K11 Owners Group

sloan · Joined: 09 Apr 2003 Posts: 18 Location: San Antonio TX

My side view mirrors on LT are loose now. One has been knocked off or jarred in such a way the the tabs inside the mirror which hold it on the bike are missing or damaged.
looking for a part or something to use..as a fix

This is the round oval part with 8 spring bendable metal pieces when
when pressed hold the mirror on the three bolts from the bike itself.
Is there a part or does anyone have a suggestion ? I am unable to find a part from my dealer...

K 1100 LT
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Sloan Smith
95 K 1100 LT with 89,000 miles
87 K 100 LT with 187,000 miles

BMGraeme · Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2008 2:28 pm Post subject:

If you can't get them in the USA I'm sure these guys can ship over:

http://www.bmwandguzzispares.co.uk/bmw/products/product.php?f=i&code=BA_15_40_NG_30&shnew=New&model=K75%2F100%2F1100&shnewcode=15&part=Mirrors+and+fittings&sub_part=Mirror+fittings&modelcode=40&partcode=NG&source_code=BA_15_40_NG_30
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1980 CB900FA
1994 K1100RS
2008 R1200GSA

Jim · Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2008 3:26 pm Post subject: LT mirrors

Sloan - the only repair is to replace the mirror - AFAIK. Those little fingers or tangs can break off - and once they're gone, they're gone. I could be wrong, but I don't know of any repair for the LT mirrors.
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Jim
1997 K1100LTSE 94,000 - still has gremlins!
1995 R100RT Classic 16,650 crashed - repaired!
1992 K75RTP 46,000

"We shall not all die, but we shall all be changed."

Flying Duck · Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2008 4:02 pm Post subject:

I think Jim's right - you're screwed.

Bob's BMW sells mirrors in primer. Would probably run $50(?) locally to get it painted to match your bike.
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93 LT (x2)
94 RS
86-97 K75F(K75/100/1100 Frankenbrick)
86 K75C w/paralever, hi perf cams,TURBO!
91 & 92 K75Ss
91 K1
86 custom K100
14 WR250R
IBA #17739 (SS1K, BBG, 50CC)
Buy parts HERE

Jim · Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2008 4:24 pm Post subject: K11LT mirrors

Sloan - those mirrors ain't cheap! Evil or Very Mad

Probably the best you can do is about #150.00 for a new painted one. Try some of the used parts yards. Last one I had painted with factory paint cost me $100.00 for the paint job!

I'd call around before I'd buy from Bob's - if they were only a few bucks more somewhere else - I'd get 'em somewhere else...
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Jim
1997 K1100LTSE 94,000 - still has gremlins!
1995 R100RT Classic 16,650 crashed - repaired!
1992 K75RTP 46,000

"We shall not all die, but we shall all be changed."

Flying Duck · Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2008 5:10 pm Post subject:

Bob's K bike parts catalog has them at $98 in primer. (That'sa 2004 price so maybe they're like $120(?) now.
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93 LT (x2)
94 RS
86-97 K75F(K75/100/1100 Frankenbrick)
86 K75C w/paralever, hi perf cams,TURBO!
91 & 92 K75Ss
91 K1
86 custom K100
14 WR250R
IBA #17739 (SS1K, BBG, 50CC)
Buy parts HERE

Scott_Anderson · Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 3:13 am Post subject:

You can always watch flea-bay, I picked up an extra one for my LT, even in matching color (and better shape) for like $50.
There's also the forum want ads with guys parting out bikes.

Good Luck

Scott.

Phil Marvin · Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 9:18 pm Post subject:

Hi, Sloan,
The clips are only available from BMW in a new, primered, mirror cowl. The cost is well over $100 and then you need to get them painted. I've bought them on e-bay for well under $50, but with scratches, etc., which don't matter if you're going to paint them anyway. If you do bid on e-bay, MAKE SURE ou ask specifically about the condition of the clips. The same mirror holders were used on the K75RT, K100RT and LT and K1100LT.
Ride Safe,
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Ride Safe,
Phil Marvin in El Paso, TX
'94 K75A/3
'95 K75RTP

rydor · Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 10:59 pm Post subject:

If it was me, I would go used and paint em satin black. You might find a pair with no glass for REAL cheap. Sand em, spray em, then switch the glass in from your worn out housings.