bigwally Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 I've read but can't remember what mirrors folks have found to mount nicely in the '05-'09 R1200RT handlebar brackets and offer good rearward visibility since the OEM mirrors rearward view is partially obstructed by the rider's arms & bike's saddlebags. Seems like it was GS or GT mirrors of certain model years. I'd appreciate a reminder of what I need to search for as a solution to the poor rearward visibility on my '08 RT. Thanks, chipwalter@msn.com Link to comment
mneblett Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Round GS mirrors or the (IMO, better looking) oval K12RS mirrors (the lateral part of the stem between the K12RS mirror and the base has two arms with a gap between -- the choice is a matter of aesthetic taste). Both work; my wife prefers the tall round GS mirror on her R12RT. Link to comment
Sonor Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 I added the GS mirrors and really like the two mirror system. I use the regular RT mirrors pointed outward to help rid the blind spots and the higher mirrors for a wider behind view. Either way when jumping lanes I still turn around and look but the two mirrors do help to keep me aware of the "Nascar" fans doing lane jumping. Link to comment
bigwally Posted July 1, 2015 Author Share Posted July 1, 2015 Thanks for the feedback. I assume the GS mirrors both responders are referring to are from the same hexhead/generation as the RT in question. That being the '05-'09 generation. Link to comment
Dann Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 I have the K1200RS mirrors and really like them. Link to comment
The Rocketman Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 I got these from Wunderlich for $54 each. Love 'em. http://www.wunderlichamerica.com/motorcycle/8410053.html Link to comment
mneblett Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Thanks for the feedback. I assume the GS mirrors both responders are referring to are from the same hexhead/generation as the RT in question. That being the '05-'09 generation. Yes. Link to comment
RTinNC Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 http://bmwsporttouring.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=245347 Link to comment
PadG Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 http://bmwsporttouring.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=245347 Yep! Been doing that ever since my first RT. Great mirrors. Link to comment
RTinNC Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 Ditto It was your post Roy that got me turned on to the set-up! Great instructions and one of the few that work with the V-stream windshield. Thanks! Link to comment
TomSSRT Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Thanks for the insight. I added the K bike mirrors sometime back. I like'em. Your comment about working with the V-Stream windscreen got my attention. I've thought of changing out mine, but that is down the wishlist priority. I ride a lot, two up and the the high mirrors let me see around the pillion. That extra rear-view has helped alot. Link to comment
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