Mirrors

anyone use bar end mirrors on their drag bars for the kz1000 ? The stock placement of the mirrors I am constantly having to lean or tilt my shoulders to see in the mirrors. Any pictures,suggestions would be much appreciated.

Thanks much !

best advice is to turn your head and live another day of riding.

I have no experience but hear that the bar end mirrors do allow better rear vision. Another option is to use under slung mirrors. That's what I have done on my bike. I did have to make my own mounting brackets, and you have to be cautious about placement so as not to hit the tank. My view to the rear is virtually un-impeded. Click the picture to enlarge.

P21 wrote:

best advice is to turn your head and live another day of riding.

Anyway...

Several manufacturers specifically prohibit bar end/underslung mirors, as they do not function/provide the headsup, unimpeded view as reg mirrors...

But I hate reg mirrors too!

Don't buy the cheapo bar end mirrors, they suck bad.

CRG makes a nice rigid product, and others. Look for a good solid connector/weight + they should cost a fair bit.

BOL

Mirrors :blink: WHY ????

i have bar end mirrors and am very happy with the vision that i can get with them.way better vision than stock because,like you mentioned i don't have to move to see outta them.i bought the ones everyone said not to because they are screwed together from the inside then the glass is glued in.i figured for the price difference(100 bucks or so depending)that i could gamble.before i installed mine i sat them face down on a padded bar stool and used a center punch to stake the screws so that hopefully they would not loosen up.


hth,
leon

531blackbanshee wrote:

i have bar end mirrors and am very happy with the vision that i can get with them.way better vision than stock because,like you mentioned i don't have to move to see outta them.i bought the ones everyone said not to because they are screwed together from the inside then the glass is glued in.i figured for the price difference(100 bucks or so depending)that i could gamble.before i installed mine i sat them face down on a padded bar stool and used a center punch to stake the screws so that hopefully they would not loosen up.

hth,
leon

great looking bike

Maybe some Loctite #242 might work, it's not the type requiring 300 degree heat to loosen like the red type does.


Thread Locking Compounds
Loctite #222MS PURPLE, low strength thread locker
For screws under ¼”.

Loctite #242 BLUE, Medium strength thread locker
For ¼” to ¾” bolts.

Loctite # 262 RED, High strength thread locker permanent
For up to ¾” bolts (can be loosened by 300 F heat).

Loctite #271 RED, High strength thread locker for sealing plugs, nuts and bolts (can be loosened by 300 F heat).

Loctite # 272 RED, High strength, high temperature(450 F) thread locker.

Loctite #565 Pipe Joint Compound.

Loctite #567 High Temperature Pipe Joint Compound

Loctite #6749 Primer

Loctite #515 Flange & Gasket Sealers

Permatex # 24310 Low strength thread locker, PURPLE, fasteners under ¼” diameter.

Permatex # 22210 Medium/high strength thread locker, BLUE, ¼” to ¾” fasteners, surface insensitive (can be used on oily fasteners).

Permatex # 24210 Medium strength thread locker, BLUE, ¼” to ¾” fasteners.

Permatex # 27710 High strength thread locker, RED, 3/8” to 1 inch fasteners, may require heat for removal.

Permatex # 26210 Permanent strength thread locker. RED, 3/8” to 1 inch fasteners, will require heat for removal.

Engine Chemicals
Mopar Combustion Chamber Cleaner # 04318001. Designed to remove carbon from combustion chambers & valves.

www.amazon.com/Yamaha-Ring-Additive-32oz...-32-00/dp/B002GUCLH2 (Yamaha Ring Free)

Yamaha Combustion Chamber Cleaner ACC110008200
Features: Laboratory and field-tested blend of chemicals to remove power-robbing deposits that accumulate in gasoline engines.

Kleen flo Combustion Chamber Cleaner
STOCK No823
Purges carbon, gum, varnish, sludge from internal parts. Helps increase gas mileage. Oxygen sensor and catalytic converter safe. Improves engine work. Can be used in exhaust catalyst system.

Yamaha Carb Cleaner # ACC-CARBC-LE-NR

www.amazon.com/Yamaha-Ring-Additive-32oz...-32-00/dp/B002GUCLH2 (Yamaha Ring Free)

www.barsproducts.com/E10L.htm

Seafoam oil and gasoline additive.

Berryman’s B-12 Gasoline additive.

Engine Gasket Sealers/Gasket Makers
www.bikebandit.com/threebond-engine-silicone-gasket-1211

Get the models that are designed with Anti-Vibration dampening and convex mirrors... Rotated slightly forward and up, no issues with blocked vision over arms.

You'll be surprised how heavy these little mirrors are with the weights in them....(Anti_vibration)

Benefits:
1) Very stable vision...
2) Less hand fatigue...
3) Easily 1-2 lane outside coverage...
4) Nice looks...

Here's the ones I'm using found at cyclegear.com
www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cfm?L1=&L2=&L3=&L4=&item=PRC_MBM12BLK_G

Some others:
www.speedmotoco.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=smc600700

www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/4/68/275...aspx?WT.ac=SLIsearch

thanks for the compliment gengomerpyle.
me and omr got the same mirrors :laugh: .
the convex does make a big difference,although stuff way off is pretty small.

leon

stonemaster wrote:

Mirrors :blink: WHY ????

So you can see the red and blue lights mounted on the car behind you flashing :laugh:

I have recently added the CRG bar end mirrors and love them. Good vision(no elbows or shoulders)rock solid, noo vibration. Worth the money.
Jim