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Technical Discussion => BMW Technical Q&A, Primarily R65 => Topic started by: SquareWire on September 15, 2010, 10:20:08 AM

Title: R65 paint code and Scheme Code problem
Post by: SquareWire on September 15, 2010, 10:20:08 AM

Hello everyone, its me again.

Thanks for all the replies to my previous post! I have some other questions as well, as I am starting to restaurate my R65, hope you won't mind.

So, my machine is a 1979 BMW R65 in beige color. It's in a good condition but the tank and the tailpiece need to be repainted because they are quiet rusty. Now, normally, I'd say that lets preserve the bike in its very original look but unfortunately I highly dislike this beige paint scheme, it looks like grandfather's clock. I've seen some R65s in the past in alpine white color - my god they are  just spectacular! So therefore, I'd like to repaint it in alpine white. (I also will repaint the frame-end, mudguards ect. with original black paint)

I gadered some information on the internet about paint codes and stuff and found this very handy site: http://www.bmbikes.co.uk/paintcodes/whites.htm

According to this site, the only available white color for my bike is the so called "alpine white" with paint code 146. It was easy and peachy so far and now the not so easy part...Scheme Codes. I understand, that every different BMW model has its very own color scheme code, which can be found under the seat somewhere. Could anybody tell me please, what is this code for an Alpine White 1978-81 R65? I've been looking for it for weeks, even written letters to different bmw dealers but they were useless.

Then again, any help would be highly appreciated!

(I Will upload some photos about my machine later on today)

Title: Re: R65 paint code and Scheme Code problem
Post by: Lucky_Lou on September 15, 2010, 10:42:57 AM

According to Glasurit the piant code is 146 the scheme code will give you the pinstripe i think it is Black.
Just put BMW in and Alpine white to search
There are examples of the K100 here scroll down
http://www.bmbikes.co.uk/photopages/photosrmisc.htm
Lou (i like my champagne!!)

Title: Re: R65 paint code and Scheme Code problem
Post by: SquareWire on September 15, 2010, 02:12:07 PM

Right, so the the scheme code is about the pinstripe only? That's going to be black anyway. Brilliant, thanks for your help!

Title: Re: R65 paint code and Scheme Code problem
Post by: MrRiden on September 19, 2010, 11:20:35 AM

I just went through this exorcise in futility. The scheme or finish code as found on the fender under the seat is the over all guide as to how the bike was to be finished. This includes things like pinstripe color, wheel color, main color, other trim style and color. Where can you find a breakdown of the finish code into its individual items? Beef Hooked if I know but I was able find the main color from the same site you listed. If you ever did find a comprehensive guide to the finish codes it would be in great demand among those refinishing their paint I'm sure.