Help identifying airhead seat and silencers

backdrifter · 01-29-2011, 07:02 PM

I was hoping some of you forum experts could help me identify the silencers and the seat cowl on this bike, and advise where I may find these parts. I love the rear end of this airhead and want my R60 to look similar. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Bigger Al · 01-30-2011, 09:39 AM

The mufflers look like a stock BMW item, but I'm not sure. Someone with a better eye and more knowledge will chime in soon. The seat looks like an amalgam of a stock seat and a fiberglass cafe seat. You can find the cafe stuff in a few places:

http://www.airtech-streamlining.com/bmw/bmwboxer.htm

http://www.boxercafe.com/

And a site for some possible inspiration:

http://www.cafeboxer.com/

Hope this helps.

elite-less · 01-30-2011, 10:02 AM

The mufflers are somewhat similar to Hoske 'style' sport pipes. Here's a shot of the Hoske pipes on my bike for reference.

BMW r75/5

That seat looks a bit homely IMO, but you can probably source something similar at Glass from the Past (http://caferacingparts.com/) or a handful of other cafe sites.

I got the Hoske style pipes from Hucky a few years back and my seat was a custom build last winter. Best of luck!

backdrifter · 01-31-2011, 07:34 AM

Thanks for the responses, gents!

I agree that the gap between the subframe and the seat cowl is a bit ugly, but I like the overall seat because it is rounded on the back. Most BMW cafe tails seems to be squared off or flattened on top.

elite-less, your bike is gorgeous! I like what you did with the seat, very creative! I'll check out BMW Hucky for the silencers - I've already bought from him and I'll be buying much more as the project progresses!

Thanks again!

bpeckm · 01-31-2011, 07:56 AM

elite-less: your bike is the epitome of a classy, make-it-mine customization. I really like the light grey fenders and seat color along with the silver "stock" tank. Your seat pan is nicely done: I was never happy with having to deal with that bend in the subframe, but what you have done really brings it all together.... and those mufflers are just the perfect finishing touch....Well done!!

01-29-2011, 07:02 PM	#1
backdrifter ^OP Wannabe rider Joined: Jan 2005 Location: Belleville, IL Oddometer: 1,308	Help identifying airhead seat and silencers I was hoping some of you forum experts could help me identify the silencers and the seat cowl on this bike, and advise where I may find these parts. I love the rear end of this airhead and want my R60 to look similar. Any help would be greatly appreciated! __________________ "We are very good at preparing to live, but not very good at living." -Thich Nhat Hanh 1973 BMW R60/5

01-30-2011, 09:39 AM	#2
Bigger Al Still a stupid tire guy Joined: Oct 2004 Location: Auburn, CA Oddometer: 7,343	The mufflers look like a stock BMW item, but I'm not sure. Someone with a better eye and more knowledge will chime in soon. The seat looks like an amalgam of a stock seat and a fiberglass cafe seat. You can find the cafe stuff in a few places: http://www.airtech-streamlining.com/bmw/bmwboxer.htm http://www.boxercafe.com/ And a site for some possible inspiration: http://www.cafeboxer.com/ Hope this helps. __________________ "Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power." - Abraham Lincoln

01-30-2011, 10:02 AM	#3
elite-less As above, so below Joined: Dec 2009 Location: The Puget Sound Convergence Zone Oddometer: 490	The mufflers are somewhat similar to Hoske 'style' sport pipes. Here's a shot of the Hoske pipes on my bike for reference. That seat looks a bit homely IMO, but you can probably source something similar at Glass from the Past (http://caferacingparts.com/) or a handful of other cafe sites. I got the Hoske style pipes from Hucky a few years back and my seat was a custom build last winter. Best of luck!

01-31-2011, 07:34 AM	#4
backdrifter ^OP Wannabe rider Joined: Jan 2005 Location: Belleville, IL Oddometer: 1,308	Thanks for the responses, gents! I agree that the gap between the subframe and the seat cowl is a bit ugly, but I like the overall seat because it is rounded on the back. Most BMW cafe tails seems to be squared off or flattened on top. elite-less, your bike is gorgeous! I like what you did with the seat, very creative! I'll check out BMW Hucky for the silencers - I've already bought from him and I'll be buying much more as the project progresses! Thanks again! __________________ "We are very good at preparing to live, but not very good at living." -Thich Nhat Hanh 1973 BMW R60/5 backdrifter screwed with this post 01-31-2011 at 08:16 AM

01-31-2011, 07:56 AM	#5
bpeckm Grin! Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Road Island Oddometer: 4,441	elite-less: your bike is the epitome of a classy, make-it-mine customization. I really like the light grey fenders and seat color along with the silver "stock" tank. Your seat pan is nicely done: I was never happy with having to deal with that bend in the subframe, but what you have done really brings it all together.... and those mufflers are just the perfect finishing touch....Well done!! __________________ XS650 becomes a Vermont Backroader R60/6 gets caffeinated Portsmouth RI

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