Alternative mirrors?

GrinningGSer · Oct 12, 2009

I have suffered an annoying squeek, for some time now, which I have finally identified as from a loose mirror glass. It has truly taken me a long time to locate the squeak ! A DIY repair , with silicone, from the rear, has foolishly resulted in a very heavy mirror :blast

So, I need a new mirror, but consider the BMW ones too prone to getting bashed, if the bike is dropped. Has anyone tried any alternative, eg KTM and if so can the alternative be fitted without alteration?

p.s. I have done a search and a similar thread received few usable replies

Yonkyo · Oct 13, 2009

Good question.
I am also looking to fit different mirrors to my GSA. I have seen some custom ones for the GS on ebay, but they are from China. anyone bought a set of them??

thedukeofhunslet · Oct 13, 2009

I have replaced the mirrors on several bikes but am happy with what I've got now on the Adventure.

Smaller mirrors usually have shorter stems and this makes 'em worthless. If anything the mirrors I have now could be a bit higher or further out.

I've seen some 'mirror extenders' but the way they work means they would protrude over the switchgear.

Nice 'n' Fat · Oct 13, 2009

GrinningGSer said:
I have suffered an annoying squeek, for some time now, which I have finally identified as from a loose mirror glass. It has truly taken me a long time to locate the squeak ! A DIY repair , with silicone, from the rear, has foolishly resulted in a very heavy mirror

So, I need a new mirror, but consider the BMW ones too prone to getting bashed, if the bike is dropped. Has anyone tried any alternative, eg KTM and if so can the alternative be fitted without alteration?

p.s. I have done a search and a similar thread received few usable replies

I think you will fined there was a service action on loose wing mirror glasses and the whole assembly was replaced FOC :augie

GrinningGSer · Oct 13, 2009

thedukeofhunslet said:
If anything the mirrors I have now could be a bit higher or further out.

I believe that a bit higher would surely reduce dropping damage

GSband · Oct 14, 2009

Actually, BMW's oval mirrors from K12/1300R are a perfect fit, resulting in a wider and better view backwards... which means they stick out a bit more.

I've got them on my R12GS and since headlights, dashboardmeters, and even exhaust end are oval... I think they improve the overall looks

Decster · Oct 14, 2009

GSband said:
I've got them on my R12GS and since headlights, dashboardmeters, and even exhaust end are oval... I think they improve the overall looks

GrinningGSer · Oct 14, 2009

I wouldn't want them to stick out any more because that will shorten their life
btw a new mirror assembly is £40.10 inc vat

GSband · Oct 15, 2009

Some pictures needed ?

Here you are then, summertime in the French Alps :

I switched mirrors mainly to have a better view backwards.
The improved looks were a coincidence.

Cheers, GSband

BiG DoM · Oct 15, 2009

GSband said:
Here you are then, summertime in the French Alps :

I switched mirrors mainly to have a better view backwards.
The improved looks were a coincidence.

Cheers, GSband

Look the same as on the F800GS as well?

GSband · Oct 15, 2009

The original mirrors on F800GS are angular, as are the headlights.
Dunno what the K12/13R mirrors would look like on a F800GS, and don't know if they fit. :nenau

kiwiAdventure · Oct 15, 2009

GSband said:
The original mirrors on F800GS are angular, as are the headlights.
Dunno what the K12/13R mirrors would look like on a F800GS, and don't know if they fit.

The 800gs mirrors do not fit. I was going to buy another pair for my GSA as they look good on my g650xc

BiG DoM · Oct 15, 2009

kiwiAdventure said:
The 800gs mirrors do not fit. I was going to buy another pair for my GSA as they look good on my g650xc

Is the thread a different size - are they not all 6mm?

Bear · Oct 15, 2009

My mirrors are not threaded. They are held in place by collets. The benefit of this is that tw*tting the mirror moves it or, in extremis, breaks it, without damaging the mount. If you've ever tried to restore a mirror mounting thread you'll know why this is a good thing.

London Mole · Jan 19, 2010

mirrors for a tenner!

I have just fitted a pair of "Koso" mirrors on my 2006 GSA, got them for a tenner on eBya, paid £12 postage but they arrived within 8 days... from Hong-Kong!!!

See pictures attached:

stevie Allen · Jan 19, 2010

mirrors

gotta admit they look nice and you say they are better than the standards ?

London Mole · Jan 19, 2010

They are smaller than the originals but slightly wider, the only negative point is that they have a "blue-ish" tint, which I'm not sure will work well in low-light condition.
I'll go for a ride later and keep you posted.

Davy F · Jan 19, 2010

kiwiAdventure said:
The 800gs mirrors do not fit.

Oh yes they do..............

gzpainter · Sep 1, 2010

Davy F said:
Oh yes they do..............

Sorry for bring from the dead such an old thread but I think that I did a smaaaall mistake.

You changed the whole mirrors with their bases also...or you changed only the mirror and keep the same base from the R1200GS ?? what I am trying to find out is the diameter of the mirror that goes in the adapter, because it doesn't look that is the same like the ones in the R1200Gs...
A picture would be very helpful....

Davy F · Sep 1, 2010

You buy the whole mirror and stem, then fit those onto the base mount on the handlebars.

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