Bar end mirrors ?

[mriddle]

I have the third set of mirrors (supposed to be back to used originals) on my 81 GS750E and still wish I could see better around my arms and shoulders.

I have superbike bars .. 29 or 30".

Do bar end mirrors solve that issue ?

Anyone have some suggestions ?

I noticed 8trackmind has some cool ones on his 78 1000.



Mike

 

[8trackmind]

I have the third set of mirrors (supposed to be back to used originals) on my 81 GS750E and still wish I could see better around my arms and shoulders.

I have superbike bars .. 29 or 30".

Do bar end mirrors solve that issue ?

Anyone have some suggestions ?

I noticed 8trackmind has some cool ones on his 78 1000.



Mike

Well he's a cool guy. Of course he would have cool mirrors on his cool GS1000.
The real question is: Are you cool enough for mirrors like his? :-s

( J/K... Yes, you can see around your shoulders very well. I love 'em)

 

[mriddle]

Well he's a cool guy. Of course he would have cool mirrors on his cool GS1000.
The real question is: Are you cool enough for mirrors like his? :-s

( J/K... Yes, you can see around your shoulders very well. I love 'em)

I am sure that I am not yet worthy .. but as I progress, where could I find mirrors like yours ?

 

[8trackmind]

I am sure that I am not yet worthy .. but as I progress, where could I find mirrors like yours ?

I have no Idea. I stole them off of my brother's project bike. :lol:

Ninja_Lancer: Where did you get those mirrors I stole off your bike?

 

[Bert Patterson]

Yes, get barend mirrors. If you can afford CRGs, they look very cool. I think I have Napoleons or maybe Emgos. Cheap and you don't see a bit of your shoulder.....and they make you look like you're actually serious about this motorcycle thing.

 

[Ninja_Lancer]

Here are the "cool" mirrors. I got them at the local Kaw dealer for about 19.00 each. These are a bit cheaper but I've never dealt with these people.

http://www.parkeryamaha.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=24966

 

[AOD]

Jeff, do you have pictures of your setup?

 

[8trackmind]

Jeff, do you have pictures of your setup?

Of course. :shock:
(and I though you guys were sick of me posting more pics)

 

[mriddle]

Thanks guys .. I will let you know when I have cool bar end mirrors too.


Mike

 

[Billy Ricks]

These are simple, look decent, and can be had at most bicycle shops for about $12.
http://www.lickbike.com/productpage.aspx?PART_NUM_SUB='3235-00'

 

[mriddle]

Good tips .. thanks.

Mike

 

[80GS750]

check ebay, there cheap and lots of different kinds!

 

[mriddle]

check ebay, there cheap and lots of different kinds!

Will do ..Thanks

 

[catfishk]

your local pedal bike shop may have some that fit into the end of the 7/8" bars. i looked at some that were $10-$15 but didn't end up getting them. still might if i quit letting friends drop the poor bike

 

[QuaiChangKane]

YMMV, but every set of EMGO mirros I've bought were crap.


I'd reccomend anything but EMGOs.

 

[mriddle]

Pair of those in the spare parts box .. were on the bike when I bought it.

I agree.


Mike

 

[Flaggo60]

I've used bar end mirrors for about 15 years on my 650. I had changed to a superbike bar and got a great view of my elbows with the stockers. Also, the buzz I got through the bars put my hands to sleep. The mirrors solve the two problems: I can see behind me and their weight damps the vibration in the aftermarket bar. A picture is attached.

 

[Joe Nardy]

Just my opinion but I recommend paying the extra $$$ and getting the Napoleon brand. They have a better mounting system than the Emgo brand and will last a lot longer. The Napoleons I have on my GS are at least 15 years old and have held together very nicely.

Joe

 

[Bert Patterson]

Just my opinion but I recommend paying the extra $$$ and getting the Napoleon brand. They have a better mounting system than the Emgo brand and will last a lot longer. The Napoleons I have on my GS are at least 15 years old and have held together very nicely.

Joe

Yeah, I'm not sure which I have - I've had both - but mine are probably Emgo because they don't seem to hold up as well to the elements. Still, this pair has been on for about six year, work fine, look.......well......like the rest of my bike. I'd spend the extra cash if I had your bike, Joe. Of course, after a few years, it would look like any other bike I've owned.

 

[Billy Ricks]

The mirrors in the Napoleans are way superior to the EMGO brand. I wanted something minimal so I went with the bike mirrors. They actually work pretty good and the optics are good quality.