You maybe asking yourself, What the hell? BMW's on Bikernet? That's down right Un-American. So let me back up a bit to tell the tale. I have a soft spot in the back of my cranium for old school cafe racers. When I came to the Bikernet compound, a 1982 R-65LS came with me as well. Bandit let me store it here and was kind enough to remind me of existence every day. And ever the philosopher, he would ask the eternal question. When are you getting your broke-ass shit out of here goddammit!!!! He was right, what to do?
So R-65 went to Mitch's Motorcycle. Where upon inspection he found that I own one of the finest parts bikes in America today. So it's back here at the headquarters, and soon to be coming to an eBay near you. But, the service I received was second to none. (It's for sale–contact Bandit@bikernet.com for info.)
About Mitch Berger
His experience with BMW motorcycles began in 1975. “I was just 15 then,” Mitch said. “As many of you know, it gets into your blood and never leaves. It does not matter if it's cold, windy, raining or hot, we need to get on our motorcycles and ride. I worked for a few years as a commercial pilot flying cargo in 12-seaters, but my heart was with motorcycles.”
In 1988 he went back to working at Marty's BMW (Marty's Foreign Motors). “This was a special place for myself and many other people,” Mitch said. Marty's Foreign Motors was started in 1952 by Marty P. Pierre and his wife Elise. These two had the courage to sell bikes that were not from England or American made. Some of the motorcycles they sold were DKW, Zundapp, Maico and BMWs. The two also had a Citroen dealership among other things. All this was at the location in Culver City. In 1972 Mr. Marty and his wife downsized and moved to the Torrance location where they had BMW, Moto Guzzi, and repaired Citroen cars.
Mitch grew up learning from his father, and two A&P mechanics. One of these mechanics, Jehd Webster, is a regional service rep for BMW. “As my addiction to motorcycles increased, so did my learning,” Mitch said. “Having raced desert, motorcross, enduros, supermottard, and trials, I have learned from these experiences, as well as riding 1254 miles in 24 hours. In this way I can bring my personal approach and thorough knowledge to you and your motorcycle.”
In closing if there are any Airheads out there who might actually be reading this,Mitch's is the place to go for any foreign motor needs. This is an man who is currently installing a Volvo engine in a small plane for god's sake, you can't go wrong!!
Black Market John.
