I had just bought my BMW R bike when I thought of an old acquaintance that had a BMW himself. I asked him where he got his Beemer serviced and he very strongly recommended Chris Harris at Affordable Beemers. This buddy told me that many of the BMW dealers can be rip-offs and can easily gouge you for service and still do a lousy job. Not so with Chris Harris. He told me of Chris's credentials and his no-bull attitude. What I really like about going to Affordable Beemers is that I can watch Chris do the work and I can ask questions about my bike. Usually I have a list of questions about things and when I go I get all of them answered and pick up many really useful tips too. Try doing this at your big BMW dealer and you probably know what their response will be! I always carry a few of Chris's business cards with me and when I meet a Beemer Buddy on the road I highly recommend Affordable Beemers to anyone who wants unbeatable service at affordable rates.
Phil Tanguay
Orford , NH
R1150GS
*Customer since 2005*
Hi Chris,
I got to know you when you were still working at Second Wind and when I heard you had left and started your own business I followed you instantly.
You treat customers with respect and make them feel good and comfortable. But that is not the only reason why I changed shops; you are very knowledgeable and do a very good job. Your prices are reasonable and you do what is necessary to be done! Also you always have tips and advice for your customers.
I have recently moved back to Germany and I miss your excellent service all ready. I wish I could find a shop like yours here in Germany!
I wish you all the best for your business and of course for your family too.
Bodo Langkowski
Kirchheim / Germany
1994 BMW R1100RS
*Customer since the beginning of our business in 2000*
Hi Chris, just a quick thanks for recent brake work you did on my bike. This was the first time I came to your shop. I liked the quick turn around and the extra things that you took care of. I was most impressed when I got home after picking up my bike to have an E-Mail following up on how things worked. That's service. Keep up the good work.
Ken Hopf
Bow, NH
R100S
*Customer since July, 2006*
For the past 5 years Affordble Beemer Services has serviced my BMWs with incredible detail. Very thorough work and the attention as well as communication is unsurpassed. Top notch craftsmanship and knowledge. Thank you, ABS!.
Mark Limbert
Francestown, N.H.
'01 R1100RT
*Customer since 2001*
Chris loves motorcycles and is dedicated to making them work their best, so you can ride without worry. His shop and his work are organized, clean and systematic. He is responsive, helpful, and gives you as much or as little information as you have the appetite for about your bike. He covers the full spectrum, from complete service to the little things.
Kate Hartnett
Deerfield, NH
2004 BMW R1150R-A
*Customer since 2004*
I've been a customer of Chris and ABS for many years. It's rare to find anyone in the service industry with his dedication to getting the job done right, on time and and at a reasonable price. The authorized dealerships, for the most part, seem to spend more time working on the bill than they do trying to fix the problem. I've had a number of bikes since I met Chris and he has worked on them all. He's a great source of information and I trust his judgement when it comes to all things motorcycle. I have and will continue to recommend Chris to anyone on two wheels. Tires, tune ups and complete rebuilds...Chris will get it done without the b.s.
Jack Snider
Ashburnham, MA
BMW R1150GS
*Customer since 2001*
"I called Chris when I had a need to get my R1100 RS serviced and stored for the winter after a long period of inactivity. Chris was great to work with and took his time to come and transport the bike to his facility and to keep me informed as progress took place on the work. I found Chris to be a very honest person that I could trust. I continue to work with Chris and will do so in the future."
Mike Willey
Oakland, Maine
R1100S
*Customer since 2005*
Chris is knowledgeable, conscientious, and thorough, and I have never had a problem with any of his work over the years, on my K11 Beemer, nor the ZX9 Kawasaki, etc. He tuned my Suzuki DRZ400E, that the dealer couldn't get to start or run right, and it has run perfectly and started immediately ever since. I highly recommend Chris for any bike work.
Steve Wehrli DDS
Goffstown, NH
K1100RS, ZX9 & DRZ400E
*Customer since I bought my first bike in 2000*
"This guy gets it done. Respect his independence and the small scale of his operation; expect good work at a fair price."
Paul Bethge
Manchester, MA
(RA # 13772) R80 & R1100RS
*Customer since 2002*
Chris has serviced eight different bikes I've owned, including BMW singles, twins (air & Oilheads)and triples, KTM and Suzuki. Level of services provided include normal maintenance (tires, brakes, tune up's, oil changes) through top end (valves, pistons, rings)and transmission rebuild, as well as trouble shooting and adding accessories. Chris' work has always been neat, accurate and correct the first time. I trust Chris with my motorcycle life.
Bob Gould
Webster, NH
*Customer since 2001*
Hey Chris,
I am a new customer who really appreciates your generosity in opening your shop on your day off to service my R1100RT when I needed to get back to Southern Illinois (the other state of Illinois). I was impressed with your ability and skills on working on my bike. It was great talking to you and you are welcome at my place with your family or on the bikes at any time. Have a great one and I have sent out your name to my friends for a great deal and service. Thanks for your help in my time of need. Enjoy your family. Your twins are great looking and a lot of fun.
Rich Collins Ph.D
Brehm Prep School
Carbondale, IL 62901
P.S. I ride with other Heads of school who always need a good place to get their bikes worked on.
*Customer since August of 2006*
Just recently moved here from Texas and needing local BMW service, I asked around, and the most consistent message was "Call Chris at Affordable Beemer Services", they were right. I have been extremely satisfied with the service and support provided in my short time of being here. He could even understand my southern drawl.... :-)
Ken Clarke ("Wishbone")
New Boston, NH
2004 BMW R1150RS
*Customer since June 2006*
I met Chris back in 2001, right after getting back into motorcycles with a R850R. He has since done all the service on my R1100RT, and I can't speak highly enough of his professionalism and the quality of his work. I am comfortable trusting my life to his work because I know it is the best around.
Larry Klingler
Contoocook, NH
1999 BMW R1100RT
* Customer since June 2001 *
Thank you for all the work you put into my bike getting it ready for my June 22 trip. I noticed a picture of my Mandarin R1100S 3/4 completely apart just days before the trip. This reminded me just how much work you had to put into it. Chris has worked extremely hard on my motorcycles in the past but his willingness to work on it nonstop until it was perfect truly impressed me. I jumped on the bike close to midnight then the next day headed out for a 1000 mile trip never worrying about the bike. In fact, a Honda and a Ducati broke down but MY R1100S ran like a BMW should.
For me there is no other place I would take my BMW motorcycles, Chris and ABS has always made sure their work is done and done right. Chris had an employee drop my bike, Chris was more upset then I about it and had the scratched body panel repainted free of charge. He is a person that you can trust, he has always been there for me.
Warren Corriveau
Ashburnham, MA
R1100S
* Customer since June 2002 *
Chris, at ABS has been an over the edge kind of tech, and friend. Not only have we done bike business together, but also many other personal enterprises. I met him when he worked at Second Wind. Chris seemed like the only one there that had any idea of what was going on. So when he made his move to open his own shop, I went along for the ride. Chris has worked on my air heads, oil heads, and also my race outfit. All the time giving good information, advise, and showing me what the problem is and how to fix it. Or I should say " how he fixed it ". He's a good guy, has a nice family, fine business skills, and a pleasure to do business with. I would highly recommend Chris, and ABS for all your BMW needs. Any one out there is free to give me a call or file off an e-mail for a heart to heart about ABS, or any of the other dealers/owner operators around. I think I have been through them all.
Give him a call.
Rev. DB Long
One /2, two 77/7, one 73 1/2-Bender Floran, 98 r1100r, 72 sidecar racer # 40 and a total of four street hacks.
* Customer since 2000 *
Peter Mellen (BMWMOA #38619)
Hillsborough, NH
1990 K75RT
* Customer for one year *
Michael Marks
Londonderry, N.H.
1976 R60/6
Customer since 2005
