Mirrors

[chef1366]

I'm a tall guy with very broad shoulders. This makes my mirrors almost unusable. Does anyone know of an aftermarket mirror that sits taller then stock or is there a trick to lengthen them? I know I can't be the only one with this problem.

[Billy Ricks]

Out of necessity I went with barend mirrors. I picked up a set at a bicycle shop that have good clear mirrors and fit in the end of the bars for about $12 each. The brand is Third Eye.

[semerm]

long mirrors

I have a 6 feet 4 inch frame with shoulders similiar to a line-backer. Dennis Kirk has a set of long ones that you will probably like. Go to their on-line catalog on their web site. Good luck.

[chef1366]

I'm 6' 6" and I did play linebacker many moons ago. What mirror did you purchase from Dennis Kirk? Thanks for the responses.

[duaneage]

You could extend the mirrors up a bit by screwing a second mount on the mounts. That would give you another inch.

[argonsagas]

You could extend the mirrors up a bit by screwing a second mount on the mounts. That would give you another inch.

Sounds better than a getting a sermon from your mount, especially if you need another inch!

[semerm]

long mirrors

Here are the long mirors I ordered.

Please see the link below. Note- I do not work for Dennis Kirk but I think they are pretty good!

http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/product_catalog/Product.jsp?skuId=391486&catId=410&leafCatId=41008

[chef1366]

Thanks Semerm, I bought those mirrors and you saved me alot of time weeding through hundreds of Dennis Kirk mirrors. As for Argonsagas, give an inch take an inch!

[knotzilla]

I'm thinking of buying bar end mirrors. With bar end mirrors is there a blindspot? Also, I see in various pictures of bikes that the bar end mirror is only mounted on the left side of the handlebar. A right side mirror is not needed? Thanks Ted

[KGB]

I'm thinking of buying bar end mirrors. With bar end mirrors is there a blindspot? Also, I see in various pictures of bikes that the bar end mirror is only mounted on the left side of the handlebar. A right side mirror is not needed? Thanks Ted

depends on the local law regarding mirrors.

All mirrors have a blind spot, none cover everything behind you.

[earlfor]

You are not the only one with that problem and yes, I have a solution. I cut the mirror stems in half. Go to the hardware store and buy an appropriate length of brass pipe nipple. Cut the threads off, leaving the length of the extension you need. Drill each end of the pipe about 1" deep to the same size inside diameter as your mirror stems. Mix up a little JB Weld and set the stems into the pipe. Wipe off the excess. You can Brasso the pipe to look like gold.
The added weight also helps as a vibration damper. Have had a set of em on the 1150 for 4 years now. :-)

Earl

I'm a tall guy with very broad shoulders. This makes my mirrors almost unusable. Does anyone know of an aftermarket mirror that sits taller then stock or is there a trick to lengthen them? I know I can't be the only one with this problem.

[V84ME]

Mirror extensions

Being bigger than most, I've had a similar mirror issue that I resolved by taking 1/4 thick bar, 1-2" long, that I drill for a screw to hold it in to the handlebar threaded hole, and a tapped hole for the mirror to screw in to. The extra mirror thread length then has a nut added as a locknut. Super ugly, but very effective to get the mirrors taller and wider.