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Changing mirrors to shave a few years off.

Started by fakejimmymorgan, October 15, 2015, 03:56:37 AM

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fakejimmymorgan

So I have the old square plastic mirrors and I'm not keen on bar ends. I've looked on fleabay and wondered if people could weigh in on which of these mirrors would help my 1990 GS look a little younger.



Please comment 1,2 or 3 or stock if you think no change is needed


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akapellen17

4. Bar ends? I love mine. I see a lot more than the stockers. Just an option!
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Daeouse

Choice one if you want to keep the mirrors where they are.
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ShowBizWolf

I have mirrors that are very similar to choice #2 and I love them. It's amazing how much fresher they look (to me) than the stock ones.
Superbike bars, '04 GSXR headlight & cowl, DRZ signals, 1/2" fork brace, 'Busa fender, stainless exhaust & brake lines, belly pan, LED dash & brake bulbs, 140/80 rear hoop, F tail lens, SV650 shock, Bandit400 hugger, aluminum heel guards & pegs, fork preload adjusters, .75 SonicSprings, heated grips

fakejimmymorgan

I thought those ones #2 would get plenty of love. I'm torn between 1 and 2. I just don't like bar end mirrors (because they're illegal in SA apparently too). I worry that 1 looks a bit too KTM.


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ShowBizWolf

I do like the look of the first ones as well... hmm... which ones are less expensive?  ;)
Superbike bars, '04 GSXR headlight & cowl, DRZ signals, 1/2" fork brace, 'Busa fender, stainless exhaust & brake lines, belly pan, LED dash & brake bulbs, 140/80 rear hoop, F tail lens, SV650 shock, Bandit400 hugger, aluminum heel guards & pegs, fork preload adjusters, .75 SonicSprings, heated grips

Slack

It would be nice to have really wide mirrors too.
Quote from: MeeLee on June 07, 2015, 07:14:25 PM
Be aware, this is not very wise advise!

The Buddha

3 looks good, but I like the stock just fine
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twocool

So, tell me...If all it takes is a couple of mirrors to make a motorcycle "look younger", what is a quick fix to make the rider look younger?

Cookie




Quote from: fakejimmymorgan on October 15, 2015, 03:56:37 AM
So I have the old square plastic mirrors and I'm not keen on bar ends. I've looked on fleabay and wondered if people could weigh in on which of these mirrors would help my 1990 GS look a little younger.



Please comment 1,2 or 3 or stock if you think no change is needed


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Rallyfan


Quote from: twocool on October 15, 2015, 06:39:40 PM
So, tell me...If all it takes is a couple of mirrors to make a motorcycle "look younger", what is a quick fix to make the rider look younger?

Cookie

Specifically avoiding the mirror.

OP: stock.

fakejimmymorgan

In terms of price 1. is $38, 2 is $30 and 3 is $60.

ShowBizWolf

Superbike bars, '04 GSXR headlight & cowl, DRZ signals, 1/2" fork brace, 'Busa fender, stainless exhaust & brake lines, belly pan, LED dash & brake bulbs, 140/80 rear hoop, F tail lens, SV650 shock, Bandit400 hugger, aluminum heel guards & pegs, fork preload adjusters, .75 SonicSprings, heated grips

crackin

I think #2 look cheap, and they are cheap. Remember the old saying "you get what you pay for". I like #3 but im not sure if they might be bar end mirrors. I can't figure out how they mount. And #3 seem to have alot of parts though. How many parts do you need in a mirror? It might pay to keep looking.
I'm pretty sure bar ends are illegal in all state of Australia. But i run them on my bike and so do many others, I love them.
No matter what i do to it, it's still a GS
It's not how fast your bike is, it's how long you are prepared to hold the throttle on.

lucas

I think all those extra parts and bolts are to allow for a universal fit.

Sarkonix


ShowBizWolf

I've had ones like #2 for about 3.5 years now and I have no complaints either.  They stay where I put them even when I accidentally bump one for whatever reason... and the black hasn't faded or anything... no vibrations and the glass doesn't have any water marks behind the glass/in between the mirror surface... Idk the exact link or brand though so different ones could indeed be made differently.
Superbike bars, '04 GSXR headlight & cowl, DRZ signals, 1/2" fork brace, 'Busa fender, stainless exhaust & brake lines, belly pan, LED dash & brake bulbs, 140/80 rear hoop, F tail lens, SV650 shock, Bandit400 hugger, aluminum heel guards & pegs, fork preload adjusters, .75 SonicSprings, heated grips

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