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Looking for a decent set of bar end mirrors
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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.76KZ900 wrote: Yep
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Phoenix Fighter Project
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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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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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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.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.
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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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78KZ400 (sold)
78KZ1000 (sold)
82KZ1100 (sold)
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