the BMW Club of Battle Creek.
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2nd Annual Hopewell Road Rally
Location: Logan, Ohio Contact: Sam Booth samrbooth@yahoo.com Come enjoy two night camping, hot showers, Friday and Saturday night dinners, endless coffee/tea, campfires, door prizes, Saturday night movies, self-guided rides and two guided historical rides covering the earthworks and effigy mounds of southeastern Ohio.
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Blue Ridge Hi Pass Boogie
Location: Ashville, North Carolina Contact: Linda Cox abmwrevents@gmail. com Enjoy dual sport, pleasure and endurance routes over the majestic Appalachian high country and hidden mountain valleys.
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Natural State Campout
Location: Morrillton, Arkansas Contact: Roy Kilduff 501-329-8859 rod.kilduff@conwaycorp.net A no-frills campout at Corps of Engineers Cherokee Park on the north bank of the Arkansas River, southwest of downtown Morrilton, AR. Complimentary coffee and lots of good roads.
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New Sweden 450
Location: Cherry Hill, New Jersey Contact: Ron Cesaretti, ns450@newswedenbmwriders.com or call 856-425-4040.
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The New Sweden 450 is simply 450 miles of amazing roads through the Delaware Valley area, a night of camping and more with 100 of your fellow riders.
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Battlefield Memorial Workers Rally
Location: Gettysburg, Pennsylvania Contact: Sam Booth, samrbooth@yahoo.com A BMW rally devoted to a day helping the National Park Service doing battlefield restoration along with great riding, food and fellowship.
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Morton’s BMW Spring Fling Rally
Location: Natural Bridge, Virginia Website: mortonsbmw.com You’re invited to the sixth annual Spring Fling Rally, sponsored by Morton’s BMW Motorcycles, for a weekend of good fun, great food, fantastic roads, and terrific camaraderie.
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European Riders Rally
Location: Burkesville, Kentucky Contact: pw630@aol.com Join us for some of the best riding in Kentucky and Tennessee from curvy asphalt roads to rocky creek crossings. Camping is free in the city park.
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Downeast Rally
Location: Phippsburg, Maine Contact: David Eskelund 207-809-2689 rally@bmwrsm.org Enjoy 3 days & 2 nights of Oceanside camping at Hermit Island Campground. Friday night chowders & chili, Sat. morning breakfast, Sat. evening lobster dinner & Sun. morning breakfast. Guided rides, maps for self-guided rides will be available.
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4th Annual Texas National Picnic
Location: Jacksonville, Texas Contact: Rich Barnhart, detbmw@gmail. com or call 836-645-4549 Join us for the Fourth Annual Texas National Picnic at Love’s Lookout Visitor Center for
this one-day event with no fee.
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17th Annual Rok Rally A.K.A “The Firefly Rally” Location: Del Ria, Tennessee Contact: Jerry Dobrianski 423-587-1718 twocreekstn@aol.com It is our pleasure to host our 17th Annual ROK Rally in conjunction with an amazing synchronized firefly show by Mother Nature at T.W.O. Creeks Camp area in Del Rio, Tennessee Memorial Day weekend! In addition to East Tennessee’s great mountain roads, it’s possible to enhance your riding experience to NC, KY, VA or WV! Experience a small, peaceful rally in a beautiful setting with great riding!
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27th Charter Oak Rally
Location: Eastford, Connecticut Contact: Brian Fisk, rider_06416@yahoo.com or Joan Dahlstrom, davidjoandahlstrom@ gmail.com The 27th Charter Oak Rally will be held at our new location at Camp Nahaco in Eastford, CT, on Crystal Pond just off of Weeks Rd.
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Cass Rally
Location: Arbovale, West Virginia Contact: Michael Harper, motoman1150rt@ hotmail.com Thank you for joint us at the 2015 Rally. We are looking for forward to seeing everyone over Memorial Day weekend! Ride Safe!
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27th Annual “Great Chicken Rally”
Location: Dunlap, Tennessee Website: www.bmwmoal.org Join us in the beautiful Sequatchie Valley in Dunlap, Tennessee, for two nights camping, great riding and lots of food. Registration forms online at www.bmwmoal.org under the Rally tab.
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June 3 – June 5, 2016 The BMW Motorcycle Owners Club of Minnesota invites you to the 40th Annual
Hiawatha Rally
Money Creek Haven Campground near Houston, MN. Rally fee includes: 2 nights camping on grassy shaded tent sites. 24-hour coffee, tea, water and lemonade. Vendors. Demo rides by Leo’s South. Door prizes and awards. Rally pin to first 330 attendees. Custom rally T-shirts for sale. Ride for Pie Friday afternoon. Friday evening soup and hot dogs until gone. Live music Friday night. Guided dual-sport ride and field events Saturday. Dinner Saturday night. Sunday morning worship service and treats. Preregistration:$40 per person until 5/16/2016 ($20 children ages 7-15). Preregister to be entered in a drawing to win a free Kermit chair! Onsite registration: $45 per person, starting at noon Friday. ($25 children ages 7-15). Children 6 and under free. Registration forms and more information: http://www.bmwmocm.com/Rally.htm www.bmwmocm.com/rally.htm Questions: Email hiawatharally2016@gmail.com Registration checks payable to: BMWMOCM Mail to: Robert Adamek PO Box 1207, Prior Lake, MN 55372
5/27/2016 – 5/29/2016
MOA Getaway Muskoka, Ontario
Location: Muskoka, Ontario
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Contact: Bill Hooykaas, hooykaas@ bmwmoa.org. Come join the fun in our second annual MOA Getaway in Canada. We have moved the Getaway about 30 miles north into the heart of granite country with windswept pines and rocky outcrops surrounding the thousands of glacial lakes in the area.
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44th Annual ‘49er Rally
Location: Mariposa, California Contact: Tom Connolly 49erchair@bmwnorcal.org Join us at the Mariposa Fairgrounds, just south of Mariposa, California, off Hwy 49, gateway to Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada Foothills! Includes four nights flat grassy camping (Thursday through Sunday nights) & hot showers. 5/28/2016 – 5/29/2016
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Location: Dunlap, Tennessee Contact: Jim Kalahan jeepmand64@roadrunner.com Ride the AL and TN mountain trails that only the locals know! Event is free with your Great Chicken Rally fee. More info and register at www. gsgiants.com
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6/3/2016 – 6/5/2016
40th Annual Hiawatha Rally
Location: Money Creek, Minnesota Contact: hiawatharally2016@gmail. com or visit www.bmwmocm.com Join the BMW Motorcycle Owners Club of Minnesota for the 40th Annual Hiawatha Rally for camping, food and great riding. 6/3/2016 – 6/5/2016
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gmail.com or call 256-479-5606 or 816-600-2475 Join us for the 2016 Land of Oz Rally at our new location at Warnock Lake Park in Atchinson, Kansas, for an even better weekend of history, mystery and entertainment! 6/3/2016 – 6/5/2016
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Location: Warnock Lake, Kansas Contact: Karen Mans neraksr@gmail.com Hold on to your Toto! This event is free with your admission to the Kansas City Club’s Land of Oz rally. More info and register at www.gsgiants.com.
an excellent Saturday Pig Roast and canopy tent, and of course some of the finest BMW riders in the land. Twisty roads in every direction, and a lot of great off road riding. 6/16/2016 – 6/19/2016
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Location: Panguitch, Utah Contact: Jeff Thurmond 801-243-0660 jeffthurmond@hotmail.com or visit beehivebeemers.org Beehive Beemers Motorcycle Club of Utah – invites all to Utah’s color country featuring day rides to Zion, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, Grand Canyon National Parks and more.
6/9/2016 – 6/12/2016
30 40th Annual Iowa Rally Location: Middle Amana, Iowa Website: purestodge.org or email psta. rally@gmail.com or call 319-930-0051. Join the Pure Stodge Touring Association for our special 40th Annual Iowa Rall, located in the heart of the historical Amana Colonies, for the best food, music and camping ever!
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24th Gathering of the Clans
Location: Ferguson, North Carolina Contact: Charlie Smith 276-628-3251 bmwcharlie@embarqmail.com Airheads, those who ride airheads, and other esteemed members of the motorcycling community are invited for a weekend of friends, fun and fantastic roads.
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14th Laurel Highlands BMW Riders Campout Location: Somerset, Pennsylvania Contact: Jason Kaplitz gsjay@kaplitz.com or call 814-615-9138 Join the Laurel Highlands BMW Riders for some great riding, great campground, great food and friends in the scenic Laurel Highlands of Somerset County, PA.
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Pemi River Rally
Location: Thornton, New Hampshire Contact: Bob Blethen tnkdriver@gmail.com Our Toy Box will be there, a blazing campfire,
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Chief Joseph Rally
Location: John Day, Oregon Contact: bmwro.cjrrallymaster@gmail.com or call 541-689-2822 There is lots of green grass for tent camping and plenty of RV spots with motels and restaurants just three blocks away. Meet old friends and make new friends with dinner provided on Friday and Saturday nights. 6/17/2016 – 6/19/2016
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Location: Crane, Missouri Contact: Steve Kronberger kronie12@gmail. com or call (801) 597-1678 Join us for camping along a spring-fed creek, with plenty of shade and grass to pitch your tent and park your bike. Great riding in the area with lots of curves. GS ride and day ride to Bentonville on Saturday.
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Bighorn Stampede
Location: Burgess Junction, Wyoming Contact: ederdg1@gmail.com If you missed it last year and can’t make the National, be sure to be at the Bear Lodge for another big time. More info and register at www.gsgiants.com.
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Location: Harrisville, New Hampshire Contact: Ken Springhetti kz1000@hotmail.com This is the pre-party to The GS Giant event. It’s never to early to start an adventure! More info and register at www.gsgiants.com.
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Location: Hamburg, New York Contact: Tracy Novacich tracy@novacich.com It’s “Back to the BIGinning”… where the GS Giants got started. We’re going to have a huge time! More info and register at www. gsgiants.com.
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2016 BMW MOA International Rally
Location: Hamburg, New York Contact: Kate and Dutch Lammers, 2016rallychairs@bmwmoa.org Information in this issue of BMW Owners News and online at bmwmoa.org.
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44th Annual Cascade Country Rendezvous Location: Republic, Washington Contact: www.wsbmwr.org Held at the Ferry County Fairgrounds in Republic Washington, we have fabulous paved and off-pavement riding, great camping, good food and camaraderie. 7/21/2016 – 7/24/2016
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Location: Paonia, Colorado Contact: Matthew Baroody - Rally Master BMWMCC topotherockies@bmwmcc.org (720) 560-3784 Riding is why we come, and some of the best roads in the state are nearby including, Hwys.133, 65 and 92, rated as the most technical in Colorado. Enjoy hundreds of miles of adventure riding as well as three nearby National Parks. There are wine tours, hiking, a beer garden, vendors and live music.
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43 Rocky Bow BMW Riders Rally Location: Turner Valley, Alberta Canada Contact: Ekke A. G. Kok bmwlunaticfringe@hotmail.com Located in the centre of historic Turner Valley and within walking distance to stores and restaurants, historical land marks and even a distillery with many good riding roads nearby.
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Location: Heath, Massachusetts Contact: Bill Cusack, bcusack@ comcast.net Join us for our annual flagship event, where all proceeds are donated to local charities. Located in beautiful Heath, MA, the 21st annual Damn Yankees Rally is rustic camping at one of New England’s oldest operating fairgrounds.
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34th Annual Huskerally
Location: Franklin, Nebraska Contact: Jayney Solo jayneysolo@ cox.net or call 402-676-1739 Nestled in the beautiful Republican Valley of south central Nebraska, the Nightriders offer a weekend of great food and fun. Meet others who share your love of the open road, good company, shaded camping, hot showers and the best rally food. 8/12/2016 – 8/14/2016
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Location: Boone, North Carolina Contact: John Olsakovsky rally@carolinasbmwmoa.org The Carolina BMW Motorcycle Owners Association invites you to join us again for great roads, hospitality and camaraderie in the cool North Carolina mountain air.
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47 Nakusp Hotsprings Rally Location: Nakusp, British Columbia Contact: Michael McPeak, nakusprally2015@beeceebeemers.com or call 604-438-3954. Reconnect with old friends and ride some of the most scenic twisties in the northwest at our 15th visit to Nakusp, British Columbia. Enjoy the hospitality of the nicest small town in BC. 8/18/2016 – 8/21/2016
48 17th Beartooth Rendezvous Location: Red Lodge, Montana Contact: Gary Smith, registrar@ beartoothbeemers.org or call 406-259-4927. Join us at the Lions Camp, ten miles south of Red Lodge, Montana. Ample camping and cabins available with a mountain stream nearby. 8/18/2016 – 8/21/2016
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Oyster Rally
Location: Buena Vista, Colorado Contact: Bex Becker bexxer@mac.com You’ll have a top box load of happy braaaping, laughing, challenging, cavorting, mind-bending, tasting, illuminating, aerobraking, fishtailing, exhilarating, storytelling, fellowshipping and comradering! (ok we just made up that last word!) More info and register at www.gsgiants.com
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Four Winds 50th Anniversary Rally, Pennsylvania Location: Fairmount City, Pennsylvania Contact: www.4windsbmw.org Join us as we celebrate our 50th Annual Rally, the longest consecutive BMW rally in North America, in Scenic Western, Pennsylvania.
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MOA Getaway Eureka Springs, Arkansas
Location: Eureka Springs, Arkansas Contact: Melissa Coller or Steve Kronberger More information coming soon. Get the latest buzz in the forum.
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14th Annual Return to Trenton Rally
Location: Trenton, Ontario Contact: Cheryl Gzik, prez@ltbmwr.ca Come to Centennial Park on the shores of Lake Ontario in Trenton, Ontario, for the 14th Annual Return to Trenton Rally!
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Lime Rockz Rally
Location: Lakeville, Connecticut Contact: John Shields jjshields01@cox.net Rally on a Racetrack! Camp out under a canopy of trees overlooking one of the most beautiful race courses in the East and arise to the hum of the Skip Barber Race Series Formula cars on the track. 8/30/2016 – 9/3/2016
54 Curve Cowboy Reunion Location: Monterey, California Contact: www.curvecowboyreunion.com Want an opportunity to check off some boxes: The Pacific Coast Highway? Big Sur? Carmel? Hearst Castle? Cannery Row? The Monterey Bay Aquarium? CCR 2016 is Monterey’s Hyatt Regency, a full service hotel.
September 9/8/2016 – 9/11/2016
55 Wailin’ Wayne Weekend Location: New Straitsville, Ohio Contact: Chad Warner thewigllc@gmail.com The three W’s stand for Wowie Wow Wow! That’s what the riding is like in the Wayne Forest. More info and register at WWW. GSGIANTS.COM
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MOA Getaway Pineville, Kentucky
Location: Pineville, Kentucky Contact: Vance Harrelson alabeemer@gmail.com More information coming soon. Get the latest buzz in the forum.
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34th Green Mountain Rally
Location: Goshen, Vermont Contact: Dan Walton rally@vtbmwmov.org
In the midst of the Green Mountains, once again enjoy the best home cooking, great Vermont self-guided tours, live bluegrass music, door prizes and more. For more information, visit www.vtbmwmov.org. 9/16/2016 – 9/18/2016
58 Autumn Beemer Bash Location: Quincy, California Contact: bashinfo@comcast.net or call 925-443-2070 Famous CCBR coffee, beer garden, two nights camping w/early camping available, Saturday night BBQ, two continental breakfasts, GS ride, poker run, vendors, and speakers.
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ROK ON Classic a.k.a. “The Firefly Rally” May 26-29, 2016 T.W.O. Creeks Campground in Del Rio, Tn. Hosted by the BMW ROK (Riders of Knoxville) BMW MOA Chartered Club #156, BMW RA Chartered Club #289
With synchronized firefly show by Mother Nature! • Check us out at www.bmwrok.org www.bmwrok.org for links, registration form, rally count and the latest info. • Pre-registration by May 16, is $40 for first 100. $50 at the gate if spots available.
• Make check payable to BMW ROK and mail to: BMW ROK 324 Milburn St. Morristown, TN 37814
9/16/2016 – 9/18/2016
Twin Valley Rally
Location: Meadows of Dan, Virginia Contact: Seth Pagani twinvalleyrally@gmail.com Willville is located right in the middle of some of the finest motorcycle roads in the state. In the seven years that we have been putting on this rally, we believe it has earned the reputation for being one of the best anywhere.
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MOA Getaway Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
Location: Coeur d’Alene, Idaho Contact: Jackie Hughes, jhughes@ bmwmoa.org More information coming soon. Get the latest buzz in the forum.
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Dinky Dozen BMW Motorcycle Club Campout Location: Pontiac, Illinois Contact: Sharon Fulks myers.sharon@comcast.net or call (309) 828-0918 Camp, ride and fellowship with the Dinks. Check out more details and any updates on the Dinky Dozen Facebook page
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Location: North Vernon, Indiana Contact: Jeff Kernen jrkernen@ yahoo.com Come ride southeastern Indiana and experience some of the best roads in the Midwest!
Location: Cedar City, Utah Contact: Jackie Hughes, jhughes@ bmwmoa.org The MOA returns to our most popular Getaway destination for the eighth time to ride on the lightly traveled and twisty twolane roads around Cedar City, Utah.
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13th Annual Thunder Mountain Rendezvous Location: Hotchkiss, Colorado Contact: Gary Campbell gcampbell44@yahoo.com or call 970-210-2604 Come join us at the Delta County Fairgrounds in downtown Hotchkiss on Color weekend on the Western Slope of Colorado. 9/23/2016 – 9/25/2016
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Location: Buena, New Jersey Contact: Peter J. Lisko Jr. pjliskojr@ verizon.net or call 856-589-7015 Shaded camp sites, cabins and local hotels to accommodate your travel preference. Enjoy a relaxing weekend of field events, riding destinations, awards, comradery and sumptuous food.
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Whackey Hat Campout
Location: Jamaica, Vermont Contact: John Van Hook jvanhook@ comcast.net This year we are returning to our roots by returning to Jamaica State Park in Jamaica, Vermont. The Whackey Hat is the last official Yankee Beemer campout of the season. In its first year the YBs didn’t let a bit of rain spoil the fun so in a fit of PMS (parked motorcycle syndrome) the attendees started crafting hats out of whatever they could find. Soon judges were recruited to decide the “best” hat.
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9/30/2016 – 10/2/2016
MOA Getaway Black River Falls, Wisconsin
Location: Black River Ralls, Wisconsin Contact: Sue Rihn More information coming soon. Get the latest buzz in the forum.
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MOA Getaway Colorado Springs, Colorado
Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Contact: Stan Herman hermanhaus1@msn. com or call (719) 250-4358 Come visit one of America’s greatest towns with Pikes Peak and spectacular riding at your door step. Colorado Springs is a motorcyclist’s dream town. 9/30/2016 – 10/2/2016
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Location: Parker’s Crossroads, Tennessee Contact: www.bmwrams.com/ the-rams-rally The Rider’s Association of The Mid-South (The RAMS) invites you to join us for the RAMS Rally in Parker’s Crossroads, Tennessee.
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Colonial Virginia Rally
Location: Lenexa, Virginia Contact: Carol Beals cebeals@gmail.com 757-287-5594 TOur rally site is the Rockahock Campground just a little north of Williamsburg
and just outside of the Historical Triangle of VA. Many wonderful historical sites (Williamsburg, Jamestown, and Yorktown) are close by with great riding roads.
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41st Falling Leaf Rally
Location: Potosi, Missouri Contact: bmwfallingleaf@yahoo.com Experience the spectacular roads and beautiful scenery of the Missouri Ozarks at the 41st Falling Leaf Rally. Join the Gateway Riders at the Washington County Fairgrounds for one of the last weekends of the season. Good friends, unmatched riding, great rally.
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AIM EXPO USA
Location: Orlando, Florida Contact: AIMExpo (949) 517-7501 Don’t miss the fun! AIMExpo is a one-of-akind motorcycling experience that brings together enthusiasts and industry insiders in one arena! Demo the latest models at the innovative AIMExpo Outdoors!, see and purchase the newest motorcycling products directly on the show floor, meet celebrities, learn tips and tricks from the pros and much more.
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ADV Ribfest
Location: Centerville, Tennessee Contact: Jim Bean tnfrijole@gmail.com All the trails you can ride, all the ribs you can eat… none better! More info and register at www.gsgiants.com.
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11/18/2016 – 11/20/2016
MOA Getaway Marble Falls, Texas
Location: Marble Falls, Texas Contact: More information coming soon. Get the latest buzz in the forum.
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Cyclenutz.....................................................123 DMC Sidecars............................................... 91 Dubbelju Motorcycle Rentals..............123 Dyna Beads.................................................100 Eaglerider Pittsburgh............................... 75 Edelweiss Bike Travel.......................42, 109 Euro Moto Electrics................................... 91 First Gear......................................................IBC Geza Gear...................................................... 75 Giant Loop..................................................100 GSM Motorent...........................................100 Guard Dog Moly......................................... 42 Happy Trails................................................109 Held USA....................................................... 65 Helmet Sun Blocker................................... 99 Hiawatha Rally..........................................121 Ilium Works.................................................109 IMTBIKE TOURS................................... 13, 37 Johnstown Thunder.................................. 57 Kermit Chair Company............................. 80 Kinekt Gear Ring......................................... 80 Klim................................................................. 81 Land of Oz Rally........................................125 LD Comfort................................................... 48 Legal Speeding Enterprises................... 80 M2 Moto Tours..........................................101 M4Moto-psa..............................................111 MachineartMoto........................................ 26 Max BMW Motorcycles...............................5 MC Wheel Repair......................................105 Michelin Tire................................................. 41 MOA Gear Shop.......................................... 74 MOA Hotline..............................................108 Morton’s BMW Motorcycles................... 42 Moto-Bins...................................................... 80 MotoDiscovery..........................................100 Motohansa Tools (The Beemer Shop)... 48 Motonation..................................................BC Motorcycle Travel Network.................... 64 Motorex USA................................................ 56 Motorrad Elektrik....................................... 53 Motoskiveez................................................. 80
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