Trashed my front rim, Stranded in MI

baw335 · 10-30-2005, 12:12 PM

Anyone have any idea where I can get a front rim for my 99 r1100s abs. Some jacka$$ left a 45lb weightlifting weight on the highway, a truck ran over it and threw it in my lane. It trashed my front rim and caliper, dented my header pipe pretty good, put a nice 1/8'' deep slash in my frame, and about took off my foot. I am currently staying with my brother in downtown detroit, my baby is at the auto salvage yard waiting for me. I a college kid running very short on money, and needs to be in class as soon as possible, I am about 700 miles away from home. Can I get any other rim to fit on the front? I dont care if I have to disconnect my front brakes or whatever I just need to get back on the road. Anyone with any help please let me know. Thanks for everything.

SergioK · 10-30-2005, 12:37 PM

http://www.beemerboneyard.com/

gigantic · gigantic's Garage

PM. sent
Lance

Steve Carlton · 10-30-2005, 01:09 PM

Will your insurance take care of this?

baw335 · 10-30-2005, 01:15 PM

I talked to beemer boneyard this morning and he doesn't have any left. Hey Lance I didn't get your pm, my e-mail address is baw335@msn.com if the pm doesnt work. I don't know about the insurance, I carry a $1000 deductable. I would rather not make a claim since I can hardly afford the insurance as it is.

baw335 · 10-30-2005, 02:08 PM

Hey lance, sounds good, I will call around tomorrow and see if I can track one down. Thanks for your help, I will let you know if I need help with the tire or anything. I will keep you posted. Thanks again

Ben

Rattus · Rattus's Garage

Ouch!

Macman320 · 10-30-2005, 03:47 PM

I have some of those parts for you. Which caliper is messed up? I know I have ayellow wheel, maybe a silver one too.

baw335 · 10-30-2005, 04:35 PM

I already have a caliper for it, what do you want for the wheel?

baw335 · 10-30-2005, 04:36 PM

I would prefer the silver but anything to get me home is ok. I guess powdercoating this fall is always a possibility

steve abella · 10-30-2005, 04:53 PM

Go in and Talk to Jim at BMW of Detroit Great Crew

gigantic · gigantic's Garage

jim just sold the biz to his partner, cliff; no longer such a great crew, imho
Lance

JeremySmith · 11-03-2005, 10:05 PM

Did you get something worked out?

steve abella · 11-04-2005, 04:45 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by gigantic
jim just sold the biz to his partner, cliff; no longer such a great crew, imho
Lance

Who bought the shop?

baw335 · 11-04-2005, 01:08 PM

Got home yesterday, I got a buddy to drive out and pick me up. Ill post pics soon on why not to hit a 45 lb weight at 90 mph. Thanks for the help everyone.

gigantic · gigantic's Garage

Steve, Cliff, Jim's partner bought it. word on the street is that Cliff will run it into the ground within a year. Every time i've gone into BMW Detroit, i feel like i'm intruding on someone's private garage benchracing/gripe session, rather than a valued customer who might spend a ton of money at their store. as a result, i've taken my business to other dealers who appreciate my stopping in their store...
L

steve abella · 11-04-2005, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by gigantic
Steve, Cliff, Jim's partner bought it. word on the street is that Cliff will run it into the ground within a year. Every time i've gone into BMW Detroit, i feel like i'm intruding on someone's private garage benchracing/gripe session, rather than a valued customer who might spend a ton of money at their store. as a result, i've taken my business to other dealers who appreciate my stopping in their store...L

What a shame I bought 5 bikes from him and always felt like I was treated right