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Author Topic: Any difference between R65/LS headlight brackets?  (Read 1695 times)

darrylri

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Any difference between R65/LS headlight brackets?
« on: December 21, 2009, 08:28:13 AM »
As far as I can tell, the only difference between the headlight mounting brackets on an R65 and an R65LS is the length of the turn signal stalks.  Are they otherwise interchangable?
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Re: Any difference between R65/LS headlight brackets?
« Reply #1 on: December 21, 2009, 09:23:33 AM »
I just went out into the garage, and took a look at my LS, it has the fairing off .

Other than the tubes for mounting the turn directional 'pods', they are the same .
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darrylri

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Re: Any difference between R65/LS headlight brackets?
« Reply #2 on: December 21, 2009, 10:00:39 AM »
Thanks, Bob!  I appreciate the information and quick reply!
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Re: Any difference between R65/LS headlight brackets?
« Reply #3 on: December 21, 2009, 05:31:34 PM »
The LS panel also has two holes with welded nuts on each headlight bracket for supports.  #18 in the picture.

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=0365&mospid=47853&btnr=31_0300&hg=31&fg=10

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Re: Any difference between R65/LS headlight brackets?
« Reply #4 on: December 21, 2009, 10:51:02 PM »
Yes, those are the upper mounting points for the LS fairing
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darrylri

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Re: Any difference between R65/LS headlight brackets?
« Reply #5 on: December 22, 2009, 07:57:13 AM »
I saw that difference also.  I found a new bracket R65LS bracket over on the IBMWR Marketplace, and I just wanted to make sure that it would work for me on my vanilla R65.  

I'm still looking for a headlight bucket, lens, trim ring and reflector, if anyone has these stashed away.  That's for an '81 model.
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Re: Any difference between R65/LS headlight brackets?
« Reply #6 on: December 22, 2009, 10:19:40 AM »
Site moderator, Justin Bowser, bought an aftermarket headlight assembly (lens, and reflector) for about $15US, it's compatible for an H4 lamp, but doesn't have the 'parking light' .

If he doesn't see this thread, send him a PM, or email about it .
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Re: Any difference between R65/LS headlight brackets?
« Reply #7 on: December 24, 2009, 10:45:03 AM »
I'm down in LA visiting my folks and the in-laws.  My dealer down here found me a Xmas present:  a complete bracket, headlight bucket, lens and trim ring.  Includes also the instrument cluster and even the ignition key to go with the lock!  Must be off a bike from 83 or 84 as it has a 120 mph speedo.

So, when I get back to the bay area, I should have this and the Hall sender waiting for me to install.  I might have it running by New Years!

Anybody need an R65LS headlight bracket?
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Re: Any difference between R65/LS headlight brackets?
« Reply #8 on: December 24, 2009, 05:34:59 PM »
I could use one if you still have it. I kind of buggered mine up with some of the mods I was trying. It would be nice to have one that is all one piece.
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Re: Any difference between R65/LS headlight brackets?
« Reply #9 on: December 29, 2009, 06:06:14 AM »
The R65LS headlight bracket I bought off the IBMWR Marketplace arrived yesterday.  It looks completely new, no dings or rust.  It is just the bracket -- no fasteners, no fairing brackets, no turn signal extension bits.  I'll sell it for the same $75 I paid.  Includes shipping in the US.
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