Mirror, mirror, on the wall.......

[ChiefK]

Good riddance to the snow!
I took my '01 out for my first ride of the year...what a great feeling....except for my wrist. Last year I added 3" risers but didn't adjust the angle of the handlebars. On longer rides my throttle wrist would hurt. I angled the bars down and they feel great....except I can no longer see behind me! My mirrors won't pivot up enough in any direction.
What ideas or options has anyone done? My current mirrors are after-market.

Thank you and RIDE SAFE!

[mick56]

Originally Posted by ChiefK

Good riddance to the snow!
I took my '01 out for my first ride of the year...what a great feeling....except for my wrist. Last year I added 3" risers but didn't adjust the angle of the handlebars. On longer rides my throttle wrist would hurt. I angled the bars down and they feel great....except I can no longer see behind me! My mirrors won't pivot up enough in any direction.
What ideas or options has anyone done? My current mirrors are after-market.

Thank you and RIDE SAFE!

Get a set of these mate,they are brilliant,made of aluminium so they can be polished up like chrome if that's what you want.

http://www.mandp.co.uk/productinfo.a...rl=MFW#reviews

[ChiefK]

They look great, Mick, but since I've moved the bars, they are already perfect...I need to modify the mirrors somehow to get to the correct angle to be useful.

[Top Cat]

Chief, I just bought a set of these.
They are bigger and may be what will work for you.
They have a nut on the back as well as on the stem and are very adjustable.
I have my bars on risers and tilted down and these work for me.
I forget where in NY you are but I am near Rome and we could probably meet so you could check the position of my bars and mirrors.

http://www.amazon.com/Emgo-Universal.../dp/B00411JRBM

[mick56]

Originally Posted by ChiefK

They look great, Mick, but since I've moved the bars, they are already perfect...I need to modify the mirrors somehow to get to the correct angle to be useful.

I must admit i had the same problem, so i moved the lever's forward until the mirror's were in the right place,which worked out ok for me because the new riding position meant i could have the lever's pointing downward's a bit more,which i like. I will have to loosen them to check the fluid level's though.

[mick56]

Originally Posted by Top Cat

Chief, I just bought a set of these.
They are bigger and may be what will work for you.
They have a nut on the back as well as on the stem and are very adjustable.
I have my bars on risers and tilted down and these work for me.
I forget where in NY you are but I am near Rome and we could probably meet so you could check the position of my bars and mirrors.

http://www.amazon.com/Emgo-Universal.../dp/B00411JRBM

I need a pair and they got good review's so just checked them out,shipped to the UK they are just over $50 + import taxes,not for me i'm afraid,i'll get a pair of something else from the China man for $20 all in




STOP THE PRESS !
I just found these, $8 cheaper for you bloke's !
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HONDA-KAWA...item234f1c27cd

[cnc]

Originally Posted by Top Cat

Chief, I just bought a set of these.
They are bigger and may be what will work for you.
They have a nut on the back as well as on the stem and are very adjustable.
I have my bars on risers and tilted down and these work for me.
I forget where in NY you are but I am near Rome and we could probably meet so you could check the position of my bars and mirrors.

http://www.amazon.com/Emgo-Universal.../dp/B00411JRBM

When in Rome do as TC does, or is that do as the Romans do.

[ChiefK]

Thanks for the suggestions! TC...I may take you up on your offer one of these days....I live just north of Exit 40. My current mirrors are teardrop shaped, which I do like. I did find mirror clamps I can place anywhere on the handlebars to achieve the proper viewing angle...but that would leave two big empty mirror holes where they currently are. My bike is currently in the shop getting new sneakers on, so I'll do more investigating when I pick it up!

[Top Cat]

Originally Posted by cnc

When in Rome do as TC does, or is that do as the Romans do.

It should be as TC does, this would be a much better and peaceful place

[VulcanE]

Chief, my mirrors are mounted on my fairing now, and where my stock mirrors were I put these, they are great to hang your helmet on.

http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/10...art/BBP-53-443

[macmac]

Levers pointing to the sky now ? I do not understand. bars in right place, so loosen the clamps and set the mirrors back so you can see....... right ?

[ChiefK]

They're pointing at the ground now, and I'd prefer not to rotate the levers. VulcanE, you may have me sold! I was worried about the old mirror holes....you've provided a great solution!!!!

[BigRat]

I'll bet this kind of problem is almost non-existent if you own a Victory... If only there were someone here who could tell us...

[pjandbee]

I love this place...I'm a kid in the candy store...Big problem is that I want it all.

[VulcanE]

Originally Posted by ChiefK

They're pointing at the ground now, and I'd prefer not to rotate the levers. VulcanE, you may have me sold! I was worried about the old mirror holes....you've provided a great solution!!!!

Works great for me.