Gateway BMW in the News
The January issue of Full Throttle magazine features Gateway BMW on page 68. Page 69 is a full-page ad for the shop. The article, with pictures, is titled “Hang’n With Honz & Krew” and is written by Peter Schneider. Copies of the magazine are available at the shop.
Gateway BMW is Having a Chili Cookoff!
Join us with a winter warm-up of chili as we eagerly await the air of spring! Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010 from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m., bring in a large crockpot of your favorite chili, with extension cord, and ladle or serving spoon. We will provide cups, napkins and spoons, soda and water, some extension cords, and tickets and [...]
Toys for Kids in Iraq
It was Dave Hunter’s idea and Marklyn made it all happen. The toys will be on their way to Iraq soon. Thanks to all of you who donated a toy or money. The kids will love you for it.
New Farkled R1200GS SOLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
New Owner has wheelied it off into the sunset!!
Rare Honda Africa Twin XRV 750
Leo traded in his 2000 Honda Africa Twin for the Touratech farkled X Challenge. What’s so special about this bike? This model wasn’t imported to the U.S. so you aren’t going to see any on the road. Leo bought the bike in Europe when it was 5 years old. This isn’t the more rare model [...]
Chicago International M/C Show Bus Trip
Although BMW will not participate in the Chicago IMS show on February 21, we are taking a bus up again. We had such a great time last year and there was so much interest, we’re repeating the adventure! We have reserved a Cavallo bus and requested the same driver as last year (he was pretty cool!). The [...]
Jesse James Bike is Here!
Don’t miss out seeing this bike at Saturday’s open house and party. The shop owns it so it will be around after that, too, if you don’t have a chance to see it Saturday.
Bill Martin and His “New” ‘95 GSPD Classic
Bill Martin bought Tommy Huff’s GSPD Classic–the one that used to be on top of the bathrooms.
Toy Drive!
TOY DRIVE! Help us send toys to the kids in Iraq to support the soldiers. Donate a minimum $5 or a new toy with a value of $5 or more, and get an additional 5% off of purchases, which are already 10% off, at our Holiday Party Day, Dec. 12th. We will accept donations now ’til Dec. [...]
BMW R1200GS / Adventure Underride Protection In Stock at our store!
Protect your vital equipment with this cool looking underride protective plate from BMW. They adapt to all years of R1200GS and GSA’s . $299.99 Call and we’ll ship one out to you right away . 314-427-9090
How Will You Ring in 2010?
A party? Go downtown for a fireworks display?
Well, how about spending nine days in Mexico with other Gateway BMW customers on MotoDiscovery’s San Miguel de Allende trip? That would be a New Year’s to remember!
From the MotoDiscovery site: “San Miguel de Allende has become the most popular ‘expat’ [...]
Winter Project Bike
Here’s the before picture of a new project bike that the guys in service will turn into something astonishing during the winter months. It won’t look like an RT when it’s finished! I’ll post update pictures here as work progresses. This R100RT sat in a barn for a while until it was found by Larry [...]
2008 BMW GSA Custom Built by West Coast Choppers
Check this out. It was listed on Adv Rider and Honz says he’s made a deal on it. It has to stay in California through the Long Beach International Motorcycle Show the first weekend in December, but it should be in St. Louis for Gateway’s holiday open house on December 12.
2300 miles
Jesse Bags
Akropovic Titanum & Carbon [...]
Marklyn’s Mini Shop
If Marklyn ever decides to do something other than sell motorcycle apparel, she’s got a good bet in the art world. Check out her mini shop in the display cubby of the parts counter.
$100 Off BMW Riders’ Gear/Apparel Over $300
$100 Off BMW Riders’ Gear/Apparel Over $300
BMW Motorrad is proud to launch a new Retail Incentive Program. The incentive will last until the end of this year.
This program is designed to encourage BMW customers and XPLOR members to visit Gateway BMW Motorcycles for an extraordinary discount offer.
This program presents a special gesture of appreciation to loyal BMW [...]
Lee Parks Class! Time’s Running Out!!
Lee Parks Total Control Advanced Riding Clinic
Level 1 Class held on October 31 and November 1, 2009 (1 Day Class)
Jefferson Community College, Hillsboro, MO
Cost $325
Lee Parks will conduct the class.
Details about the clinics are available on the Total Control web site.
http://www.totalcontroltraining.net/
I highly recommend the book “Total Control” by Lee Parks. It is informative, [...]
October Pictures
Random pix taken in October…
Check Out the New WEB EPC for BMW Customers
Check out the new WebEPC tool now available to all BMW customers. Below is the link, as well as the username and password information. Now you can access information of exploded views on parts and accessories for your bike.
www.parts.bmwgroup.com/tetis/index.jsp?DOMAIN=Internet&APP=WebETK&ENTRY_ID=WebETK_START
USER: us999999 Password: bmwbike1
New Year’s Eve Party! Join Us!
Join the two amigos, Senor Honz and (the more) Senor Dave and our Senoritas, as we ride through Colonial, Mexico from Dec. 27 to Jan. 4 this year. The party starts and ends in McAllen, Texas. One of the many highlights of this ride will be the New Years celebration in San Miguel do Allende [...]
