The New And Improved Unofficial R65 Forum V2

Technical Discussion => BMW Technical Q&A, Primarily R65 => Topic started by: mandosi on September 22, 2007, 06:18:35 AM

Title: Still looking for Bars
Post by: mandosi on September 22, 2007, 06:18:35 AM

Although I have listed my R65 for sale (no takers yet  :( I'm still looking for US bars to get a bit more of an upright position for long distance rides. I've found a good bar on Ebay but it's off an 84' R100 the seller says. Anyone know if that will work ok on the R65?
As always thanks!

Title: Re: Still looking for Bars
Post by: Justin B. on September 22, 2007, 11:36:50 AM

I think they should fit OK as long as your cables are long enough as I believe all of the "US" bars were the same.

Title: Re: Still looking for Bars
Post by: Semper Gumby on September 22, 2007, 12:25:46 PM

I've got the part numbers for the longer cables.  I'll post when I get home Monday.  I have 12" pullbacks on the R65 LT.

TTFN,

Title: Re: Still looking for Bars
Post by: Mr_Smart on September 22, 2007, 08:08:40 PM

A sligh pause here for a DOH !!  :D moment......Our Bars ARE 22mm are`nt they Mom...?.....Mom..? Hello is anybody in there ...????   :o

Title: Re: Still looking for Bars
Post by: mandosi on September 23, 2007, 07:10:26 AM

well I bought the bars...all feed back says they'll work but the cables may need to be changed. If that's the olny issue it'll be fine since I want to change them any how. They need replacing. I'll look for the cable numbers in future posts and keep posting my results. Thanks for the input.

Title: Re: Still looking for Bars
Post by: Justin B. on September 23, 2007, 06:29:05 PM

Bars are 22mm, a lot of the aftermarket bars are 7/8" and may damage the control perches...

Title: Re: Still looking for Bars
Post by: Mr_Smart on September 24, 2007, 12:01:13 PM

Am I correct in reckoning that 7/8th amounts to 22.2mm ?
Reckon it must be as I`m sweating blood,sweat n tears,tryin to encourage my controls onto an aftermarket set on the K75...... :-/

Title: Re: Still looking for Bars
Post by: Justin B. on September 24, 2007, 05:31:14 PM

I haven't done the math but you are probably correct as 7/8" is just a hair bigger than 22mm and could crack your control housings if they are forced onto the bar.  Some folks have resorted to grinding the ends of the bars down to the correct size but it would be a lot better to get the correct size bar to start with...

Title: Re: Still looking for Bars
Post by: Semper Gumby on September 24, 2007, 08:18:09 PM

Hi mandosi

The throttle cable part number is 32-73-1-236-614.  (Two required.  Both run up to the throttle control on the bar of my 1980.  Is yours this way?)

The clutch cable part number is 32-73-2-324-956.

I also had to change brake hose line for a longer one from the master cylinder to the fitting on the steering head.  I don't have a part number for this as it was hand made steel braided line.  (Aeroquip Atlanta). 

Its tight but works on my 12" pull back bars.

Good luck.

Title: Re: Still looking for Bars
Post by: Justin B. on September 24, 2007, 10:22:34 PM

mandosi, there is a set of US "touring style" (high) bars on e-Bay presently at $10.  Even if the chrome is messed up (they look OK in the small pics) you could rough 'em up and do some satin black rattle-can on 'em.  The later bikes (like my '95 R100RT) came with black bars and they don't look too bad.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-Motorcycle-Handlebars-from-a-1974-R90-6-U-S-type_W0QQitemZ140160990558QQihZ004QQcategoryZ35610QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Title: Re: Still looking for Bars
Post by: mandosi on September 26, 2007, 08:50:12 PM

Thanks Justin...I just got the bars. I'll fine out soon if they work. I'll also check out the ebay item you've linked.
Steve

Title: Re: Still looking for Bars
Post by: billygoat on September 28, 2007, 08:54:44 PM

 22.2mm = 0.8740131 inches

7/8 inch = 0.875 inches. Good to know. I'd like new bars too.

Title: Re: Still looking for Bars
Post by: Jon_P on September 30, 2007, 08:53:03 AM

it doesnt look like much but that little bit makes its hard t put on and the throttle hung up on mine. i ended up taking my clip on bars in and had a friend turn them down on a lathe.