WHY RIDERS CHOOSE BOXER METAL
Experience Matters
When it comes to BMW motorcycles, experience cannot be purchased, outsourced, or manufactured overnight.
For more than 37 years, Boxer Metal founder Chris Canterbury has worked exclusively with BMW motorcycles as a technician, parts manufacturer, fabricator, designer, and custom motorcycle builder.
That experience influences every product we sell, every recommendation we make, and every motorcycle that leaves our shop.
At Boxer Metal, we don't simply sell motorcycle parts.
We build motorcycles.
We ride motorcycles.
We solve problems.
And we continue to learn from every project that comes through the shop.
BMW-Focused Since Day One
Unlike many motorcycle businesses that work across multiple brands, Boxer Metal has remained focused on BMW motorcycles.
That specialization allows us to develop a deep understanding of:
- BMW Airheads
- BMW sidecar motorcycles
- BMW restoration projects
- Adventure motorcycles
- Custom fabrication
- Electrical systems
- Suspension upgrades
- Touring motorcycles
Because we focus on BMW motorcycles, we understand the details that often get overlooked by general motorcycle shops.
Real-World Testing
Every product and recommendation is influenced by real-world experience.
Our motorcycles are ridden on:
- Back roads
- Highways
- Long-distance tours
- Adventure routes
- Daily commutes
The parts we recommend are selected because they work—not because they generate the highest profit margin.
If a product doesn't meet our standards, it doesn't earn a place on a Boxer Metal motorcycle.
Builders First, Retailers Second
Many companies sell motorcycle parts.
Few build complete motorcycles.
Boxer Metal approaches products from the perspective of a builder.
When we evaluate a component, we ask:
- Is it reliable?
- Is it serviceable?
- Does it improve the motorcycle?
- Would we install it on our own motorcycle?
This philosophy helps ensure that every product we offer serves a purpose.
Custom Fabrication Expertise
Some problems can't be solved with off-the-shelf parts.
For decades, Boxer Metal has developed custom solutions for customers with unique motorcycles, unusual requirements, and ambitious ideas.
Our capabilities include:
- Metal fabrication
- Custom brackets and mounts
- Sidecar systems
- Suspension modifications
- Wheel solutions
- Electrical upgrades
- Prototype development
- Product design
This experience allows us to approach projects creatively while maintaining a focus on reliability and function.
Technical Support You Can Actually Use
The internet contains an endless supply of opinions.
What many riders need is practical advice based on experience.
Boxer Metal provides technical support informed by decades of hands-on work with BMW motorcycles.
Whether you're troubleshooting a charging issue, planning a restoration, building a sidecar rig, or selecting parts for a custom project, we're happy to share what we've learned.
Every Motorcycle Has a Story
One of the things we enjoy most about this business is the people.
Behind every motorcycle is a rider, a family history, a dream project, or an adventure waiting to happen.
Some motorcycles arrive as unfinished projects.
Others have been family heirlooms for generations.
Some are destined to cross continents.
Others simply need to return to the road.
Helping bring those stories to life is one of the reasons Boxer Metal exists.
Explore the Boxer Metal Gallery
The best way to understand what Boxer Metal is about is to look at the motorcycles.
Our gallery features decades of custom builds, restorations, sidecar projects, adventure motorcycles, and fabrication work.
Each project reflects the same goal:
Build motorcycles that are reliable, functional, and uniquely personal.
Browse the gallery and discover what is possible when experience, craftsmanship, and creativity come together.
Let's Build Something Exceptional
Whether you're searching for parts, planning a restoration, considering a sidecar conversion, or dreaming about a custom BMW motorcycle, Boxer Metal would be honored to be part of the journey.
Thank you for visiting.
We look forward to helping with your next project.