BMW Motorcycle Owners of Alabama

ABOUT THE CLUB

The BMW Motorcycle Owners of Alabama is chartered club #5 in the BMW MOA and #107 in the BMW RA. We are a statewide club but our membership also includes riders from many other states....

Latest Events

The members of BMW Motorcycle Owners of Alabama hold formal meetings each month. Check out our events calendar or watch the website for event announcements.

HOW TO JOIN THE CLUB

Primary membership shall be open to any individual over the age of 18 who owns and rides a BMW motorcycle. Membership shall also be open to any BMW motorcycle enthusiast when recommended/sponsored by a current...

CLUB NEWS

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2nd Saturday Ride to Eat Rock House Eatery

Twelve folks gathered at the Rock House Eatery 2nd Saturday R-2-E. In an action item from the January meeting, Jim...

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MOAL January Meeting Summary

The club held its annual January planning meeting in Moody, AL on 27 Jan 24 with only twelve members attending....

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New Rally Tee

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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMNT

This is a special announcement section.

NATIONAL NEWS

BMW Motorrad announces MY2025 updates

BMW Motorrad announced a slew of updates to their motorcycles for the 2025 model year; bikes with these new options will be available for ordering...

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Mastering your machine: Small changes often make the biggest impact

Photos by Kandi Spangler and Bill Wiegand and courtesy of the BMW Performance Center. "Feel your butt!" That was the phrase etched into my brain...

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It’s not easy being green

Remember Kermit the Frog’s signature song and 1970 Sesame Street super-hit? Kermit’s ode to involuntary (and sometimes unpleasant) individuality was about the literal color green,...

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Ride Vision Pro2: A groundbreaking advancement in motorcycle safety

Ride Vision’s recently introduced Pro2 system sets the standard for blind spot and distance/collision alerts for motorcycles. The Ride Vision Pro2 system features state-of-the-art AI...

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FEATURED VIDEO

Thanks to all the participants and volunteers for the People's Choice Bike Show at the Redmond (Oregon) Rally in 2024! Congratulations to the winners, we loved seeing everybody's bikes!

Find out more about the MOA Rally wherever it is (PS Lebanon, Tennessee, in 2025) at https://rally.bmwmoa.org.

Music: "Moonlight Coffee" by Yunior Arronte
Royalty Free Music: https://www.bensound.com
License code: RLFW0I63K50BCKZG

People's Choice Bike Show Winners from the MOA Rally in Redmond, Oregon, 2024!

An MOA member who decided it was time to stop riding donated his 2008 BMW F 800 ST to the MOA Foundation to help further its cause of rider education, training and awareness. Unfortunately, the bike had been sitting for a couple of years before he reached that decision, so it needs a bit of rehab before it's ready for its next owner.

In this video, we walk you through how to replace the drive belt.

Tools needed:
* Torx drivers + ratchet + extension
* Torque wrench (for reassembly)

Please visit the organizations and companies making this project possible:
BMW MOA - https://www.bmwmoa.org
BMW MOA Foundation - https://www.bmwmoaf.org
Gridlock Motors: https://www.gridlockmotors.com

Twisted Throttle/Denali Lights - https://www.twistedthrottle.com
SW-MOTECH USA - https://sw-motech.us/en/

BMW F 800 ST Rehab: How to Replace the Drive Belt

Welcome to the BMW MOA's Motorcycle Test Kitchen, where we try out gear, accessories and other products for motorcyclists of all kinds.

In this video, MOA member (and podcast host) Mark Barnes is done changing his tires, so he puts the Rabaconda Street Tire Changer back in its convenient (and sturdy) carry bag as we discuss the Tire Changer. You can find out more and order your own at https://rabaconda.com (https://us.rabaconda.com if you're in the USA). In other parts, Mark sets up and goes through the Tire Changer and swaps both tires from his motorcycle out for new ones.

Be sure to check out Mark's columns and product reviews on the BMW Owners News website (https://bmwownersnews.com) and subscribe to Mark's podcast, The Ride Inside (https://www.bmwownersnews.com/category/the-ride-inside/).

Visit http://bmwmoa.org to find out more about the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Thanks for watching! Be sure to subscribe, like, comment and ask questions!

Rabaconda Tire Changer Part 4: Packing up the Tire Changer

Welcome to the BMW MOA's Motorcycle Test Kitchen, where we try out gear, accessories and other products for motorcyclists of all kinds.

In this video, MOA member (and podcast host) Mark Barnes uses the Rabaconda Street Tire Changer to remove his old front tire, then install the new one. Please note: THIS IS ONLY THE SECOND TIME MARK HAS USED THE Tire Changer! We learned a lot from doing the rear tire, so this goes much more quickly. Still, we're in the process of figuring it out. We appreciate your understanding and patience.

You can find out more and order your own at https://rabaconda.com (https://us.rabaconda.com if you're in the USA). In other parts, Mark sets up/breaks down and goes through the Tire Changer, swaps the rear tire and packs everything back in the carry bag.

Be sure to check out Mark's columns and product reviews on the BMW Owners News website (https://bmwownersnews.com) and subscribe to Mark's podcast, The Ride Inside (https://www.bmwownersnews.com/category/the-ride-inside/).

Visit http://bmwmoa.org to find out more about the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Thanks for watching! Be sure to subscribe, like, comment and ask questions!

Rabaconda Tire Changer Part 3: Front Tire Swap

Welcome to the BMW MOA's Motorcycle Test Kitchen, where we try out gear, accessories and other products for motorcyclists of all kinds.

In this video, MOA member (and podcast host) Mark Barnes uses the Rabaconda Street Tire Changer to remove his old rear tire, then install the new one. Please note: THIS IS THE FIRST TIME MARK HAS USED THE TIRE CHANGER! We left in a lot of the process of figuring it out, which makes the video a bit long. We appreciate your understanding and patience as Mark encounters questions and hiccups that any user would encounter. We do it the hard way so you don't have to!

When Mark does the front tire, it's much quicker. You can find out more and order your own at https://rabaconda.com (https://us.rabaconda.com if you're in the USA). In other parts, Mark sets up/breaks down and goes through the Tire Changer and does a much faster front tire swap.

Be sure to check out Mark's columns and product reviews on the BMW Owners News website (https://bmwownersnews.com) and subscribe to Mark's podcast, The Ride Inside (https://www.bmwownersnews.com/category/the-ride-inside/).

Visit http://bmwmoa.org to find out more about the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Thanks for watching! Be sure to subscribe, like, comment and ask questions!

Rabaconda Tire Changer Part 2: Rear Tire Swap

Welcome to the BMW MOA's Motorcycle Test Kitchen, where we try out gear, accessories and other products for motorcyclists of all kinds.

In this video, MOA member (and podcast host) Mark Barnes talks about the Rabaconda Street Tire Changer, then proceeds to set one up right out of the carry bag. You can find out more and order your own at https://rabaconda.com (https://us.rabaconda.com if you're in the USA). In upcoming parts, Mark will remove and install motorcycle tires and also show how quickly and easily the Rabaconda Street Tire Changer packs back into its carry bag.

Be sure to check out Mark's columns and product reviews on the BMW Owners News website (https://bmwownersnews.com) and subscribe to Mark's podcast, The Ride Inside (https://www.bmwownersnews.com/category/the-ride-inside/).

Visit http://bmwmoa.org to find out more about the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Thanks for watching! Be sure to subscribe, like, comment and ask questions!

Rabaconda Tire Changer Part 1: Overview & Assembly

BMW Motorcycle Owners of America is live!

BMW Motorcycle Owners of America is live!

BMW Motorcycle Owners of America is live!

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