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Title: Who did the GSXR mirror mod?
Post by: Toogoofy317 on October 19, 2009, 09:29:41 PM
I got my hands on some integrated GSXR mirror/turn signals. Saw the wiki but was wondering if I could get some precise measurements on where I need to drill and such. Much rather measure 6 times than screw up once!

Got them for $8 plus shipping  :woohoo:

Flick can't wait for some new antennae!

Mary
Title: Re: Who did the GSXR mirror mod?
Post by: glynnd89 on October 19, 2009, 10:32:28 PM
Off topic, but mine's name is Beatrice...
Title: Re: Who did the GSXR mirror mod?
Post by: Toogoofy317 on October 19, 2009, 11:09:06 PM
See I'm not the only one to name my bike LOl!

Mary
Title: Re: Who did the GSXR mirror mod?
Post by: Paulcet on October 20, 2009, 03:15:25 AM
I think this is what you had in mind:
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=40133.60
Title: Re: Who did the GSXR mirror mod?
Post by: Toogoofy317 on October 20, 2009, 10:22:06 AM
Yeah, thanks Paulcet I read that like twenty times LOL. Guess noone that has done it is still around to give me proper spotting. Trial and error I guess.

Looks like I'll do the detailed write up LOL

Mary
Title: Re: Who did the GSXR mirror mod?
Post by: Paulcet on October 20, 2009, 11:27:04 AM
I would guess galahs didn't measure.  I think he may have put masking tape on the fairing, then placed the new mirror on the fairing at a point that looked good, then marked with a pencil.  That's what I would do, anyway.  I'd do one side and make sure it looked right, then measure those holes carefully then mark the other side so that I got it symetrical.
Title: Re: Who did the GSXR mirror mod?
Post by: Toogoofy317 on October 20, 2009, 02:24:22 PM
Well, the problem I'm running into is that these mirrors are kinda heavy and it seems like with time it is just going to break the fiberglass or worse. I can't see how he's keeping them from doing this.

Mary
Title: Re: Who did the GSXR mirror mod?
Post by: gsf500RR on October 27, 2009, 05:31:43 PM
Wow were did you made such a good deal? Now that you have them, aren't you affraid that you won't see in it as good as you can see with the stock mirror?
Title: Re: Who did the GSXR mirror mod?
Post by: Toogoofy317 on October 27, 2009, 10:41:07 PM
Well I got one on with the bracket. Will post up some pics tomorrow. I can see fairly well out of it so far. I just wanted the integrated signals. It will take me awhile longer recovering from surgery and just need the bike constantly going. We don't have a season here for non riding.

When i get it all done there will be a very detailed write-up!

Mary
Title: Re: Who did the GSXR mirror mod?
Post by: galahs on October 28, 2009, 03:22:49 AM
Can't wait to see it  :thumb:
Title: Re: Who did the GSXR mirror mod?
Post by: gsf500RR on October 28, 2009, 04:20:33 AM
Is this what you were looking after?
(http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k248/galahs/gs500f/gs500_gsxr_mirror_holes.jpg)


What I don't understand is, how come this guy didn't have to drill new holes??
(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i134/dlchris1/23119551262.jpg) frome http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=35733.0
Title: Re: Who did the GSXR mirror mod?
Post by: bassmechanicsz on October 28, 2009, 05:46:38 AM
It is hard to tell from the pictures but it almost seems like that guy with the yellow gs didn't have to drill new holes for the mirror because he modified the arm of the mirror to make it a straight arm like the gs' have where as the gsx-r mirror looks to have a sharp angle to it where it attaches to the fairing.
Title: Re: Who did the GSXR mirror mod?
Post by: average on October 28, 2009, 06:41:40 AM
From the looks of the pics, It looks like he used the stock stalks/mounts and just welded them up. As a matter of fact; I remember when he originally did this a few years ago.
Title: Re: Who did the GSXR mirror mod?
Post by: Toogoofy317 on October 28, 2009, 08:43:55 AM
Ahhh, that looks hawt. But, I'm not allowed to weld :icon_twisted: By far looks to be the best way. That had to be a lot of work!

But, yes the drilled fairing is the route I'm going here are a pic of the plate I made and what one side looks like thus far!

(http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr264/Toogoofy317/Motorcycle/P1010249.jpg)
(http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr264/Toogoofy317/Motorcycle/P1010246.jpg)

(http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr264/Toogoofy317/Motorcycle/P1010248.jpg)
(http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr264/Toogoofy317/Motorcycle/P1010250.jpg)

Mary

Title: Re: Who did the GSXR mirror mod?
Post by: gsf500RR on October 28, 2009, 09:28:53 AM
Quote from: average on October 28, 2009, 06:41:40 AM
From the looks of the pics, It looks like he used the stock stalks/mounts and just welded them up. As a matter of fact; I remember when he originally did this a few years ago.

was there any info to the same? Look like those mirrors: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mirrors-Turn-Signal-Suzuki-GSXR-1000-GSXR1000-K5-K7-C_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem1e58e1721fQQitemZ130340188703QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories and they are cheap.
Title: Re: Who did the GSXR mirror mod?
Post by: Madbones on October 28, 2009, 01:47:27 PM
just wondering if you keep the stock fairing mounts , could you drill through the new gsxr arm and mount it into the stock mount so that it sits/mounts like standard.
Title: Re: Who did the GSXR mirror mod?
Post by: Paulcet on October 28, 2009, 02:02:54 PM
Looks good Mary! :thumb:
Title: Re: Who did the GSXR mirror mod?
Post by: Toogoofy317 on October 28, 2009, 10:31:46 PM
Madbones don't think so they are much too wide and fat for that.

GSF I don't think those would fit without modding like we've done.

Thanks Paulcet!

Mary
Title: Re: Who did the GSXR mirror mod?
Post by: Madbones on October 28, 2009, 11:18:44 PM
OK  bugger.............i was kinda thinking that the could may be filed down to fit in but i guess you have to allow for the wiring...Id like to have a go at this....ill keep watching your progress Mary.. :thumb:

Anyone tried those adhesive leds on the mirror instead.The wiring would be a problem on the outside of the arm ( look junky) but what if you cut the wiring off and soldered on some of that flat computer ribbon wire stuff then glue it flat to the underside of the arm..bit of black paint..
Title: Re: Who did the GSXR mirror mod?
Post by: galahs on October 29, 2009, 04:56:37 AM
The way the yellow bike did its mirrors was too tricky and complex for me, thats why I did it the way I did (drill new holes in the fairing)
Title: Re: Who did the GSXR mirror mod?
Post by: gsf500RR on October 29, 2009, 08:18:41 AM
I can weld and stuff. All I need to know is how he did it? Is there any information somewhere?
Title: Re: Who did the GSXR mirror mod?
Post by: galahs on November 01, 2009, 12:26:55 AM
he had a thread somewhere on here
Title: Re: Who did the GSXR mirror mod?
Post by: galahs on November 01, 2009, 12:34:52 AM
username: rangerbrown

http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=14299.0

I think he had another write up elsewhere as well
Title: Re: Who did the GSXR mirror mod?
Post by: gsf500RR on November 01, 2009, 06:44:12 AM
great thks you ghalas  :thumb: