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Title: bar end mirrors
Post by: oz353 on April 03, 2012, 04:58:38 PM
has anyone ever found bar end mirrors that bolt in to the stock bar end location? possibly one that is a bar end weight itself?
Title: Re: bar end mirrors
Post by: slipperymongoose on April 03, 2012, 05:03:26 PM
Search bar end mirror on eBay. Avoid tge cheap $4.00 sets start at least $15, that's what I paid for mine and there brilliant. The vibrations through tge handle bars will be a bit more though.
Title: Re: bar end mirrors
Post by: oz353 on April 03, 2012, 05:13:04 PM
yeah ive been searching just was wondering if that type was out there or if i could use something like the crg's and make my own "bar end" for it to clamp to.

Title: Re: bar end mirrors
Post by: knowles on April 03, 2012, 05:15:48 PM
I bought a pair on ebay paid $15-20 came with the ends to screw in to the bar end. I had 89 clips, now i just have them on the newer bars so i can see under my arm. they work surprisingly good. It does take a bit to get them being they come from Asia. But mine are made out of Al, and not plastic.
Title: Re: bar end mirrors
Post by: Soloratov on April 03, 2012, 06:14:54 PM
Sounds like a set I just bought off amazon. 21 bucks shipped. 3" round mirror. Aluminum construction. I love em, they look great and seem to be really well made.
Title: Re: bar end mirrors
Post by: knowles on April 04, 2012, 02:13:44 PM
sounds like them. jsut make sure you dont try and move them around alot, they cam become loose a little bit, but overall i like them, and they work reay good.
Title: Re: bar end mirrors
Post by: Zwerski on April 04, 2012, 02:45:28 PM
Try Jettin' bar ends.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v194/burgertron/f19f8946.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v194/burgertron/16356494.jpg)
Title: Re: bar end mirrors
Post by: oz353 on April 08, 2012, 08:27:31 AM
Soloratov, do you know the name of them or perhaps a link?   
Title: Re: bar end mirrors
Post by: Soloratov on April 08, 2012, 09:15:01 AM
Looks like the same ones Zwerski has! Lol..

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002GTKAHQ/ref=oh_o00_s00_i00_details

So far so good, tighten the crap out of em with a good wrench and I haven't seen any bad vibration at all. I don't have end weights either.
Title: Re: bar end mirrors
Post by: Zwerski on April 09, 2012, 08:18:40 PM
Yes, the same style. The ones in my photos are actualy Motrax brand convex ones. I got them online at Cycle Gear for $25 on closeout. If you can get some of those, I recommend them. The cheap eBay (or Amazon, or Motorcycle Superstore, or...) ones are nowhere near the quality that the Motrax ones are. I know since I have two sets of the cheapies. The craftsmanship and materials are poor, in particular the ball joint that mounts to the clamps is soft and allows the cheapo mirrors to move around more than I like.

That said, I rather enjoy the look of them on the bike. For function, not so much.

Also, the bar ends are Jettin brand. Heavy (17 ounce) and grooved for tie downs or for bar end mirrors.
Title: Re: bar end mirrors
Post by: Twisted on April 10, 2012, 03:46:52 AM
I have had these on my GS and they work great. No vibration issues.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Bar-End-Motorcycle-Rear-View-Mirror-Suzuki-Honda-Kawasaki-7-8-Black-/130606951412?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1e68c7ebf4

(http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff62/icecreamhands/DSC00253.jpg)
Title: Re: bar end mirrors
Post by: craigs449 on April 10, 2012, 05:07:20 AM
Quote from: Twisted on April 10, 2012, 03:46:52 AM
I have had these on my GS and they work great. No vibration issues.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Bar-End-Motorcycle-Rear-View-Mirror-Suzuki-Honda-Kawasaki-7-8-Black-/130606951412?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1e68c7ebf4

(http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff62/icecreamhands/DSC00253.jpg)

do these have integrated bar end weights in them?
Title: Re: bar end mirrors
Post by: Twisted on April 10, 2012, 05:15:42 AM
yep.  :thumb:
Title: Re: bar end mirrors
Post by: oz353 on April 20, 2012, 12:25:45 AM
Quote from: Zwerski on April 04, 2012, 02:45:28 PM
Try Jettin' bar ends.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v194/burgertron/f19f8946.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v194/burgertron/16356494.jpg)

Zwerski, what type of bar end weights are those?
Title: Re: bar end mirrors
Post by: Zwerski on April 20, 2012, 01:14:19 PM
http://www.jettin.com/BarendsSample.htm

Jettin' Industries. They specialize in aftermarket Vespa and Piaggio scooter parts. The notch is to allow for Vespa/Piaggio scooters to have a tie-down point for trailering. I have the heavy 15 oz. ones. They bolt right up and bar end mirrors fit in the notches, some with a little Dremel-ing, others stick right on.