I rode my bike over to the dealer and picked up the new mirror. Apparently BMW changed the design since the original exploded parts diagram in the RealOEM site. Quite simply, the new design is no longer a mirror with a simple press-fit ball and socket connection. The new mirror design is held in place with a spring wire C-clip that locks the mirror. Or perhaps the old one was missing the clip which would explain its early demise. I think this approach is better.
At any rate, the new mirror is great and it is easy to move and hold in any position I like. It also made it clear that now the left side mirror vibrates too much and therefore provides a jittery view of the cars behind me. So I may have to replace that mirror, even though the glass is intact.
This must be BMW's strategy to keep me constantly reaching for my wallet. :-)
After replacing the mirror I went for a nice 150 mile ride through the footills of North Georgia near Dahlonega. Perfect day for a ride and with my new mirror I could keep all the slo-pokey V-twin HD bikes in the rear view.
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