Looking for a decent set of bar end mirrors

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Re: Looking for a decent set of bar end mirrors

26 Aug 2015 11:58
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76KZ900 wrote: Yep
I have purchased a couple sets of these. Ebay from china. Mu only complaint was that there are 2 screws behind the mirror that vibrate loose. Fortunately the mirrors also vibrated loose so I was able tighten and apply a thread locker then used quality epoxy to hold the mirrors in place. Once I made that adjustment, I loved them.
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Re: Looking for a decent set of bar end mirrors

31 Aug 2015 19:14 - 01 Sep 2015 05:23
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I got mine and put them on last night. They are AWESOME! One caveat, the lower end of the mount interfered with the end of my clutch lever. I would have had an issue with the brake lever as well if the end of that wasn't already broken off. So, I just grabbed a crescent wrench and snapped off the balled end of the clutch lever.

Not only am I not watching my arms and shoulders cruising down the road, I can see the A-hole in the Lexus trying to give me a rectal exam at speed. The most unexpected thing was that my ride was much quieter. I had no Idea how much those mirrors were causing wind noise and helmet buffeting.

It's going to take some getting used to having to purposely look down a bit to see the mirrors. It's not any more challenging than checking the side mirror on a car just have to make it a new habit.

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Re: Looking for a decent set of bar end mirrors

22 Sep 2015 18:27
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GPzMOD750 wrote: I got mine and put them on last night. They are AWESOME! One caveat, the lower end of the mount interfered with the end of my clutch lever. I would have had an issue with the brake lever as well if the end of that wasn't already broken off. So, I just grabbed a crescent wrench and snapped off the balled end of the clutch lever.

Not only am I not watching my arms and shoulders cruising down the road, I can see the A-hole in the Lexus trying to give me a rectal exam at speed. The most unexpected thing was that my ride was much quieter. I had no Idea how much those mirrors were causing wind noise and helmet buffeting.

It's going to take some getting used to having to purposely look down a bit to see the mirrors. It's not any more challenging than checking the side mirror on a car just have to make it a new habit.



Resurrection I know, but I went ahead and ordered these for my '82. I'll adjust my levers before I need to break them off but I can't see out of these aftermarket stalks I have any more.
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Re: Looking for a decent set of bar end mirrors

29 Sep 2015 16:00 - 29 Sep 2015 16:00
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Got them and installed. I like the way they look but I don't like that my throttle is tighter now with the mirror attached. Also, how do I use the throttle side mirror correctly? It will obviously be in a different spot constantly while I ride.
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Re: Re:Looking for a decent set of bar end mirrors

29 Sep 2015 18:13
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Shabba wrote: Got them and installed. I like the way they look but I don't like that my throttle is tighter now with the mirror attached. Also, how do I use the throttle side mirror correctly? It will obviously be in a different spot constantly while I ride.
You need to either back it out a tiny bit and/ or trim more off the grip. I had the same issue when I first fit them. I took the entire flared ends off the grips to make sure they were fully inserted into the bars without interference.
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Re: Looking for a decent set of bar end mirrors

30 Sep 2015 03:02
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Shabba wrote: Got them and installed. I like the way they look but I don't like that my throttle is tighter now with the mirror attached. Also, how do I use the throttle side mirror correctly? It will obviously be in a different spot constantly while I ride.

nice willys! :woohoo:
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Re: Looking for a decent set of bar end mirrors

16 Jul 2017 15:13
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Just wanted to say I've had these installed right at two years... still awesome no vibrating mirrors.
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