New Member in Wisconsin Looking for Service Recommendation near Madison

[RBliss]

Hi All...It's nice to be back in 'MOA after a few years absence. I have a 1984 R100Rs Last Ed that, for health reasons, has spent the last several years in storage. Now I'm back to where I can ride again but need to have some basic maintenance done (tires, battery, blow out lines, clean carbs, etc). The problem is not one of the dealers that I contacted (for 350 miles) would agree to work on 'an antique' like that! I called a privateer shop who used to work on airheads and they who agreed to do the work if I would put down a sizable cash deposit in advance (far more than the work could conceivable cost). If anyone has any recommendations of a shop or mechanic who does good work in/around Madison (WI) it would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance.

 

[20774]

Welcome to the forum! Glad that you're back looking at being up on two wheels again!

Not sure where you called for help. This list is out there:

Independent BMW Mechanics - The Internet BMW Riders

Independent BMW motorcycle mechanics in the USA and Canada

ibmwr.org

Wisconsin is a hot-bed of mileage contest slaves up there, so I would think you could find a sympathetic hand. Check the Anonymous book and look for like-minded people near you.

There's also a similar thread in the screen below from a few years ago.

 

[RBliss]

Thanks for the info…very appreciated!

 

[mikegalbicka]

Welcome back from central Florida and good luck with your project.

 

[RBliss]

If you mean I was in Central Florida that must be another guy. If you mean welcome from Central Florida...thankyou very much! BMW Riders are alway helpful so I'm sure it will get sorted. Safe riding!

 

[langoptc]

Welcome back RBliss!. Good luck on your wrench search. Feel free to share a pic or two of the "antique".

 

[TRJeff]

check the Airheads, they have alot of Wisconsin members in Wisconsin

 

[skibum69]

Welcome back from Newfoundland.