Bitch'n Mirror Hunt

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Bitch'n Mirror Hunt

02 May 2011 20:24
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Guys

Im on the hunt to finish off my bike with a nice set of mirrors. I am thinking black, but open to chrome. I am looking for something of good quality that also performs (resists vibration) well.
$$$ is not really an issue, but I have no idea where to start. I am aware that Dennis Kirk has a variety, but that doesnt say much for the durability of the individual brands.....
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Re: Bitch'n Mirror Hunt

02 May 2011 20:38
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Ive got a set of nice short stem original Kaw mirrows.Not perfect but Ive got a set on my KZ1000 and they dont vibrate.PM me if interested.bj

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Re: Bitch'n Mirror Hunt

02 May 2011 20:57
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boy i would also like some reviews on mirrors as i have been eyeing a bunch of round black reproduction ones.......

i have been happy with the look of the cheapo chrome round ones i bought (forgot where online...reallly cheap like 19.99 and ship)but they seemed to go away kinda quick and are a joke to try and tell if that car back there is a cop......no...i didnt say spin around and look..now he is watching me...
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Re: Bitch'n Mirror Hunt

02 May 2011 21:34
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Short stem ones seem to produce better imaging and less vibration. I have a set of the long stem ones as well and they vibrate like He--. jmo.bj

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Re: Bitch'n Mirror Hunt

03 May 2011 00:05
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Trouble with most aftermarket mirrors is they don't use convex glass so they are basically worthless for the intended purpose. China has not yet progressed to convex glass used on mirrors since 1922 on motorcycles.;) and yes, you buy aftermarket it will be made in China on motorcycle mirrors.
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Re: Bitch'n Mirror Hunt Convex Mirrorz

03 May 2011 10:36 - 18 Feb 2015 08:26
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Here's a mirror topic... KZR - Best mirrors I have ever bought and used. .

Note: the oblong mirrors below are the ones that're supposed to be good.
Oblong. Convex glass.
E-Mark Certified, whatever that means. Made in Taiwan.
seller = amy218613 & store is 3BBB Motorcycle in US. Item location = Taiwan.
eebbaayy item # 120977804808

Rectangular. FLAT glass.
Item location = Taiwan.
eebbaayy item # 110944186304 search tagz mirrors mirrorsz mirrorz bitchin
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Re: Bitch'n Mirror Hunt

03 May 2011 10:42
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OEM Kawasaki round mirrors do not vibrate. Aftermarket ones do.
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Re: Bitch'n Mirror Hunt

03 May 2011 11:45
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I really like the CRG Hindsight LS mirrors. No vibration, the glass is convex, tinted and replaceable. They have a folding feature to reduce breakage, and are made in California. Not a cheap mirror, but very, very nice.
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Re: Bitch'n Mirror Hunt

03 May 2011 15:14
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+1 for CRG... Cleans up the bike and places them in a location that you can see behind you and not your shoulders or elbows.

There are copies out there too for cheaper, but as always buy cheep get cheep.
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Re: Bitch'n Mirror Hunt

03 May 2011 23:38
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I just cannot convince myself on those bar end mirrors. I am sure performance is well, but I just cant buy into the look.

I purchased the short stem black round jobbies from Z1E. Any opinions on these?
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Re: Bitch'n Mirror Hunt

04 May 2011 01:18
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No eBay APP ID and/or Cert ID defined in Kunena configurationyep thats them..i bought the same set about 4 yrs back and they look darn good from ten feet still...i was rough on them and had a time getting one to not un spin...but i will for sure buy them again...if for nothing else than the fact that they look the part on my 76 with a few chrome front parts tpo balance em out...


martin_csr wrote: Here's a mirror topic... KZR - Best mirrors I have ever bought and used. .
note: mirrors are made in Taiwan.

NOS Kaw mirrors come up for sale on ebbaayy from time to time.

Also, I've never looked, but maybe you could get something from a Honda or Suzuki. Not sure if any Yamaha mirrors would work - some of them have left-hand threads on one side.

Edit: Here's a round/chrome set from the same seller as the one Otakar linked in his topic,
also made in Taiwan... CONVEX GLASS.
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Re: Bitch'n Mirror Hunt

04 May 2011 03:24
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I always put bar end mirrors on. If you go that route get the kind with the rubber mounts, the metal ones will loosen up and the mirror will fall out.
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