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Author Topic: Saddle Bag Compatability  (Read 763 times)

Offline flybot

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Saddle Bag Compatability
« on: August 03, 2013, 08:32:32 AM »
I have found a nice set of BMW hard saddle bags and the mounting brackets. But they are for a '79 R65. Anyone know of a compatablity chart or if they will go on a '85 R65? I dont have part numbers, but may be able to get them, if seller is cooperative.
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Offline montmil

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Re: Saddle Bag Compatability
« Reply #1 on: August 03, 2013, 02:05:41 PM »
IIRC, the 1979-80 R65s had a different rear subframe than the follow on years. Confirm fitament before shelling out your cash. I see so many BMW parts n' pieces advertised and stating they "will fit all years". Not always so.
Monte Miller
Denton, TEXAS
1978 BMW R100S
1981 BMW R65
1983 BMW R65
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1986 VW Cabriolet

Offline Rob Valdez 79 R65

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Re: Saddle Bag Compatability
« Reply #2 on: August 03, 2013, 09:59:23 PM »
I doubt twin-shock mounts would work on a mono-shock bike.

I think the mono-shock bikes all used the same luggage and mounts as the K bikes.  "System" cases, they were called.

« Last Edit: August 03, 2013, 10:01:44 PM by Rob_Valdez_79_R65 »