Krauser Pannier help R65

[SquareWire]

Dear R65 owners,

Can I have some advice on buying a Krauser pannier set please?
This is the one I'm after:
cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280560700121&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT  (sorry, I'm not able to make any hotlinks because of my recent registration)

According to the description it was taken off from the seller's BMW R80 but I was wondering if I could install it on my R65.  Unfortunately I can't see its mounting points from the picture so I've no idea.
I'd appreciate any help  

Oh and by the way congrats for this site, it is indeed a very useful place to be if you're a R65 owner  

[Lucky_Lou]

I think you need a specific r65 set as the frames are differant the r80  has a longer wheelbase perhaps someone else will chip in.
Welcome to the site let us know where in the world you are and post some piccy,s of your ride.
Lou

[Ed Miller]

I think Lou, luckily, is correct.

[SquareWire]

Thanks chaps, it seems I have to find another one then.

I'll post some pictures and further information about me and my bike later on.

Thanks again.

[nhmaf]

The bags themselves, should work, but the mounts for the R65/R45 are different from the R80/R100 mounts as far as the lower front "arms" that would bolt on down by the passenger/pillion footpeg area.  On the R80/100, these are a bit further/longer reach and are horizontal, whereas on the R45/54 these are a bit closer in and vertical.   If one was very handy with a welder & hacksaw you could probably adapt one to fit the other, though repainting would be required.

Usually easier to just wait for the proper mounts.

Also, I *think* that the Krauser bags will fit the OEM BMW mounting frames with an adapter, but am not sure.