I'm new to the forum, but so far it's been super helpful. I found a "barn find" 1983 R65 last summer and decided to strip it down to the frame and rebuild it. So far that has gone very well. I've learned a lot about corrosion (lol). And the bike is looking good as it comes back together.
I've found everything I needed except one thing - the right side battery cover. I have two left side covers. But I can't seem to find a right side cover anywhere. I've made multiple order attempts, and even had someone claim they were sending one from Germany. but it never showed up. And, all of the order attempts have come back "we can't get that part".
At this point I'm inclined to make a 3d model and have one 3d printed. But I'd need someone to scan one first.
Does anyone know where I get a new or used right side battery cover for a 1983 R65?
Or, does anyone have one and have the ability to get a 3d scan? If I can get a 3d mesh I can turn that into something reasonable for 3d printing.
Thanks for any help. I want to get my tank and fender painted and I'd like to do the battery covers as well (bmw azure blue, of course :-)
