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Offline 70CB750

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Mirrors
« on: October 06, 2022, 05:19:03 PM »
Is there any consensus on good bike mirrors? 

By good I mean mirror that does not shake like crazy at 55mph. 
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Re: Mirrors
« Reply #1 on: October 06, 2022, 05:37:57 PM »
There are vibration isolators that mount between your existing mirrors and handlebars.

Best mirrors I've seen were on Andy750's K4, I was so impressed that I bought a pair years ago but I've still never ridden with them.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/115141363891?hash=item1acef5c8b3:g:RZoAAOSwtj9iJFlX&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAoDiaKck6AFWyhEtsB3k1CLgiHJym2PQu3kZiwIBaG6IF3gpeMLmFCh1ISizqpVWT3xdojL%2B63OrHB90IBuk6ynZCxTfQBZOL4Yjt7ZeWorlK3I5kaNeV8B1iRcTCPnJ6%2Bve0suh1SCb4sG44y2PNc8cICyK43Zmsqy8tpfo%2FygPlgZKsoRlODrPIGCZbCnQlxorWt%2BLEo5Xy9LiJirj%2FCXs%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR6Lw2_31YA

EBay item: 115141363891

Manufacturer is Shin Yo but I've seen them by other names like Highway Hawk.

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Re: Mirrors
« Reply #2 on: October 06, 2022, 05:45:14 PM »
Thank you, Alan.  I remember looking them up few years back.  I might get them this time, I am really sick of the shaking. 
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Re: Mirrors
« Reply #3 on: October 06, 2022, 06:04:47 PM »
Mine only get 'fuzzy' (blurry?) at about 2500-3100 RPM. I almost never ride in that range, though, so mine are clear.
When do yours 'buzz'?
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Re: Mirrors
« Reply #4 on: October 06, 2022, 08:32:52 PM »
The genuine Napoleon mirrors are nice if you like the shape. They have a coated mirror glass which helps with glare, a faint blue tint/coating.
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Re: Mirrors
« Reply #5 on: October 07, 2022, 03:14:00 AM »
Mine only get 'fuzzy' (blurry?) at about 2500-3100 RPM. I almost never ride in that range, though, so mine are clear.
When do yours 'buzz'?

For me it relates to speed, not rpms.  The 900 has left original Honda mirror with short stem and that one is perfect at any speed.  The right one is aftermarket because the original got loose in the joint and does not hold up.   
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Re: Mirrors
« Reply #6 on: October 07, 2022, 04:33:32 AM »
I consumed mirrors on my K6 early 80's.
I got a cheap used set of Kawasaki Z1-900 mirrors that worked much better. Survive a drop as well ;)

Longer arms with better view, easier to adjust and less vibrations. They are black, not shiny chrome.
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Re: Mirrors
« Reply #7 on: October 07, 2022, 04:41:08 PM »
I went with the Shin Yo, getting one for the right side and if I like it I will get one more for the left side. 
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Re: Mirrors
« Reply #8 on: October 18, 2022, 03:39:48 AM »
I got my mirror. Love it. Crystal clear, arm has a joint in it - adapts nicely to my master cylinder - and it is rock solid.

Yesterday I tested it and it doesn't shake at 90 mph.  I will get a second one for the left. 
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Re: Mirrors
« Reply #9 on: October 18, 2022, 04:22:57 AM »
I got my mirror. Love it. Crystal clear, arm has a joint in it - adapts nicely to my master cylinder - and it is rock solid.

Yesterday I tested it and it doesn't shake at 90 mph.  I will get a second one for the left.
They look good but apparently are out of stock......

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Re: Mirrors
« Reply #10 on: October 18, 2022, 05:56:08 AM »
I got my mirror. Love it. Crystal clear, arm has a joint in it - adapts nicely to my master cylinder - and it is rock solid.

Yesterday I tested it and it doesn't shake at 90 mph.  I will get a second one for the left.
They look good but apparently are out of stock......

I just bought one here:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/125134820296
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Re: Mirrors
« Reply #11 on: October 18, 2022, 06:53:48 AM »

I got a cheap used set of Kawasaki Z1-900 mirrors that worked much better.

+1 ...the Kawasaki mirrors are good, I have them on my Kawasakis!  Ha
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