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Title: Which SV650 mirrors to get?
Post by: sctrader on July 14, 2005, 11:13:09 PM
I'm going to replace the stock mirrors on my 98 GS and have read many people on this site recommending SV650 mirrors. I just checked ebay and there are a few different ones. Which ones is everyone referring to?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4561305076&category=35580&ssPageName=WDVW&rd=1

or

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4561652309&category=35587&ssPageName=WDVW&rd=1

or

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4561570284&category=35580&ssPageName=WDVW&rd=1


Thanks for your help. Just bought my GS and not sure what will work.

AW
Title: Which SV650 mirrors to get?
Post by: pantablo on July 14, 2005, 11:49:27 PM
the second ones are the ones that most on here like, the round ones.

the first ones are newest generation, might look alright.

the last ones are for S model sv650, for faring mount.
Title: Which SV650 mirrors to get?
Post by: average on July 15, 2005, 12:42:22 AM
;)idk; i like the first ones. they seem different and would still fit the gs. Not to flashy or anything.
Title: Which SV650 mirrors to get?
Post by: Jeppy on July 15, 2005, 05:46:32 AM
I like the second ones.... :thumb:
Title: Which SV650 mirrors to get?
Post by: what?! on July 15, 2005, 07:31:01 PM
first ones...they'll probably look good
Title: Which SV650 mirrors to get?
Post by: Pharaoh on July 15, 2005, 08:26:09 PM
I have the round ones.  Nice- but sometimes seems like there is not enough mirror surface area.
Title: Which SV650 mirrors to get?
Post by: sctrader on July 16, 2005, 05:39:48 PM
Thanks for the help guys.

I ended up buying the first ones. I'll post a before and after picture when I get them installed.
Title: Which SV650 mirrors to get?
Post by: milo on July 16, 2005, 09:53:39 PM
Those second ones, the round ones, are the ones. I had them until my bike got knocked over and one broke. They are very good mirrors: not as much visible as the OEM GS rectangular ones, but they handle vibration much better, are easier to adjust, and look way better.

*off to see if that second auction is still going on*
Title: better visability
Post by: ijrc on July 18, 2005, 05:19:14 PM
Any opinion of which mirrors to get if I want to increase my sight visability? Possibly one of the three posted above, but I'm open to any ideas. Thanks!
Title: Which SV650 mirrors to get?
Post by: RVertigo on July 18, 2005, 05:40:26 PM
I like the CF ones...   :thumb:

But, I like big mirrors 'cause you can see more...  The first ones are cool too.
Title: Which SV650 mirrors to get?
Post by: milo on July 19, 2005, 11:58:02 AM
I don't think any of those mirrors are going to give you more visibility (ie a wider viewing angle) than the stock ones. If that's your concern then don't change.

My personal concerns are: 1) round mirrors look much better on the (naked) GS than rectangular ones do; and 2) I want mirrors that won't vibrate so much, so I can actually see what they show me.
Title: Which SV650 mirrors to get?
Post by: RVertigo on July 19, 2005, 06:04:22 PM
Quote from: miloI want mirrors that won't vibrate so much, so I can actually see what they show me.
That would be nice...  I think shorter mirror stalks would help...   :dunno:
Title: Which SV650 mirrors to get?
Post by: sctrader on July 24, 2005, 10:27:33 AM
Ok, I got the new mirrors installed.

Here's the before:

http://server3.uploadit.org/files/sctrader-IM003807.jpg

and after:

http://server2.uploadit.org/files/sctrader-IM003808.jpg

I like the looks of them better than stock but I don't think they look as nice as the CRG barend mirrors would have. Oh well, what can you expect for $30 a pair compared to the CRGs at $180 a pair.

AW
Title: Which SV650 mirrors to get?
Post by: milo on July 24, 2005, 04:35:58 PM
OT: wow, the stock GS turn signals are a little out of control, huh? (My PO shortened mine, I don't think I really noticed what a nice service that was... should look him up and thank him!)

Also: I got the round mirrors from the middle linked auction. Thanks sctrader!