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Author Topic: r80 windshield and the rest on r65  (Read 1330 times)

scuba

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r80 windshield and the rest on r65
« on: August 11, 2008, 06:25:50 AM »
Has anyone tried to mount r80 windshield and the rest of the "tub" onto a r65 bike? I can get one for almost 0 money so I'm interested is it easy to mount or it just doesn's pay off.
Thanks

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Re: r80 windshield and the rest on r65
« Reply #1 on: August 11, 2008, 10:32:45 AM »
Are you referring to the RT or RS BMW fairings ?   If so, yes, these can be fitted - Justin B has one on an R65 in his garage, and
some other folks (particularly across the pond) have them fitted to R65s as well..
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scuba

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Re: r80 windshield and the rest on r65
« Reply #2 on: August 11, 2008, 04:21:40 PM »
sorry, it's r80 rt fairing. I'm jut interested if it is possible, how hard it is or it is better to left it for someone with r80 rt in need.

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Re: r80 windshield and the rest on r65
« Reply #3 on: August 11, 2008, 05:19:29 PM »
If it's complete (with mounting bracketry) then it's pretty much a mechanically straight install as far as I can tell.
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scuba

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Re: r80 windshield and the rest on r65
« Reply #4 on: August 12, 2008, 06:05:47 AM »
Thanks everyone, this was too good to be true. 0 money is what it always was. 0 money >:( . No bracketry and after closer look I found that the fairing was smashed than repaired from inside in a pretty lowsy manner, missaligned and without mounting pieces for bracketry on the right hand side.

Sorry for bothering you guys, I was just trigger happy that it might work :'(

I must ride now to drown my sorrow in dozen liters of 95 octane leaded fuel

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Re: r80 windshield and the rest on r65
« Reply #5 on: August 12, 2008, 08:46:13 AM »
Still, if you can get it cheap enough it would be worth it and you can e-Bay the bits you are in need of.  I have been able to put together all necessary pieces (except for one upper piece, left) for either an RS or RT fairing for under $150.  Of course, I've been picking and choosing over the past 3 years...
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scuba

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Re: r80 windshield and the rest on r65
« Reply #6 on: August 12, 2008, 08:03:46 PM »
well, that's ok. I've just turned 47 in june  8-). I still have the time to find it. I've just started having the time. I'm young, handsome, tall, blonde, pale and doctor. what else?! somebody stop me!
just kidding, I'm not a doctor  ;D
next time I'll bring a bottle of whiskey for the guy in a police scrapyard. maybe I'll find something better.
anyway, still have to drown sorrow in leaded fuel. pity.

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Re: r80 windshield and the rest on r65
« Reply #7 on: August 12, 2008, 08:10:59 PM »
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well, that's ok. I've just turned 47 in june  8-). I still have the time to find it. I've just started having the time. I'm young, handsome, tall, blonde, pale and doctor. what else?! somebody stop me!

Pictures, please... ;D ;)
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Re: r80 windshield and the rest on r65
« Reply #8 on: August 12, 2008, 09:56:32 PM »
Hmmm...
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Re: r80 windshield and the rest on r65
« Reply #9 on: August 12, 2008, 10:19:16 PM »
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Hmmm...



Now look at what you started, Justin!  hahahaha!

scuba

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Re: r80 windshield and the rest on r65
« Reply #10 on: August 13, 2008, 04:27:56 AM »
It's not my fault! I didn't touch any buttons! I was just looking! Honestly!

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Re: r80 windshield and the rest on r65
« Reply #11 on: August 13, 2008, 08:20:33 AM »
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... I'm young, handsome, tall, blonde, pale and doctor. what else?! somebody stop me! just kidding, I'm not a doctor.

My bride's just not a blond but she fits your fantasy... and she IS a doctor.  [smiley=mad.gif]  
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Re: r80 windshield and the rest on r65
« Reply #12 on: August 16, 2008, 08:57:53 PM »
Good looking bike, Scuba.  Don't hide her beauty too much, keep her naked.