K1200 MIRRORS?

[theclowncrusty]

My mirrors are looking a bit tired so i thought i would treat myself to some new ones. £30 a side BLOODY HELL!!. Before i part with that kind of cash i have heard people on here go on about the mirrors off a K1200.
What is different? Looks,funtion,style?
How much are they? And do you need to do ant mods to the bike or the mirrors to fit?
Mark :0)

 

[Steve]

My mirrors are looking a bit tired so i thought i would treat myself to some new ones. £30 a side BLOODY HELL!!. Before i part with that kind of cash i have heard people on here go on about the mirrors off a K1200.
What is different? Looks,funtion,style?
How much are they? And do you need to do ant mods to the bike or the mirrors to fit?
Mark :0)

They're rectangular rather than round. If you do a search you should come up with some pics. I believe you have to grind away a small amount on the left stem to allow the fast-idle lever to move.

 

[Steve B]

Got mine off Verns mate for £50 (bargain!).

I got these as I just don't like round mirrors. You get a bit more vision with this design (oblong) which increases your confidence.
I believe they vibrate less than the standard mirrors being a lot more substantial. They look great too.
You do have to trim the base of the left hand mirror at the point where it attaches the handle bar (only a small amount) to allow the choke lever reach it's maximum point. It doesn't show that much at all.
All in all a practical and esthetic improvement IMO.

Get some. You won't regret it.

Steve B

 

[Wheelie]

See this

http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=27063

I have them now for 2 years and indeed they give a wider view and they do not vibrate as bad as the original ones.

Try to cut out only the backside, so when sitting on the bike the cut-off can not be seen. if needed I will make some pictures and mail them to you

Let me know

Wheelie

 

[theclowncrusty]

Look s Good!!!

Now all i have to do is find some of them, Has anyone got some for sale? Or have i got to try BMW? Would a second hand pair from somewhere like Motorworks be ok if i could find some? Or do they go off colour with age? Photos of the mods needed to the left hand side would be a great help if you could post those.... Mark :0)