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K12R Mirrors on my R
Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 6:16 pm
by ErikM
Never cared much for the mickey mouse stock mirrors, these fit right up no adaptors needed and not really expensive.
http://picasaweb.google.com/erikeminer/K1200RMirrors My winter farkling is almost over, last on the list Ohlins next week!
Re: K12R Mirrors on my R
Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 6:34 pm
by ErikM
Part # is 51167685505 $54.00 each no other hardware needed
Re: K12R Mirrors on my R
Posted: Sat Mar 29, 2008 6:49 am
by NCGS
I never liked the Mickey Mouse look either..which is why I have R1200ST mirrors on my R12R. I actually like the looks of the K12R mirrors better.
I bought a pair of K12R mirrors for my daughter's bike since they're a simple bolt on replacement . Now that she's selling her bike, she won't need the mirrors. I'll post an ad in the Buy/Sell section if anyone's interested. $80 plus shipping (which shouldn't be much).
Re: K12R Mirrors on my R
Posted: Sat Mar 29, 2008 7:41 am
by hass
As soon as I have saved up my pennies I'll be buying a pair of these:
Rizoma Radial Naked

Re: K12R Mirrors on my R
Posted: Sat Mar 29, 2008 11:17 pm
by Karamazov
NCGS, I'll take those mirrors off your hands. Mine are due in for replacing anyway (cracked when my bike was hit.) Shoot me a PM with your info.
Nathan
Re: K12R Mirrors on my R
Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 6:14 am
by lucagoa
Erikm,
with this new mirrors did you had an improvement on vibrations? Regarding Rizome, is there anyone that could advise if there is an improvement on vibrations?
Thanks
Luca
Re: K12R Mirrors on my R
Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 7:42 am
by BigEasy
Here's a wise guy answer to the vibe reduction regarding the Rizome mirrors: they d@mn well better for what they cost

I like Hass's taste, those things are sharp but they are $$$$$$
Re: K12R Mirrors on my R
Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 7:57 am
by lucagoa
Big easy,
if I understood well there is an improvement!.........Regarding the price.....Well everything depends on how hassling is the vibes on the mirrors for you

Re: K12R Mirrors on my R
Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 12:31 pm
by hass
lucagoa wrote:Regarding the price.....Well everything depends on how hassling is the vibes on the mirrors for you

Or how much you value their looks

Re: K12R Mirrors on my R
Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 7:46 pm
by NCGS
Here's a couple photos of R1200ST mirrors on my R12R. As I posted above, I actually prefer the K12R mirrors a bit better, one reason is that they're a straight bolt-on, without using the adapter that I had to use to mount ST mirrors.
Regardless.. no mo' Mickey Mouse ears...

Re: K12R Mirrors on my R
Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 2:03 am
by lucagoa
NCGS, not bad,
did you get improvement on reducing vibes?

Luca
Re: K12R Mirrors on my R
Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 5:52 am
by NCGS
lucagoa wrote:NCGS, not bad,
did you get improvement on reducing vibes?

Luca
I still get some vibes at speed.. but I'd have to say that the overall amount of vibration is less than with the stock mirrors.
Re: K12R Mirrors on my R
Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 8:31 am
by ErikM
I also get a bit less vibes, and because of the shape a better view.
Re: K12R Mirrors on my R
Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 12:54 pm
by kay bill c
Any pic's of the K mirror's,would either of you say your sight line to the rear is better.Does either give you a little wider veiw?I have a little trouble seeing around my shoulder's.Also NCGS I like the windsheild.What make is it.I am 6'1" how would you rate it's height for me?do you look over it? Thanks Bill
Re: K12R Mirrors on my R
Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 4:35 pm
by NCGS
kay bill c wrote:Any pic's of the K mirror's,would either of you say your sight line to the rear is better.Does either give you a little wider veiw?I have a little trouble seeing around my shoulder's.Also NCGS I like the windsheild.What make is it.I am 6'1" how would you rate it's height for me?do you look over it? Thanks Bill
Bill, Line of sight to the rear is much better - the mirrors stick out a bit more than the stock mirrors, so I'm seeing less of my manly, broad shoulders..
The windshield is from Ztechnick. I'm having a few growing pains with it - in fact I'm expecting the taller version on my front doorstep any day. I hope it works - the quality of the parts is great, and like you, I like the way it looks.
I always look over the windshields on my bikes. I rode a bike in the rain at night many moons ago where I had to look through the windshield. That cured me on the spot.
Re: K12R Mirrors on my R
Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 9:59 am
by Karamazov
Received and installed the K1200R mirrors (thanks again NCGS.) In addition to looking better than stock, I'm of the opinion that they're considerably more functional. Vibes are way down, and the wider design gives me better rear views. A great addition, and highly recommended. I'm left wondering why these aren't fitted to the bike as stock.
Pics coming...
Re: K12R Mirrors on my R
Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 12:01 pm
by Graf
just got a quote from BMW of Santa Cruz for the Rizoma mirrors....though people may be interested.
They have them in stock:
2 8161227 WH WH MIRROR ARM-BLACK $70.00 106H1
2 8161245 WH WH RIZOMA RADIAL BLACK $350.00 116D4
2 8161254 WH WH RIZOMA MIRROR ADAPTER K12 $58.00 116F1
These look very nice....and are pricey......I've seen them on the R12R.....and it actually made me go out and get the quote.....now I'll just have to he what I can do to reallocate $480 for a farkle:-)

Re: K12R Mirrors on my R
Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 1:23 pm
by BigEasy
Graf wrote:just got a quote from BMW of Santa Cruz for the Rizoma mirrors....though people may be interested.
They have them in stock:
2 8161227 WH WH MIRROR ARM-BLACK $70.00 106H1
2 8161245 WH WH RIZOMA RADIAL BLACK $350.00 116D4
2 8161254 WH WH RIZOMA MIRROR ADAPTER K12 $58.00 116F1
These look very nice....and are pricey......I've seen them on the R12R.....and it actually made me go out and get the quote.....now I'll just have to he what I can do to reallocate $480 for a farkle:-)

OUCH! You didn't happen to snap a pic of them on the R did you? I can justify just about any thing, but that may be a stretch even for me

Re: K12R Mirrors on my R
Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 3:10 pm
by Graf
sorry.....i did not have the camera at that time:-(
$480 for Rizoma Mirrors
Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 3:28 pm
by Dan-A