The New And Improved Unofficial R65 Forum V2

Technical Discussion => BMW Technical Q&A, Primarily R65 => Topic started by: RandyN on September 12, 2014, 11:29:27 PM

Title: handle bar plastic dash pad
Post by: RandyN on September 12, 2014, 11:29:27 PM

I am trying to figure out why the dash pad on my 83 R65 has been cut to fit between the handlebars. Can someone offer up some thoughts?

Title: Re: handle bar plastic dash pad
Post by: Tony Smith on September 12, 2014, 11:32:33 PM

Because the instruments and dash pad are off another model.

The style of instruments you have were not fitted to the R65 until it went monolever. I have never owned an airhead recent enough to know where the pad came from.

Title: Re: handle bar plastic dash pad
Post by: RandyN on September 13, 2014, 12:14:58 AM

I typed the wrong year, it is an 86. I had an issue with my 83 Goldwing on my mind. Does that change anything?

Title: Re: handle bar plastic dash pad
Post by: wilcom on September 13, 2014, 05:59:37 AM

Could be the bike came with flat bars and the previous owner changed to bars with more rise,  resulting in the need to notch the pad.

Title: Re: handle bar plastic dash pad
Post by: Barry on September 13, 2014, 02:10:21 PM

The previous owner could have done a neater job of it.  I guess with a little patience you could make it look more like it was meant to be.

Title: Re: handle bar plastic dash pad
Post by: marcmax on September 13, 2014, 02:29:31 PM

A little work with a Dremel tool followed by careful use of a flame to flame polish the cut edge would go a long way to improving the look.

Title: Re: handle bar plastic dash pad
Post by: RandyN on September 13, 2014, 07:35:16 PM

Thank for the replies. Would anyone have a picture of what the stock bars look like with the pad? I have been unable to find athing on the net.
Thanks in advance

Title: Re: handle bar plastic dash pad
Post by: wilcom on September 13, 2014, 09:21:19 PM

I searched for handle bar impact cover. Naturally, I didn't stop til I found one in your color................

Title: Re: handle bar plastic dash pad
Post by: RandyN on September 14, 2014, 12:05:37 AM

Thanks!!!

Title: Re: handle bar plastic dash pad
Post by: RandyN on September 14, 2014, 08:22:50 AM

After another look at my bars, it looks like they have been changed out and rotated rearward. I am going to se how they look and feel rotated forward to clear the pad.  I will look for a replacement pad and use it if all looks good, if not I will cut the new pad to have a more profesional look.
Thanks for all the feedback.
This is my first Beemer and I am enjoying it.

Title: Re: handle bar plastic dash pad
Post by: montmil on September 16, 2014, 04:07:02 PM

Here's an eBay item you may be interested in. Unmolested dash pad and only $15.00. I'd jump on that like a skunk on a June Bug

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-Airhead-R65-R80-R100-1985-1995-Mono-shock-Dashboard-Hub-/321301932148?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item4acf166874

Title: Re: handle bar plastic dash pad
Post by: RandyN on September 16, 2014, 07:15:18 PM

Thanks for the lead. Tough part is the shipping to Canada is $27! I may have to grin and bear it.