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Mirrors
Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2006 8:22 am
by NorseMan9
I find that being rather tall in the saddle my elbows tend to block part of the view in my mirrors. I think the solution can be fixed if I can raise the mirrors vertically but the mirror mounts only swivel in a horizontal plane.
Is there an aftermarket mirror or mirror mount that sits either higher or wider so I have full view?
Thanks
Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2006 9:10 am
by rdsmith3
The mirrors off the K bike are wider, but not taller. They are more rectangular, compared to the round ones that are stock. Many of us prefer the look of these. I have them on my bike, and I do believe they give me slightly better visibility.
mirrors
Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2006 1:20 pm
by wncbmw
What Bob said. I have the K bike mirrors on mine also. Did it for the look but discovered it improved the field of view to the rear. Only slight modification to the left one required for the idle advance.
Here's mine:
http://h2oman.smugmug.com/gallery/342248/1/21864664
Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2006 1:30 pm
by chris
Like the look of those mirrors. Are they standard on all K series bikes? AND do you just have to grind some of the mirror mount away to clear the idle advance lever?
Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2006 1:54 pm
by rdsmith3
Yes, to your second question. Not sure, in answer to the first.
I used a Dremel to carefully grind away enough for the fast idle lever to move up.
Here is a different perspective on the mirrors
Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2006 3:36 pm
by chris
Thanks for the second picture, they look great! I'll look out for a pair.
mirror
Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2006 7:59 pm
by wncbmw
Look used! I got mine for $50 from Cycles Recycled.
Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2006 4:38 am
by rdsmith3
I got mine used, also. They were in great shape.
Posted: Wed May 17, 2006 12:09 pm
by chris
Which K series bike are these from? I can't find a photo of them on anything!
Posted: Wed May 17, 2006 12:35 pm
by LonestaRR
I use the mirrors from the C BMW. They are still round, but a little larger and chrome.
Posted: Thu May 18, 2006 12:44 pm
by chris
Hi Kristi, those chrome ones on your bike look great. Not sure how they's stand up to our lousy weather here tho. There was a 3 year old rockster in the car park today and it looked tatty as hell. Corrosion everywhere, rusty brakes, a real mess. Couldn't believe it was the same age as mine. Better go wash it now I think...
K mirrors
Posted: Mon May 22, 2006 12:16 pm
by rdsmith3
chris wrote:Which K series bike are these from? I can't find a photo of them on anything!
I believe (
not 100% sure because I bought mine used a few years ago) that the mirrors are from the K1200RS. Go here
http://www.maxbmwmotorcycles.com/fiche/ ... spid=47830
scroll down to the diagram for mirror, which is towards the bottom, near the painted parts
I
think you are looking for:
No Part Number Description Qty Each
01 51167653773 left rear view mirror BUY 1 $59.00
01 51167653774 right rear view mirror BUY 1 $59.00
02 51162309607 wave washer (D=8,4) BUY 2 $0.75
03 51162328287 nut (INBUSMUTTER M8) BUY 2 $8.00
Posted: Mon May 22, 2006 12:39 pm
by chris
Hi Bob,
Looks like you did just that! Thanks a lot. Will look out for 2nd hand ones now. K1200RS. Cheers!
Posted: Tue May 23, 2006 7:19 am
by Paul Mihalka
I also have the K mirrors on my R1150R. I like them. Better view and better looks. They are from '02 and later K1200RS. I did not modify/grind the base of the mirrors. The fast idle lever comes up to the first click and that is all I need. The lever would not come all the way up against the spring load.
Posted: Thu Jun 15, 2006 6:49 am
by gagator79
Just installed the K12RS mirrors. Great addition to the bike...looks good and better visibility! Thanks to whoever provided the part numbers in a separate post!
The longer I have this bike the more I like it!!!
Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2006 9:04 pm
by crashfaster
Hi all...I just recieved the used k1200rs mirrors I bought on ebay, but the left mirror is missing it's plastic "collar". Does anyone happen to know what the part number for that is? Or am I going to have to buy a whole new one...
check out the ebay pic for more clues...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... AMEWN%3AIT
Re: K mirrors
Posted: Tue Oct 17, 2006 5:21 pm
by pneuby
rdsmith3 wrote:chris wrote:Which K series bike are these from? I can't find a photo of them on anything!
I believe (
not 100% sure because I bought mine used a few years ago) that the mirrors are from the K1200RS.
Model years '02-'04, based on my co-worker with encyclopedic knowledge.
Posted: Tue Oct 17, 2006 9:27 pm
by baltm604
they are from an 01 or newer k1200rs, the older models had the mickey mouse mirrors.
The piece you are missing is not a separate part number. I would call beemerboneyard.com and see if they have one.
Bill
Posted: Wed Oct 18, 2006 6:48 pm
by NCPadgett
Just changed mine out last week for K1200RS mirrors - was suprised when the dealer actually had them on hand. He said everyone is always wanting them. Fifteen minutes with a dremel on the left side and you're done. MUCH better than the stock in both look and field of view. Also you can use the same nuts that come off your stock mirrors for them. Be safe.
Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2006 10:55 am
by crashfaster
i checked with beemer boneyard, but alas, no luck. i guess i'll just have to buy a new pair. anyone find them cheap?
