Author Topic: Bar End Mirrors (Read 4736 times)

Black Hercules · « **on:** April 09, 2007, 08:19:17 PM »

Hey Cafe Racer owners! Maybe you can help me with this one. Why do I see so many cafe racers with only one mirror on the handlebar.
Is it because when you put the mirror on the throttle side the throttle sticks , jst like what happend to me today.

Jeff · « **Reply #1 on:** April 09, 2007, 08:25:59 PM »

It could possibly be because that's the only one you really need.

Jeff

Jinxracing · « **Reply #2 on:** April 09, 2007, 08:26:27 PM »

I may be wrong on this one, but I think it's because in many areas the law only requires one mirror. Apparently cafe racers' devil-may-care attitude precludes the use of any safety items not required by law.

Jinx

Black Hercules · « **Reply #3 on:** April 09, 2007, 08:38:46 PM »

So in other words, people just do it for looks , because I have it on the the brake lever side already . I took off the one from the throttle side ,because when I started the bike today for the first time in 4 months the throttle was sticking[.quote author=Jeff link=topic=20365.msg211684#msg211684 date=1176175559]
It could possibly be because that's the only one you really need.

Jeff

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doug_id · « **Reply #4 on:** April 09, 2007, 09:54:13 PM »

I have two and can't see well with either of them.

I ordered some Oberon's to hopefully fix that. I really want to know what is coming up behind me.

cben750f0 · « **Reply #5 on:** April 09, 2007, 10:02:45 PM »

i run nepoleon bar end mirrors on both side of my bike and never had a sticking throttle... i moved my switch gear a little up the bars to accommodate though

peace

DammitDan · « **Reply #6 on:** April 09, 2007, 10:31:14 PM »

Quote from: Black Hercules on April 09, 2007, 08:38:46 PM

So in other words, people just do it for looks , because I have it on the the brake lever side already . I took off the one from the throttle side ,because when I started the bike today for the first time in 4 months the throttle was sticking

In TN the law requires that a motorcycle have at least one left side mounted rearview mirror. So in my state, it's not for looks, it's for the law. I run 2 to balance out the handlebars (so technically I run 2 for looks), and never had a problem with the throttle sticking. But my throttle slide is also slid up onto the handlebars an extra 1/8".

And isn't the throttle side also the brake side? The left side of the bike should be the clutch side.

Gordon · « **Reply #7 on:** April 09, 2007, 11:55:54 PM »

Quote from: doug_id on April 09, 2007, 09:54:13 PM

I have two and can't see well with either of them. I ordered some Oberon's to hopefully fix that. I really want to know what is coming up behind me.

If that's your bike in your avatar, the reason you can't see well with them is that they're set opposite of how they should be. Flip them over so the fat end is pointing out.

cben750f0 · « **Reply #8 on:** April 10, 2007, 12:37:19 AM »

LOL... good spot gordon!!!.....

peace

KB02 · « **Reply #9 on:** April 10, 2007, 05:02:34 AM »

I have two on my Ducati and only one on my CB. Basically, it was an, "Okay, right now I can only afford one, the law only requires one... one it is..." Another shall soon be bought... probably.

As for the throttle, you just have to mount it carefully. On the left hand side, you want the mirror placed as far in as you can get it (instinctually), but on the throttle side, leave it out just far enough that the mirror housing doesn't touch the twisting part of the throttle. otherwise, it might cause it to bind a little bit, or slow down in it's snap bac to closed.

doug_id · « **Reply #10 on:** April 10, 2007, 06:00:46 AM »

Quote from: Gordon on April 09, 2007, 11:55:54 PM

Quote from: doug_id on April 09, 2007, 09:54:13 PM
I have two and can't see well with either of them. I ordered some Oberon's to hopefully fix that. I really want to know what is coming up behind me.

If that's your bike in your avatar, the reason you can't see well with them is that they're set opposite of how they should be. Flip them over so the fat end is pointing out.

Hi Gordon,

I have spun them, turned them, hit them

and still cannot get them adjusted so I can see behind me without having to do neck and back contortions.........But I am dense at times

matchanu · « **Reply #11 on:** April 10, 2007, 07:04:22 AM »

I never got the bar end mirrors to work correctly and they would interfer with the clutch/break.

So I got these.

http://www.bugeyes.com/store/

It takes a while to get used to, but they are far superior to bar mounted mirrors once you get the hang of it.

doug_id · « **Reply #12 on:** April 10, 2007, 07:27:45 AM »

Quote from: matchanu on April 10, 2007, 07:04:22 AM

I never got the bar end mirrors to work correctly and they would interfer with the clutch/break.

So I got these.

http://www.bugeyes.com/store/

It takes a while to get used to, but they are far superior to bar mounted mirrors once you get the hang of it.

Interesting.........never seen these before.....is the mounting pretty secure?

I like the price!

Thx,
Doug

matchanu · « **Reply #13 on:** April 10, 2007, 08:11:16 AM »

Quote from: doug_id on April 10, 2007, 07:27:45 AM

Quote from: matchanu on April 10, 2007, 07:04:22 AM
I never got the bar end mirrors to work correctly and they would interfer with the clutch/break.

So I got these.

http://www.bugeyes.com/store/

It takes a while to get used to, but they are far superior to bar mounted mirrors once you get the hang of it.

Interesting.........never seen these before.....is the mounting pretty secure?

I like the price!

Thx,
Doug

The mounting is VERY secure. The only issue is you have to take the time to re-adjust them every time you put on your helmet.

Unlike handlebar mounted mirrors, you can see all the way around you by just turning your head a little.

However, it does take some getting used to.

doug_id · « **Reply #14 on:** April 10, 2007, 08:41:05 AM »

heck for the price they are worth a try for sure.

Black Hercules · « **Reply #15 on:** April 10, 2007, 08:14:30 PM »

Thanks KB02 I will try that and Thanks all for your input....

rab1dwolf · « **Reply #16 on:** April 10, 2007, 10:40:19 PM »

would the bug eyes count as a legal rear view mirror? or would you still have to leave one on the bike...

kine8282 · « **Reply #17 on:** April 10, 2007, 11:06:50 PM »

im rockin 2 of the bar ends i got from www.speedmotoco.com with grips that have precut ends. no problems, i see everything that i need to see and looks wise i think it completes the bike.

matchanu · « **Reply #18 on:** April 11, 2007, 05:17:15 AM »

Quote from: rab1dwolf on April 10, 2007, 10:40:19 PM

would the bug eyes count as a legal rear view mirror? or would you still have to leave one on the bike...

This is from the website.

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Street Legal

"BUGEYES" ARE STREET LEGAL

September 1999 - The Michigan Department of State's On-Road Equipment Inspection Form TR-54 (1-95), Unit B - Motorcycle (two or three wheel vehicles) now includes the following remarks:

Item 7 Unit B:
Does the equipment have a rearview on the left side that is adjustable?
Not required on vehicle if helmet has mirror.

As far as we know, "BUGEYES" are the only helmet mirrors suitable for this purpose.

I'm sure local laws are going to vary.

jalfonso · « **Reply #19 on:** April 11, 2007, 01:41:25 PM »

Hercules,

I have CRG bar end mirrors on my 750F. They're pricey but they work great. Those bug eye mirrors look really trick. For the that price I'll give them a try as well.

John

doug_id · « **Reply #20 on:** April 14, 2007, 09:55:19 AM »

Got the bugeyes in and installed yesterday then went for a quick ride. Takes a few mins to get used to them and to tweak the adjustment just right but after that they are pretty nice. Just glance to either side and you get a good view of what is behind you. The mounting adhesive seems to be very strong so I don't think falling off will be a problem. My helmet is black so they blend in pretty well.

Two thumbs up here

Andoo · « **Reply #21 on:** April 14, 2007, 10:47:12 AM »

This helmet is trick it has a mirror built into it!
http://www.webbikeworld.com/r2/motorcycle-helmet/reevu/

Master Ted · « **Reply #22 on:** April 14, 2007, 11:49:45 AM »

I've got a euro cafe bar, stock controls and cheesy OEM knockoff mirrors. From the outset I couldn't see well with the mirrors and thought the dang things looked like ugly bug antennas. I put both mirrors in the vice and wanked down to create a much sharper angle in the stalk. Mirrors are now closer to bar and extend out to sides giving better field of vision. BTW, they look much better, too.

Chris Liston · « **Reply #23 on:** April 14, 2007, 01:09:04 PM »

I've got the CRG knock-off's you can get on Ebay for $60 per set. Work great. There the fixed mount one's. No issues with seeing behind me at all. I've have them mounted on my clip-ons. Work good and we also put them on my Brother's Triumph Thruxton 900.

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Author Topic: Bar End Mirrors (Read 4736 times)

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