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Boxer Metal

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Chico, California 95928

Boxer Metal is a Chico, California BMW motorcycle specialist focused on custom BMW motorcycles, sidecars, fabricated parts, and airhead platform work.

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Last checked

Aug 30, 2026

Project Fit & Intake

Best fit for

  • BMW Airhead customs, restorations, and rider-focused performance upgrades.Source
  • BMW sidecar, touring, and adventure projects requiring platform-specific chassis and steering work.Source

Documented capabilities

  • BMW Airhead custom fabrication, machining, performance, and electrical work.Source
  • Full restoration, custom wiring, custom wheels, and BMW /2 conversion work.Source
  • Sidecar subframes, suspension, wheels, brakes, and steering-geometry development.Source

Confirm before booking

  • Confirm whether the single 2027 commission remains open and whether the proposed BMW fits the selection process.Source
  • Confirm donor condition and the partner split; the Urban Scrambler credits outside rear-frame, seat, and shock suppliers.Source

Current intake: Boxer Metal says it is accepting applications for one complete custom BMW motorcycle commission for 2027; confirm whether that slot remains available.

Intake source

Specialties

BMW airheadssidecarscustom parts

Works On

BMW
MotorcycleQuote-based

Exact Platforms & Fit

BMW airhead twinsBMW R100BMW sidecar projects

Service Area

Chico · Northern California · BMW airhead clients by appointment

Public Portfolio Or Representative Scope

Based on the public sources linked above. Confirm that the shop currently accepts this platform and scope before planning a project or budget.

1983 BMW R80

Urban Scrambler

Boxer Metal stripped a customer's R80RT to the frame and rebuilt it as a lower scrambler. The shop documents custom wheel construction, front-suspension changes, fabricated fender, battery box, instrument mount and exhaust, plus an 800cc engine rebuild with updated ignition and carburetor setup; the seat, rear-frame kit, and shocks are separately credited.

Custom wheelsSuspensionFabricationEngine rebuild

Contact the shop for current pricing.

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FAQs

Is Boxer Metal a real California BMW motorcycle specialist?

Yes. Boxer Metal lists a Chico, California address, email, and BMW custom motorcycle/sidecar focus on its official site.