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Bar end mirrors
« on: September 26, 2006, 06:40:24 PM »
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Re: Bar end mirrors
« Reply #1 on: September 26, 2006, 06:50:17 PM »
Nope, but I do use these...
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Re: Bar end mirrors
« Reply #2 on: September 26, 2006, 09:55:04 PM »
I got mine from CRG.

It's the smallest one they make , and you would be surprised how well you can see outta it...
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Re: Bar end mirrors
« Reply #3 on: September 26, 2006, 10:01:07 PM »
i dont have those, but i have some similar ones. i got mine at a bicycle shop. they had some other ones that looked exactly like those. they mounted with a short straight arm like those, or with a 90 degree arm. they are only about $15-$20 dollars. mine work well and dont move or vibrate. i know a guy who has the other style also. he said his work just as well.

maybe check your local shop. cheaper, and you'll get them right away. 
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Re: Bar end mirrors
« Reply #4 on: September 26, 2006, 10:49:13 PM »
I`m the other guy. Got mine at a bicycle store too, they`re infinitely adjustable, rubber dampened so they don`t shake like the Napolean style mirrors , convex for a wider view and the best thing is they were only $16 for the pair ;) The brand is Mirrcycle Mountainbike Mirrors.
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Re: Bar end mirrors
« Reply #5 on: September 27, 2006, 03:56:52 AM »
Hey, i didn't know they made them for mountain bikes. We have a few bike shops in the area.
I'll have to check them out.

Skylar I've seen those crg's on ebay and wondered about the quality. They look real nice.
Did you flat mirrors? those wide angle ones always seem to add distortion.
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Re: Bar end mirrors
« Reply #6 on: September 27, 2006, 04:05:25 AM »
i've got nepoleons....

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Re: Bar end mirrors
« Reply #7 on: September 27, 2006, 04:39:55 AM »
IMO that ebayer is blowing smoke - does he even describe the mirrors other than to ALL-CAP blather about how cool they are?
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Re: Bar end mirrors
« Reply #8 on: September 27, 2006, 04:57:32 AM »
There are some bar end mirrors on ebay (Napoleon copies) that I would steer clear of.  They look fine at first & are dirt cheap, but they're not very durable & shake like hell.  The mounts are metal, not rubber & the chrome is quite thin.

I'll be getting real Napoleons to replace them sometime in he future.  The circle ones look good & seem like a great buy, but I think I prefer the square look for my bike.
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Re: Bar end mirrors
« Reply #9 on: September 27, 2006, 05:13:35 AM »
yep get the ridgy didge ones, they are very good quality, and have the curved mirror arm, to stop your fingers from getting broken if your hand is under it in a fall....

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Re: Bar end mirrors
« Reply #10 on: September 27, 2006, 05:37:36 AM »
I've got the Napolean's on my Ducati and another, simular, design on my Honda... Sean... something or other.
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Re: Bar end mirrors
« Reply #11 on: September 27, 2006, 06:42:04 AM »
Quote from: El Huero Loco on September 26, 2006, 10:25:19 PM
Quote from: ProTeal55 on September 26, 2006, 09:55:04 PM
I got mine from CRG.

you would be surprised how well you can see outta it...
I can see your left arm!
Thats not me, but good eye though !! ;D
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Re: Bar end mirrors
« Reply #12 on: September 27, 2006, 07:30:26 AM »
I have the mirrors that were on ebay.  Nice quality but be carefull, because there basically a fixed position when tightened they will break.  My brother walked into on of them and it snapped.  I'm going to save my pennies and order the CRG's that fold.
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Re: Bar end mirrors
« Reply #13 on: September 27, 2006, 07:50:49 AM »
Quote from: cben750f1 on September 27, 2006, 05:13:35 AM
yep get the ridgy didge ones, they are very good quality, and have the curved mirror arm, to stop your fingers from getting broken if your hand is under it in a fall....

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Re: Bar end mirrors
« Reply #14 on: September 27, 2006, 07:58:01 AM »
Quote from: ProTeal55 on September 26, 2006, 09:55:04 PM
I got mine from CRG.

It's the smallest one they make , and you would be surprised how well you can see outta it...

where'd you get those grips? think i'd like to slide a set of those on the '78 750F (currently gripless) - a canadian supplier would be even better info.

also looking for bar-end mirrors since i've put a modern master cylinder on the bike that doesn't have the mirror mount.  is there a retailer other than ebay that you guys are sourcing these things at?
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Re: Bar end mirrors
« Reply #15 on: September 27, 2006, 08:03:44 AM »
are these the right size & length to fit on my '78 750F bars?

don't know the length of the throttle sleeve off the top of my head.

edit: forgot the link - http://www.partsnmore.net/item_index.php?part_unique=2614
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Re: Bar end mirrors
« Reply #16 on: September 27, 2006, 08:12:52 AM »
Those look hot Einyodeler, that's exactly the setup I'm looking to get. I think I might angle the mirrors down and in instead of out but I think you've definately got what I'd call "The right idea" going on. That tank looks pretty sweet as well.
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Re: Bar end mirrors
« Reply #17 on: September 27, 2006, 10:33:21 AM »
Quote from: ProTeal55 on September 26, 2006, 09:55:04 PM
I got mine from CRG.

It's the smallest one they make , and you would be surprised how well you can see outta it...

 ???  ??? Who or what is CRG?  ???  ???

Cause I dig 'em

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Re: Bar end mirrors
« Reply #18 on: September 27, 2006, 10:45:38 AM »

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 ???  ??? Who or what is CRG?  ???  ???

Cause I dig 'em

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Re: Bar end mirrors
« Reply #19 on: September 27, 2006, 11:36:17 AM »
Thanks Sparty!!!!  ;D

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