airhead dirtbikes ??? - Page 93

Suruppak · 10-28-2012, 10:27 PM

I keep reading about HPN in Germany, Richard Moore in the UK, and Paul Rooney in Australia, and a few other airhead dirtbike experts in far-flung locales (from my viewpoint). Are there any "airhead dirtbike experts" here in the United States?

Airhead Wrangler · 10-29-2012, 06:24 AM

This is about the closest we have on this side of the pond:
http://www.classicbikemechaniker.com...as-desert-sled

Desertpistons · 11-10-2012, 01:16 PM

Chris does all my frames and sort some of my bikes as I have too many and never have the time to work on them. He is in Alpine, Texas city that borders with the Big Bend National park.

He works on everything you need to be worked on from the most obscure brands to the japs. He just tuned an old moto morini camel that a friend of mine bought and did a wonderful job. He likes old style bikes, doesn't like electronics and is probably the best welder i have ever met. He is a certified Aviation welder.

He likes dualsport airheads and is a great rider. I definitely cant keep up with him as he rides his creations offroad. On my opinions, his bikes are more spartan, mine are more aesthetically pleasing. We often share ideas and enjoy riding together once a year.

Once upon a time there was group called the lost boys and they developed very basic elongated shaft-dual purpose beemers to be ridden in NW texas. Chris, Paul and Rich developed these early bikes. Chris eventually evolved the same bike during the last few years, perhaps by his strive for innovation or perhaps because i could show him what others were doing in the old pond with the same bikes.

He is a good friend. He is straight forward and like serious people. He doesn't like to loose his time with "sheizters."

If you need an introduction, I can facilitate it.

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Originally Posted by Suruppak

I keep reading about HPN in Germany, Richard Moore in the UK, and Paul Rooney in Australia, and a few other airhead dirtbike experts in far-flung locales (from my viewpoint). Are there any "airhead dirtbike experts" here in the United States?

Stagehand · 11-10-2012, 01:25 PM

I remember hearing stories about those Texas beemers.

Airhead Wrangler · 11-10-2012, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Stagehand

I remember hearing stories about those Texas beemers.

If I remember right there are a few of his bikes pictured in this very thread if you can find the time to go back through all 93 pages of it.

Desertpistons · 11-11-2012, 07:29 AM

Wrangler,

Dont go too far......you an expert..... you know a lot about these bikes....and it is not a compliment

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Originally Posted by Airhead Wrangler

This is about the closest we have on this side of the pond:
http://www.classicbikemechaniker.com...as-desert-sled

Airhead Wrangler · 11-11-2012, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Desertpistons

you know a lot about these bikes....

...says the guy with probably the largest collection of offroad BMWs and parts in the Americas.

Desertpistons · 11-11-2012, 11:46 AM

any jokes aside.....when someone goes through a total rebuilt and investigates alternatives like you did...i believe you qualify as an expert. Your total rebuilt is extremely well documented (something I dont like to do) and is not a simple restoration but a huge strive forward...so really...i believe you are an expert.....

Ras Thurlo · 12-09-2012, 02:40 AM

Bumping this thread back up to its rightful place at the top of the pile.

Getting back on message and moving away from the recent Kumbaya-fest

Images courtesy of Desert Pistons:

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chollo9 · 12-09-2012, 07:04 AM

WHAT is that THING on the far right?

Beater · 12-09-2012, 08:01 AM

Oilhead. Looks suitably modified though. Those forks are massive ..

gsd4me · 12-09-2012, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Beater

Oilhead. Looks suitably modified though. Those forks are massive ..

R1100GS to be precise; by far the best of the oilheads.

BTW: Here`s my, not quite ready bike. I`ve posted pics of this bike everywhere else, very remiss of me to not post it here.

Rucksta · 12-09-2012, 05:00 PM

looking good Dave.
What's left to do?

gsd4me · 12-09-2012, 05:27 PM

Waiting on a muffler(s) to clear customs, then tune and rego.

Box'a'bits · 12-09-2012, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by GSD4ME

Waiting on a muffler(s) to clear customs, then tune and rego.

And raised & recovered seat...

10-28-2012, 10:27 PM	#1381
Suruppak hack Joined: Dec 2004 Location: Bethany, IL - if you know where that is, I'm sorry Oddometer: 104	airhead dirtbike expert I keep reading about HPN in Germany, Richard Moore in the UK, and Paul Rooney in Australia, and a few other airhead dirtbike experts in far-flung locales (from my viewpoint). Are there any "airhead dirtbike experts" here in the United States? __________________ ___________________________________________ 1984 BMW R80ST 2010 Moto Guzzi Griso 8v

10-29-2012, 06:24 AM	#1382
Airhead Wrangler More tacos than you Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Manzanillo MX, occasionally Seattle Oddometer: 5,106	This is about the closest we have on this side of the pond: http://www.classicbikemechaniker.com...as-desert-sled __________________ R80ST Gets The HPN Treatment Ducati Pantah 500SL Rebuild Seattle to TDF on an airhead WTB R100R Mystic sidestand and mount.

11-10-2012, 01:25 PM	#1384
Stagehand +/- V TDSPP Joined: Oct 2004 Location: "Poughkeepsie?!?!" Oddometer: 19,903	I remember hearing stories about those Texas beemers. __________________ What to do... What to do...

11-11-2012, 11:46 AM	#1388
Desertpistons 80s dakar Joined: Jun 2005 Location: Texas Oddometer: 244	you are right any jokes aside.....when someone goes through a total rebuilt and investigates alternatives like you did...i believe you qualify as an expert. Your total rebuilt is extremely well documented (something I dont like to do) and is not a simple restoration but a huge strive forward...so really...i believe you are an expert..... __________________ My bikes My stuff for sale Facebook Desertpistons screwed with this post 11-12-2012 at 08:44 AM

12-09-2012, 02:40 AM	#1389
Ras Thurlo Desert Lion Joined: Aug 2010 Location: Hillcountry, Italy Oddometer: 259	Bumping this thread back up to its rightful place at the top of the pile. Getting back on message and moving away from the recent Kumbaya-fest Images courtesy of Desert Pistons: [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] Ras Thurlo screwed with this post 12-09-2012 at 02:49 AM

12-09-2012, 07:04 AM	#1390
chollo9 Screwed the Pooch Joined: Jul 2003 Location: Silk Hope, NC Oddometer: 496	WHAT is that THING on the far right? __________________ If your gonna be dumb, you gotta be tough When you get knocked down you gotta get back up, I ain't the sharpest knife in the drawer but I know enough, to know, If your gonna be dumb, you gotta be tough

12-09-2012, 08:01 AM	#1391
Beater Scope Creep's Victim Joined: Sep 2009 Location: Decatur, GA, USA Oddometer: 2,209	Oilhead. Looks suitably modified though. Those forks are massive .. __________________ Fred '85 R80RT G/Sified '91 R100GS Bumblebee Airhead Zen: Ride-Maintain-Repair-Ride On.

12-09-2012, 05:00 PM	#1393
Rucksta Chronic Noob Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Gold Coast Oddometer: 2,292	looking good Dave. What's left to do? __________________ If the Earth is flat why are my tyres round?

12-09-2012, 05:27 PM	#1394
gsd4me unconditional love Joined: Dec 2005 Location: Brisbane, Australia Oddometer: 5,596	Waiting on a muffler(s) to clear customs, then tune and rego. __________________ David Hunn: R100GS Ray Peake special. http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...uild+australia

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