About Us

Dave Clark has had a lifelong interest in BMW motorcycles. Over the past 45 years he has personally owned over 100 BMW motorcycles. It all began when he was 15 years old with a 1963 R60/2. This was followed by a variety of /2 restorations, numerous R bikes, sidecar rigs, and even a couple of K bikes. Dave has ridden over 300,000 miles (not including all those test rides!). 

When asked what his personal favorite BMW model is, Dave won't commit to just one. "They all have their special features and aspects that make them enjoyable. I really like the variety of speed, comfort, and handling you get from all the different models BMW has to offer." 

During his early years Dave attended rallies nationwide. Dave has also been associated with the St. Louis Gateway Riders BMW Club since 1975 and the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America (MOA) since 1976. In 2002 he received the Helping Hand award from the BMW MOA organization.

Dave has been married since 1983 to his childhood friend, Nicklette, whom he built an R50/2 BMW named "Elsah" for while courting her. He taught her how to ride, and the two enjoyed riding to BMW rallies together. Since 1986 Dave and Nicklette raised their family of five, and they are now happy empty-nesters. Their kids are fondly referred to as "The Dave Clark Five." Dave has shared his love of motorcycles with his family over the years, and he taught all five children how to ride once they learned how to handle a two-wheeled bicycle. Now all adults, Dave's kids own their own BMWs and still enjoy getting to go on rides and attending Vintage Bike Nights as a family. In August 2015, Dave and Nicklette became grandparents. They now have two grandsons, Bear and Elliott, who both love motorcycles and ride around on battery-powered bikes (for now).