2nd Gen SV Mirrors (Pictures)

Alphamazing · October 31, 2005, 10:20:00 PM

So I finally got around to getting some mirrors for the GS. After I took the fairing off all I had lying around were some junky $10 mirrors that vibrated at idle, showed an AMAZING view of my forearm, and only fit one side of my bars because the other mirror was reverse thread.

After looking at some aftermarket options, I decided to go with an OEM part so I could have some high quality parts without "donating" a kidney to buy some nice looking and functional aftermarket ones (There were some Rizomas I was looking at, but they were $90). After checking some other manufacturers that made mirrors that would fit mine (meaning not reversed thread, a la Ducati and Yamaha) the SV seemed like the most logical choice. I knew I could get some good ones in perfect condition for about $30 shipped if I look around. I debated between the 1st gen and 2nd gen (Round and rectangular, respectively) mirrors, looked at pictures, and finally went ahead and solidified my decision on the 2nd gen ones. A short while later I got a response from a guy on SVRider, offering to sell me his 2004 SV mirrors for $30, shipped. Perfect.

These things are wonderful. Adjustability all over the place, big, functional, heavy (to quell vibrations), but still inherently stylish. I am really digging the chrome, too.

Pictures:

It's so nice being able to see behind me finally.

Bob Broussard · October 31, 2005, 11:13:52 PM

I have to get some of those.
I have some round ones off my old Ducati Monster. I didn't like them on the Duc and replaced them with similar ones like yours.

Alphamazing · October 31, 2005, 11:15:36 PM

Yeah, these are nice. They look dirtier in the pic than they really are because I had the manhandle them about. They're not really that bad.

You can also sorta see the hack job I did on my throttle sleeve to get my grip to fit correctly.

NiceGuysFinishLast · October 31, 2005, 11:47:56 PM

looks nice... now quit being a PW!!! :lol: :lol: :lol:

Alphamazing · October 31, 2005, 11:50:35 PM

Heh. I'm still having to get used to not twisting my body all the way around to the left to look behind me and partially around to the right. That mirror I had on prior was absolutely useless. It's really hard riding without them.

NiceGuysFinishLast · October 31, 2005, 11:56:31 PM

Hah.. well, I wouldn't know, just being a stupid nood with no bike

vfrocket · November 01, 2005, 06:14:33 AM

I like thoes where can I get a set???

weaselnoze · November 01, 2005, 08:58:19 AM

pics wont show up

Roadstergal · November 01, 2005, 10:21:01 AM

Very nice.

You know, I wonder if it wouldn't be worth converting even an F to those. If nothing else, they'd be easier to reach to adjust.

RVertigo · November 01, 2005, 10:39:39 AM

I love the SV mirrors... The Rectangle ones are not THAT different, but different enough that I prefer them over the stock GS ones...

I like the look of the round ones too, but I'm sure the visibility is awful.

NiceGuysFinishLast · November 01, 2005, 11:17:39 AM

Quote from: weaselnozepics wont show up

That would be because pandy broke the interweb with her PWing
See this post for more information

Alphamazing · November 01, 2005, 11:26:25 AM

Quote from: vfrocketI like thoes where can I get a set???

Just make a post on the SVRider forums saying you're interested in a set of 2nd gen OEM mirrors. Someone should get to you in a week or so.

Quote from: RoadstergalYou know, I wonder if it wouldn't be worth converting even an F to those. If nothing else, they'd be easier to reach to adjust.

I don't think you could, as the fairing mounts use two screws to hold the mirror on. This one would torque the stalk to much, and put too much stress on the fairing. With the two bolt design the stress is distributed over a larger area, thus reducing the forces on it. Also the F mirrors are plastic and light compared to these. These are solid steel, pretty much. I think you can use your GSX-R mirrors is you still have them.

Quote from: RVertigoI love the SV mirrors... The Rectangle ones are not THAT different, but different enough that I prefer them over the stock GS ones...

Yeah, likewise. These are great. They look similar to the stock GS mirrors, but the chrome is a great difference, as well as how the stalk ataches to the post. The two-part stalk-and-stem it has is SO much nicer than the GS's bent look (where is comes up from the bar, then just bends to the correct angle, whereas this one goes up and stops, then has a stalk protruding from the side).

Roadstergal · November 01, 2005, 11:34:32 AM

No, I mean put them on the bar mirror mounting points. They're still there, just covered with rubber plugs (hey, you should know).

Alphamazing · November 01, 2005, 11:38:53 AM

Quote from: RoadstergalNo, I mean put them on the bar mirror mounting points. They're still there, just covered with rubber plugs (hey, you should know).

You got rubber plugs with yours? Man, lucky! I don't know if that would be a viable option, really. The fairing clearance issues are the main, if only concern. These MIGHT clear the fairing at full lock, but I'm not sure. Don't you think it would look odd having a fairing with bar-mount mirrors?

weaselnoze · November 01, 2005, 01:21:34 PM

wtf?! the pics still dont work. i even restarted. i even tried from two different computers! :dunno:

Roadstergal · November 01, 2005, 01:23:20 PM

Quote from: AlphaFire X5Don't you think it would look odd having a fairing with bar-mount mirrors?

Ja, but if I worried about looking odd, I'd never leave the apartment...

Alphamazing · November 01, 2005, 01:29:02 PM

Quote from: Roadstergal
Quote from: AlphaFire X5Don't you think it would look odd having a fairing with bar-mount mirrors?

Ja, but if I worried about looking odd, I'd never leave the apartment...

Oh how true. It might work. Do you have the mirrors from your Pain in the Rear? Those might serve as a good test to see if you really want bar mounts.

Weazlenoze, you're having issues man.
Here are links:
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b123/AlphaFire_X5/GSTwin/IMG_0004.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b123/AlphaFire_X5/GSTwin/IMG_0003.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b123/AlphaFire_X5/GSTwin/IMG_0005.jpg

Or for the whole album:
http://photobucket.com/albums/b123/AlphaFire_X5/GSTwin/

weaselnoze · November 01, 2005, 01:34:18 PM

ahhh. i already tried c & p those links. nothin. and i also tried getting into your album as well. nada. :dunno: oh well. im pretty sure i kno what they look like neway

edit. looks as tho photobucket wont come up at all. no wonder all my hosted images arent showing up.. wtf.

Alphamazing · November 01, 2005, 01:45:56 PM

Quote from: weaselnozeedit. looks as tho photobucket wont come up at all. no wonder all my hosted images arent showing up.. wtf.

Maybe Photobucket banned your IP. I can get to Photobucket on mine just fine, and it seems like others can as well. Did you piss PB off?

weaselnoze · November 01, 2005, 03:22:11 PM

cant seem to think why i would have lol?

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