Time with Tim 1/19/2019 - Rally Sport Region, PCA

Time with Tim 1/19/2019

RSR member John Horner hosted us at his BMW Motorcycles of Southest Michigan dealership. He demonstrated modern motorcycle technology.

Who knew that Michigan State Police use BMW motorcycles - in good weather we presume.
Matt Huber discusses upcoming club activities.
More BMW models.
John discusses the influence of driver position.
A modern one sided rear suspension with shaft drive.
A modern 6 cylinder BMW motor with computer control.

You don't want to have one of these show up in your rear-view mirror with flashing lights.
Attendies watch a video. We were treated to coffee and breakfast visible in the background.
A demonstration always helps.
In winter storage.
The classic BMW motorcycle with side car.

Special gear not for the regular rider.
John discusses how much tires motorcycle tires have changed over the years.
Ditto!
Modern Brembo brakes with ABS speed sensors.
Old and new side by side.

More communication and measurement gear.
Here is the old tire on the classic BMW.
Features of a new BMW motorcycle.
A boxer BMW in service.
Old names and modern interpretations: Ducati and Triumph.

Jim Schorr displays the RSR logo that he had recently added to his shirt. Watch The Bahn Stormer for name and location of the shop.
And here is today's version.
The crowed applaud John for his presentation.
A classic BMW boxer motor.