I need help with my misfit airhead

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I have and greatly enjoy my bikes including a 1980 R65, some say they are nice (Naomi's thread has lasted longer than most anybody elses), some say dogs. Let's skip that discussion.

I have two question for a pre-81, twinshock 65:

1) What BMW fuel tanks will fit the frame and backbone (ignore the seat)?

2) What seat pans from other BMWs will fit the frame (ignore the tank)??

[boxermaf]

My knowledge of the 79-80 R65s is not so good, but I *think* that
a tank from an 81-84 R65 could also fit a pre-81 model. I know that people have fitted tanks from the R80ST onto an 81-84 R65 as well.

I am not sure about the seat - a seat pan from a standard 81-84 might work but am not sure - the seat on an LS model (81-84) is different from the standard 81-84 seats because of the rear cowling shape.

If you're not already a member (it's free!) come join us over at r65.org and I am sure that there are other folks who can be of more help - there are a number of 79-80 R65 owners who have customized their bikes in various ways.