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Mirrors?
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The mirrors fit just fine, but no matter what I do I can't adjust them to a point where I can actually see anything in them.
This KZ305 has the original swept back handle bars on it. I'm wondering if that's part of the problem as it puts the mirrors at a funky angle.
Has anyone else had this problem? Do I need to get a particular set of mirrors to ensure they'll actually work?
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Start with 1 washer and then grind/double as necessary.
You dont need special mirrors, just a little mounting trickery.
You should be able to obtain a fairly 360 degree field of vision with properly mounted mirrors, and the horizon should be right across the middle of the mirror.
GL!
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Without seeing pictures it is hard to help.
I'll try to take some pics today.
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The longest part of the stem is about six inches long. No matter how I try to adjust these I can't see anything useful in the mirrors.
Do I need a different style mirror for this bike?
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There was numerous things I didn't care for about in my original mirror selection, so went a different route...
Not sure I like this style mirror (theme, prefer 3" rounds I think) but had these as spares and it works a hell of a lot better during a ride... Clear and un-obstructed views....
Under bar Mirrors!!!!
As can be reviewed in the lower image, plenty of clearance to tank....
Just a thought...
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not sure what kind ofbug that is,but these guys might have the answer! www.killsbugsdead.com/solutionindex.asp :woohoo:I just went through this on my KZ where I either had tuck in my arm and shift amy body slightly to see or rotate my elbow up to see under the armpit/hip... Looked like a freaking chicken going down the road.... :S
There was numerous things I didn't care for about in my original mirror selection, so went a different route...
Not sure I like this style mirror (theme, prefer 3" rounds I think) but had these as spares and it works a hell of a lot better during a ride... Clear and un-obstructed views....
Under bar Mirrors!!!!
As can be reviewed in the lower image, plenty of clearance to tank....
Just a thought...
OMR
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74 Z1-A stock
76 KZ-900 Totaly stock vice MAC pipe
77 KZ-1000A stock
78 Z1-R 100%MINT 500 original Mi.
78 Z1-R Yoshi 1103 kit stage 1 cams Yoshi pipe. Etc
79 KZ-1300 (1400)
80 KZ-1300
81 Scratch built GPz1150R
82 KZ1000
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I just went through this on my KZ where I either had tuck in my arm and shift amy body slightly to see or rotate my elbow up to see under the armpit/hip... Looked like a freaking chicken going down the road.... :S
There was numerous things I didn't care for about in my original mirror selection, so went a different route...
Not sure I like this style mirror (theme, prefer 3" rounds I think) but had these as spares and it works a hell of a lot better during a ride... Clear and un-obstructed views....
Under bar Mirrors!!!!
As can be reviewed in the lower image, plenty of clearance to tank....
Just a thought...
OMR
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74 Z1-A stock
76 KZ-900 Totaly stock vice MAC pipe
77 KZ-1000A stock
78 Z1-R 100%MINT 500 original Mi.
78 Z1-R Yoshi 1103 kit stage 1 cams Yoshi pipe. Etc
79 KZ-1300 (1400)
80 KZ-1300
81 Scratch built GPz1150R
82 KZ1000
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For this application the mount points were not at an 90* angle which on these mirrors they are. You will have to "twist" the long leg of the rod. You can see the angle in this picture.
Your pic isn't showing up, but I'd love to see it.
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