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RobWheatley
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Joined: 06 Jun 2008
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Location: Chatham, Kent. UK
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 Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 6:55 pm Post subject: K1100RS Mirrors |
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Hi all
Have a minor problem with my K11, well not the bike, where i have to ride it, I commute to london every day on the A2 through the Blackwall tunnel traffic (3 lanes of very slow/stopped tightly packed cars) quite often with the width of the mirrors i have to sit and wait for the cars to move over before i can go and also im getting fed up with knocking the mirrors off if i get it wrong (have fitted another wire to stop them dropping to the ground) and the lens falling out and smashing, has anyone fitted different mirrors to the RS, ideally they would be ones that can fold in out of the way, and what can be done with the indicators.
Rob
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duckbubbles
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Joined: 01 Jun 2006
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Location: Austin, Texas, USA
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| Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 7:25 pm Post subject: |
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Aren't there holes in the switch pods on the handlebars for stalk type mirrors? You could get some from a non-fairing K or R bike and leave yours off. Some ingenuity could come up with a turn signal solution. Lots of aftermarket choices for sportbikes could be mounted in the hole left by the stockers. Maybe "flushmounts".
Frank
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Flying Duck
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Joined: 27 Jan 2005
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Location: Bumf***, WA
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| Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 12:21 am Post subject: |
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A lot of guys in California just get rid of the black extenders. That'll save you an inch or so.
And you need to work on your aim. 
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RJTrucker
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Joined: 31 Mar 2008
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Location: Central NJ
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| Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 11:00 am Post subject: black extenders |
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If you decide to remove the blsck extenders/spacers I am looking for a set. I cant see past my shoulders on my K100RS and those would work. Or if anyone has a set they are looking to sell.
Ron
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CheapJapCopy
Mad Brick Rider
Joined: 17 Dec 2007
Posts: 137
Location: Berlin, Germany
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| Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 1:40 pm Post subject: |
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And you need to work on your aim. |
Seconded - there's not really a width issue with the RS. The only time I get left behind is when I know the panniers won't fit, like when i'm going between the front and backs of cars to another filtering gap. It's all practice, and just remember, you don't have to go silly; if you can't fit through, then chances are most others won't be able to either. Don't be pressurised either. One of my favourite pastimes is watching people try to go through impossible gaps to win the "race", and then sit there gunning their engine, bibbing their horn like a numpty.
This is coming from someone who couriered for a fair few years. Just take it slow, especially in this rotten weather
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RobWheatley
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Location: Chatham, Kent. UK
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| Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 8:46 pm Post subject: |
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Hi all.
Its not a case of being pressured, 4-5 miles of standing traffic adds alot to the journy to work, the problem comes when the muppet car driver see you coming and decide to pull over that little bit to block you, they dont see why you can go when they cant, Real ignorant over here in the UK, most bikes used here for commuting are very narrow jap sports, 600 seems to be the norm.
I would prefer to keep fairing mounted mirrors but just have ones that fold in if clipped, its easier to just fole them out again than having to stop and clip them back on.
I had bikes before with handle bar mounted mirrors and they just end up either the wrong height or if you do clip them disturbing the handle bars enough to bounce bounce bounce along a few cars.
Did find these
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=330248897321&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=014
Might order a set and see how they look.
Rob
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Geoff
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Joined: 08 Feb 2007
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Location: Illinois
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| Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 1:36 pm Post subject: |
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Remove the black extenders and you'll find yourself looking at your shoulders in the mirror. I'd leave the mirrors as is, but install a pair of leashes, so they don't accidentally fall to the ground. I made a pair using a 5-inch long steel fishing leader. Works great. Took only 15 minutes to install on both mirrors.
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CheapJapCopy
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Joined: 17 Dec 2007
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Location: Berlin, Germany
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| RobWheatley wrote: | | the problem comes when the muppet car driver see you coming and decide to pull over that little bit to block you, they dont see why you can go when they cant, Real ignorant over here in the UK, most bikes used here for commuting are very narrow jap sports, 600 seems to be the norm. |
Right, I've never had a problem with people deliberately pulling in to block me. What happens, is people move over to get a better look at what's up front. The typical biker response is "Bastards! They're out to get me!" the reality is, they don't give a toss, they just want to see what's going on, end of story.
The only bike I had a real problem filtering on was the R850R I rode for a couple of years.. That engine is a pig to get between cars. I've cut through London traffic on a wide variety of bikes, and the RS is one of the narrower I've tried. My K100RT is much worse. My advice is to chill out and smile your way through the traffic. Use a friendly wave to say thanks when someone lets you through, and if you get caught and have to waddle between cars, look at the occupant and grin, maybe even say something: "Awfully sorry, could you er, move over - cheers!". You'll find that attitude gets you much further. Take pity on the poor sods! 
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