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100 Year Celebration!!!

Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2022 2:30 pm
by jwonder
BMW is celebrating the 100th year anniversary of motorcycle production, 1923-2023.

The Vintage BMW Motorcycle Owners club and the MOA will be hosting the “History of the past 100 years” at the MOA rally.

Since there will be limited space to display vintage BMW motorcycles (possibly only one each per BMW model), please sign up as soon as possible, for each motorcycle you intend to bring.

Please sign up here, if you intend to bring a vintage bike for display

Re: 100 Year Celebration!!!

Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2022 6:31 pm
by pmtremblay
This is great! Does this club typically have a gathering at the event? I live about an hour from the rally site and am really looking forward to it.

Re: 100 Year Celebration!!!

Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2022 6:55 am
by Bluebmw52
Dear Mr J Wonder; Tom here , Warrenton va resident about an hour half from the Va state fair grounds at Doswell va . Having been there many times I am pleased to report it is a huge old farm park once part of the Paul Mellon horse breeding operation. There are large buildings and plenty of room and parking. Nearby is Kings Dominion a large family summer attraction. Motels are limited. I assume this is the venue the MOA has reserved. Perhaps our fellow Virginian and vintage bmw rider Patric is closer by at Colonial Heights. I am Glad to help this club organize from here. Sincerely. Tom

Re: 100 Year Celebration!!!

Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2022 6:19 pm
by jwonder
Thank you, we will certainly take you up on that!!!!

Re: 100 Year Celebration!!!

Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2022 9:54 am
by skychs
We have a very large group of Vintage riders here in the Richmond VA area. If you need anything we are willing to help. We are only 20 minutes from the event.

I signed up to bring my 75 R90S.
Chuck

Re: 100 Year Celebration!!!

Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2022 10:40 am
by jwonder
I just saw that chuck. I will be reaching out to you to talk soon.

Re: 100 Year Celebration!!!

Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2022 2:54 pm
by skychs
Hey Jim ..
I also have a 66 R60/2 sidecar rig. The R60/2 was restored in 2016. The Globe GS200 sidecar is original from the 60's.

Are they looking for sidecar rigs?
Chuck

Re: 100 Year Celebration!!!

Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2022 3:40 pm
by jwonder
Chuck. Sign up online with your second rig and note the sidecar in the notes. The selection criteria will be driven by how many motorcycles are coming.

Re: 100 Year Celebration!!!

Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2023 10:45 pm
by hutchinson5234
BMW has already picked up the R54Rennsport, the R51SS, and the Kneeler. They're getting them pretty for the camera and the anniversary book. Plan on stopping at the event around June on the way to the MOA National.

The bikes will be on display at the 100th anniversary exhibit at the museum in Greer, SC for about 6 months.

Re: 100 Year Celebration!!!

Posted: Fri Mar 10, 2023 3:33 pm
by Bluebmw52
Hi mr j wonder; Three months to go until the big vintage rally in Doswell va. Tom is busy getting his old bikes ready for the bike parade. How is it best to register? When is check in? Is it a security building the bikes will be displayed in and locked at night? Did you get a block of rooms nearby hotel or is up to each to book a room or pop up tents? Will the Vintage club have technical speakers or demonstrations of bikes? Will there be a vintage club ride out around the countryside? Will vintage club have a members meeting with trophy time at the rally? Is there going to be a vintage club rally medallion or polo shirt for this special 100 BMW bike year rally? Will there be a vintage parts swap meet somewhere at the site? It’s Time to polish engines and paint. Thanks for answers to questions. Tom silbersiepe Catlett va. R16 1930