The New And Improved Unofficial R65 Forum V2

Technical Discussion => BMW Technical Q&A, Primarily R65 => Topic started by: John T on June 17, 2018, 03:29:29 PM

Title: Which handlebars are these?
Post by: John T on June 17, 2018, 03:29:29 PM

Afternoon gents: Could anyone shed some light on this, please. I am not sure if these are 'standard' bars or the 'high' bars for a 1979 R65. My measurements with grips on are: Bar length - 26 inches and a rise of 4.5 inches. My measurements don't jive with catalog listings I'm locating. Appreciate your suggestions.

Title: Re: Which handlebars are these?
Post by: Barry on June 17, 2018, 04:06:25 PM

They don't look like original BMW bars of either type to me.

If you were able to measure the diameter accurately then BMW bars are 22 mm while many aftermarket bars are 7/8" which is slightly larger.

Title: Re: Which handlebars are these?
Post by: John T on June 19, 2018, 11:25:25 AM

Thanks, Barry. I am reading 22mm at several places on the bars. This just adds to my dilemma, sadly.

Title: Re: Which handlebars are these?
Post by: mrclubike on June 19, 2018, 07:59:11 PM

They may be black factory bars from a BMW K bike