Turn Signals & Mirrors

GRiSO Posts : 1406 Join date : 2014-01-02

Pete I agree but something could have contaminated the plastic like some kind of chemicals.
I have a customer (I own a body shop) that took is car for detailing and a noob must have used some funky product on the chrome plastic trim because it looked really bad a week later and it would not come back to its original finish, ouch!
The detail shop had to replace the bad items for free on that car...

Tiradritto Posts : 325 Join date : 2013-12-01

they were just made by the same vendor as the shite clip nuts they feel compelled to use...ps if any one needs GOOD clip nuts I keep them on hand

Sfregiato Posts : 467 Join date : 2014-06-13 Age : 74

[quote="NorthBayGriso"]I have Rizoma bar-end mirrors, primarily because I have big ol' LED lights occupying my mirror mounting points. I like the Rizomas, they provide a stable, wide-perspective rear- and side-view. But you really have to take your eyes off what is in front of you to use them.

I dislike bar-ends for this reason. They sure look cool though. Had them on my Thruxton and Monster and had a hard time using them because I had to glance down and out. Me no like.

GRiSO Capo Posts : 835 Join date : 2014-05-06

Pete Roper wrote:: I'm really very happy with the Aprilia mirrors though as fitted to SE's and most current 'Prillas. They work, look OK, don't cost a fortune and don't blur.

Steak wrote:: Another vote for the Aprilia mirrors standard on the SE. I also put them on my 1100s because the chrome versions were not only crappy, but they look like shite.

I don't really mind the chrome versions, but they just don't work very well for me. Are these: LINK the Aprilia mirrors you use? They are certainly inexpensive! Do they just fit or is some conversion bracket/nut required?

GRiSO Capo Posts : 10200 Join date : 2013-09-30

Yep. They bolt straight on.

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Don Abbondio Posts : 200 Join date : 2014-05-31 Age : 76

Those Ape mirrors are the same as my old oem shiver mirrors. There were plenty on ebay last time i looked - they are also identical oem mirrors on the BMW F800 R, and prices are quite cheap. I think they all come out of Taiwan or someplace similar.

My G came with bar-ends that I am struggling to like for all of the reasons mentioned above. If I go back to something like the Ape mirrors I will also need some bar-end weights - any suggestions? ATM I have no vibe issues with the bars.

GRiSO Posts : 1406 Join date : 2014-01-02

I have no distraction problems with my bar-ends...
The best scenario would be to have two cameras at the back also aimed at killing the blind spots with a screen in front of you to show what's behind you.
It can be rigged...

GRiSO Posts : 1163 Join date : 2013-11-26 Age : 61

My clip-ons look like I have to do some bar-end mods or replacement too.
After I take care of my oil pump.

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GRiSO Capo Posts : 835 Join date : 2014-05-06

Pete Roper wrote:: I'm really very happy with the Aprilia mirrors though as fitted to SE's and most current 'Prillas. They work, look OK, don't cost a fortune and don't blur.

Steak wrote:: Another vote for the Aprilia mirrors standard on the SE. I also put them on my 1100s because the chrome versions were not only crappy, but they look like shite.

OK, final update: received the Aprilia mirrors a few days ago, and not only do they look better, the difference is enormous: finally I can see what is behind me without moving my arms out of the way. The quality of the mirror itself also seems better.

Carlotto Posts : 29 Join date : 2014-11-04

bioman wrote:: For some ergonomic/bodytype reason I mainly see my arms when I look in my (stock) mirrors. I was considering swapping them for bar end mirrors, thinking that they will at least provide a wider view. Does anyone have experience with these? Pros & cons?

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That corsa mirrors are crap. Dont buy them. Rust will appear soon...

Grignapoco Posts : 146 Join date : 2013-07-26 Age : 57

I have the rizoma's on my GRiSO. I like them.

Nibbio Posts : 528 Join date : 2014-04-10 Age : 70

bioman wrote:: For some ergonomic/bodytype reason I mainly see my arms when I look in my (stock) mirrors. I was considering swapping them for bar end mirrors, thinking that they will at least provide a wider view. Does anyone have experience with these? Pros & cons?

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I have had issues with the same type of barend that is shown in the corsaspeedspeed shop .com
the little rivets come loose and the mirror rattles around eventually ...
don't BUY EM ...

I have barends on all my bikes , they work much better for me than stock and I like the way they clean up the looks of the front end.

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