KTM Folding mirrors OEM $30.95 - Page 5

CGameProgrammer · 01-14-2009, 02:29 PM

I have some questions about the BMW R1200GS folding/extending mirrors. Yes I know they're out of stock; that's fine, I can wait til March.

I currently have the mirrors that various Moto Guzzis and the Aprilia Tuono use. They are excellent. The only disadvantage of them is that they're wider than I need; my handlebars are 29" end-to-end (including the bar ends) but the mirrors are 32" tip-to-tip when mounted on my bike, and I like keeping things as narrow as possible for easy of lane-splitting. Plus these ones are a bit low; I have to glance down to look at them.

So the folding/extending mirrors seem neat, but how does the size of the reflective portion compare to the Aprilia/Moto Guzzi handlebar mirrors? And is the mirror head itself a simple friction fit, meaning no tools are needed to adjust it? (I know adjusting the stem angle and length requires a tool, rightly so, but I mean the mirror itself.) Does it move out of place and require readjustment? I ride on the highway often at 100 mph indicated.

hb7 · 01-14-2009, 03:07 PM

I ride on the highway often at 100 mph indicated.....
Ball socket on KTM folding mirrors. Adjust on the fly,
no issue with 100 mph...tested.

Fixed position mirror head on the GS Ultimate folding mirrors locked down with 17mm stubby wrench included. ( In stock ~Feb 14 for Spring)
No issue with 100 mph...tested.

I am going to Italy for my annual visit and there are some new rachet base adjustable mirrors for 2009. Press down and turn the mirror out of the way mirrors. I buy what I would use myself...

Convex mirrors are excellent to my eyes....
Folding 280mm mirror can angled forward and tilted back for an excellent rear view. If you don't mind a 100mm lollipop, this is a great functional mirror with lots of positions......

Thank you....

All the best,
Henri Baccouche/Moto-Science
http://motoscience.mybisi.com/
323-933-1366

"So the folding/extending mirrors seem neat, but how does the size of the reflective portion compare to the Aprilia/Moto Guzzi handlebar mirrors? And is the mirror head itself a simple friction fit, meaning no tools are needed to adjust it? (I know adjusting the stem angle and length requires a tool, rightly so, but I mean the mirror itself.) Does it move out of place and require readjustment? I ride on the highway often at 100 mph indicated.[/quote]"

Dr AT · 01-14-2009, 06:58 PM

another thankyou- you got them to australia faster and cheaper than I could get them from a dealer in australia! Great service, thanks.

hb7 · 01-15-2009, 11:20 PM

What is the cost in Australia.....if may I ask ?

Thank you...

hb7 · 01-15-2009, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bjherman

Henri,
A big thanks for the great service. Piece arrived, installed, and working great again. Wish customer service was as good everywhere.

Highly recommend doing business with Henri. He will ensure that you are satisfied and help out when things go awry.

If breaks again like that BJ. : I'll refund your money and it's free.

Thank you....

All the best,
Henri Baccouche/Moto-Science
http://motoscience.mybisi.com/
323-933-1366

CGameProgrammer · 01-16-2009, 11:00 AM

Do you have a physical location in LA that can be visited, say sometime on Saturday? Not ready to buy right now but I'd like to see the mirrors.

hb7 · 01-17-2009, 12:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CGameProgrammer

Do you have a physical location in LA that can be visited, say sometime on Saturday? Not ready to buy right now but I'd like to see the mirrors.

Yes, just call me. I'll be doing some emergency moto surgery tomorrow...
so I'll be available.

Henri Baccouche/Moto-Science
http://motoscience.mybisi.com/
323-933-1366

hb7 · 01-17-2009, 01:00 AM

I'm close to the 10 freeway and Pico/La Cienega in West LA.

Henri Baccouche/Moto-Science
http://motoscience.mybisi.com/
323-933-1366

Klammer · 01-18-2009, 04:43 PM

Henri,
Thanks for the great service. I got my mirrors the day after I ordered them.
They are everything I expected.

Thanks again,
Richard Russell

Truckin_Thumper · 01-20-2009, 06:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hb7

I'm close to the 10 freeway and Pico/La Cienega in West LA.

Henri Baccouche/Moto-Science
http://motoscience.mybisi.com/
323-933-1366

placing order as I type

Rapid Dog · 01-20-2009, 07:40 AM

Anyone have a pic of the shorties on their 950 ADV? Did ya use the bar moount option?

Rapid Dog · 01-21-2009, 09:57 AM

Henri,

The 950 mirors screw into the lever housings. I see you have the handlebar clamps available.
If I order the clamps ad decide to not use them, will the mirrors still be able to screw into the lever housings?

Dusty · 01-22-2009, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rapid Dog

Henri,

The 950 mirors screw into the lever housings. I see you have the handlebar clamps available.
If I order the clamps ad decide to not use them, will the mirrors still be able to screw into the lever housings?

No... mine didnt i was disappointed when i found that out after i got them..

Rapid Dog · 01-22-2009, 02:11 PM

...where you able to use the clamps?

Dusty · 01-22-2009, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rapid Dog

...where you able to use the clamps?

Yep... it did fit between the master cylinder and the bar... and the otherside sat inward a bit from the right side...

01-14-2009, 03:07 PM	#62
hb7 ^OP moto-science Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Lost, Still Lost......in Lost Angeles Oddometer: 266	I ride on the highway often at 100 mph indicated..... Ball socket on KTM folding mirrors. Adjust on the fly, no issue with 100 mph...tested. Fixed position mirror head on the GS Ultimate folding mirrors locked down with 17mm stubby wrench included. ( In stock ~Feb 14 for Spring) No issue with 100 mph...tested. I am going to Italy for my annual visit and there are some new rachet base adjustable mirrors for 2009. Press down and turn the mirror out of the way mirrors. I buy what I would use myself... Convex mirrors are excellent to my eyes.... Folding 280mm mirror can angled forward and tilted back for an excellent rear view. If you don't mind a 100mm lollipop, this is a great functional mirror with lots of positions...... Thank you.... All the best, Henri Baccouche/Moto-Science http://motoscience.mybisi.com/ 323-933-1366 "So the folding/extending mirrors seem neat, but how does the size of the reflective portion compare to the Aprilia/Moto Guzzi handlebar mirrors? And is the mirror head itself a simple friction fit, meaning no tools are needed to adjust it? (I know adjusting the stem angle and length requires a tool, rightly so, but I mean the mirror itself.) Does it move out of place and require readjustment? I ride on the highway often at 100 mph indicated.[/quote]" hb7 screwed with this post 01-14-2009 at 03:35 PM

01-20-2009, 07:40 AM	#71
Rapid Dog bikes, booze, broads... Joined: Oct 2003 Location: Strangel Living West of Hell Oddometer: 8,340	Anyone have a pic of the shorties on their 950 ADV? Did ya use the bar moount option? __________________ '08 R1200R / '10 WR290X/R '81 R100RS Rattlecandy Red '06 950 ADV Orangeboom '05 R12GS Wedding Bike '91 R100GSPD Derelict

01-21-2009, 09:57 AM	#72
Rapid Dog bikes, booze, broads... Joined: Oct 2003 Location: Strangel Living West of Hell Oddometer: 8,340	Ktm 950 Adv Henri, The 950 mirors screw into the lever housings. I see you have the handlebar clamps available. If I order the clamps ad decide to not use them, will the mirrors still be able to screw into the lever housings? __________________ '08 R1200R / '10 WR290X/R '81 R100RS Rattlecandy Red '06 950 ADV Orangeboom '05 R12GS Wedding Bike '91 R100GSPD Derelict

01-22-2009, 02:11 PM	#74
Rapid Dog bikes, booze, broads... Joined: Oct 2003 Location: Strangel Living West of Hell Oddometer: 8,340	...where you able to use the clamps? __________________ '08 R1200R / '10 WR290X/R '81 R100RS Rattlecandy Red '06 950 ADV Orangeboom '05 R12GS Wedding Bike '91 R100GSPD Derelict

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01-14-2009, 02:29 PM	#61
CGameProgrammer Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2008 Oddometer: 309	I have some questions about the BMW R1200GS folding/extending mirrors. Yes I know they're out of stock; that's fine, I can wait til March. I currently have the mirrors that various Moto Guzzis and the Aprilia Tuono use. They are excellent. The only disadvantage of them is that they're wider than I need; my handlebars are 29" end-to-end (including the bar ends) but the mirrors are 32" tip-to-tip when mounted on my bike, and I like keeping things as narrow as possible for easy of lane-splitting. Plus these ones are a bit low; I have to glance down to look at them. So the folding/extending mirrors seem neat, but how does the size of the reflective portion compare to the Aprilia/Moto Guzzi handlebar mirrors? And is the mirror head itself a simple friction fit, meaning no tools are needed to adjust it? (I know adjusting the stem angle and length requires a tool, rightly so, but I mean the mirror itself.) Does it move out of place and require readjustment? I ride on the highway often at 100 mph indicated.

01-14-2009, 06:58 PM	#63
Dr AT (KTM quack) Joined: Jul 2006 Location: maffra, vic Oddometer: 1,608	another thankyou- you got them to australia faster and cheaper than I could get them from a dealer in australia! Great service, thanks.

01-15-2009, 11:20 PM	#64
hb7 ^OP moto-science Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Lost, Still Lost......in Lost Angeles Oddometer: 266	What is the cost in Australia.....if may I ask ? Thank you...

01-16-2009, 11:00 AM	#66
CGameProgrammer Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2008 Oddometer: 309	Do you have a physical location in LA that can be visited, say sometime on Saturday? Not ready to buy right now but I'd like to see the mirrors.

01-17-2009, 01:00 AM	#68
hb7 ^OP moto-science Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Lost, Still Lost......in Lost Angeles Oddometer: 266	I'm close to the 10 freeway and Pico/La Cienega in West LA. Henri Baccouche/Moto-Science http://motoscience.mybisi.com/ 323-933-1366

01-18-2009, 04:43 PM	#69
Klammer Old and Grumpy Joined: Jul 2008 Location: Single track,desert, surf, water & snow ski Heaven Oddometer: 2,080	Henri, Thanks for the great service. I got my mirrors the day after I ordered them. They are everything I expected. Thanks again, Richard Russell