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34 Posts | Latest reply on 01/02/2022 00:21:28 by Ali52 | Go to original / last post

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rev667

In: Halifax
Posts: 5

XSR900, stock mirrors, big and heavy, great view of my shoulders/elbows.
Had to change to bar-end mirrors, great for vision, crap for filtering.
All my older bike had fairly good mirrors, apart from the odd vibes.
Is this a scheme to get you to purchase aftermarket mirrors?

Message posted by rev667 on 08 May 2021 at 16:46

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rev667 @ 08/05/2021 16:46:11

Deleted Member

In: NA
Posts: 0

I just got a mate to turn up 2inch extensions to improve my stock Guzzi mirrors. Work great.
T120 stock mirrors were awful. And Triumph charge an arm and a leg to get their bar end mirrors, knowing full well the stock ones need to be dumped.
Africa Twin and Goldwing mirrors are fine.

So, I guess the worst stock mirrors are on retro and cruisers, coz that's all about 'style' rather than usability. Maybe. 🤔

Message posted by Deleted Member on 08 May 2021 at 17:52

Deleted Member @ 08/05/2021 17:52:02

Winchester

In: Holbeach
Posts: 58

Oddly, while the standard Royal Enfield Bullet mirrors leave a lot to be desired, the Thunderbird cruiser(their words not mine) has great mirrors

Message posted by Winchester on 08 May 2021 at 18:13

Winchester @ 08/05/2021 18:13:14

Strom67

In: Hilton, Cambs
Posts: 12766

I've got some 2 inch risers on my Strom, much better than looking at my own elbows and I'm only 6 foot tall. Maybe manufacturers should just make longer stalks as the mirrors are fine🤔

Message posted by Strom67 on 08 May 2021 at 18:42

Strom67 @ 08/05/2021 18:42:19

Cupid Stunt

In: Hope Valley
Posts: 2196

2 inch risers on the Tiger not only improve visibility but also get rid of a huge amount of wind noise

Message posted by Cupid Stunt on 08 May 2021 at 19:34

Cupid Stunt @ 08/05/2021 19:34:30

Lindsay

In: Leeds
Posts: 15143

It's good to know that you've all got 2" risers... 🤭👍🏻

Message posted by Lindsay on 08 May 2021 at 20:00

Lindsay @ 08/05/2021 20:00:22

Cupid Stunt

In: Hope Valley
Posts: 2196

Yep. Got mine from LoveHoney 😉

Message posted by Cupid Stunt on 08 May 2021 at 20:54

Cupid Stunt @ 08/05/2021 20:54:42

Ragnar

In: London
Posts: 36457

I'm glad to say that I don't need 2" rises

Both my Tigers mirrors (955i & 1050 Sport) I don't have a problem with

Message posted by Ragnar on 08 May 2021 at 20:55

Ragnar @ 08/05/2021 20:55:31

In: Birmingham
Posts: 11177

I'm not 100% happy with my yamaha mirrors but with it already 42" wide filltering would be a no no if it get any wider.

Message posted by JP on 09 May 2021 at 07:31

JP @ 09/05/2021 07:31:24

jinx57

In: Leonard Stanley
Posts: 28149

Best mirrors i have are on my '95 885 Tiger,fairing mounted ones on my '99 Trophy,after that £5.99 pattern 70's Honda ones on my 96 CB500...

Message posted by jinx57 on 09 May 2021 at 10:40

jinx57 @ 09/05/2021 10:40:32

rev667

In: Halifax
Posts: 5

https://revjim.noip.me/nextcloud/index.php/s/FE5CDz9wgQmBoo7
Dunno if the link will work, but these mirrors work, the downside is the bike is stupid wide now, already has wide bars as standard.

Message posted by rev667 on 10 May 2021 at 10:45

rev667 @ 10/05/2021 10:45:13

TridentStevy1

In: Bridgnorth
Posts: 2

Anyone tried a rear view camera and a small tele on the handlebars? I suspect there'll be too much ambient light for some of the cheaper screens but it would be interesting to find out.

Message posted by TridentStevy1 on 19 May 2021 at 19:56

TridentStevy1 @ 19/05/2021 19:56:07

SlowGoose

In: bolton
Posts: 676

When I first started riding the first thing we did was remove mirrors and indicators and brains. If it was behind you it didn't matter

Message posted by SlowGoose on 29 May 2021 at 23:06

SlowGoose @ 29/05/2021 23:06:24

Steve_H

In: Teesdale
Posts: 2173

A few of the guys I used to rally with were of that opinion, take off your mirrors cos we're fast as f*** so what behind doesn't matter.
To avoid the embarrassment of seeing the convoy of tractors and caravans behind them more like 😁
To be fair they all ran open pipes so they sounded fast 🙃

Message posted by Steve_H on 30 May 2021 at 09:21

Steve_H @ 30/05/2021 09:21:26

Fink

In: West Wales
Posts: 290

One of my mirrors moves and won't stay in the right place, even if you try tightening it up, it's driving my mad

Message posted by Fink on 10 June 2021 at 06:40

Fink @ 10/06/2021 06:40:30

In: Birmingham
Posts: 11177

Fink just weld it lol

Message posted by JP on 10 June 2021 at 06:48

JP @ 10/06/2021 06:48:32

Fink

In: West Wales
Posts: 290

Hmmm, ok.

Can I use your welder JP ?

Message posted by Fink on 10 June 2021 at 19:18

Fink @ 10/06/2021 19:18:50

jinx57

In: Leonard Stanley
Posts: 28149

Thread Locking Fluid by Loctite...simples...worked on Rudolph's mirrors..👍

Message posted by jinx57 on 10 June 2021 at 21:23

jinx57 @ 10/06/2021 21:23:03

Strom67

In: Hilton, Cambs
Posts: 12766

Rob 1961 might have some superglue left 🤣

Message posted by Strom67 on 10 June 2021 at 21:59

Strom67 @ 10/06/2021 21:59:08

Steve_H

In: Teesdale
Posts: 2173

It'll be the right one Fink. It's always the right mirror that comes loose cos you use it more.

Message posted by Steve_H on 11 June 2021 at 15:21

Steve_H @ 11/06/2021 15:21:23

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