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realbtl
Scooter Rider
Number of posts : 66
Location : NW Montana
Points : 4208
Registration date : 2011-12-19
 |  Subject: Mirrors that actually work  Sat Jun 16, 2012 8:24 pm | |
| I've been trying different mirrors to get away from having 1/2 my mirror showing elbow and sleeve rather than what is behind me. I had some from a dirt bike that worked OK but were kind of clunky looking and hit the windshield at full lock. I bought some cheap $20 each ones that gave me a good view but tended to blur from vibration. I brought my new 2012 home tonight and started to put the cheapies on when I saw the stock Suzuki S40 mirrors I removed when I went with bar ends. Perfect. The stem shape is very similar and they are about 3" longer/wider than the SWing mirrors. No blur/buzz and good visibility plus I kind of like the touch of chrome.   |
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GHM-PM
Site Admin
Number of posts : 2370
Age : 70
Location : Bullhead City, AZ
Points : 6590
Registration date : 2012-05-17
| | Subject: Re: Mirrors that actually work Sat Jun 16, 2012 8:28 pm | |
| Very nice, I have noticed the same problem with the stock mirrors! |
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old fart
Scooter Rider
Number of posts : 85
Age : 73
Location : Edmonton, Canada
Points : 5276
Registration date : 2009-02-02
| | Subject: Re: Mirrors that actually work Sat Jun 16, 2012 11:37 pm | |
| Mirror extensions ebay $14.00 |
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GHM-PM
Site Admin
Number of posts : 2370
Age : 70
Location : Bullhead City, AZ
Points : 6590
Registration date : 2012-05-17
| | Subject: Re: Mirrors that actually work Sat Jun 16, 2012 11:57 pm | |
| - old fart wrote:
- Mirror extensions ebay $14.00
A link would be nice; didn't see them. Thanks. |
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old fart
Scooter Rider
Number of posts : 85
Age : 73
Location : Edmonton, Canada
Points : 5276
Registration date : 2009-02-02
| | Subject: Re: Mirrors that actually work Sun Jun 17, 2012 12:03 am | |
| NEW 10mm Mirror Riser Extender Adapter Honda Silverwing
there are about 6 of them. Some black some chrome.
price $17.95 + shipping.
I have them on my scoot and they work great |
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Winger61
Silver Wing Rider
Number of posts : 451
Age : 74
Location : Louth, Lincolnshire, UK
Points : 5025
Registration date : 2010-10-15
| | Subject: Re: Mirrors that actually work Sun Jun 17, 2012 7:36 am | |
| http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-10mm-Mirror-Riser-Extender-Adapter-Honda-Silverwing-/250878854350?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item3a698b84ce
Got these mirror risers/extenders through ebay from Gascap Dude - under £20 shipped to UK, and quick delivery too. Great mod for the Wing!
Last edited by Winger61 on Sun Jun 17, 2012 7:49 am; edited 1 time in total |
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john grinsel
Curmudgeon
Number of posts : 3254
Age : 83
Points : 8790
Registration date : 2009-08-18
| | Subject: Re: Mirrors that actually work Sun Jun 17, 2012 7:44 am | |
| Simple and cheap fix----early CB750 mirrors---probably used on other Hondas----In US, Dennis Kirk has them-----worked for me when winter riding gear makes me wider. |
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larryinseattle
Touring Scooter Rider
Number of posts : 387
Age : 70
Location : Lattitude 47
Points : 5144
Registration date : 2010-03-31
| | Subject: Re: Mirrors that actually work Sun Jun 17, 2012 8:44 am | |
| Hey... ordered the extenders. Great tip. I was tired of seeing what was in my left pocket.
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Meldrew
Visiting Curmudgeon
Number of posts : 4073
Location : York, North Yorkshire, England UK
Points : 8693
Registration date : 2010-11-16
| | Subject: Re: Mirrors that actually work Sun Jun 17, 2012 9:00 am | |
| I've also got the Gascap Dude mirror extenders and they work fine, once you've put thread lock on the mirror bolts to stop them working loose. |
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larryinseattle
Touring Scooter Rider
Number of posts : 387
Age : 70
Location : Lattitude 47
Points : 5144
Registration date : 2010-03-31
| | Subject: Re: Mirrors that actually work Sun Jun 17, 2012 9:02 am | |
| - Meldrew wrote:
- I've also got the Gascap Dude mirror extenders and they work fine, once you've put thread lock on the mirror bolts to stop them working loose.
thread lock.... check! thanks for the tip. |
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bikerboy
Silver Wing Rider
Number of posts : 405
Age : 79
Location : Leyland England
Points : 4763
Registration date : 2011-05-12
| | Subject: Re: Mirrors that actually work Sun Jun 17, 2012 9:23 am | |
| I have the same extenders , they do the job well but I've managed without the threadlock so far. |
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realbtl
Scooter Rider
Number of posts : 66
Location : NW Montana
Points : 4208
Registration date : 2011-12-19
| | Subject: Re: Mirrors that actually work Sun Jun 17, 2012 6:11 pm | |
| I've also heard that Burgman 400 mirrors will work.
If you can find the Savage/S40 ones they are very solid with a second locking nut where the stem grabs the mirror. Makes sense when you consider they are for a 650cc single. |
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tarmacburner2
Silver Wing Guru
Number of posts : 1099
Age : 69
Location : Cleveleys, Lancashire, England
Points : 5926
Registration date : 2010-03-27
| | Subject: Re: Mirrors that actually work Sun Jun 17, 2012 7:08 pm | |
| Fitted the Burgman 400 mirrors onto the Silverwing - work a treat.
Funny thing is - I took them off the Burgman as the chrome looked a bit 'naff' and fitted black ones. They look okay on the silver Silverwing.
Oh for you Yanks - 'naff' = 'crap'
Cheers, |
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