The New And Improved Unofficial R65 Forum V2

Technical Discussion => BMW Technical Q&A, Primarily R65 => Topic started by: georgesgiralt on August 03, 2018, 09:24:27 AM

Title: clearance of packet rack and saddle
Post by: georgesgiralt on August 03, 2018, 09:24:27 AM

Hello,
I've just got a set of touring cases and the accompanying mounting racks. It was a PITA to mount because the rack was somewhat twisted, but I managed it.
I did not get the rear packet rack. So before searching for one, i would know if it will clear the OEM post 1981 saddle and permits it's opening to fetch the tools ?
I've got conflicting opinions...
Pictures of such equipped bikes will be greatly appreciated !
It is part #9 on the picture.
Thanks in advance for your help

Title: Re: clearance of packet rack and saddle
Post by: BPT on August 03, 2018, 10:23:35 AM

I've wondered this as well.  I thought that it was supposed to provide the clearance and  that's why you have to get one specifically for our bikes (they appear to be set back a little more than the others but I could be wrong?).
I don't see them on ebay and those places but I'd like one as well.

Title: Re: clearance of packet rack and saddle
Post by: donbmw on August 03, 2018, 11:59:09 AM

I have the factory bag mounts nd rack on my 82. No issue with the seat.

Title: Re: clearance of packet rack and saddle
Post by: BPT on August 04, 2018, 08:23:24 AM

Thanks Don, that's good to know.  Now if I could just find one reasonably priced somewhere.....

Title: Re: clearance of packet rack and saddle
Post by: Burt on August 05, 2018, 06:02:32 PM

The standard "parcel rack" will allow clearance for opening the seat on a standard R65 such as your 1981 model.  It will not work for the LS model. 

Title: Re: clearance of packet rack and saddle
Post by: georgesgiralt on August 06, 2018, 01:26:46 AM

Thank you all for the answers !
I think I'll save to buy a porter which is 105.85 € from BMW including the blind plugs and the bolts and nuts...
Maybe for Christmas ??  :)