LOST AND FOUND. A Rescued BMW R80 Urban Scrambler From Boxer Metal
Written by Andrew Jones
You?ve fantasised about your better half being into bikes as much as you are. Don’t deny it. Riding together. Wrenching together. Cruising the classifieds together. For most of us, it’s nothing more than a loopy, ?I’ve had three glasses from the top shelf? dream. But for Boxer Metals? Bec and Chris, it’s an everyday reality. And with 55 years? experience with Beemers between them, it’s no idle romantic match either. Here’s their latest love child; a matt khaki ?83 R80 urban scrambler made from a secret stash of bikes that’s as close to perfect as any BMW could be without causing a Munich conniption.
?We design and manufacture parts for all years and models of BMW motorcycles,? says Rebecca. ?Parts as simple as a bracket to hold your phone charger to foot pegs, handlebar controls, seating & lighting. Chris? 35 years of experience and my 20 years makes for a lot of knowledge. As well as working together, we live together, raise a family together and travel together. Everyday is exciting; we love what we do. With two creative minds constantly going seven days a week, it’s easy to think outside the boxer box.?
Over a one month period, they received multiple emails and text messages from local friends about a secret stash of BMW motorcycles and parts. Playing detective, they located the booty and its owner. In it was the motorbike they used for this very build, along with another complete BMW bike and...
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