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R80RT —> R80 conversion
- Thread starter Dp1guzzi
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No ‘gaiters’ (rubber fork boot/bellows) and no roll pin on the RT or RS but the 90S/R100S used a pin to locate the long turn signal mounts for the S fairing and headlight mounting assembly (the lower rubber gasket on the headlight mounts has a hole that fits over the pin). In that case the pin was not driven through the lower triple clamp to provide the vent because, no fork boot was planned. Roll pins are available at most hardware/fastener stores but finding a metric pin might be a challenge. I’ve managed to get them seated using some strips of emery cloth to reduce the OD a bit but they have to fit tight.
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brook.reams
B Reams
Note, these are available from BMW ( 07 11 9 941 471 ROLL PIN - 5X50), and I believe also from ACE Hardware, although I could be hallucinating on that point.
Best.
Brook.
Now for the windshield and auxiliary lights
Ok, the R80 conversion is done. Not cosmetically beautiful, but it runs and everything works, and with the decreased weight it is much friskier. I got the mounting parts for the voltmeter and clock from Motobins to put them on the tops of the forks. I would like to add a windshield and some white LEDs on the front. I haven’t removed the lower struts that held the fairing and I think I will mount the LEDs on them. I would like recommendations for a windshield and LEDs. Thanks!
Ok, the R80 conversion is done. Not cosmetically beautiful, but it runs and everything works, and with the decreased weight it is much friskier. I got the mounting parts for the voltmeter and clock from Motobins to put them on the tops of the forks. I would like to add a windshield and some white LEDs on the front. I haven’t removed the lower struts that held the fairing and I think I will mount the LEDs on them. I would like recommendations for a windshield and LEDs. Thanks!
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Lot's of options for windshields but keeping it light, I've put National Cycle deflectors on several BMWs. They're light, mount with two knobs to the handlebars, made of Lexan, durable and reasonably priced. They won't keep you dry in a heavy rain, but they'll take the wind blast off of your chest and deflect the wind over, past your helmet with little wind noise around the helmet.
Good luck with your choice.
Good luck with your choice.
Memphis Shades has a large selection of metric windshields. A lot of motorcycle dealers carry their product and they have a pretty good web site. I use to use their windshields years ago. I live pretty close to the factory. I would ride over and usually buy several, all different kinds and sizes with all the mounting attachments. Good people and good product. Their just outside of Memphis,Tn; east in Rossville.
