We have recently added the 2007 BMW Riders' Apparel catalog to our Online Store. There are lots of great new pieces to keep you in comfort and style. The apparel section is organized by motorcycle style: tour, sport, enduro, urban and hot or cold environments, plus basic for casual wear and a kids category, so you can easily find all the equipment you need for what ever type of riding you enjoy.

Until the end of the month you can receive 15% off on all BMW Riders' Apparel you order online by using the coupon code AUG07RA during the check out process.
** If the apparel item purchased is not in stock and not available from BMW, we will contact you to discuss an alternative selection. If no substitute is chosen, we will simply close the order; back orders are not available with this promotion.

You will notice that our entire web site has been revised to provide a wealth of information, current and historical, in the most usable format. We hope you enjoy the new look and improved convenience.

BMW Motorcycle Rider Training is now available at the BMW Performance Center in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

Riding a BMW motorcycle makes everyone a better rider because the machine is so supremely capable. But when coupled with a rider who is equally as capable, the entire two-wheeled experience becomes light years more rewarding. And now there's a way for every BMW owner to ramp up their skills and maximize their riding potential like never before. That's because for the first time ever, official BMW Motorrad rider training is now available in the U.S. at the BMW Performance Center in South Carolina, near BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC, the birth place of the BMW X5 SAV in Spartanburg. It's also only four hours away from Deal's Gap, one of the most stunning riding locations in the United States.

Starting this September, the BMW Performance Center will be offering one day and two day riding instruction for both on and off-road. If you don't have a BMW motorcycle, it's no problem; you can just rent one at the Performance Center. Whether you're an off-road rider, love to tour, or are more sport-bike oriented, the drills and instruction you'll receive at the Performance Center will bring your riding skills and confidence to a whole new level. After taking these classes, riders will acquire the practical and technical skills to make every ride safer and more enjoyable than ever before. It should be noted that these courses are recommended those with intermediate riding experience.

The nearby City of Greenville is one of the top small towns in America, and with the beautiful Reedy River running through town, you just won't want to leave. The city evening life is vibrant and full of Southern charm. The restaurants are marvelous with a very European flare, and there are lots of outside sidewalk cafes.

Please have a look at these to pdf files for additional information.

Off-road (2.4 MB)

On-road (2.1 MB)

We now have Original Schuberth replacement visors for Concept, C2 and S1 helmets in stock. You can order these online, or get them from our parts department.

Beginning in October, we will also carry a complete line of replacement parts for Schuberth Helmets. At that time we will also be a Schuberth factory certified repair facility and we will have been trained at the Schuberth factory to perform warranty and maintenance repairs.

To receive notification once parts are available or to schedule repairs on your helmet, please send an e-mail to schuberth@bmwsantacruz.com

PivotPegz are a revolution in footpeg design. These pegs rotate beneath your boot so that your foot remains completely planted on the peg while shifting your weight or operating the foot control. The result is much easier shifts and much smoother, more controlled braking. Additionally, your foot is typically in a different angle relative to the foot controls when sitting or standing and the PivotPegz allow you to seamlessly sit or stand, always having the controls within ideal reach. The Pegz are a very high quality part made of stainless steel and are spring loaded, pivoting in both directions, front to rear.

Learn more about PivotPegz in our Online Store by going to the appropriate category for your GS model.

We are really excited about the Wunderlich Multipod. Its amazing adjustment range allows you to easily place virtually any electronic device in the perfect viewing position. This high quality aluminum holder was originally developed to be used in conjunction with the Wunderlich MediaBag. However, during the testing phase lasting over one year and covering almost 40,000 miles, Wunderlich recognized the potential and refined the concept, creating a versatile platform with a multitude of uses.

The MultiPod features "silentblock" rubber dampers to help protect your electronic devices from vibration. Additionally, there are a wide range of accessories available for the MultiPod, allowing you many choices of attachment methods and the ability to fit virtually any device on the market.

Check out the three available styles and learn more about this "must-have" device in our Online Store.

We sell a variety accessories for the MultiPod. One of our favorites is the TomTom RIDER. This GPS unit is rugged, water resistant, fits both motorcycles and scooters and even provides you with clear spoken instructions in your helmet. The TomTom Rider is Easy to use and it’s designed for simple touch-screen operation while wearing gloves. Find your way to any address in The USA or Canada. Get more details in our Online Store.

If there are topics of particular interest to you let us know and if possible we will include them in an upcoming issue.

Sincerely,
BMW of Santa Cruz County