Author Topic: Bar end mirrors (Read 6304 times)

ekim98 · « **on:** September 28, 2007, 01:17:28 PM »

Who has bar end mirrors and how good do yours work. I haven't found anyone that has them and I'm looking for some advise on what kind to get? Thanks

dusterdude · « **Reply #1 on:** September 28, 2007, 01:28:14 PM »

check these out

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=004&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=140155918696&rd=1

ekim98 · « **Reply #2 on:** September 28, 2007, 01:32:48 PM »

Those look pretty good, I wonder how good you can see with them - how bad the view is distorted from viberation?

smashedmelon · « **Reply #3 on:** September 28, 2007, 01:38:15 PM »

The Halcyon classic stadiums have that 70's look if thats what youre after. I tried putting them on my stock bars but they were just too high. Now that Im rebuilding my front end they will be going on the lower bars.

click on CRG bar end mirrors on the bevel heaven main page....

http://www.bevelheaven.com/productinfo.html

Gordon · « **Reply #4 on:** September 28, 2007, 01:45:39 PM »

I like the Napoleon brand bar-end mirrors. They fit the styling of these bikes (IMO) and don't vibrate. Plus, the visibility is way better than with stock mirrors. I added little blind spot mirrors in the corners which really helps out in heavier traffic conditions.

KB02 · « **Reply #5 on:** September 28, 2007, 02:22:15 PM »

I use them and I like them.

You do have to take you view off of the road a little bit more than a stock mirror, but if you'd like to see what's behind you rather than your elbow, they're great!

+1 on the napoleons.

MRieck · « **Reply #6 on:** September 28, 2007, 02:31:25 PM »

Quote from: KB02 on September 28, 2007, 02:22:15 PM

I use them and I like them.

You do have to take you view off of the road a little bit more than a stock mirror, but if you'd like to see what's behind you rather than your elbow, they're great!

+1 on the napoleons.

I've used Napoleons for years too....they are a good product.

RSV12K · « **Reply #7 on:** September 28, 2007, 04:20:49 PM »

Halcyon is best for quality but pricey. Napoleons are cheap but cheap. They're equal in the check your 6 department.

seaweb11 · « **Reply #8 on:** September 28, 2007, 05:58:55 PM »

"check these out"

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=004&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=140155918696&rd=1

I bought a pair of these when this thread came up. They work GREAT!

joeb · « **Reply #9 on:** September 28, 2007, 07:04:40 PM »

I use bar end mirrors and have no vibration problems. I really like them.

Gordon · « **Reply #10 on:** September 28, 2007, 08:21:23 PM »

Quote from: RSV12K on September 28, 2007, 04:20:49 PM

Halcyon is best for quality but pricey. Napoleons are cheap but cheap. They're equal in the check your 6 department.

From what I've seen, the Halcyon and Napoleon mirrors cost pretty much exactly the same, and I don't really consider 30 bucks per mirror cheap when there are inferior knock-offs available for half the price.

heffay · « **Reply #11 on:** September 28, 2007, 10:01:26 PM »

Quote from: Gordon on September 28, 2007, 08:21:23 PM

Quote from: RSV12K on September 28, 2007, 04:20:49 PM
Halcyon is best for quality but pricey. Napoleons are cheap but cheap. They're equal in the check your 6 department.

From what I've seen, the Halcyon and Napoleon mirrors cost pretty much exactly the same, and I don't really consider 30 bucks per mirror cheap when there are inferior knock-offs available for half the price.

agreed gordo!
napleons for prez!

bert96 · « **Reply #12 on:** September 29, 2007, 03:49:27 AM »

Where can i bought Halcyon mirrors,i found a place in UK but i would like to find a place in US or Can,for one main reason...shipping cost!

i really like this one...
http://www.classicpartsltd.com/images/830mirrorl.jpg

MRieck · « **Reply #13 on:** September 29, 2007, 06:41:07 AM »

Quote from: seaweb11 on September 28, 2007, 05:58:55 PM

"check these out"

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=004&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=140155918696&rd=1

I bought a pair of these when this thread came up. They work GREAT!

Those look good.

azuredesign · « **Reply #14 on:** October 01, 2007, 04:10:47 PM »

I received these today from an ebay vendor for $35. plus shipping and like them enough to buy another pair for my Beemer. I can finally see behind me without my shoulders blocking the view. No vibration and very clear.

bistromath · « **Reply #15 on:** October 01, 2007, 04:38:32 PM »

Bought a set of bar-end mirrors from Old Bike Barn (yeah, I know, but I haven't been screwed.... YET) and they suck. Whatever brand they are (Emgo, I think?), avoid them, as they use cheap plastic reflective material and distort badly enough to be next to useless. Returned them to sender.

dagersh · « **Reply #16 on:** October 01, 2007, 05:09:09 PM »

I have the ebay ones on my clubman bars, they look great and work great. Just make sure the bolts are tight after you are happy with the adjustment, and you are good to go. Rear visibility is very good, with little distortion.

Go for the ebay.

ekim98 · « **Reply #17 on:** October 01, 2007, 06:17:49 PM »

Quote from: azuredesign on October 01, 2007, 04:10:47 PM

I received these today from an ebay vendor for $35. plus shipping and like them enough to buy another pair for my Beemer. I can finally see behind me without my shoulders blocking the view. No vibration and very clear.

Thanks, someone else said those too. They look good, I just wasn't sure if the viberation would make them hard to see with. As soon as I get the money I'll get me a set.

mkramer1121 · « **Reply #18 on:** October 01, 2007, 07:52:07 PM »

Quote from: seaweb11 on September 28, 2007, 05:58:55 PM

"check these out"

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=004&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=140155918696&rd=1

I bought a pair of these when this thread came up. They work GREAT!

Glad you're happy with them Seaweb....Figured I bought them and liked them, so why not share w/ the community?

seaweb11 · « **Reply #19 on:** October 01, 2007, 10:10:02 PM »

mkramer1121 that's what this board is all about

they were so cheap I bought 2 sets!

rhinoracer · « **Reply #20 on:** October 02, 2007, 12:11:40 AM »

So which ones give a better rearview, straight ones, 90deg ones or the ones that curve to the front of the grips?

cben750f0 · « **Reply #21 on:** October 02, 2007, 01:24:17 AM »

i have a set of napoleons on my GS650 bars, and they are great, got the pair off ebay for $35AU a pair.

hope this is helpful..

peace

Klark Kent · « **Reply #22 on:** October 19, 2007, 03:14:42 PM »

snagged a pair of napoleons off ebay

and i was wondering what people are using to plug the old mirror threads, if anything.
-KK

andy750 · « **Reply #23 on:** October 19, 2007, 03:20:21 PM »

Good question KK as I just bought the $35 Ebay mirrors after seeing Azuredesigns (Ben) bike last week - he raved about them so Im looking forward to trying them.

Cheers
Andy

Spikeybike · « **Reply #24 on:** October 19, 2007, 04:42:39 PM »

get a fancy chrome bolt and put it in there , thats what i did

or you could tig weld the hole and grind it smooth

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