Just wondering...When exactly was the term 'AIRHEAD' coined and by who. We never referred to them as airheads back in the day.
I'm pretty sure it was invented when a name was needed to distinguish them from the newer 'oilheads' but i"m curious about who actually invented the name.
Also wondering who actually first uttered the words knucklehead, shovelhead, panhead, etc, etc.
AIRHEAD question
AIRHEAD question
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My bike was on fire, the road was on fire, and I was on fire.
It was the best ride ever!"
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Re: AIRHEAD question
According to Google AI…..
The term "airhead" for BMW motorcycles, referring to those with air-cooled engines, was coined by Al Watson in 1991. The term was popularized by the Airheads Beemer Club, which was founded in the same year by Al Watson and B. Jan Hofman. The club's first newsletter, "Airmail," also appeared in December 1991.
The term "airhead" for BMW motorcycles, referring to those with air-cooled engines, was coined by Al Watson in 1991. The term was popularized by the Airheads Beemer Club, which was founded in the same year by Al Watson and B. Jan Hofman. The club's first newsletter, "Airmail," also appeared in December 1991.
Jeff in W.C.
1988 R100 RT
2018 R1200 GS
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1988 R100 RT
2018 R1200 GS
"I've got my motorcycle jacket, but I'm walking all the time." Joe Strummer/Clash
Re: AIRHEAD question
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2006 K1200R.
1994 R1100GS.
Victoria, S.E.Oz.
1982 R100RSR100RS supergallery. https://boxerboy81.smugmug.com/R100RS
2006 K1200R.
1994 R1100GS.