Show Notes
In this episode we remember Robert Fleischer, who most of us knew as Snowbum. His selfless contributions, as much as anyone in the airhead community, have helped keep these bikes relevant and on the road. We are happy to bring you some insight and commentary on Robert from some familiar voices here on the program including, Matt Parkhouse, Robert Sabel, George Thomas, Ted Porter, Duck Koch, Greg Hutchenson, Mac Kirkpatrick, Anton Largiader and Upe Fluckinger.
I know I speak for all of us when we simply say….Thank you, Robert.
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