THE BEEMER - BMW Motorcycle Club of Nashville
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<strong>THE</strong> <strong>BEEMER</strong><br />
<strong>BMW</strong> Hotline 595-6203 FEBRUARY 2008<br />
President: Polly Wright – 794-4280 Treasurer: Mark King -790-8038<br />
Vice President: Danny Wiley – 646-7801 Newsletter Editors: Polly Wright - 794-4280 & Mike Gillespie – 830-5033<br />
Secretary: Robert Cates – 662-2837 Activities Dir: Ron Brant: 631-2796<br />
PRESIDENT’S CORNER<br />
Polly Wright<br />
We have the new laptop that the club agreed to<br />
purchase. It will be used for the newsletter, the<br />
Rally and all <strong>Club</strong> business. I hope to be able to do<br />
the newsletter with a little less effort and some<br />
changes in the next month or so. I hope you will<br />
like the changes. This one will be about the same.<br />
The Polar Bear ride was a big success. There is<br />
more information on it as well as photos in this<br />
newsletter. I would like to thank Rob and Kay Brant<br />
for their hospitality after the ride. We had a good<br />
turnout for the ride as well as the soup, chili and<br />
goodies the Kay and Ron provided. It was<br />
excellent. Thanks folks, for all you did to make this<br />
a success. A special thanks to Ron for planning<br />
and leading the ride.<br />
Our next meeting will be at Bloodworth’s for the<br />
Chili cook <strong>of</strong>f. Bring your crockpot full <strong>of</strong> Chili for<br />
everyone to taste and judge. We’ll see who has the<br />
winning chili recipe. There will be a 1 st , 2 nd , and 3 rd<br />
place cash prize winner.<br />
Please let me know if you are planning to be there.<br />
We will need to know how many plates, drinks, and<br />
all the other things to have ready for that night. We<br />
also need to let David and Virginia know how many<br />
to plan for the year.<br />
I am still looking for ideas for programs for this<br />
year. If you have any ideas or want to present a<br />
program yourself, just let me know.<br />
We are planning a Tech Session in March at Andy<br />
Valentine’s. You will be hearing more about that in<br />
the next month by emails. Don’t forget to send me<br />
any news you have. I like to hear about trips, rides,<br />
new technologies on bikes, and things you think<br />
someone would like to know about.<br />
Polly<br />
NEXT MEETING<br />
BLOODWORTH MOTORSPORTS<br />
WHITE BRIDGE ROAD<br />
6:30 PM<br />
FEBRUARY 5, 2008<br />
CHILI COOK OFF<br />
BRING YOUR CHILI<br />
Happy Birthday To:<br />
BILL CARTY 2/19<br />
CONNIE REAVES 2/11<br />
BRET PERISHO 2/11<br />
LARRY DREADEN 2/14<br />
PAT BURNS 2/17<br />
SCOT HUGHES 2/17<br />
IT’S TIME TO PAY YOUR DUES. If you are a<br />
member already it will be $20. For the year.<br />
Associate members $8.00. Please remember to<br />
fill out a membership form when you Pay your<br />
dues.<br />
KERMIT CHAIR COMPANY<br />
Call us toll-free at 1-(888)-729-9836<br />
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR <strong>THE</strong><br />
LAST WEEKEND IN OCTOBER.<br />
THAT WILL BE <strong>THE</strong> 25 TH AND 26 TH .<br />
DATE FOR <strong>THE</strong> RIBFEST THIS YEAR.<br />
WE HAVE JUST LEARNED THAT <strong>THE</strong><br />
ALABAMA CLUB WILL BE <strong>THE</strong>RE<br />
FOR <strong>THE</strong>IR MONTHLY MEETING.<br />
I HOPE ALL OF YOU WILL TRY TO<br />
BE <strong>THE</strong>RE TO WELCOME <strong>THE</strong>M TO<br />
TENNESSEE. CALL IT A MINI RALLY<br />
IF YOU WOULD LIKE.<br />
PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU PLAN<br />
TO ATTEND. POLLY
or visit us at www.kermitchair.com<br />
I have a 2003 ST 1100P Honda for sale. (It is a Police<br />
bike without the lights or siren). It has been lowered<br />
and has top case and LED signal lights, heli bars.<br />
Purchased 9/16/07 and still has a 3 yr/36,000 mi<br />
warranty, 279 total existing miles, (almost new).<br />
Need to sell so I can buy a <strong>BMW</strong>. $8400.<br />
Ph-615-504-8162, Dottie Johnson or email at<br />
dotajohnson@yahoo.com. The bike is in Mt Juliet.<br />
This bike belongs to Roy Miles cousin.<br />
I have a pair <strong>of</strong> Lee Bailey hardcase liners for a<br />
R1100RT. Almost new. $60. Montgomery Crenshaw<br />
WCrenshaw@Charter.net or 615 453-2877<br />
FOR SALE<br />
<strong>BMW</strong>: 2005 1150R GSA Adventure with 6,600 miles. ABS<br />
Brakes, Heated grips, <strong>BMW</strong> GPS Navigation, Satellite Radio,<br />
Intercom system, everything in pictures. Matching helmet that<br />
is wired for radio and intercom. Many accessories not listed<br />
come with the bike. Price is $16,000<br />
Mike Selitsch 615 494-5226<br />
http://nashville.craigslist.org/mcy/344170802.html<br />
Chris Fort, is selling his 1995 R1100RSL. It’s black,<br />
with a red seat and the European style full lower<br />
fairing. It has 16,000 miles on it, was just recently<br />
serviced, and has a new battery and new Metzlers. It’s<br />
in great shape, and Chris is asking $5,400. Knowing<br />
Chris and the motorcycle, that sounds like a very good<br />
deal for someone. Chris can be reached at 292-0450<br />
______________________________________<br />
2002, Silver, 20k miles, original owner, bought and<br />
serviced at Bloodworth’s, includes <strong>BMW</strong> bags with<br />
liners, top case, tank bag, new Remus exhaust, GPS V<br />
with Touratech mount, Techmotion R259 fuel<br />
computer. All in perfect condition, pictures available.<br />
Asking $9950. Scott Chambers<br />
home tel: 383-6136 mobile tel: 478-0476<br />
_________________________________<br />
I have a yellow 2001, 1150 GS with less than 10,000<br />
miles. It has <strong>BMW</strong> bags, liners and an Aero Flow<br />
windshield with lowers. It also has hand guards and<br />
PIAA running lights. No damage history. $7200.00. I<br />
also have a 2006 KLR 650 with approximately 1000<br />
miles. Bigger windscreen, and Alum power coat panniers<br />
with mounts. $4400.00. Ph 615-347-7474.<br />
treed@communitycareinc.com__ Tony Reed.<br />
1998 <strong>BMW</strong> 740 il, Aspen Silver & Black interior. 92,000<br />
miles. Non smoker. No wrecks or rust. I'm 2nd owner.<br />
Original owner in Houston. Needs nothing. ALL<br />
maintainance done better than factory recommended<br />
intervals. New Michelins, new brakes. More info and<br />
pics, Email: l.c.chambers@comcast.net<br />
PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHEN YOU SELL YOU<br />
BIKE.<br />
_____________________________________________________<br />
WEBSITES<br />
<strong>BMW</strong> <strong>Club</strong> email: pw630@aol.comALABAMA CLUB:<br />
www.bmwmoal.org<br />
<strong>BMW</strong> Motorrad USA<br />
www.bmemotorcycles.com/home<br />
www.bmwmoa.org<br />
www.bmwmoga.info Georgia Mountain Rally<br />
www.bmwrams.com – Rally<br />
http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za<br />
www.bmwxplor.com/explor<br />
www.thekickstandllc.com<br />
http://www.wtv-zone.com/cal731<br />
www.curvecowboyreunion.com<br />
www.barbermuseum.org<br />
www.amadirectlink.com<br />
www.hondahoot.com<br />
speedtv.com/index.php<br />
www.bmwra.org<br />
http://www.coloradobeemers.com<br />
Bloodworth Motorsports: bloodmotor.com<br />
Knoxville<br />
http://tail<strong>of</strong>thedragon.com<br />
www.bmwrok.org/rok_on_rally.htm<br />
www.bmwclub.org<br />
<strong>BMW</strong> <strong>Motorcycle</strong> USA<br />
www.motorcycleevents.com<br />
www.29Dreams.com<br />
Helen Two Wheels Packing Systems<br />
http://www.helen2wheels.com/<br />
www.blueridgemotorcyclecamp.com<br />
Carolina Beemers website change<br />
www.carolinasbmwmoa.org<br />
WWW.MUSICCITYPOWERSPORTS.COM<br />
www.tdot.state.tn.us/tdotsmartway<br />
http://www.kymotorcycle.com<br />
http://www.amadirectlink.com/amrace/2006/mx/<br />
06inde,<br />
Www.southernwoodsrider.com/x.asp<br />
http://www.mxsports.com
Web Sites on <strong>Motorcycle</strong> Camping<br />
http://www.cyclefish.com/motorcycle_camping.asp<br />
http://www.ridemyown.com/links/camping.shtml<br />
http://www.wetleather.com/pages/camping.html<br />
Web Sites on <strong>Motorcycle</strong> Travel<br />
http://www.byways.org/<br />
http://www.motorcycleroads.us/index.html<br />
http://iwebwonder.com/Backroads/index2.html<br />
http://www.travelingbikers.com<br />
<strong>BMW</strong> MOTORCYCLE CLUB<br />
CALENDER OF EVENTS 2008<br />
FEBRUARY 5 – Chili Cook-<strong>of</strong>f – Bloodworth MotorSPORTS<br />
Feb 16 - 18 Arena Cross at the Municipal Auditorium<br />
Feb 23 – Supercross in Atlanta<br />
MARCH 2 – 8 Daytona Bike Week<br />
March 4 – <strong>Club</strong> Meeting – Golden Corral in<br />
Hermitage<br />
March 8 - <strong>Club</strong> Ride – TBA (Weather Permitting)<br />
March 8 – <strong>BMW</strong> Open House Bloodworth Motorsports<br />
APRIL 1– <strong>Club</strong> Meeting – Sportsman’s Lodge/Cool<br />
Springs<br />
April 4 -6 Dogwood Trail Rally Mississippi<br />
April 5 – <strong>Club</strong> Ride - TBA<br />
April 18 -20 AMA Superbike Championship Series at<br />
Barbers Motorsports Park<br />
April 25 – Ed Bargey Track Day at the <strong>Nashville</strong><br />
Superspeedway<br />
April 26-27 GNCC at Loretta Lynns, Hurricane Mills, TN<br />
April 26-27 WERA Regional Race, <strong>Nashville</strong> Superspeedway,<br />
<strong>Nashville</strong>, TN<br />
April 26 – 27 Wagner Cup World Round Trials Championship –<br />
Sequatchie, TN<br />
MAY 6 – <strong>Club</strong> Meeting – Bloodworth’s Motorsports<br />
May 2-4 Georgia Mountain Rally Hiawassee, GA<br />
May 16 - 18 European Rider’s Rally – Burkesville, KY<br />
May 22 - 25 Rocket City Rally – Huntsville, AL<br />
JUNE 7 – <strong>Club</strong> Picnic – Albert Menefee Farm<br />
June 14 – <strong>Club</strong> Ride - TBA<br />
June 18-21 Honda Hoot in Knoxville, TN<br />
June 20 -22 Lynchburg <strong>Motorcycle</strong> Rally at Jack Daniels<br />
JULY 1 – <strong>Club</strong> Meeting – Neely’s BBQ<br />
July 5 – <strong>Club</strong> Ride - TBA<br />
July 17 - 20 <strong>BMW</strong>MOA International Rally in Gillette, WY<br />
July 18 -20 Moto GP Monterey, Califonria<br />
July 25 -27 AMA Vintage <strong>Motorcycle</strong> Days at Mid Ohio<br />
July 27 – Aug 3 AMA Amateur National Motocross Finals<br />
– Loretta Lynns Ranch Waverly TN<br />
Aug 29 - 31 ROK Rally Newport, Tennessee<br />
Aug 29 -31 Superbike Championship Series at Road<br />
Atlanta<br />
SEPTEMBER 2 - <strong>Club</strong> Meeting –<br />
Sept 6 – <strong>Club</strong> Ride – TBA<br />
Sept 12-14, 2008 Moto GP at Indianapolis Motor Speedway<br />
Sept 26 - Ed Bargey Track Day at the <strong>Nashville</strong><br />
Superspeedway<br />
Sept 27 – 28 WERA Regional Race, <strong>Nashville</strong> Speedway<br />
Oct 3 - 5 Return to Shiloh Rally<br />
Oct 4 - 5 Sport Bike Track Time – <strong>Nashville</strong><br />
Superspeedway<br />
OCTOBER 7 – <strong>Club</strong> Meeting – Bloodworth Motorsports<br />
Oct 10 -12 Falling Leaf Rally, Potosi, Missouri<br />
Oct 11 – <strong>Nashville</strong> Oktoberfest<br />
Oct 11 – <strong>Club</strong> Ride – TBA<br />
Oct 17 - 19 AHRMA Historic Racing & Barber Vintage Festival<br />
Oct 18 - 19 The Minnie Challenge Track Day<br />
NOVEMBER 4 – <strong>Club</strong> Meeting – TBA<br />
Nov 8 – <strong>Club</strong> Ride – TBA<br />
Nov 28 – After Turkey Day Ride – meet at Bloodworth’s<br />
DECEMBER 2 – Christmas Party –<br />
Other possible events;<br />
Weekend trip to Red Boiling Springs<br />
Breakfast ride to Montgomery Bell State Park<br />
Breakfast ride to Mary Jo’s Bakery / Williamson Co<br />
Lunch ride to Riverview Restaurant / Ashland City<br />
5th annual VINTAGE AT <strong>THE</strong> VINEYARDS, May 24th,<br />
Westbend Vineyards, Lewisville, NC<br />
(<strong>BMW</strong>'s only. Over 100 vehicles last year!)<br />
- Saturday morning drive<br />
- Oompah band<br />
- Food available on site<br />
- Hospitality tent and "Favorite bike" trophy sponsored by<br />
Carolina <strong>BMW</strong>- Triumph <strong>of</strong> Greensboro<br />
- FREE . . . "what a concept"<br />
event website:<br />
www.vintageatthevineyards.zoomshare.com<br />
happy motoring,<br />
Scott Sturdy - event organizer<br />
Aug 2 – 3 Sport Bike Track Time at <strong>Nashville</strong> Speedway<br />
AUG 4 -10 Sturgis Rally<br />
Aug 5 – <strong>Club</strong> Meeting – Golden Corral/Cool Springs<br />
Aug 9 – <strong>Club</strong> Ride – TBA<br />
Aug 14 - 17 Dan'l Boone Rally, Boone, NC<br />
Aug 26-29 Curve Cowboy Reunion – Midway, Utah<br />
RIDING, FLYING AND P.S.I.
By Hack Tidman<br />
Right after Christmas I drove to the airport to<br />
pick up my daughter, son-in-law, and their kids. I asked<br />
my daughter how the flight went and she said my fiveyear-old<br />
granddaughter had been crying because as they<br />
were landing, her ears began to hurt.<br />
I don’t know about you but my ears are very<br />
sensitive. Pressure in my ears builds up even going up<br />
six floors in an elevator. I can build up pressure riding<br />
from my house down the street for the first half mile.<br />
But I know how to fix this problem.<br />
Do you know why babies and small children cry<br />
when descending to land on a commercial aircraft It’s<br />
because pressure builds up outside their head or inner ear<br />
and causes pain. You may suffer the same problem and<br />
have been living with it all your life.<br />
I am not a doctor, so what I am telling you works<br />
for me and will probably work for you. But I do not<br />
know why the Airlines do not publish this information.<br />
Probably because <strong>of</strong> liability lawsuits. So take this<br />
information with a grain <strong>of</strong> salt and do with it what you<br />
want.<br />
When I joined the Navy Air Corps some fifty-six<br />
years ago, and we were going through training, they put<br />
us in a decompression tank. This was about the size <strong>of</strong> a<br />
trailer <strong>of</strong> a tractor-trailer rig. We sat in a seat and were<br />
given an oxygen mask. They said they were going to<br />
take us up to thirty thousand feet and we would do some<br />
activities after taking our masks <strong>of</strong>f. So after being<br />
sealed up in the tank, the pumps starting drawing the air<br />
out <strong>of</strong> the chamber, simulating climbing in altitude. We<br />
watched the needle on the gauge climb to 10,000 ft.<br />
when we were told to put our oxygen masks on. Then we<br />
continued up to the 30,000 ft. mark, where the<br />
instructors told us to take our masks <strong>of</strong>f and perform a<br />
few simple tasks. After 60 seconds or so, we started<br />
loosing it. It was sort <strong>of</strong> being unable to think anymore.<br />
We put our oxygen masks back on and we slowly<br />
started back down. We found out if we simulate blowing<br />
our nose gently, we could force pressure back into our<br />
ears or head. When I fly now, and on losing altitude, and<br />
coming in to land, I simulate blowing my nose about<br />
every 5,000 ft. To do this, I hold my nose closed and<br />
pretend to blow my nose ever so gently. This makes my<br />
ears pop. It may be awkward at first but keep practicing<br />
and you can do this just fine.<br />
On a related subject, why don’t we need oxygen<br />
masks when we fly in planes today Because we pump<br />
air into the planes by compressors that allow us to<br />
breathe normally as we fly along. Even at 35,000 ft. we<br />
can get enough oxygen to not have to wear an oxygen<br />
mask. The planes are sealed much better today.<br />
Why am I bringing this subject up Because as<br />
motorcyclists, we are usually heading for the hills and<br />
mountains. That’s where the curvy roads are located.<br />
And that is where your ears can get stopped up, just like<br />
they do flying. And this is how you can relieve the<br />
pressure.<br />
Somer Hooker’s ride for the Polar Bear Ride<br />
Hack Tidman, David Brown and Ray May.<br />
<strong>THE</strong> POLAR BEAR RIDE THAT WAS
By Ron Brant<br />
In the three years Kay and I have been hosting the <strong>Club</strong>’s<br />
Polar Bear Ride, we have yet to experience weather that would<br />
remotely justify the ride’s moniker. Finally the weather<br />
thumbs its nose at Al’s dire predictions and provides us with a<br />
day suitable for a New Years Day jaunt. “Are you crazy” you<br />
ask Perhaps a little background history is in order. The first<br />
fifteen years <strong>of</strong> my riding career was spent 50 miles Southwest<br />
<strong>of</strong> St. Louis Missouri. For those <strong>of</strong> you who don’t pay<br />
attention to weather outside <strong>of</strong> an hour radius from your home,<br />
St. Louis has and still gets serious winter weather. A long<br />
standing St. Louis motorcycling tradition is the New Years<br />
Day gathering at the base <strong>of</strong> the Gateway Arch. Routinely,<br />
temperatures hovered in the single digits when we departed on<br />
our 50 mile ride into “the city”, as we country boys referred to<br />
St. Louis. We would show up with body temperatures just<br />
slightly north <strong>of</strong> hypothermia and watch the really crazy ones,<br />
the Belleville Ski <strong>Club</strong>, water ski on the Mississippi River.<br />
The point is a Polar Bear Ride on a fifty degree day provides<br />
little personal challenge nor does it inspire campfire tales<br />
where the mileage and temperature go opposite directions as<br />
the adult beverages flow. But I digress…<br />
For those <strong>of</strong> you who were benchwarmers rather than players<br />
in the game, we had a great 2008 Polar Bear Ride filled with<br />
good roads, great scenery, hot food, fellowship and even an<br />
ironic opportunity to lose Steve Stratz on a group ride! Our<br />
route meandered through Williamson, Rutherford, Wilson,<br />
Sumner and Robertson Counties with visits to notable<br />
destinations such as Hickory Grove, Castillion Springs,<br />
Bethpage and Rock Bridge. Road selections included Canoe<br />
Branch Road and Hogback Ridge Road.<br />
Many thanks are in order for the club members and friends <strong>of</strong><br />
the club who rode the fifteen bikes departing Pucketts: Kay<br />
Brant, Curt Hagenau, Charlie Holt, Logan (sorry but I don’t<br />
have your last name), Larry Dreaden, Steve Stratz, Allen<br />
Brosche and Ray Ingram. Other riders included Kevin<br />
Bullock (co-ride leader), Rick Culwell, Wendell Elrod, Trey<br />
Hall, Jake and Cheryl Jacobs. My apologies for not recalling<br />
names for the Aprilia rider and the cruiser rider; we were glad<br />
you rode along!<br />
We’re working to make the <strong>BMW</strong> <strong>Club</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Nashville</strong> a riding club. Come join us.
<strong>BMW</strong> Says Patience is a Virtue<br />
Woodcliff Lake, NJ - January 24, 2008... <strong>Motorcycle</strong><br />
enthusiasts eagerly awaiting the arrival <strong>of</strong> <strong>BMW</strong>'s new F<br />
800 GS will need to be a bit more patient, as production<br />
<strong>of</strong> the middleweight dual-purpose enduro will be delayed<br />
due to worldwide demand for the popular F 650 GS. The<br />
F 800 GS is expected to be available at US <strong>BMW</strong><br />
Motorrad retailers in Fall 2008, making it a 2009 model.<br />
Fulfilling a need for a pure <strong>of</strong>f-road oriented motorcycle<br />
that still has all the power, handling and reliability<br />
required for long-distance adventure touring as well as<br />
on-street handling, the F 800 GS is perfectly positioned<br />
as a middleweight dual-purpose enduro. The bike,<br />
representing yet another market segment in <strong>BMW</strong>'s<br />
dual-sport category, follows in the footsteps <strong>of</strong> its highly<br />
acclaimed "older brother" - the R 1200 GS - which traces<br />
its roots back to the early 1980s when <strong>BMW</strong> won the<br />
grueling Paris-Dakar rally four times with its trailblazing<br />
dual-purpose R 80 G/S.<br />
saddle both comfortable and enjoyable. A generous 8.7<br />
gallon fuel tank allows the rider to cover vast areas <strong>of</strong><br />
territory easier and optional ABS enhances braking<br />
safety when required.<br />
The most significant technological development found on<br />
both the 2008 R 1200 GS and GS Adventure models is<br />
optional enduro ESA (Electronic Suspension<br />
Adjustment) technology (a first-time <strong>of</strong>fering for <strong>BMW</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong>f-road bikes) with three damper settings - Sport,<br />
Normal and Comfort -- giving riders the option <strong>of</strong><br />
customizing both front and rear suspensions to his or her<br />
specifications. Whether they are navigating the urban<br />
jungle or touring <strong>of</strong>f the beaten path, these GS models<br />
have set a new standard for the entire adventure bike<br />
category.<br />
The F 800 GS, <strong>BMW</strong>'s latest dual-purpose enduro,<br />
features an asymmetrical double headlight and a look<br />
that is sleek, trim and 100% aggressive. With a compact<br />
85-horsepower parallel twin engine, lightweight steel<br />
trellis frame and double-sided swingarm, along with a<br />
chain drive and longer front and rear suspension travel,<br />
there has never been a <strong>BMW</strong> dual-purpose machine<br />
<strong>of</strong>fering such a unique blend <strong>of</strong> power, comfort and <strong>of</strong>froad<br />
muscle.<br />
The 2008 <strong>BMW</strong> Motorrad GS line features the upgraded<br />
R 1200 GS and GS Adventure models, which will arrive<br />
in dealerships this Spring. Since their debut in 2004, the<br />
versatile R 1200 GS and its rugged companion, the R<br />
1200 GS Adventure, have earned praise from<br />
motorcycle enthusiasts and the press for their<br />
exceptional performance both on and <strong>of</strong>f the road.<br />
The R 1200 GS has earned award after award, including<br />
Cycle World's Best Open Class Street Bike and the<br />
International Journalist's Panel "Best Bike in the World."<br />
For 2008, this go-anywhere motorcycle has several<br />
enhancements that meet the demands <strong>of</strong> serious<br />
motorcyclists on both dirt and pavement. A new<br />
aluminum handlebar which can be mounted in two<br />
positions <strong>of</strong>fers increased ergonomics, making its seated<br />
(or standing while <strong>of</strong>f-road) position even more<br />
comfortable. Its engine <strong>of</strong>fers 5% more power and its<br />
new transmission ratios also mean quicker acceleration<br />
and better low-speed traction.<br />
The R 1200 GS Adventure - named "Best Adventure<br />
Bike" three years in a row by editors <strong>of</strong> Motorcyclist<br />
Magazine - also <strong>of</strong>fers a number <strong>of</strong> significant features<br />
that make it even more adept at riding to the ends <strong>of</strong> the<br />
earth. In addition to new design elements, including twopart,<br />
two-color hand protectors, the new 2008 R 1200<br />
GS Adventure provides a taller windshield, adjustable<br />
seat and extra wide foot pegs making long days in the<br />
Racer Nate Kern’s Trailer<br />
Burglarized<br />
Burglars broke into <strong>BMW</strong> racer Nate Kern’s trailer, taking<br />
several personal racing items, according to a police<br />
report.<br />
The burglary took place at the <strong>BMW</strong> <strong>Motorcycle</strong>s <strong>of</strong><br />
Atlanta dealership over the weekend <strong>of</strong> January 12-13,<br />
Bob Woolridge, co-owner <strong>of</strong> the dealership, told police,<br />
according to an <strong>of</strong>fense report from the Marietta Police<br />
Department.<br />
The trailer’s doors were discovered open by employees<br />
at the dealership the morning <strong>of</strong> January 14. Missing<br />
were two <strong>of</strong> Kern’s Suomy helmets, Kern's custom<br />
Vanson racing suit, three pairs <strong>of</strong> Sidi boots, three sets<br />
<strong>of</strong> Chickhawk tire warmers and other parts, the police<br />
report stated.<br />
The black and white leathers carry <strong>BMW</strong> Xplor logos,<br />
and have a N8 logo on the hump and "Kern" across the<br />
back.<br />
Police said the burglars appeared to have wiped<br />
fingerprints <strong>of</strong>f the doors <strong>of</strong> the trailer and the cabinets<br />
where the gear was stored.
Woolridge also reported that a custom 8-foot-long<br />
aluminum ramp was stolen from his pickup truck.<br />
Anyone with information should contact the Marietta<br />
Police Department at (770) 794-5300.<br />
SATURDAY<br />
February 26, 2005<br />
Main Event Starts - 7:00 pm<br />
Doors Open/Practice Qualifying - 12:30<br />
pm<br />
Georgia Dome<br />
One Georgia Dome Dr.<br />
Atlanta, GA 30313<br />
404-223-9200<br />
TICKET PRICES<br />
Gold Level - $40 all seats<br />
Mid Level - $35 all seats<br />
Tread Heads - $10 all seats<br />
(All seats $2 more on day <strong>of</strong> show)<br />
Tickets also available at the Box Office,<br />
all Ticketmaster outlets, all participating<br />
Yamaha dealers, or charge by phone at<br />
404-249-6400
seen in the flesh until now. These included the<br />
awesome HP2 Sport. Even though the price tag is over<br />
$20,000, this bike is loaded with all kinds <strong>of</strong> special<br />
goodies and will not be for the faint <strong>of</strong> heart.<br />
The Atlanta Cycle World International<br />
<strong>Motorcycle</strong> Show Excursion<br />
Sponsored by Bloodworth <strong>Motorcycle</strong>s<br />
The Bloodworth <strong>Motorcycle</strong>s “Road Trip” to the 2008<br />
Cycle World International <strong>Motorcycle</strong> Show in Atlanta at<br />
the Georgia World Congress Center, January 19 - 20,<br />
was another great event. This is the second year for the<br />
event to be held at the World Congress Center and the<br />
second year for the Bloodworth trip.<br />
Everyone gathered at the dealership around 7am on a<br />
cold Saturday morning. We loaded the bus, loaded our<br />
selves and happy hour began. Arriving in Atlanta around<br />
noon, we were greeted with a snow storm and a strong<br />
cold wind.<br />
It looks like <strong>BMW</strong> really is going dirt bike riding. They<br />
had on display their new 450 dirt bike which at least<br />
appears to be a well built and potentially competitive<br />
machine.<br />
After everyone had a chance to get checked into the<br />
Omni Hotel, we all made our way over to the show.<br />
But truly the show stopper was the GS 800. There was a<br />
constant crowd around this bike. I never had a chance to<br />
take a picture <strong>of</strong> the bike without someone on it. This<br />
bike looks better in person and will be a very sought<br />
after model. If you think you are going to want one <strong>of</strong><br />
these bikes, you best place your deposit now.<br />
The show was bigger than every with all the<br />
manufacturers represented and loads <strong>of</strong> vendors with<br />
everything you could think <strong>of</strong>. <strong>BMW</strong> <strong>Motorcycle</strong>s display<br />
was loaded with all the 2008 models and some <strong>of</strong> the<br />
exciting upcoming vehicles that most <strong>of</strong> us have not
The day ended at the Latitudes Lounge at the Omni<br />
Hotel where David and Virginia bought everyone a round<br />
and we enjoyed some great hors d’ hours. We shared<br />
with each other what we had seen at the show and<br />
enjoyed a relaxing evening.<br />
2007 Multistrada 1100 250 mi Demo $11,995<br />
2007 Monster S4RS 1481 mi black/silver $13,990<br />
Other Brands:<br />
2006 Vespa Granturismo 200 25 mi gray $4,595<br />
2006 Vespa Granturismo 200 25 mi black $4,595<br />
Give Glenn Hawkins or Tom Lees a call to discuss your<br />
needs.<br />
For information on other pre-owned motorcycles, go to<br />
our web site at www.bloodmotor.com<br />
A special thanks goes out to David and Virginia<br />
Bloodworth for hosting this great event and for those<br />
who went on the trip to make for a great weekend. Plans<br />
are in the works for the 2009 Cycle World International<br />
<strong>Motorcycle</strong> Show in Atlanta. Will you be there next year<br />
Bloodworth <strong>Motorcycle</strong>s Pre-owned <strong>Motorcycle</strong>s<br />
Bloodworth <strong>Motorcycle</strong>s is actively seeking used Ducati<br />
motorcycles to buy. If you or someone you know would<br />
like to sell outright or even trade their bike, please get in<br />
touch with the sales staff at the dealership. If you know<br />
<strong>of</strong> something you would like to inquire about, please call<br />
or come by and see Glenn Hawkins or Tom Lees for<br />
further details.<br />
Bob Maier and Larry Dreaden getting ready for the Polar<br />
Bear Ride<br />
Pre-owned <strong>BMW</strong>s:<br />
2004 <strong>BMW</strong> R1150R 8,475 mi black/orange $8,250<br />
2007 <strong>BMW</strong> G 650X 139 mi Aura White $7,790<br />
2006 <strong>BMW</strong> R1200GS 22,200 mi grey $11,990<br />
2001 <strong>BMW</strong> K1200 RS yellow/grey $8,490<br />
2003 <strong>BMW</strong> K1200RS 22,667mi White/blue $8,690<br />
2005 <strong>BMW</strong> K1200S Blue $11,990<br />
2005 <strong>BMW</strong> R1200RT Low miles Graphite $16,500<br />
Rick Mathis along with some others at the Polar Bear<br />
Ride<br />
2006 <strong>BMW</strong> K1200R 4,650 mi Graphite $12,990<br />
Pre-owned Ducatis<br />
2006 Multistrada 620 Brand new $ 7,995<br />
2007 GT1000 Black/Crème 1343 mi bags $10,595
PRESIDENTS CORNER:<br />
Polly Wright:<br />
Articles: Hack Tidman, Mike Gillespie<br />
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BLOODWORTH MOTORSPORTS<br />
WHITE BRIDGE ROAD<br />
6:30 PM<br />
FEBRUARY 5, 2008<br />
CHILI COOK OFF<br />
BRING A CROCKPOT OF CHILI<br />
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P O Box 158265<br />
<strong>Nashville</strong>, TN 37215