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1Back to top Go down   RS Mirror pod Empty RS Mirror pod Fri Dec 08, 2017 3:41 am

DaleRT

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Hi, been doing some tinkering on the RS, after someone knocked of my r/h mirror pod and broke the lens.
   Not being able to get hold of any lenses, decided to make something. I do like the style / look of the RS.
   
Thought i'd share it - to have ideas thrown around or 
   Someone with experience may have suggestions [ like dont attemp it ] 
   It did prove very time consuming but i'm satisfied with the result.

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   The Indicators  Motorcycle LED Turn Signal Blinker Front Rear Peg Light
      Measurement : - Len size: 38mm x 22mm x 10mm - Wire Length: Approx. 28cm Seller: mfactory.

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   The Light  2pcs 18mm Motorcycle 3W LED Eagle Eye Daytime Running DRL


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   I left the original hardware, just in case the Lenses do come available

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The mirror pods themselves did not get damaged because [as suggested] i fitted a lanyard.
   So all is well,   Cheers   Dale

    

2Back to top Go down   RS Mirror pod Empty Re: RS Mirror pod Fri Dec 08, 2017 4:16 am

charlie99

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wow  great result dale

have something very similar in mind for the red frame project

hmmm  looks like there a few more under the fairing upper as well .... care to ...ahem  ...illuminate us ?  giggle


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cheezy grin whilst riding, kinda bloke ....oh the joy !!!! ...... ( brick aviator )

'86 K100 RT..#0090401 ..."Gerty" ( Gertrude Von Clickandshift ) --------O%O
'86 k100 rs.. #######..  "Fred " (f(rame) red ) ( Fredrick leichtundschnell ) - -
bits and pieces from many kind friends across the k100 world ...with many thanks ..
1987 k100rs ########   "Red"  - (red sports rs TWB style )
1989 K100rt #009637   "Black Betty"  (naked rt ala Nigel , now sporting an rs main fairing )
    

3Back to top Go down   RS Mirror pod Empty Re: RS Mirror pod Fri Dec 08, 2017 9:50 am

Bigsax

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Awesome!!

I tried modifying my original lenses but found they were too brittle (30 yrs old, go figure) and gave up having achieved nothing except breaking them.

These look great, and I love the yellow!

I took a different path with mirrors/indicators and here is a pic I took tonight just at sunset.

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4Back to top Go down   RS Mirror pod Empty Re: RS Mirror pod Fri Dec 08, 2017 9:53 am

Bigsax

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Anyone let me in on how I can rotate the pic?


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5Back to top Go down   RS Mirror pod Empty Re: RS Mirror pod Fri Dec 08, 2017 11:25 am

Ringfad

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RS Mirror pod 20171210

I just saved and reposted it - did nothing else


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6Back to top Go down   RS Mirror pod Empty Re: RS Mirror pod Sat Dec 09, 2017 10:47 pm

Two Wheels Better

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charlie99 wrote:wow  great result dale
hmmm  looks like there a few more under the fairing upper as well .... care to ...ahem  ...illuminate us ?  giggle
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Great job on the indicator lenses, but I wanna know what's under the fairing nose, too. That looks like a real bright idea!


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7Back to top Go down   RS Mirror pod Empty Re: RS Mirror pod Sun Dec 10, 2017 6:58 am

DaleRT

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Out enjoying Cliff drive.
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  Get back as soon as can with details.
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  What a shame, can not see the Three Sisters [rock formation, Katoomba] in back the ground.
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  Cheers   Dale

    

8Back to top Go down   RS Mirror pod Empty Re: RS Mirror pod Sun Dec 10, 2017 7:20 am

charlie99

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sure to draw attention ...well dome mate


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cheezy grin whilst riding, kinda bloke ....oh the joy !!!! ...... ( brick aviator )

'86 K100 RT..#0090401 ..."Gerty" ( Gertrude Von Clickandshift ) --------O%O
'86 k100 rs.. #######..  "Fred " (f(rame) red ) ( Fredrick leichtundschnell ) - -
bits and pieces from many kind friends across the k100 world ...with many thanks ..
1987 k100rs ########   "Red"  - (red sports rs TWB style )
1989 K100rt #009637   "Black Betty"  (naked rt ala Nigel , now sporting an rs main fairing )
    

9Back to top Go down   RS Mirror pod Empty Re: RS Mirror pod Sun Dec 10, 2017 11:26 am

Point-Seven-five

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Where did that black lens come from???


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Present: 1991 K100RS "Moby Brick Too"
 
Past:
1994 K75RT "Ilsa, She Wolf of the SS"
1988 K100RS SE "Special Ed"
1994 K75S "Cheetos"
1992 K100RS "Moby Brick" R.I.P.
1982 Honda FT500
1979 Honda XR185
1977 Honda XL125
1974 Honda XL125
1972 OSSA Pioneer 250
1968 Kawasaki 175
    

10Back to top Go down   RS Mirror pod Empty Re: RS Mirror pod Mon Dec 11, 2017 6:12 am

DaleRT

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I shall Enlighten you then...
   I made a bracket using existing holes. The drawing is not to scale its just to illustrate the bracket i made.

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   I wanted to keep the Lights discreet not make a show of them.
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   They are wired up as: The 3 LED light is wired to the Park light. 
      The light in the mirror pod is wired to headlight low beam 
         and the spot light is wired to the headlight high beam.
                        Regards   Dale

    

11Back to top Go down   RS Mirror pod Empty Re: RS Mirror pod Mon Dec 11, 2017 6:48 am

Gaz

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Looks great Dale.

Question: Does the white light in the mirror pod go off when you turn the indicator on?


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12Back to top Go down   RS Mirror pod Empty Re: RS Mirror pod Mon Dec 11, 2017 7:00 am

charlie99

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RS Mirror pod 112350   thanks dale ...good job


I'm working on a simple circuit for that gaz ...might take some time though , depending on moving in the next month or so


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cheezy grin whilst riding, kinda bloke ....oh the joy !!!! ...... ( brick aviator )

'86 K100 RT..#0090401 ..."Gerty" ( Gertrude Von Clickandshift ) --------O%O
'86 k100 rs.. #######..  "Fred " (f(rame) red ) ( Fredrick leichtundschnell ) - -
bits and pieces from many kind friends across the k100 world ...with many thanks ..
1987 k100rs ########   "Red"  - (red sports rs TWB style )
1989 K100rt #009637   "Black Betty"  (naked rt ala Nigel , now sporting an rs main fairing )
    

13Back to top Go down   RS Mirror pod Empty Re: RS Mirror pod Mon Dec 11, 2017 11:56 am

Point-Seven-five

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Did you use the original turn signal lens to install the LED unit in the mirror pod?


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Present: 1991 K100RS "Moby Brick Too"
 
Past:
1994 K75RT "Ilsa, She Wolf of the SS"
1988 K100RS SE "Special Ed"
1994 K75S "Cheetos"
1992 K100RS "Moby Brick" R.I.P.
1982 Honda FT500
1979 Honda XR185
1977 Honda XL125
1974 Honda XL125
1972 OSSA Pioneer 250
1968 Kawasaki 175
    

14Back to top Go down   RS Mirror pod Empty Re: RS Mirror pod Tue Dec 12, 2017 4:57 am

DaleRT

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To Shed a bit more light on this subject - 
   Gaz - The white light does not go off when indicator is on. Had not thought of doing that.
   
   Several attempts, mistakes and time later, ive settled on what i have. 
      But some food for thought - 

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LED indicator that sticks on, modeling clay on mirror pod.

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Played around with it. Trying different shapes.

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Tried a full cover

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I did not like this attempt - but maybe ideas for others.

Point-Seven-five, What i did to get the shape was to take a copy of the lense in place. 
   Then using modeling clay, worked the shape from there.

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Hope this is of use.   Dale

    

15Back to top Go down   RS Mirror pod Empty Re: RS Mirror pod Tue Dec 12, 2017 6:26 am

Gaz

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Dale I reckon you've started a cottage industry now that the lenses for the RS mirrors are supposedly unobtainable.

Just shows that if someone is prepared to put the time in most challenges can be overcome.

Cheers


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1990 K75 6427509; 1987 R80G/S PD 6292136; 2010 G650GS ZW13381; 95 K1100LT 0232224
    

16Back to top Go down   RS Mirror pod Empty Re: RS Mirror pod Tue Dec 12, 2017 10:59 am

Point-Seven-five

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Dale, that is brilliant!  Once you had the modelling clay form what did you use to create the "lens".  Fiberglass, acryllic resin? 

As more owners come up against the lack of replacement lenses  and mirrors, good tutorials on repair options for this critical assembly will become more valuable.


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Present: 1991 K100RS "Moby Brick Too"
 
Past:
1994 K75RT "Ilsa, She Wolf of the SS"
1988 K100RS SE "Special Ed"
1994 K75S "Cheetos"
1992 K100RS "Moby Brick" R.I.P.
1982 Honda FT500
1979 Honda XR185
1977 Honda XL125
1974 Honda XL125
1972 OSSA Pioneer 250
1968 Kawasaki 175
    

17Back to top Go down   RS Mirror pod Empty Re: RS Mirror pod Sun Dec 17, 2017 7:54 pm

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DaleRT wrote:Out enjoying Cliff drive.
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What a shame, can not see the Three Sisters [rock formation, Katoomba] in back the ground.
Cheers   Dale
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I love riding round Katoomba, and was there only just last trip home. Pamela had never been there. The Sisters are just beyond...


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"Politics is the entertainment division of the military industrial complex."
- Frank Zappa
1977 R75/7-100, '93 K11/K12 Big Block, '93 K1100RS, '95 R100 Mystic, '96 K1100RS, 2 x '98 K1200RS, '06 K1200R & '09 K1300GT
    

18Back to top Go down   RS Mirror pod Empty K100RS & K1100RS mirror pod Lenses. Tue Mar 27, 2018 2:33 pm

mike d

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I have just seen the following on the K1100 forum.......

http://k11og.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=13067

A possible source for replacements?

Not seen them, so no idea of the quality and if the certain legal markings required in some countries.

Mike

    

19Back to top Go down   RS Mirror pod Empty Re: RS Mirror pod Tue Mar 27, 2018 7:11 pm

Two Wheels Better

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Yeah, might be a bit of drama in countries with MOT and roadworthy inspections, but in Los Estados Unidos they'd be no problem. Since BMW cannot supply them why not give them a go?

If anyone who's a member of that forum would be kind enough to enquire of him, get his contact details, I'll try a coupla sets...


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"Politics is the entertainment division of the military industrial complex."
- Frank Zappa
1977 R75/7-100, '93 K11/K12 Big Block, '93 K1100RS, '95 R100 Mystic, '96 K1100RS, 2 x '98 K1200RS, '06 K1200R & '09 K1300GT
    

20Back to top Go down   RS Mirror pod Empty Re: RS Mirror pod Tue Mar 27, 2018 8:40 pm

Crazy Frog

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This is a great substitute for the lens. Terrific job.


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21Back to top Go down   RS Mirror pod Empty Re: RS Mirror pod Wed Mar 28, 2018 5:10 am

KiwiK100

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Nice work! Very, very impressed. cheers


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Current rides:
2020 R1250RS. Metallic black with all the fruit
1983 K100C. Red. Krauzer fairing.
1984 K100RS. Madison silver.
2002 K1200RS. Owned from new. Pacific Blue, Ohlins, Speiglers, Fiamms, HID. 186,000km SOLD Crying or Very sad
1991 K1. Schwartz metallic black, 18 month frame off restoration. 74,000km SOLD Crying or Very sad
1987 K100RS Style. Black, Ohlins, Race Tech springs, Braided lines. Fully restored. 53,000 miles. SOLD Crying or Very sad
The family history:
1951 AJS 500 single - my Dads ride
1953 Triumph Terrier - my Mum's ride
1916 Triumph Type H, Battle of the Somme, France WW1 - my Grandads ride
    

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