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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 />

Calendar <strong>of</strong> Events<br />

Meeting Dates<br />

Classifieds<br />

Websites<br />

NEXT MEETING<br />

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 />

<strong>BMW</strong> MCON<br />

P O Box 158265<br />

<strong>Nashville</strong>, TN 37215

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