The New And Improved Unofficial R65 Forum V2
Technical Discussion => BMW Technical Q&A, Primarily R65 => Topic started by: G0rd0n on September 13, 2021, 06:05:25 AM
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Has anyone tried to fit a set of spoked wheels to a 1983 R65. I know there was a specific set made for ex police bikes but I have a set of wheels of unknown origin. I know they are not originally from R65 and front is 19” as well.
The hub width for the front is wider than std R65 snowflake cast wheel and before I look at machining what is likely to be 6mm from either sides disk mounting face I am interested in case anyone has done this before.
The spindle and wheel spacers will need modified but this is let of a concern to me.
If the front hub would fit I could either rebuild with 18” rim or just try as 19” and drop forks to compensate .
Otherwise bike remains standard, just I’ve never liked the snowflake wheels.
Thanks
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Hello,
I once inquired about this to a French guy making spoked wheels for all airhead bikes.
His answer was that the front hub is very specific of the R65 and no other hub will fit. HE said I had a choice : Either pay a premium to have a set of spoked wheels that fits, or install a front fork from an R80 or R100. And lve with the discrepancy and strange handling it will make (short wheel base with the R80 or R100 angle...)
I declined both and stayed with the snowflake wheels.
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Any airhead rear wheel will fit an R65. However the front wheel has to come from an R80ST. It is what is called a 2 rib hub.
I have a set fitted to mine. The 'fly in the ointment' is that they are as rare as hens teeth.
Good luck with finding one.
Steve