R80ST change of instruments

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Good evening.

I am new to airheads and its an enjoyable learning curve!

I purchased an 84 R80ST and would like to change the instruments to be the same as was fitted to the G/S.

I read Mikeyboys thread and he fitted an Acewell which I thought looked great (the whole bike was great actually).

Assuming its possible can anyone point me to the parts I need to order and if the Acewell speedo comes with the correct fittings?

I would also like to fit a single seat and rack, if anyone has them lying around?

Thanks in advance,
Lloyd
 
Think Siebenrock do the brackets that you need.

I have a new Siebenrock standard seat thet i would sell as i am looking for a single seat as well. Siebenrock look as if they have increased the price of the single seats .

Regards Steve
 
LPB

To change the instruments you will need the g/s housing…2 parts.
The idiot lights (an improvement is LED ones from “Katdash”)
The Acewell speedo (I think it’s the CA85 one that is plug and play)
Not sure if it fits straight onto the ST loom….. but it does onto the g/s loom
Then you need the headlight and associated brackets.

If you want to see all the bits you will need, log into www.realoem.com, then go to BMW, motorcycles, classic, then chose R80g/s.

It will be quite expensive to get all the parts, but they are all still available, either from BMW via a dealer, or Motorworks, or siebenrock etc.
It will NOT be cheap, but it is possible.

Good luck
 
Acewell CA85 is plug and play, it’s what I have on my Adv build on here. You can also run a remote control, wheel speed sensor, air and oil temp on it if you choose.


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Thanks Nin, you confirmed the Acewell ca85 i# the plug and play…… means my brain is still functioning reasonably well.
 
Thanks for the replies, very helpful.
I am looking for the parts now, let you know how I progress,
Lloyd.
 
This might help

Headlight mounting brackets Motorworks LIA21055 £32.40
Headlight binicle fitting kit Motorworks LIA21056 £41.69
Headlight complete copy Motorworks LIA44211 £39.90
Cover Pidcocks 63121244023 £14.34
Headlight tapping screw 3off Pidcocks 71129907910 £2.76
gasket ring Pidcocks 63121244147 £6.61
carrier Pidcocks 63121244024 £42.49
Rubber boot Pidcocks 33171230304 £15.97
head light housing Siebenrock 118.00 €
Dash indicator lights Siebenrock 59.00 €
Ignition light cover Siebenrock 27.70 €
 
Thanks Tetley,
Much appreciated.
Credit card is out!
 
When we say ‘plug and play’ it’s worth noting that there are warning lights built into the speedo that if you want to work you’ll need to piggy back onto the wires going into this connector:

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From this connector on the speedo loom

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It’s easy enough to do if you can crimp a connector.

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I can’t imagine there’s be any problem in not having them connected and just relying on the standard lights.
 
Thanks for that tip Nin.
I am sure I can manage that.
Rgds,
Lloyd.
 
OK with your help I have ordered most of it, but I cant get:-
Headlight tapping screw 3 off Pidcocks 71129907910
Carrier Pidcocks 63121244024 £42.49

I tried Siebenrock, Motorworks and Motobins, no luck.
Do I have other options for a supplier who might have these?

Thanks,
Lloyd
 
I was under the impression that Siebenrock were not shipping to UK any longer under B....t rules.
 
Pidcocks say they cant order those 2 items, they are no longer available.
 
I think I can bodge the screws, but I cant get this anywhere:-
carrier Pidcocks 63121244024

Anyone got one?

Thanks,
Lloyd
 
Nippy Normans supply Touratech, Wunderlich, Desert Fox and many other makes of accessories.
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