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Offline Lucky_Lou

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Down Pipes
« on: September 28, 2010, 10:22:55 AM »
Will a set of 85 downpipes with twin crossovers fit on a 79 with single ? theres a set on ebay i may buy for spares.
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Offline Bob_Roller

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Re: Down Pipes
« Reply #1 on: September 28, 2010, 10:44:35 AM »
I checked the RealOEM site, and the part numbers for the '78-'80 bikes are different from the bikes manufactured 9/80 and later .
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Offline Rob Valdez 79 R65

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Re: Down Pipes
« Reply #2 on: September 28, 2010, 05:00:17 PM »
They should fit, providing nothing to the rear, near the 2nd cross over is in a different place (foot peg mounts, etc.).

But from what I have read, you will curse trying to get both cross overs connected.

But I would buy OEM before BUB headers.  I did, and they don't fit nicely AT ALL.  False economy.
My post from last March: http://www.bmwr65.org/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1269929298
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Offline Bill Conquest

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Re: Down Pipes
« Reply #3 on: October 05, 2010, 10:02:26 PM »
I need to replace my downpipes/crossover on my '79 r65 - sounds like oem is it... any suggestions on where to get the best deal?
thanks, Bill
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Offline Rob Valdez 79 R65

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Re: Down Pipes
« Reply #4 on: October 06, 2010, 02:32:23 AM »
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I need to replace my downpipes/crossover on my '79 r65 - sounds like oem is it... any suggestions on where to get the best deal?
thanks, Bill
Probably Chicago BMW.  Place your order on the phone vs. the internet.  It might speed up the process.  They will also be able to tell you the true price, as they are not allowed to display their 20% off prices on the internet, anymore.
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