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Started by qcbaker, August 29, 2016, 02:31:56 PM

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qcbaker

Does anyone know what other model bikes' mirrors will fit the gs500f? I have read that the katana mirrors fit, but do GSXR or SV650S mirrors fit? The part that mounts to the fairing looks the same in pictures, but I dont know for sure.

Bluesmudge

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The following mirrors should bolt to the stock GS500F mounts. However, I have heard that the angles are incorrect for a lot of these and they will look kinda goofy mounted on the bike. The GSF mirrors are pretty nice, why not stick with those?

GSX-R600 '97-'00, GSX-R600 '03-'05, RF600F/R '93-'95, GSF650 Bandit S '05-'08, GSX650F '08-'13, SV650S '03-'08, GSX-R750 '96-'99, RF900F/R '94-'99, SV1000S '03-'05 & TL1000R '98-'99

qcbaker

Quote from: Bluesmudge on August 30, 2016, 10:23:19 AM
The following mirrors should bolt to the stock GS500F mounts. However, I have heard that the angles are incorrect for a lot of these and they will look kinda goofy mounted on the bike. The GSF mirrors are pretty nice, why not stick with those?

GSX-R600 '97-'00, GSX-R600 '03-'05, RF600F/R '93-'95, GSF650 Bandit S '05-'08, GSX650F '08-'13, SV650S '03-'08, GSX-R750 '96-'99, RF900F/R '94-'99, SV1000S '03-'05 & TL1000R '98-'99

Thanks very much for the list! The angle thing seems to me like it varies on the mirror you get, so it may be a "your mileage may vary" situation.

As for your question, I agree that the GSF mirrors are alright, but another set of those or aftermarket ones made for the GSF were quite a bit more expensive than a pair of short mirrors made for the GSXR, and I wanted to see if they would fit. Looking at the pictures of them and everything, my thought is that they are going to sit a little bit more vertical than the stock ones. I have ordered the GSXR mirrors and I will post on here once I get them noting the angle situation.

ShowBizWolf

Awesome!!! Can't wait to see them... hope they turn out great!  :D
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Rallyfan

I'm interest also thanks.

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Bluesmudge


qcbaker

Quote from: Bluesmudge on August 30, 2016, 03:14:01 PM
We are talking about mirrors for the F models, which mount to the fairings, not the handle bars

True, but in case anyone is wondering about what mirrors fit the non F models, I believe any mirrors for Japanese bikes with 10mm threads will fit.

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