I took the plunge and ordered some of the mirror extensions for my new RS. After waiting the obligatory 3-4 weeks for them to arrive from Germany, I tried to install them this evening. I found the slot milled for the base of the mirror was about .010 too narrow, so the mirror stem wouldn’t fit with the spacer installed.
Has any else run into this, or am I the only lucky/disappointed one out there?
07-28-2025, 06:35 PM (This post was last modified: 07-28-2025, 06:54 PM by Motorhead1977.)
#Eck They are an awesome addition and I couldn't be more pleased. I had exactly the same experience. I sourced some different washers from McMaster Carr that are only 1mm thick instead of the 1.5mm from the factory. They're only available in quantity so I had to buy a whole bag of them which means I have extras. PM me your name and address and I'll mail you the correct size washers/spacers. You'll need 4.
Here's a close up of the mount with the Hornig extension installed.
Be stubborn with your dream but flexible with your path. 20 R1250RS, 87 VFR400F Former bikes: 66 T120 Bonneville 650, 69 CB750, 73 CB350F, 83 VF750F, 84 VF1000F, 85 VF1000R, 07 VFR800, 10 GL1800, 16 Ducati Scrambler, 18 R1200RT.
In case anyone else is in the same situation:
I should have been more clear. If it's regular first class mail then no cost to you. Gratis. If you'd like priority or express then just the actual postage amount the carrier charges for the expedited service.
Be stubborn with your dream but flexible with your path. 20 R1250RS, 87 VFR400F Former bikes: 66 T120 Bonneville 650, 69 CB750, 73 CB350F, 83 VF750F, 84 VF1000F, 85 VF1000R, 07 VFR800, 10 GL1800, 16 Ducati Scrambler, 18 R1200RT.
(08-01-2025, 05:07 PM)Eck Wrote: The washers arrived today and fit perfectly (I only needed 1 per mount)! Thanks again. We have a wonderful “community” here in “RSwasserboxer” land.
Thanks for saying so. That is what I was going for.
Regards,
Grumpy Goat 2016 BMW R1200RS 2023 Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro
