Well after 60 years of being with BMW, my in-laws dropped them. He opted to become a independent business . They have been in business since 1946.
I married into this family. Thus I was required to get a bike. I still have it, my 83 R100RS.
Her grandfather started it, her dad was running it when I first met my future wife. Now her brother is the owner and it will get passed on to his sons.
In one aspect I am sad to see that happen as I could get anything I needed at dealers cost and they would ship it free to me. I remember I was having an issue with my transmission on said bike. About 2 months later, while living in UT, a box arrives from Germany and it is a spare transmission. Didn't cost me a thing.
I remember them sending parts to people in Africa, and the middle east. He sold bikes to many Americans stationed at Bitburg, Spangdahlem, Hahn and Pruem.
He was always there if someone's bike broke down, even on a Sunday. He'd go out to help and if required haul it back to the shop
When my father in-law passed away, the funeral had about 1000 people there, and about 15 of those were from BMW Headquarters.
He raced semi pro side cars as a hobby and sadly that is how he passed away.
If you ever find yourself in Trier or nearby and happen to need something, don't be afraid to call.
P.S. I do not get anything from this.
I married into this family. Thus I was required to get a bike. I still have it, my 83 R100RS.
Her grandfather started it, her dad was running it when I first met my future wife. Now her brother is the owner and it will get passed on to his sons.
In one aspect I am sad to see that happen as I could get anything I needed at dealers cost and they would ship it free to me. I remember I was having an issue with my transmission on said bike. About 2 months later, while living in UT, a box arrives from Germany and it is a spare transmission. Didn't cost me a thing.
I remember them sending parts to people in Africa, and the middle east. He sold bikes to many Americans stationed at Bitburg, Spangdahlem, Hahn and Pruem.
He was always there if someone's bike broke down, even on a Sunday. He'd go out to help and if required haul it back to the shop
When my father in-law passed away, the funeral had about 1000 people there, and about 15 of those were from BMW Headquarters.
He raced semi pro side cars as a hobby and sadly that is how he passed away.
If you ever find yourself in Trier or nearby and happen to need something, don't be afraid to call.
P.S. I do not get anything from this.
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