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Author Topic: handle bar plastic dash pad  (Read 2451 times)

RandyN

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handle bar plastic dash pad
« on: September 12, 2014, 11:29:27 PM »
I am trying to figure out why the dash pad on my 83 R65 has been cut to fit between the handlebars. Can someone offer up some thoughts?
« Last Edit: September 12, 2014, 11:30:17 PM by RandyN »
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Offline Tony Smith

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Re: handle bar plastic dash pad
« Reply #1 on: September 12, 2014, 11:32:33 PM »
Because the instruments and dash pad are off another model.

The style of instruments you have were not fitted to the R65 until it went monolever. I have never owned an airhead recent enough to know where the pad came from.
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RandyN

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Re: handle bar plastic dash pad
« Reply #2 on: September 13, 2014, 12:14:58 AM »
I typed the wrong year, it is an 86. I had an issue with my 83 Goldwing on my mind. Does that change anything?
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Offline wilcom

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Re: handle bar plastic dash pad
« Reply #3 on: September 13, 2014, 05:59:37 AM »
Could be the bike came with flat bars and the previous owner changed to bars with more rise,  resulting in the need to notch the pad.
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Joe Wilkerson
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Offline Barry

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Re: handle bar plastic dash pad
« Reply #4 on: September 13, 2014, 02:10:21 PM »
The previous owner could have done a neater job of it.  I guess with a little patience you could make it look more like it was meant to be.
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Offline marcmax

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Re: handle bar plastic dash pad
« Reply #5 on: September 13, 2014, 02:29:31 PM »
A little work with a Dremel tool followed by careful use of a flame to flame polish the cut edge would go a long way to improving the look.
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RandyN

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Re: handle bar plastic dash pad
« Reply #6 on: September 13, 2014, 07:35:16 PM »
Thank for the replies. Would anyone have a picture of what the stock bars look like with the pad? I have been unable to find athing on the net.
Thanks in advance
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Offline wilcom

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Re: handle bar plastic dash pad
« Reply #7 on: September 13, 2014, 09:21:19 PM »
I searched for handle bar impact cover. Naturally, I didn't stop til I found one in your color................
« Last Edit: September 13, 2014, 09:25:07 PM by wilcom »
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Joe Wilkerson
Telephone man with a splash of Data
Menifee, CA

Present:
1984 BMW R65LS "Herr Head"
past:
1982 BMW R65LS
1979 R65
1980 R65
1982 R80RT
1974 R90/6
1972 R75
1964 R50/2
19xx R27
ZX-11

RandyN

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Re: handle bar plastic dash pad
« Reply #8 on: September 14, 2014, 12:05:37 AM »
Thanks!!!
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RandyN

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Re: handle bar plastic dash pad
« Reply #9 on: September 14, 2014, 08:22:50 AM »
After another look at my bars, it looks like they have been changed out and rotated rearward. I am going to se how they look and feel rotated forward to clear the pad.  I will look for a replacement pad and use it if all looks good, if not I will cut the new pad to have a more profesional look.
Thanks for all the feedback.
This is my first Beemer and I am enjoying it.
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Offline montmil

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Re: handle bar plastic dash pad
« Reply #10 on: September 16, 2014, 04:07:02 PM »
Here's an eBay item you may be interested in. Unmolested dash pad and only $15.00. I'd jump on that like a skunk on a June Bug

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-Airhead-R65-R80-R100-1985-1995-Mono-shock-Dashboard-Hub-/321301932148?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item4acf166874
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RandyN

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Re: handle bar plastic dash pad
« Reply #11 on: September 16, 2014, 07:15:18 PM »
Thanks for the lead. Tough part is the shipping to Canada is $27! I may have to grin and bear it.
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