The New And Improved Unofficial R65 Forum V2

Technical Discussion => BMW Technical Q&A, Primarily R65 => Topic started by: Bonneybear on March 26, 2008, 08:15:20 AM

Title: Ls seat cowl on a non ls bike and brake hose
Post by: Bonneybear on March 26, 2008, 08:15:20 AM

Hi, working on an 80 r65, want to put a n ls seat cowl on it with the grab bars. will it fit ? also I put high bars on it and I need an 11" brake hose from MC. to replace my 4 1/2" any ideas?

Title: Re: Ls seat cowl on a non ls bike and brake hose
Post by: nhmaf on March 26, 2008, 08:28:43 AM

I think that the "standard" hose for the US (high) handlebars is long enough for your needs - you could order one from Bob's BMW or Capital cycle, or may be able to get one made up for you at a larger automotive supply store

The seat cowl will fit, I believe, but I think that it will also require you to use the LS seat, which has a slightly different shape at the back than the standard
R65 seat - other may correct me if I am wrong on this !

Title: Re: Ls seat cowl on a non ls bike and brake hose
Post by: Rob Valdez 79 R65 on March 27, 2008, 12:04:04 AM

RealOEM:

R65LS seat: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/partgrp.do?model=0365&mospid=47853&hg=52&fg=05


1980 R65 seat (top one): http://www.realoem.com/bmw/partgrp.do?model=0363&mospid=47851&hg=52&fg=05


Quite different, it seems.


Anything can be made to fit anything, given enough time, patience and money.

Title: Re: Ls seat cowl on a non ls bike and brake hose
Post by: Justin B. on March 27, 2008, 10:58:27 AM

I think it should be a direct swap, provided you also get the LS "cubby box" to go along with it...