RAM Mount for the R1200GS

Seattle Dan sent in these photos and notes he made from a project to install a few RAM mounts on his 2005 BMW R1200GS without resorting to the often-used ugly and bulky U-bolt versions.

Tools Needed:

17mm wrench
25/64" drill bit
Drill
Loctite (optional)

Duration:

10 minutes

Process:

Left hand mirror complete.

Right hand mirror in stock condition.

Rubber sleeve removed.

Use 17mm wrench on top nut to remove mirror; Use 17mm wrench on bottom nut to mount stub.

Mirror mount stub shown with RAM 'GRAB9'. Available at: Touratech-USA

Setup for drilling; removing only a small amount of metal.
(Note: I suggest drilling from the top side as the GRAB9 has a conic hole that centers the drill bit.)

Drilled out mirror mount stub shown with RAM 'GRAB9'.

Mirror mount installed (with loctite).

Mirror installed. Rubber sleeve installed.

Job complete!