Service Options For BMW Riders Headed To Bloomsburg

Hermy’s BMW Extends Service And Operating Hours

For Epic Motorcycle Rally

With more than 10,000 riders converging on Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania for the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America’s Annual International Rally next week, Hermy's BMW — the landmark bike dealership in Port Clinton, Pa since 1963 — will be open 8 straight days, with extended service hours, to assist in any mechanical contingency. According to a statement issued by Herman “Hermy” Baver, the dealership’s General Manager, the extended schedule brackets the rally (July 21 - July 24, 2011) to assist riders experiencing mechanical contingencies en route to or departing from the event.

“MOA rallies have a reputation for attracting riders from across the country, and from Canada and Latin America,” said Baver. “Many BMW riders think nothing of taking a 2,500-mile run on a 40-year-old motorcycle. While the staggering majority of these bikes are in pristine condition and built to run for hundreds of thousands of miles, the occasional mechanical problem can arise. We want everyone headed to the Bloomsburg rally to know that we’re here, we’re open, and we’re ready to assist them.”

Hermy’s BMW (and Triumph) is located on Route 61 in Port Clinton, Pa (just north of I-78), approximately 65 miles south of the rally site. This location may be especially useful for riders coming up from the southern states. Any BWM rider passing through Pennsylvania is urged to load Hermy’s coordinates into their GPS and the dealership’s telephone number in their cell phone:

GPS Coordinates — 40 34' 51" N - 76 01' 27" W
Telephone — 610.562.7303

The extended operating hours are:

• Monday, July 18 9am - 6pm
• Tuesday, July 19 9am - 8pm
• Wednesday, July 20 9am - 6pm
• Thursday, July 21 9am - 8pm
• Friday, July 22 9am - 6pm
• Saturday, July 23 9am - 4pm
• Sunday, July 24 9am - 2pm
• Monday, July 25 9am - 6pm


“Not only have our hours been extended for rally week, but all maintenance and service schedules have been left wide open specifically to accommodate rally participants facing daily mileage deadlines,” said Baver. “There is nothing more reassuring to a rider confronting a mechanical problem far from home than knowing a certified mechanic — familiar with his machine — is standing by.”

In addition to extra hours and open service bays, Hermy’s has bolstered their inventory of replacement parts.

“We have been stocking up on the more common replacement parts, such as clutch cables, brake shoes, special bulbs, and tires for a wide range of late model and vintage BMW motorcycles,” added Baver. “We request any rider dealing with a mechanical contingency to call first, and let us know they’re on their way. And while we are happy to provide an extra margin of confidence for our extended BMW family, we urge every rider to make sure his or her motorcycle is in perfect running order before leaving for the Bloomsburg Rally.

The BMW MOA Rally officially convenes July 21 and runs through July 24, 2011, at the Fairgrounds, in Bloomsburg, Pa. This year’s program features a balance of technical seminars, riding technique sessions, and interactive participant presentations. Hermy’s BMW is thoroughly committed to the BMW Motorcycle Owners Of America, regional BMW riding clubs, and unaffiliated BMW riders. The dealership sponsors a series of “open house” breakfast and brunch events through the year. Their summer schedule for the 2011 riding season includes:

• July 23, 2011 — Team Rawhyde Free Off-Road Dirt Riding Clinic and Trail Ride
• August 12, 2011 — Autograph Session with Chris "Teach McNeil 3:00 to 6:00
• August 13th - BMW STUNT SHOW featuring Chris "Teach McNeil

(Showtimes - 11:00 - 2:00 - 4:00)

For more information, contact: Hermy’s BMW — 610-562-7303