Stop Chronic Boredom With This BMW Museum
Do you know why July 20, 2005 was a historic day for BMW?
After much anticipation and excitement, Pickerington, Ohio opened a new exhibit at its “Motorcycle Hall Of Fame Museum”. And the name of the new exhibit could not possibly have been chosen better. The name of its new exhibit said it all, “BMW: The Mastery Of Speed.” You can almost feel the wind rushing past your head, can’t you?
On loan from the Peter Nettesheim collection, this display included many seldom seen machines that are historically important to the development of BMW motorcycles. In addition, the exhibit includes many pictures and artifacts from Mobile Tradition. Just in case you aren’t aware, and very few of us are, Mobile Tradition is the division of BMW that is dedicated to preserving the company’s heritage.
As you know, the heritage of any company is important to its success.
What made this opening especially memorable was the fact that about 9000 members of the “BMW Motorcycle Owners of America” were having their 33rd Annual International Rally in Lima, Ohio from July 21 to July 24, 2005. Tell me that wasn’t a great chance for all the BMW motorcycle enthusiasts to “party” and have a great time. It definitely made the opening of the exhibit a successful event.
The fact is, that BMW understood long before other companies, that what really sells motorcycles is “performance”. That’s why they have always been leading the pack and on the cutting edge of design and technology. One of the things that made the opening of this exhibit thrilling, was how it gave visitors the chance to see how the BMW motorcycle evolved from day one up until the present time.
You might say that the exhibit itself is “an exhilarating ride”.
Because I have a passion for discovering little-known stories and facts about BMW motorcycles and vehicles, sharing this story with you is a big deal for me. It goes to show you that the BMW tradition and excitement isn’t limited to its sedans, coupes, convertibles or roadsters.
Our “two footed” friends, my own affectionate term for BMW motorcycles, are just as important to me as other products of the company. What do you think?
I don’t want to give you the complete list of what you will find at the “Motorcycle Hall Of Fame Museum” because I don’t want to spoil it for you. It would be like me telling you the ending of a movie that you haven’t seen yet. That would be nothing but poor taste on my part. So I won’t do that to you.
I’ll give you just a few tasty treats of what you will find at the museum.
How would you like to feast your eyes on the 1927 BMW R47. Only 1,720 were sold between 1927 and 1928. Also to satisfy your BMW historical “ sweet tooth”, you’ll see their motorcycles from almost every decade in BMW history. Including the R5, which as most avid enthusiasts know, was the most consistent road-going twin cam race winner for BMW.
You no longer have an excuse to be bored.
Get off the couch and “Stop Chronic Boredom With This BMW Museum”.
You’ll love it.
Chet Waters is the BMW Specialist. Learn How To Find Your BMW And At The Price You Can Afford. Go To:
http://www.bmwsauctions.com
It’s Not True What they Say About BMW
If you’re like me, and you probably are, you’ve heard people say about their BMW some of the following misconceptions. Oh, I bought my BMW because it’s a great color. Or, I bought my BMW because the price was right. And this is a good one. I bought it mostly because of the advanced engineering.
Do you believe it?
Over the years I’ve heard many false reasons myself. But there is one “reason” that I have heard many times. And the first time I heard it was when my friend Bobby Watson took me for a spin in his brand new, right off the lot, gorgeous BMW 325i. He parked his “Silver Goddess” in front of my house, not in the driveway, to make sure that all the neighbors would see it.
It was at this time that those seven words came out of Bobby’s mouth that let me know he was lying. He told me what he, at the time, honestly thought was the truth. He said that he bought his “Ultimate Driving Machine” and these are his words, “Because of the great way it looks”. I knew right away that this lame excuse was pure rubbish.
It was just a matter of time before Bobby would come to realize “the truth”.
As I opened the passenger door to settle into my comfortable contoured seat, I was immediately struck by that sensation we all know well. That intoxicating aroma of the “New Car Smell” rushed passed my nostrils at lightning speed. In an instant, my brain told me that my childhood friend Bobby Watson had really made “the big time”. But more importantly, I realized that Bobby’s “excuse” for buying his new BMW 325i Silver Goddess as he called it, was just that—an excuse.
As Bobby started the almost silent engine of his new BMW 325i and pulled away from the curb, the look on his face gave me the first impression of the “true reason” for him buying this magnificent Silver Goddess. It was obvious to me as we approached the on-ramp to I95 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida that Bobby’s heart wasn’t just beating.
Bobby’s heart was exploding from the pure excitement of his BMW 325i experience.
The fact is, his BMW 325i didn’t merge with the rest of the traffic. It seemed to totally take command of the road as it assumed its rightful position of “dominance and control” over the rest of the pack. A role that it was made for. The role that it was born to play.
Within the first hundred yards on I95, even Bobby understood that it’s not true what they say about BMW. People don’t own a BMW because of its style, color, engineering or price. Although all these things are important to drivers. So, here it is. The truth about why Bobby and maybe even you, bought a BMW.
The real reason people own a BMW is————-
To feel the “Exhilarating Rush” of power, excitement and control at their fingertips that they command. And it doesn’t matter if you’re a guy or a gal, you know that you want that feeling of being seen, “lookin’ good” in one of the world’s best luxury cars.
The bottom line is this.
Don’t believe all those foolish words of self-deception about buying a BMW only because of its style, color, price or engineering. The truth is much more fascinating. You and I both know that BMW ownership is all about “The Feeling”.
It’s like a man saying that he buys Playboy magazine because he wants to “read the articles”.
What do you think?
Chet Waters is the BMW Specialist. Learn How To Find Your BMW And At A Price You Can Afford. Go To:
http://www.bmwsauctions.com
Vicki
I am converting my BMW E30 320 to a 325 and the plug between the loom and the injection manifold are different and i was wondering what i need to do to convert the engines. Any suggestions would be gratefully received.
Alice
A BMW deserves BMW wheels. What is meant by this is the fact that the styling and quality of a BMW is unique among cars and not just any wheel will complement this particular auto. A cheap looking wheel on a BMW is like serving a hamburger at a palace. Plain fare just doesn’t work for the king of the classy cars. Instead you want wheels that reflect the quality and styling of the car and backs up its reputation as a remarkable road vehicle.
The great feature of a BMW is that it is classy and yet modern. That means you can choose among various styles of wheels and they will only add to the beauty of the car. You do not have to stick with plain or European styled wheels. You can decide whether you want the wheels to look sporty, classy, or clean. The number of spokes in the wheel and the spoke design determine the style of wheel, and you have a number of choices.
Choosing the right wheels for your BMW is important. Everyone at some time has seen cars going down the road and found themselves thinking that the wheels just do not “look right”. They are either too gaudy, too plain, too complicated or look like they belong on another car…any car except the one they are mounted on.
BMW wheels are designed to complement the BMW styling and not overpower it. When you carefully select the kind of wheel style that matches the BMW model you own the result is the perfect matching of features. The right wheel creates the right look in other words. You can choose racing wheels or classic wheels. There are many different designs also that include multi-fin, step spoked, mesh and cross spoke to name just a few.
The BMW wheels are also made out of high quality materials that create road strength and durability. Alloy materials are enhanced with stainless steel lips that increase overall wheel strength. BMW wheels are made with perfect fitments so that mounting and balancing results in an ideal setup for the high performance car. Technology has created wheels that are state-of-the-art and fitting for a prince of a car.
Let’s face it the BMW is a car that deserves only the best wheels. Fortunately you don’t have to pay princely prices for the best wheels though. You can buy any of the stylish BMW wheels at discounted prices and get the same high quality products you would pay much more for at a dealer. The goal is to choose those wheels which will complement the car and the tires and result in the ideal driving experience. That’s what you expect in a BMW and the wheels are just part of the total package.
When you buy a new BMW the wheels are of good quality, but they may not suit your style preference. By changing the wheels you can enhance the auto’s look. That’s hard to believe when you own a car like a BMW, but it is true. Different styles of BMW wheels can change the appearance and add to the quality of the car itself.
If you look at your BMW and find yourself thinking that the wheels need upgrading, enhancing or a style change then it is time to look at the many alternatives that are available. You might be very surprised to find the wide range of wheel styles now available for all of the BMW series. Whatever style you choose just make sure it meets your idea of how your beautiful and high performance auto should look when it is rolling down the road.
Ruby
Can a BMW E36 M3 engine fit into a 1981 BMW 320i frame?
If so, how much will that engine cost, and how much would a BMW E30 engine cost; the new and used kinds?
What should I put in, the original right, but how much would that cost? Please post any legit sources that are bound to help me on my search, thank you.
Allen
Im selling my ‘98 Buick for $4000 and I received a trade offer for a 2000 BMW 328i, but it doesnt run because of the blown head gaskets.
Mary
I had to change the battery in my 1999 BMW Z3 and it seems like the keyless system lost its memory. When I try to turn the keyless system on, the alarm starts after a few seconds. Any clue of what I should do? Thanks.
Dale
I bought a PreciseFit today and they were compatible with my bmw.
does anyone know a brand that will fit on a 2000 bmw 528i?
Brandon
My 3 series has an intermittent wiper problem and I have been told to go to bmw so they can plug into the ecu and diagnose the fault…
So I dont get ripped off can anyone tell me roughly what is a fair price for simply diagnosing the fault please?
Claudia
