R65 tank supports

[DanielMc]

Hi,

I've bought two used tank supports to fit under my R65 tank (to replace the singular, centrally mounted on that was clearly home-made), but I'm not sure where they should fit, and which way up they go.

Does anyone have a simple solution - possibly including pictures?

[Barry]

Daniel,

Are these tank supports L shaped bits rubber ?  If so they are glued to the inside rear edges of the tank to cushion the tank where it slides over the frame tubes. The front tank support is a cylindrical piece of rubber which locates in a U shaped bracket.

This is the RHS rear rubber. Ignore the extra bit of lighter grey foam
I have in place.

[DanielMc]

Thanks Barry - that's exactly what I meant. The pads seem to be tapered though - so one arm of the "L" is thicker than the other and I'm still not clear whether the "thick" arm faces upwards, or sideways... I've looked underneath the tank too, but that doesn't seem to offer any clues.

[Barry]

If they are used I would guess thick side faces up because the frame tubes compress the sides over time.

[Rob Valdez 79 R65]

Yes, the thick part goes on top.

Check for these on the floor every time you remove your tank.  DAMHIK

[NC Steve]

Max BMW's parts fiche to the rescue again.
Yep, see part #s 2 & 3, thick side goes up.

[DanielMc]

Job's done - thanks again!

[Rob Valdez 79 R65]

I love how easily this tank goes on and off!

[bruce_launceston]

I never realised they were supposed to be glued to the tank.
Mine have been cable tied to the frame for about 23 years.
Doesn't seem to matter, at least I haven't lost them.