Can see no link Assumption might be OK, UNLESS BMW mirror post has been used in TR... BMW mirror thread is different to 'standard' and adapters have to be used. Not a problem, just a nuisance Or, maybe, it migh be worth considering separate clamp ? Just to protect throttle/clutch better in case of fall... Thinking hard here... Also I'm thinking about RAM arm length - longer or shorter one ? Longer gives better visibility but shorter is more compact.
Its a standard thread. I have tried my Kawaski Versys mirrors and now have some Aprilla Tuno mirrors on mine.
The Aprilia Tuono mirrors are sweet looking. Are they any better than the stockers, as far as vibration, overall width, etc?
Sorry I forgot the link Mario33. Here it is: http://www.doubletakemirror.com/build/husqvarna If you order from that link you will get exactly what you need and they DO have the same threads. Oh, and make sure you get the 3 inch version or you will never see past your shoulders. Here's a few pics. Factory on right, doubletake on left. Folded down: Side by side: Over top:
I was unfortunate to receive a "testicular dislocation" on an adventure ride last June. It hurt. A lot! The injury was a direct result of jambing the mirror into my man bits on the way over the handle bars. This is my solution. Yes they are vibration free, yes they fold in. And yes the provide unrestricted rear views sans my shoulders. And, no fear of getting up close and personal with my stalks again. Since the picture was taken I relocated my GPS to the top clamp and my SPOT to the inside of my hand guard bars. No obstructions now accept the windscreen. Oh...BTW, did I forget to mention my injury hurt? BTW I speak two octaves higher now.
I put Tuono mirrors on mine too. They are actually just a parts bin mirror used on many new model bikes, including various Aprilia, Moto Guzzi and all BMW GS models with the 800cc twin engine, F650GS/F700GS/F800GS. I have a set on my DL1000 as well. They can be sourced from ebay for about $20 each. They are wider than many stock mirrors so you can see around your elbows too.
I got them from Highway Dirt Bikes. They are specific to their hand guards as they are convex on the back so they can pivot up and down and in and out for adjustments. They also completely fold in so you can do single track. The handguard has a corresponding concave circle where the mirrors fit. I am pretty sure they would work with other handguards though. http://www.highwaydirtbikes.com/HDB_Shop/
Has anyone tried the KTM folding mirrors from this guy http://www.moto-science.com/products/ktm-folding-mirrors ?
Nice looking design. I'll stick to doubletakes for consistency across my bikes but those are pretty trick looking.
KTM Mirrors are nice. A bit prone to shaking, especially with LC4 or LC8 engine ( both are vibrating much).
I've installed mirrors from a Honda XR650L as they have an isolator bushing on the base which helps to reduce vibration. They're relatively cheap & universal. Note - the mirror has a M8x1.25 LHD thread.
just to avoid misunderstanding... XR650L mirror is M8 as it goes into the bushing and the adapter that, in turn, is M10x1,25, right ?
