Airhead 247 Podcast

Airhead 247 Podcast: Chuck House / Part One

Airhead 247 Podcast

Show Notes

Over the next two episodes we’ll visit with Chuck House who has spent a lifetime in the motorcycle industry with most fascinating stories to tell, as witness. Chuck started as BMW Tech in 1981 at Crescent City BMW in New Orleans and later worked as a rally mechanic and national service manager for Ducati North America.

Episode one covers a bit of New Orleans m/c history from the 80's through the early 2000's and Chuck's work with Crescent City BMW .

Katie Hunter is back with another audio essay, reflecting on life aboard her 75/6.

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