´82 R65LS seat on a ´79 R65???

[fbenach]

Hello!!!

A question for the wizards!!
I´ve been thinking on changing my regular seat for a R65LS one with handles... something like this...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Seat-and-cowl-BMW-1982-R65LS-/110815453251?hash=item19cd1da043&item=110815453251&pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr

Anyone knows if it fits? Is there any transformation needed???

Thank you in advance!!!!

[Barry]

Anyone knows if it fits? Is there any transformation needed???
 

I assume am LS seat would fit any 81 -84 R65. Don't know for sure if it would fit a 79 as the subframe is a different part No so maybe you would need the later subframe. The storage box that sits over the battery is also different so you would probably need that too.

[wirewrkr]

the only thing you will need is the storage compartments for an LS.
OR run none, then you'll be golden.

[Milo_357]

Can you by a seat that is LOWER to the frame than the standard seat?  The average seat is what, 4, 5" "tall"?  I'd LOVE to shave a couple inches to get my feet lower to the ground.

[Barry]

You can re-cover a seat and remove some of the foam to lower the seat height but there is nothing like 4 or 5" of foam. It's 2" at the most.