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Secondary Mirrors R1150RT

jsoque

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Anyone know what accessory mirrors I can buy for my 2004 R1150RT?

I have the old ones from my R1150R, and they fit loosely into the control
shifters, but, what I'm lacking the spacer and washer and bolt, or fit collar of some type.

I was about to contact A&S cycles to look into parts, but, thought I'd
start here first.

Was told that the oval K1200RS mirrors might do the trick.

Any one have any success?

Thanks,

Jim
 
I have also heard that oilhead GS mirrors fit RTs just fine. I don't think they need the sleeves that guy used with the 1200 mirrors. Seems like a lot of parts and bother. I mean, 5 sleeves? Just call any dealer to make sure the GS mirrors fit your RT and then check eBay etc.

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re Secondary Mirrors R1150RT

K1200RS mirrors best and easiest, IMHO. Just need to grind off some of the left side's base so the fast throttle lever can still go up. Here's how they look from the front:
 

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Closeup from rider's left side. Now I can see over camping gear when tied onto rear seat.
 

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Closeup showing throttle lever. I bought the mirrors on eBay last summer and the seller had already ground the side of the mirror base for clearance. I did a little more grinding and the lever works great now. Be sure to order and install the wave washers, so the mirrors hold their adjustment.
 

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Here's the drill down and part numbers from RealOEM:

RealOEM.com Home =>
.Motorcycle
..BMW K41 K 1200 RS 01 =>
...K 1200 RS 01 (0547,0557) => Region: USA Prod Month: 04/2002
....51 Body Equipment =>
.....51 16 Mirror, covers, ashtray, compartments
......."K41 K 1200 RS 01 (0547,0557) Mirror"

No. Description Supplement Qty Part Number Price
01 LEFT REAR VIEW MIRROR 1 51167653773 $103.71
01 RIGHT REAR VIEW MIRROR 1 51167653774 $103.71
02 WAVE WASHER D=8,4 2 51162309607 $0.55 (need 2)
03 Nut INBUSMUTTER M8 2 51162328287 $10.29 (need 2)

You may be able to order them cheaper thru BikeBandit.com.

P. S. I read a lot about much cheap Japanese moto mirrors that are commonly available. I also talked with an RT rider who had installed them. Sounded like it would not be worth the trouble, with all the adapters to make it work. IMHO, mine are well worth the above prices, just for the safety value alone.
 
"The styling of the RS mirrors looks a lot better to me. Nice install!"

Thanks Ken. Are those the Three Sisters in your avatar pic?

Gaston
 
Here's the drill down and part numbers from RealOEM:

RealOEM.com Home =>
.Motorcycle
..BMW K41 K 1200 RS 01 =>
...K 1200 RS 01 (0547,0557) => Region: USA Prod Month: 04/2002
....51 Body Equipment =>
.....51 16 Mirror, covers, ashtray, compartments
......."K41 K 1200 RS 01 (0547,0557) Mirror"

No. Description Supplement Qty Part Number Price
01 LEFT REAR VIEW MIRROR 1 51167653773 $103.71
01 RIGHT REAR VIEW MIRROR 1 51167653774 $103.71
02 WAVE WASHER D=8,4 2 51162309607 $0.55 (need 2)
03 Nut INBUSMUTTER M8 2 51162328287 $10.29 (need 2)

You may be able to order them cheaper thru BikeBandit.com.

P. S. I read a lot about much cheap Japanese moto mirrors that are commonly available. I also talked with an RT rider who had installed them. Sounded like it would not be worth the trouble, with all the adapters to make it work. IMHO, mine are well worth the above prices, just for the safety value alone.


The GS mirrors are about $70.00 each.
That leaves me about $65.00 to spend on going to the RALLY.:clap
 
BikeBandit Home =>
2002 BMW K1200RS Parts
Mirror

Description BikeBandit Part Number Qty Unit Price
LEFT REAR VIEW MIRROR 378609 $83.09
RIGHT REAR VIEW MIRROR 378610 $83.09
WAVE WASHER D=8,4 378568 $0.38
NUT INBUSMUTTERI 378582 $7.98
 
Gaston,

You are correct on my avatar pic. Taken on Hwy 242 during the Redmond rally a couple of years ago. That area was one of the most scenic parts of my trip.
 
The mirrors from the R11**RS work

as well... but don't look quite as fancy as the K12RS mirrors. I used to have them on my RT for the same reason... so that i could look over the stuff strapped to my seat. The only problem that i ran into, was that when i had an after-market windshield on the bike, they would hit at full lock. :dunno Now i just make sure to turn my head. :thumb
 
as well... but don't look quite as fancy as the K12RS mirrors. I used to have them on my RT for the same reason... so that i could look over the stuff strapped to my seat. The only problem that i ran into, was that when i had an after-market windshield on the bike, they would hit at full lock. :dunno Now i just make sure to turn my head. :thumb

I don't think you have to do any grinding to accomodate your throttle lever with the GS mirrors either. They just drop through the existing holes and bolt up. Done.

Anyway, it's a matter of taste I suppose. A GS is not as sexy as a K12. But the mirrors work on both. :whistle
 
It has been my experience that you need to get GS mirrors from the same time frame as your RT. I have a 2000 R1100RT, and R1200GS mirrors do not work, but R1100GS mirrors fit perfectly.

Rich
 
It has been my experience that you need to get GS mirrors from the same time frame as your RT. I have a 2000 R1100RT, and R1200GS mirrors do not work, but R1100GS mirrors fit perfectly.


I had the same issues with my 2000 Rt as the handlebar grips are a different design as the 02's........and I'm not a fan of the mickey mouse look round mirrors on the RT..............so I did some looking around.............and I found a set of mirrors from "Wunderlich" which were not only pleasig to the eye, but functional. The "ERGO" mirrors come in two different shapes, round (mickey mouse look) and a teardrop shape. Wunderlich calls the latter mirrors "Flash". The "Flash" mirrors are also arm length adjustable, so if you need the extra arm length to see whats behind you it's an easy adjustment. Wunderlich also provides different mounting hardware so you don't have to re-tap your mirror mounts to 10mm as I did. But the hardware with these threaded adaptors was included as well.
The link I provided is for informational purposes only, unless you want to order from the UK.




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http://www.nippynormans.com/products/f650gs-08-on/item/wunderlich-ergo-adjustable-off-road-mirror-wun-8700035
 
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