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Corbin's new Canyon Dual Sport seat for F 850 GS
The new Canyon Dual Sport seat for the BMW F 850 GS improves the quality of the ride and looks great doing it.
High-density Comfort Cell foam allows for a sleek profile yet provides a firm and supportive ride. Rider seating has been shaped to fit the curve of a rider’s body and provides better weight distribution, while the passenger seating area has been designed with a neutralized platform to prevent sliding forward in the saddle. For additional comfort and security, the Corbin saddle works with an optional removable passenger backrest. Using Corbin’s unique Fibertech basepan, the Corbin saddle is tailored to better fit the tank, tail section and sides. Corbin’s rigid base material not only fits the bike perfectly, but also provides a firm foundation to support the foam shape of the seat. The Corbin Canyon Dual Sport seat is just slightly lower than the standard BMW seat. Corbin saddles are also available with optional electric seat heaters, allowing both the rider and passenger seating platforms to heat up and maintain temperature automatically. The Corbin Canyon Dual Sport seat is proudly made in the U.S. For more information and pricing, visit corbin.com.
MOA Getaway Dunlop Tire Winners
Congratulations to Walter Leaumont of Lexington, Kentucky, and Chris Geisen of Louisville, Kentucky, for winning a set of Dunlop tires at the MOA Getaway in Pine Mountain, Kentucky.
Additional Dunlop tire winners were Douglas Smith of Fortuna, California, who attended the MOA Getaway in Cedar City, Utah, and Larry Eddy of Livingston, Montana, and Mike Blue of Clarkston, Washington, who attended the MOA Getaway in Coeur D’Alene, Idaho.
We look forward to seeing you again and giving away more great prizes at our 2021 MOA Getaways!
BMW Owners Anonymous Book: BMW Motorcycle Owners of America 2350 Hwy 101 South Greer, SC 29651
Your Action Needed
Now is your chance to opt in and continue receiving the print edition of the BMW Owners Anonymous Book. While we encourage every member to download and use the BMW Owners Anonymous App, we are commit-
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ted to providing a print copy for any member who would like one.
If you don’t opt in, you will no longer receive a print copy. Starting January 1, 2021, the default will be the BMW Owners Anonymous app, and we’ll be including instructions on how to download and use the app with every new member package that goes out.
All you have to do is mail in the postage-paid card included in this issue of BMW Owners News and you’ll receive your print copy of the BMW Owners Anonymous Book next year. Following that, you’ll be able to opt in or out as you like by logging in to your member profile on the MOA website.
For more information and detailed instructions on how to activate and update your BMW Owners Anonymous information, visit the MOA website at bmwmoa.org/ news/517216/.
IMTBike Wins 2020 Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Best of the Best Award
Based in Madrid, Spain, motorcycle touring company IMTBIKE has been recognized as a 2020 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best winner for motorcycle tourism. This award is given to companies that exemplify an ultimate favorite of motorcycle tourers and represents the top one percent of hospitality businesses around the globe.
IMTBIKE credits their positive attitude and dedication to providing exceptional service and quality for this recognition and would like to thank the wonderful people that have toured and rented motorcycles with them over the past 23 years.
“Although it’s been a challenging year for the travel industry, we want to celebrate our partners’ achievements. Not only are these winners well-deserving, they are also a great source of inspiration for travelers as the world begins to venture out again,” said Kanika Soni of Tripadvisor.
To find out more about IMTBIKE’s tours and rentals, visit them at www.imtbike.com
Support the MOA Foundation when shopping at Amazon
Regardless of whether it’s through a direct donation or by purchasing raffle tickets, there are many ways BMW MOA members can support the MOA Foundation. Perhaps the easiest way to offer your support is to join “AmazonSmile” and choose the Foundation as your charity.
To date, AmazonSmile has donated nearly 200 million dollars to all charities in the U.S. and almost $2,700 to the MOA Foundation to help fund their continued support of rider education and training.
AmazonSmile is a simple way for you to support your favorite charitable organization every time you shop, at no cost to you. AmazonSmile is available at smile.amazon.com on your web browser and can be activated in the Amazon Shopping app for iOS and Android phones.
When you shop at AmazonSmile, you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added benefit that AmazonSmile will donate 0.5 percent of your eligible purchases to the charitable organization of your choice.
It only takes one ticket to win the BMW motorcycle of your dreams in the BMW MOA Foundation’s “One Ticket & You Pick It” fall fundraiser. On November 21st, one lucky MOA member will ride away on the Grand Prize—any BMW motorcycle in their 2020 or 2021 lineup.
Is a new BMW R 18 your heart’s desire? How about the K 1600 Grand America or a C 650 GT scooter? Maybe a new R 1250 GS Adventure with all the goodies is more your style? Any of them can be yours when you win! But you can’t win if you don’t enter, and time is limited.
Tickets for the Foundation fundraiser are on sale through November 6, 2020. A winner will be announced live on November 21, 2020. You do not have to be present to win, but you must purchase a ticket to be included in the drawing. Tickets are $25 each or buy five for $100. Tickets can be ordered online at bmwmoaf.org, by calling (864) 438-0962 or returning the order blank in this issue of the BMW Owners News. Ticket orders must be received by November 6, 2020 to qualify.
All proceeds from the event benefit the rider safety, education and training initiatives of the BMW MOA Foundation.
An MOA member will ride away on the bike of his or her dreams. It could be you!
A BMW Owners Anonymous Book rescue
By John Moyer #120469
ON SUNDAY, JULY 5, 2020, MY WIFE AND I WERE STRANDED
on a very hot day at a fuel station in a place called Biggs Junction, Oregon, because of a flat rear tire on my R 1150 GS. Not knowing our Roadside Assistance Producer Code, we were refused assistance, and I left my tire plugging and inflating equipment (normally carried on lengthier trips) at home since we were only going on a couple hour outing and riding without our panniers.
In spite of these two failures of preparation, I was carrying my 2020 BMW Owners Anonymous Book which ultimately, resulted in our salvation. There is only one entry in the Anonymous Book in the town of The Dalles, Oregon—the closest town to Biggs Junction and to our residence.
At about 1:30 that afternoon, I called the number listed and was relieved to hear a sympathetic voice on the other end of the line. It turned out to be Eric Schmid (#41783). Luckily for us, Eric was prepared to drop whatever it was he was doing that afternoon and drive into The Dalles (something like a half hour) from his home, pick up his bigger car that his wife had taken to work, and then drive another 20 miles to Biggs to help us. Eric even stopped at an auto parts store along the way to purchase a can of Fix-A-Flat just in case that would get us back on the road (it did not).
Then, the next step was to drive my wife and I 28 more miles to our home where I could pick up a car and trailer, after which Eric headed back to his own home.
We attempted to pay Eric for his help along with his time, fuel and the Fix-A-Flat, but he refused to take any cash. Because he said that he and his wife did appreciate wine, we were at least able to send him on his way with a bottle of white and a bottle of red wine,
John and Ursula Moyer.
both of which my wife and I enjoy.
Eric’s answering our call undoubtedly saved us a lot of time, discomfort and possibly money, depending on how we ultimately would have solved our dilemma. Eric mentioned that ours was not the first time he had helped a MOA member in a similar situation of need, which is all the more reason he is deserving of the BMW MOA Helping Hands Award.
If you have received assistance from someone “above & beyond” and want to acknowledge their kindness, please send your story and the names and addresses of your nominee(s) to tori@bmwmoa.org for consideration.
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Our 2019 Financial Performance is in the Books!
WE HAVE COUNTED THE PENNIES, VERIFIED THE RECEIPTS,
and paid the taxes. The 2019 financial year is complete, and the organization achieved its best financial performance in over a decade, recording a net profit of nearly $180,000 before taxes and investments.
Revenue increased by 2.0% over 2018, driven by an extraordinarily successful rally in Tennessee and increased participation in the MOA’s roadside assistance programs. These increases, coupled with effective expense management by the organization, yielded a 6.7% profit before taxes and investments. Investment income also recorded a positive result for 2019, gaining $87,000 in value during the year.
Early projections for 2020 indicate a difficult environment, with COVID-19 affecting event revenue, advertising, and membership renewals. However, reduced travel and fewer in-person Board meetings are producing positive income for the first half of the year. Even with the added challenges, the organization is expected to achieve the budgeted performance for this year.
The delivery of the Annual Financial Report is being managed differently this year. In prior years, the financial summary was presented as an attachment to BMW Owners News. While this format is attractive and presents the report to every member who receives a magazine, the cost to produce a printed report exceeds $5,000 each year and with more digital memberships, some members are out of the loop with respect to the club’s finances.
The complete 2020 BMW MOA Annual Report of Financial Position is available to all members at bmwmoa.org/2020report. Members can download the familiar format and review the financial performance of the organization along with recent history for comparison. Members may request a hard copy of the financial report by contacting the membership team at (864) 438-0962, or by email membership@bmwmoa.org.
Along with presenting the financial report online, MOA members will find a submission form for comments or suggestions at bmwmoa.org/2020report. Members will have the option to submit their feedback about the organization’s performance, and a selection of comments will be considered for publication in a future issue.
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2015 $111,379
2016 $123,937
2017 $109,030
2018 $266,199
2019 - $7,991
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BMW Motorrad unleashes ITS FIRST M-CLASS BIKE
NOT CONTENT TO MERELY OFFER M-CLASS
accessories and performance parts, BMW Motorrad has released its first M motorcycle, a sport bike variant called the M 1000 RR. The M designation has long signified high performance—though at a high cost—and builds on BMW’s racing heritage around the world.
BMW claims the MRR has 212 (crank) horsepower and a 423-pound curb weight. With those specs and a suspension and aerodynamics “designed for maximum race track performance,” the MRR could be the most super superbike available to the regular consumer.
BMW took the S 1000 RR’s liquid-cooled inline four (with ShiftCam technology, of course) and expanded its capabilities. With max horsepower coming at 14,500 RPM and max torque of 113 Nm (153 ft-lbs) at 11,000 RPM, the MRR is clearly made to rev clear to its redline of 15,100 RPM. Two-ring forged Mahle pistons and titanium Pankl con rods combine with a compression ratio of 13.5:1, updated combustion chambers, fully machined intake ports and optimized camshafts to produce this amount of power.
Taking cues from MotoGP and World Superbike (WSBK), BMW has included winglets on the MRR. Controversial at first, winglets have proven to be a beneficial aerodynamic addition at the highest levels (and speeds), and even the skeptics are starting to come around to their benefits. To boost maximum speed capabilities, BMW tested the MRR extensively on the track and in the wind tunnel, and the bike is simply dripping with carbon fiber to keep weight at a minimum.
Front-end suspension is an updated upside-down fork; the rear shock has been updated as well with Full Floater Pro kinematics, whatever that is. Keeping the chassis light and planted is enabled by aluminum and tweaks to the design, making the MRR a beast on the race track yet also keeping it suitable for average rider apex strafing on the weekend, whether it’s at a track day or on a country road.
M carbon wheels and M brakes come straight from BMW’s WSBK race bikes and are standard on the MRR. A new TFT display with a built-in OBD interface provide both basic usability for the everyday rider and race-capable data logging; owners can add the GPS lap trigger and data logger technology easily with an activation code.
Initially, the MRR is only available in one color scheme, light white with the M Sport trim in light blue, dark blue and red. The engine covers are granite gray.
Buyers can also add even more tricked-out M options, including the M Competition Package, which features a lighter swing arm and the new maintenance-free M Endurance chain.
Specifications
Engine
Displacement: 999 cc Bore & stroke: 80 x 49.7 mm Power: 212 horsepower at 14,500 RPM Torque: 153 ft-lbs at 11,000 RPM Fuel: Super unleaded (RON 95-98), 4.3 gallon fuel tank
Transmission
Clutch: Multi-disc anti-hopping mechanically operated oil-bath clutch Transmission: Claw-operated six-speed Final drive: Chain, 17/46
Chassis
Frame: Aluminum composite bridge frame with engine supported Front suspension: USD telescopic forks, 45mm slider; spring preload, rebound and compression adjustable Front travel: 4.7 inches Rear: Aluminum twin-span swing arm with central shock; spring preload, rebound and compression adjustable Rear travel: 4.65 inches Wheelbase: 57.4 inches
Brakes and Wheels
Front brakes: M twin disc brakes with floating mounts, 320 mm diameter and radial four-piston calipers Front wheel: 3.50 x 17”, 120/70 ZR 17 tire Rear brake: Single disc brake, 220mm with two-piston fixed caliper Rear wheel: 6 x 17”, 200/55 ZR 17 tire
Dimensions and Weights
Length: 81.6 inches Width, with mirrors: 33.4 inches Seat height: 32.8 inches Fully fueled curb weight: 423 lbs Permitted total weight: 897 lbs
Speed
Acceleration, 0-60 mph/3 seconds Max speed: 190 mph
For more information, contact your local BMW Motorrad dealer. No details on pricing or timeline have been released. Information in this news item compiled from a BMW Motorrad press release.
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I am glad to be a part of the BMW MOA family!
I purchased a BMW R 1250 GSA for its versatility, balance, dependability and comfort. I have owned several bikes over the past 20 years and each had a specific purpose. I now do a lot of traveling and most of it with my bike and wanted something I can use in the curves when riding with my son and his R6, has the ability to go off-road if desired and is comfortable for those long hours.
I joined BMW MOA for the support network offered by the group. Dealers are numerous no matter where one travels but so is the support of the MOA. Reading the forum and Facebook posts, seeing what other members are doing, where they have traveled, sharing experiences and tips adds to the enjoyment of motorcycling while providing peace of mind that the entire BMW MOA organization and members are there to maximize the experience.
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