A Striking Resemblance!!
Justin got some new spectacles last week and I see some similarities here between Buddy Holly and the infamous parts Cat. Click to see the resemblance. Post your thoughts.
Dave’s 1976 R75/6
Dave Hunter, Gateway BMW’s owner, recently re-bought his very first BMW, a 1976 R75/6 painted Nurburg Green. Only a few Nurburg Green bikes slipped into the U.S., maybe by mistake. The bike was a basket case when he got it back; it had been sitting outside for many years. Greg is restoring the bike and [...]
Miscellaneous Pictures–March 2010
Ah, March! Spring is here? Enjoy the pics.
CHILI COOKOFF!
Saturday, Feb. 27.2010 from 11am – 1pm, we hosted a Chili Cookoff! It was a beautiful day and a great turnout! We had 6 contestants to enter and according to tasters, it was a tough choice. The contestants were: Todd Bray, Robert Graham, John Stoltz, James Dixson, Jeff Szeukowski and RJ Cambell.
1st place went to John [...]
Online Parts Shop is Online Now
Our e-commerce site is finally up. You can shop for parts by specific motorcycle, like R1200GS or F800GS and by category of parts like Luggage Systems or Exhaust.
We’ll be uploading new products every day so check back often. If you don’t see something online please call Jeff at (314) 427-9090 and tell him what you’d [...]
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 [...]
Steve Jobs on a BMW
From the Apple Blog
Once Upon a Time, Long Before the iPad, Steve Jobs Rode a BMW Motorcycle
Written on February 22, 2010 by Charles Moore
Two years before the Macintosh was unveiled, Apple’s then-and-future CEO was photographed by Charles O’Rear for a National Geographic Magazine feature on Silicon Valley entrepreneurs, riding a 1966 BMW R60/2 motorcycle.
27 years old, with [...]
Bixby Store Co-owner Dies
For those of you who visit the Bixby Store, I wanted you to know that Bridgett’s right hand man (actually, woman), Belinda Mendenhall, died on 1/31/10 at age 54 from congestive heart failure. Belinda was a lovely lady who waited on motorcyclists hand and foot. She was a kind soul who will be dearly missed. Should [...]
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.
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 [...]
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 [...]
