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Offline OneWheelDrive

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Offline Duke McDukiedook

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Re: Cafe Mirror Advice
« Reply #1 on: March 18, 2011, 10:51:16 AM »
I have the first one on my bike, it works pretty good.

The second design looks like it would slip easily.
 
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Offline Roach

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Re: Cafe Mirror Advice
« Reply #2 on: March 18, 2011, 10:54:48 AM »
halycon makes some really nice mirrors they might be a bit out of the price range. otherwise i like your first choice.
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Re: Cafe Mirror Advice
« Reply #3 on: March 18, 2011, 12:34:33 PM »
I used these with the clubman bars on my Enfield.

http://nfieldgear.com/enfield-store/aftermarket-parts-accessories/mirrors/bar-end-mirror-chome.html

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Re: Cafe Mirror Advice
« Reply #4 on: March 18, 2011, 12:39:34 PM »
dont know anything about these, but they are a cheap(but good looking) option. $15
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Re: Cafe Mirror Advice
« Reply #5 on: March 18, 2011, 01:46:33 PM »
The second example looks similar to what I have on my bike. I like them fine but the small diameter reduces visibility.

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Re: Cafe Mirror Advice
« Reply #6 on: March 18, 2011, 02:42:44 PM »
Love the gauge Johnie!
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Re: Cafe Mirror Advice
« Reply #7 on: March 18, 2011, 07:11:33 PM »
Yeah the second ones work fine.  I think the Amazon mirrors are the same.  I have two pairs of these, one on my CB550F and another on my KZ1000.  They work great.