Can I fit bar end mirrors without it looking naff?
Can I fit bar end mirrors without it looking naff?
Ive got Renthals. At last I can do long rides in comfort.
But the stock mirrors are hopeless. And they are the cause of a lot of noise. Will bar end mirrors look stupid?
But the stock mirrors are hopeless. And they are the cause of a lot of noise. Will bar end mirrors look stupid?
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Re: Can I fit bar end mirrors without it looking naff?
ive been thinking about these my self they look good on a few triumphs speed triple etc but not sure if they would suit a faired bike.
Re: Can I fit bar end mirrors without it looking naff?
Simple answer ...No as they look shite.
Complex answer ... Well they look shite IMO but as it's your bike do what you want with it, still look shite mind but thats up to you to decide. There are bar mount mirrors out there but it's if you can fit them without snagging the fairing on full lock.
Complex answer ... Well they look shite IMO but as it's your bike do what you want with it, still look shite mind but thats up to you to decide. There are bar mount mirrors out there but it's if you can fit them without snagging the fairing on full lock.
Making up since 2007, sometimes it's true...Honest...
Re: Can I fit bar end mirrors without it looking naff?
just get a set of extension jobbies on the standard mirrors job done.
the older i get,the faster i was
Re: Can I fit bar end mirrors without it looking naff?
I think they look awful, but other people probably love the way they look.
I've ridden a bike with bar end mirrors and they were so vibey you couldn't see anything in them.
I'm not sure if you can get BSABloke's mirror extenders in NZ, but if I can help by sending some out just let me know. Or maybe you have seen them but don't like em!
I've ridden a bike with bar end mirrors and they were so vibey you couldn't see anything in them.
I'm not sure if you can get BSABloke's mirror extenders in NZ, but if I can help by sending some out just let me know. Or maybe you have seen them but don't like em!
Jamie
Re: Can I fit bar end mirrors without it looking naff?
How your bike looks is entirely a matter for you.
There's even people out there showing off their coloured screens and headlight covers!
And I heard the other day that Anne O'Dising from Probolt is looking for another job.........
But for me the problem would be filtering- I want my bikes to be a thin as possible, so filtering through small gaps is easy.
Having said that, if you're stuck behind a German tractor with Metal Mule panniers for his sandwiches it don't matter how thin your bike is....
There's even people out there showing off their coloured screens and headlight covers!
And I heard the other day that Anne O'Dising from Probolt is looking for another job.........
But for me the problem would be filtering- I want my bikes to be a thin as possible, so filtering through small gaps is easy.
Having said that, if you're stuck behind a German tractor with Metal Mule panniers for his sandwiches it don't matter how thin your bike is....
It's not falling off, it's an upgrade opportunity.
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Re: Can I fit bar end mirrors without it looking naff?
Also they rub on every bloody thing going, walls, catch clothing, rub along cars and pedestrians etc. I also think they look totally shite. and the ones that hang underneath the bars look even shiter. only my opinion though.
missing the noise, not the vibes. However never say never!
Re: Can I fit bar end mirrors without it looking naff?
I have them in summer on the beemer and I love em , little round ones that give a fear view , you are aware that they stick out a bit but so do my knees as I'm 6'2" so no biggy, Tony what is it with you and metal mule panniers? Or is it because they have more personality? Or wear louder shirts than you?
Re: Can I fit bar end mirrors without it looking naff?
Dont care about filtering as I have a B12 for going to work duties. And to those that like the mirror extenders, sorry they are not my thing.
But am thinking of a pair of these at 240mm long could work on the fairing. Yes Ive asked if they have all black sets.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing ... 1055734231
But am thinking of a pair of these at 240mm long could work on the fairing. Yes Ive asked if they have all black sets.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing ... 1055734231
Re: Can I fit bar end mirrors without it looking naff?
25 miles each way on the South Circular.adyf wrote:I have them in summer on the beemer and I love em , little round ones that give a fear view , you are aware that they stick out a bit but so do my knees as I'm 6'2" so no biggy, Tony what is it with you and metal mule panniers? Or is it because they have more personality? Or wear louder shirts than you?
Bloody nothing BUT filtering....
It's not falling off, it's an upgrade opportunity.
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Re: Can I fit bar end mirrors without it looking naff?
A31 yesterday was 2 hrs of filtering too. Bloody people texting do my head in. they are always looking down and don't ferking pay attention. I wombles shout at the twats
missing the noise, not the vibes. However never say never!