Boxer Service Moab/Grand Junction area....

Tin Bender · 01-08-2013, 10:11 AM

Good morning all,
A musician friend of one of my riding pals lives in Moab. He's riding a 2003 R1150R with over 35K miles that has not seen any kind of service since 10K miles!!!

After we both blasted him for neglecting the bike, he says he's not a mechanic but a musician. Does'nt know or care to learn the basics of maintenance, does not know of any BMW shops reasonably close.

My pal did a quick BMW dealer seach, could find nothing in that geograpical area.
Any of the inmates here have any ideas or knowledge of a qualified wrench or shop in the area????

Thanks in advance,
Dan Learned
Escondido, Ca
BMWOA#132458

def · 01-08-2013, 10:37 AM

Hope he is a good musician that earns a lot of money to fix his busted boxer when it breaks down from lack of servicing.

LaurelPerryOnLand · 01-08-2013, 10:41 AM

"My pal did a quick BMW dealer search, could find nothing in that geographical area."
:
http://www.gjktm.com/ <<<<<Grand Junction BMW dealer.

But then again...I'm not a musician.

Tin Bender · 01-08-2013, 11:05 AM

But then again...I'm not a musician.

I only play one on TV. But, I did stay at a Holiday Inn....

scooteraug02 · 01-08-2013, 01:23 PM

This place is in SLC http://bavarianmotorcycleworkshop.com/about-us

Tell him to schedule a "gig" in Salt Lake and bring his bike there for repairs.

Did you try the Anonymous book from BMW motorcycle owners association to see if there is someone in GJ.

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...grand+junction

Tin Bender · 01-09-2013, 06:13 AM

"Did you try the Anonymous book from BMW motorcycle owners association to see if there is someone in GJ."

No I hadn't because I was writing from work. Maybe I should keep one here in my desk since I've got at least a half dozen of them lying around.

Between the ADV and the MOA site, I've gotten replies of a combined KTM/BMW and a combined Harley/BMW shop in G. J. and a dealership in SLC.

Was kinda' hoping there was maybe in independent mech somewhat closer like Paul Glaves in Big Bend, Texas but maybe that's too much to hope for in the middle of nowhere??

Visian · 01-12-2013, 05:15 AM

http://bavarianmotorcycleworkshop.com/about-us

Of all mentioned, this independent shop is the best... very good techs, very reasonable prices.

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enduro-ince · 01-12-2013, 05:57 AM

BAsin Motorcycle Werks in Mancos,,He's good!
Their # is 970 533 7005

MtTripper · 01-12-2013, 08:25 AM

+1 for Harry at Basin. From Moab, it's not much farther of a drive, and he's excellent.

MountainsandRivers · 01-12-2013, 08:58 AM

I was going to say the same for Basin in Mancos. Haven't had to use them myself, but have heard lots of good things..plus he could incorporate that into a great loop ride!

DADODIRT · 01-12-2013, 12:32 PM

Basin is good. Harry and his crew will help you out. It's only about 2 1/2 hours from Moab to Mancos, CO.
I think there is a small shop in Montrose, too.

Omi · 01-12-2013, 02:15 PM

I had Harry over for dinner the other day, and he said things are a little slow right now. He should be able to knock out a 36k fairly quickly. For those of you who haven't met him yet, he is one hell of a good guy, and a great mechanic too!

hathers thumper · 01-12-2013, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tin Bender

Good morning all,
A musician friend of one of my riding pals lives in Moab. He's riding a 2003 R1150R with over 35K miles that has not seen any kind of service since 10K miles!!!

After we both blasted him for neglecting the bike, he says he's not a mechanic but a musician. Does'nt know or care to learn the basics of maintenance, does not know of any BMW shops reasonably close.

My pal did a quick BMW dealer seach, could find nothing in that geograpical area.
Any of the inmates here have any ideas or knowledge of a qualified wrench or shop in the area????

Thanks in advance,
Dan Learned
Escondido, Ca
BMWOA#132458

Another shop could be Grand Junction Harley Davidson/KTM/BMW

Trapper315 · 01-14-2013, 05:12 PM

This past summer when riding some of the Utah Backcountry Discovery route near Moab I needed to get my little GS serviced and rode over to the BMW/HD dealership in Grand Juction. They treated me very well and their work was spot on. Probably one of the better BMW or Harley shops that I have had the opportunity to utilize in my 50+ years of motorcycle ownership. Based on my experience I would recommend them. By the way, I spent most of my youth in Escondido and was checking out the dirt roads around Southern Utah after visiting family out there and was on my ride back to upstate NY where I now live.

FatChance · 01-15-2013, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Omi

For those of you who haven't met him yet, he is one hell of a good guy, and a great mechanic too!

+1

01-08-2013, 10:41 AM	#3
LaurelPerryOnLand Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2009 Location: Denver, CO Oddometer: 2,430	"My pal did a quick BMW dealer search, could find nothing in that geographical area." : http://www.gjktm.com/ <<<<<Grand Junction BMW dealer. But then again...I'm not a musician. LaurelPerryOnLand screwed with this post 01-08-2013 at 01:37 PM

01-08-2013, 11:05 AM	#4
Tin Bender ^OP Adventurer Joined: Jan 2008 Location: So. Calif. Oddometer: 43	But then again...I'm not a musician. I only play one on TV. But, I did stay at a Holiday Inn.... Tin Bender screwed with this post 01-08-2013 at 12:55 PM

01-08-2013, 01:23 PM	#5
scooteraug02 Dog Rancher Joined: Feb 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Oddometer: 4,181	This place is in SLC http://bavarianmotorcycleworkshop.com/about-us Tell him to schedule a "gig" in Salt Lake and bring his bike there for repairs. Did you try the Anonymous book from BMW motorcycle owners association to see if there is someone in GJ. http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...grand+junction __________________

01-12-2013, 05:15 AM	#7
Visian Look out! Joined: Aug 2001 Location: ATL/WNC Oddometer: 1,524	http://bavarianmotorcycleworkshop.com/about-us Of all mentioned, this independent shop is the best... very good techs, very reasonable prices. . __________________ Go soothingly through the grease mud, as there lurks the skid demon. ________________________________________________ '86 R80 G/SPD+ \|\| '00 1150 GS \|\| '06 HP2e \|\| '67 Trail 90

01-12-2013, 05:57 AM	#8
enduro-ince dirtslave Joined: Jul 2004 Location: Placerville Co. Oddometer: 4,283	BAsin Motorcycle Werks in Mancos,,He's good! Their # is 970 533 7005 __________________ Life begins at the end of your comfort zone!

01-08-2013, 10:11 AM	#1
Tin Bender ^OP Adventurer Joined: Jan 2008 Location: So. Calif. Oddometer: 43	Boxer Service Moab/Grand Junction area.... Good morning all, A musician friend of one of my riding pals lives in Moab. He's riding a 2003 R1150R with over 35K miles that has not seen any kind of service since 10K miles!!! After we both blasted him for neglecting the bike, he says he's not a mechanic but a musician. Does'nt know or care to learn the basics of maintenance, does not know of any BMW shops reasonably close. My pal did a quick BMW dealer seach, could find nothing in that geograpical area. Any of the inmates here have any ideas or knowledge of a qualified wrench or shop in the area???? Thanks in advance, Dan Learned Escondido, Ca BMWOA#132458

01-08-2013, 10:37 AM	#2
def I have little to say Joined: Feb 2004 Location: The woods and mountains of Alabama Oddometer: 6,310	Hope he is a good musician that earns a lot of money to fix his busted boxer when it breaks down from lack of servicing.

01-09-2013, 06:13 AM	#6
Tin Bender ^OP Adventurer Joined: Jan 2008 Location: So. Calif. Oddometer: 43	"Did you try the Anonymous book from BMW motorcycle owners association to see if there is someone in GJ." No I hadn't because I was writing from work. Maybe I should keep one here in my desk since I've got at least a half dozen of them lying around. Between the ADV and the MOA site, I've gotten replies of a combined KTM/BMW and a combined Harley/BMW shop in G. J. and a dealership in SLC. Was kinda' hoping there was maybe in independent mech somewhat closer like Paul Glaves in Big Bend, Texas but maybe that's too much to hope for in the middle of nowhere??

01-12-2013, 08:25 AM	#9
MtTripper San Juans Adventurer Joined: Aug 2008 Location: San Juan Mountains Oddometer: 61	+1 for Harry at Basin. From Moab, it's not much farther of a drive, and he's excellent. __________________ '10 FE 450 '08 R1200 GSA

01-12-2013, 08:58 AM	#10
MountainsandRivers loves dirty things! Joined: Jun 2010 Location: To Hell U Ride Oddometer: 1,232	I was going to say the same for Basin in Mancos. Haven't had to use them myself, but have heard lots of good things..plus he could incorporate that into a great loop ride! __________________ 2009 Beta 525RR COHVCO member and a Giver to the GOATS!

01-12-2013, 12:32 PM	#11
DADODIRT Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2004 Location: Durango,CO(not quite Purgatory) Oddometer: 2,680	Basin is good. Harry and his crew will help you out. It's only about 2 1/2 hours from Moab to Mancos, CO. I think there is a small shop in Montrose, too. __________________ I find your lack of faith disturbing.

01-12-2013, 02:15 PM	#12
Omi . Joined: Jul 2004 Location: Durango, Co Oddometer: 3,331	I had Harry over for dinner the other day, and he said things are a little slow right now. He should be able to knock out a 36k fairly quickly. For those of you who haven't met him yet, he is one hell of a good guy, and a great mechanic too!

01-14-2013, 05:12 PM	#14
Trapper315 Bold Adventurer Joined: Jul 2008 Location: Rome, NY Oddometer: 6	This past summer when riding some of the Utah Backcountry Discovery route near Moab I needed to get my little GS serviced and rode over to the BMW/HD dealership in Grand Juction. They treated me very well and their work was spot on. Probably one of the better BMW or Harley shops that I have had the opportunity to utilize in my 50+ years of motorcycle ownership. Based on my experience I would recommend them. By the way, I spent most of my youth in Escondido and was checking out the dirt roads around Southern Utah after visiting family out there and was on my ride back to upstate NY where I now live.

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