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Offline Kiwi_Roy

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Do my mirrors look Goofy?
« on: July 09, 2015, 04:40:28 AM »
I'm told my mirrors look Goofy



 
How about a pair of bar ends?

Looking at the manual the bike came without mirrors, perhaps that's the way to go?
« Last Edit: July 09, 2015, 03:20:32 PM by Kiwi_Roy »
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Re: Do my mirrors look Goofy?
« Reply #1 on: July 09, 2015, 04:47:17 AM »
Yes. Those work best with police bars, running more parallel to the bars and outward.

Try mounting them low on those civilian bars.
« Last Edit: July 09, 2015, 07:10:24 AM by Cam3512 »
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Re: Do my mirrors look Goofy?
« Reply #2 on: July 09, 2015, 05:38:48 AM »
Yes they do. But if you like them and they work for you, then  that is what matters.

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Re: Do my mirrors look Goofy?
« Reply #3 on: July 09, 2015, 06:36:36 AM »
First time I have seen ape hanger mirrors
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Re: Do my mirrors look Goofy?
« Reply #4 on: July 09, 2015, 06:40:34 AM »
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Re: Do my mirrors look Goofy?
« Reply #5 on: July 09, 2015, 07:26:39 AM »
it's all relative....


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Re: Do my mirrors look Goofy?
« Reply #6 on: July 09, 2015, 07:49:36 AM »
Don't they vibrate like mad - or is your carb balance perfect - unlike mine  :wink:
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Re: Do my mirrors look Goofy?
« Reply #7 on: July 09, 2015, 08:04:45 AM »
it's all relative....



True..........and I was content with them for years, with or without the fairing.
But I was given a really good pair of bar ends, and am pleased with them, although it did mean slicing the end off those expensive grips.

Don't be swayed by the opinions of others. Be happy! Nobody's looking at your mirrors when you're riding (except you).

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Re: Do my mirrors look Goofy?
« Reply #8 on: July 09, 2015, 08:06:33 AM »
Yes, to me at least.

I like a double bend mirror. I have mirrors from a Kawasaki H1? 

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Re: Do my mirrors look Goofy?
« Reply #9 on: July 09, 2015, 08:06:51 AM »
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Re: Do my mirrors look Goofy?
« Reply #10 on: July 09, 2015, 08:27:52 AM »
Maybe put your hacksaw to use? DonG

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Re: Do my mirrors look Goofy?
« Reply #11 on: July 09, 2015, 09:39:31 AM »
Look more Mickey (Mouse ears) to me. I have bar-ends on both of my roadworthy Loops. Never liked the handlebar clamps on those cheap mirrors. On customer bikes, I've been using Emgo mirror mounts with Bikemaster mirrors. Decent quality, look pretty good and the whole setup is reasonably priced.

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Re: Do my mirrors look Goofy?
« Reply #12 on: July 09, 2015, 10:20:52 AM »
Yes, but...
Don't be swayed by the opinions of others. Be happy! Nobody's looking at your mirrors when you're riding (except you).
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Re: Do my mirrors look Goofy?
« Reply #13 on: July 09, 2015, 10:40:40 AM »
Since you asked.....Yes!
But, don't feel bad, mine look almost as bad ;-)
« Last Edit: July 09, 2015, 10:54:20 AM by Nick »

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Re: Do my mirrors look Goofy?
« Reply #15 on: July 09, 2015, 11:01:57 AM »
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Re: Do my mirrors look Goofy?
« Reply #16 on: July 09, 2015, 11:09:27 AM »
I believe mine are backwards, or inside out or something.  Maybe swapped left for right.
They stick out too far as designed, hang up on shrubberies.
I can't remember why I replaced the original mirrors, probably broke one.



I think I've been told that the loop frames didn't come with mirrors.

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Re: Do my mirrors look Goofy?
« Reply #17 on: July 09, 2015, 11:10:35 AM »

 Are these the one's?


Yes. I usually buy them on Amazon.
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Re: Do my mirrors look Goofy?
« Reply #18 on: July 09, 2015, 02:55:03 PM »
I always worry about the Goofy between the mirrors  :rolleyes:......

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Re: Do my mirrors look Goofy?
« Reply #19 on: July 09, 2015, 03:16:06 PM »
I always worry about the Goofy between the mirrors  :rolleyes:......

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Re: Do my mirrors look Goofy?
« Reply #20 on: July 09, 2015, 04:07:24 PM »
Yes, Roy, they do look a little goofy, but minimal head movement & a clear view behind is priceless. I have a mate who has similarly long stalks on his mirrors, but as he's been riding for more than 50 years (very fast through the corners - you don't want to even try keeping up) , he doesn't really care. Works for him.

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Re: Do my mirrors look Goofy?
« Reply #21 on: July 09, 2015, 08:58:56 PM »
right mirrors, wrong bars, had them on my eldo, with the bigger bars, and them a bit lower and wider, looked fine and gave a great view of what was happening behind me

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Re: Do my mirrors look Goofy?
« Reply #22 on: July 12, 2015, 12:41:02 PM »
I'm told my mirrors look Goofy



 
How about a pair of bar ends?

Looking at the manual the bike came without mirrors, perhaps that's the way to go?

Interesting choice of photo shoot locations, Roy!  Is that Fraserview?

My family has been telling me how little rain you have been getting there, but it really hits home looking at your pictures.  I'll be there next week, so will be able to see for myself, I suppose. 

Oh, nice mirrors!

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Re: Do my mirrors look Goofy?
« Reply #23 on: July 13, 2015, 09:50:41 AM »
Yes it's Frazerview, I live just down the street next to the old jail gatehouse

I changed the mirrors for bar ends, the jury is still out.
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Re: Do my mirrors look Goofy?
« Reply #24 on: July 13, 2015, 10:04:40 AM »
Makes me want a lolly pop  :thumb:
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Re: Do my mirrors look Goofy?
« Reply #26 on: July 13, 2015, 08:06:22 PM »
Yes it's Frazerview, I live just down the street next to the old jail gatehouse

I changed the mirrors for bar ends, the jury is still out.

I know the area!   :grin:

Maybe show us a picture of the bar ends, too?

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Re: Do my mirrors look Goofy?
« Reply #27 on: July 13, 2015, 08:41:07 PM »
Without a rider of windscreen?.. Yup, a bit goofy.

Add curb feelers and Gay Pirate tassels - no one'll notice.

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Re: Do my mirrors look Goofy?
« Reply #28 on: July 14, 2015, 07:23:38 AM »
Mickey can look stylish with a lot of imagination....



.... but not in your case!  :grin: (kidding!)

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Re: Do my mirrors look Goofy?
« Reply #29 on: July 14, 2015, 11:37:41 AM »
These are the mirrors I had on my old cruiser.   

https://www.denniskirk.com/dk/product_images/oe/600pix/oe397326.jpg

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