The New And Improved Unofficial R65 Forum V2

Technical Discussion => BMW Technical Q&A, Primarily R65 => Topic started by: qwerty123 on March 19, 2012, 07:00:09 AM

Title: Would these panniers fit my '84 R65?
Post by: qwerty123 on March 19, 2012, 07:00:09 AM

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-R80-R100-Panniers-Touring-Luggage-krauser-r65-r45-r100-7-boxes-And-Racks-/130667195954?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item1e6c5f2e32

Unsure if the mounting system would be compatible. Anyone with experience?

How about these from the same seller:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-R80-R100-Panniers-Touring-Luggage-krauser-r65-r45-r100-7-boxes-And-Racks-/130667256050?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item1e6c6018f2

Title: Re: Would these panniers fit my '84 R65?
Post by: montmil on March 19, 2012, 09:53:24 AM

I'm always suspicious of ads that state that "this part fits R45, R65, R80, R100..."

Particularly bag racks since the R45-65s have a shorter rear frame section than the long wheelbase bikes. An R100 rack certainly won't fit an R45-65.

I would encourage you to contact either/or seller and present the wheelbase issue to them. You may catch them out. Buyer beware. :'(

Title: Re: Would these panniers fit my '84 R65?
Post by: donbmw on March 19, 2012, 01:10:19 PM

The racks in the pictures will not work for the early R65's. I yours is a mono shock I think they will work. The lower frame mounting flange is 90° from the ones in the picture to work with the R65's up to 1984.

Don

Title: Re: Would these panniers fit my '84 R65?
Post by: montmil on March 19, 2012, 02:44:42 PM

Don, Thread title says it's an '84. Poster may be in England, but not much info from him/her.

Title: Re: Would these panniers fit my '84 R65?
Post by: qwerty123 on March 20, 2012, 06:57:47 AM

I'm in England about half the time. There seems to be a better supply of panniers in the U.K. The bike is in the States (and is a 1984), but I can ferry panniers from England without too much trouble.

Any suggestions for better sources of panniers either in the States or the U.K.?

Title: Re: Would these panniers fit my '84 R65?
Post by: qwerty123 on May 11, 2012, 05:59:02 AM

How about these:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-R80-R100-Panniers-Touring-Luggage-r65-r45-r100-7-boxes-And-Racks-/130693181690?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item1e6debb0fa

?

My thinking was that being from a twin-shock would make usability with R65 more likely (though I'd guess a different rack would be necessary).

Title: Re: Would these panniers fit my '84 R65?
Post by: tvrla on May 11, 2012, 02:29:59 PM

I like that style bag - I can fit my helmet in one of those but not the earlier Krauser style. I also like the shape and look of those better. But you will need racks for an R65 - the other airhead racks won't fit.