Bavarian Cafe: For The Love Of BMW Airheads

“Do you prefer the build or the ride?” It was a question for Brandon Mungai that I assumed might come with a shaky answer. Motorcycles have, in many ways, defined themselves as a quintessential part of the American Dream—alongside classic pickup trucks, Coca-Cola, and denim jeans. Surrounding the ethos of riding a motorcycle are the ideas of freedom, masculinity, and the nomadic spirit. And to suggest that building a bike isn't merely a means to an end would, for some, seem sacrilegious. However, that wasn’t the case for Brandon. Brandon Mungai began BMW motorcycle restoration some years ago, and despite...