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NEW EPISODES EVERY TWO WEEKS! Email us directly airheads247@hotmail.com In this series, we’ll be talking with independent mechanics, product developers and aficionados of the classic airhead BMW motorcycles, produced from 1970 to 1995, also known as the “Type 247 boxer.” If you’re an airhead rider, you’ll recognize nearly all of our guests in this series. If you’re generally a motorcycle enthusias... more

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Latest Episodes

We've all sold a bike we miss and wanted back. This week Geoff Luttrell tells us that story with a twist---he got his 60/5 back AND did a fly n ride home on it from Minnesota to California.

Part 2 of our discussion with Chuck House where we discuss his work at Crescent City BMW when the K100 was introduced and how the classified ads in Cycle News changed his life trajectory in the m/c industry. Katie Hunter is back with more tales from ... more

Over the next two episodes we’ll visit with Chuck House who has spent a lifetime in the motorcycle industry with most fascinating stories to tell, as witness. Chuck started as BMW Tech in 1981 at Crescent City BMW in New Orleans and later worked as a... more

Our man Ande Kahora from Barrington Motor Works is here to talk about conversions and key difference between the /2 and /5 series. Consider supporting our sponsors make this program possible with their support: Barrington Motor Works www.barringtonmo... more

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Recent Guests

Geoff Luttrell
Guitar repair shop owner, luthier, and longtime BMW Airhead rider
San Francisco Guitar Works
Episode: Airhead 247 Podcast: A Reunited Fly-n-Ride (60/5) with Geoff Luttrell
Chuck House
Motorcycle mechanic and industry professional with experience at Crescent City BMW, Ducati and Cagiva
Episode: Airhead 247 Podcast: Chuck House - (Part 2)
Katie Hunter
Writer and audio essayist, Canadian motorcycle enthusiast
Episode: Airhead 247 Podcast: Chuck House / Part One
Ande Kahora
Mechanic, Barrington Motor Works
Barrington Motor Works
Episode: Airhead 247 Podcast: Ande Kahora ( /2 & /5 and Conversions)
Gage Wagoner
Owner/enthusiast known for a Dover-white R60/2 conversion and extensive Airhead knowledge
Independent airhead enthusiast
Episode: Airhead 247 Podcast: Gage Wagoner
William Plam
Representative from Boxer 2 Valve
Boxer 2 Valve
Episode: Airhead 247 Podcast: William Plam - (Unique Features)
Bud Provin
Mechanic from Nick Walkett Garage
Nick Walkett Garage
Episode: Airhead 247 Podcast: Design Changes (78-84) w/ Bud Provin Pt. 2
Chris Lesser
Owner-proprietor at Union Garage; motorcycle enthusiast and Airhead expert
Union Garage
Episode: Airhead 247 Podcast: Fly n Ride R90S & R100S w/Chris Lesser @ Union Garage
Matias Corea
Founder of Myth Motors
Myth Motors
Episode: Airhead 247 Podcast: Matias Corea - Myth Motor (part - 2)

Host

Darren Dorton
Host of Airhead 247 Podcast; guides interviews and discussions; involvement in production.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 205 ratings
  • The lady reading her essay kills this episode.

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    Schmitty Bear
    2 years ago
  • Daren is great.

    This show is a good mix of host enthusiasm, honest inquiry, insightful observation and personal experience all aided by a deep interest in learning more about the 247 Airheads ‘70-‘96 run. A self described home mechanic, Daren takes the listener on a journey of discovery where you’ll find he’s learning something just as you are in real time. You may be tempted to start at the latest episode but this listener would suggest you start at the beginning and work your way through. It’s worth it not to... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ACMercker
    United States2 years ago
  • Inspiring!

    This podcast is fantastic. Daren approaches the subject of these classic bikes not as an expert, but as a seeker of knowledge. He talks directly with the experts and frankly, the stories are as good as the advice. Daren and the podcast have inspired to work on my old R80/7! Moreover, I rejoined the MOA after several years absence. I even got my old member number back. Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    motorjon68
    United States3 years ago
  • Airhead Downunder

    Great podcast, Darren is easy to listen too and full of great information. Love listening to some of the old stories

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    QLD airhead
    Australia3 years ago
  • Great radio

    Great and fun interviews with the go to guys in the airhead world. The best interviews seem to be the guys I’ve never heard of.

    ~T

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tommycareless
    Canada3 years ago

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Airhead 247 Podcast: A Reunited Fly-n-Ride (60/5) with Geoff Luttrell
Q: What was your thought process and preparation going into riding the motorcycle all the way home?
Geoff arranged for the bike to have high handlebars, a windscreen, and its hard bags, assembled a toolkit with advice from the BMW MOA forum, and packed camping and riding gear. He expected to ride about 2,500 miles and planned for repairs along the way.
Airhead 247 Podcast: A Reunited Fly-n-Ride (60/5) with Geoff Luttrell
Q: What was going on with you in 1992, and how did this motorcycle come on your radar?
Geoff was 22, living in Oklahoma, undergoing chemotherapy for stage-four cancer, and struggling with addiction. His experience working on air-cooled Volkswagens drew him to an air-cooled BMW, which he found through a Cycle Trader listing.
Airhead 247 Podcast: Chuck House - (Part 2)
Q: So was Crescent City still open throughout the Airhead run?
House says Crescent City closed in 1988 after its two partners fell into conflict, and he was devastated that he was not offered a chance to become an owner.
Airhead 247 Podcast: Chuck House - (Part 2)
Q: When the K-bike came out, what's your recollection of how that was introduced? What were you hearing from the mothership?
House recalls customers competing to get the new K bikes, followed by early recalls and limited deliveries. He believes the K-bike launch helped keep the Airhead R-series in production longer.
Airhead 247 Podcast: Gage Wagoner
Q: What inspired the ignition upgrade and how has it changed riding?
The crank-mounted electronic ignition (EME) dramatically improved cold starts and overall performance, making the bike feel almost fuel-injected in terms of reliability and throttle response.

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A show focused on independent mechanics, product developers, and enthusiasts around classic BMW Airhead motorcycles from 1970–1995. Episodes blend technical how-tos, historical context, long-distance riding stories, and community happenings, with guests ranging from shop owners and engineers to restoration specialists. Noteworthy are deep-dive tech discussions (ignition systems, braking, suspension), hands-on maintenance tips, and rich community networks that connect riders, shops, and parts suppliers. This is likely to appeal to hands-on riders who value practical knowledge, vintage-bike culture, and a strong supporter ecosystem around the Airhead niche.

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1. Geoff Luttrell
2. Chuck House
3. Katie Hunter
4. Ande Kahora
5. Gage Wagoner
6. William Plam
7. Bud Provin
8. Chris Lesser

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