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Comeauzee
Posted on Saturday, May 19, 2007 - 06:14 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I'm getting ready to buy some bar end mirrors and seen there are a few different ones out there. Can you show me some of the ones you guys have put on your bikes. And what you think are the best ones. Can you also tell me how to get the XB9SX plugs on the end of the bars off without damaging them. Thanks
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65460
Posted on Saturday, May 19, 2007 - 06:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Well, not knowing if I would like bar end mirrors or not, I went and bought a pair of Third Eye mirrors for a grand total of $15.00.The things work GREAT. I will probably end up buying a set of CRGs, or that was the plan. Thinking that I would end up always bumping these and get sick of adjusting them, but I really havent had any problems that way so Ill just keep these on.
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Skarecrow
Posted on Saturday, May 19, 2007 - 06:44 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I just used a pair of pliers and pulled them out, rocking them back and forth. I put Rizoma reverso bar end mirrors on my CityX. I really like them and they are very functional, better then the stockers.
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Danman2540
Posted on Saturday, May 19, 2007 - 06:53 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Third Eye also and love them
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Toona
Posted on Saturday, May 19, 2007 - 08:05 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I'm running a set of Napolean bar end mirrors
Very nice, and they can "fold in" when pushing thru a doorway (not that I would know when staying at a hotel in Knoxville, TN;))




Here's the mirrors folded in.



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Altima02
Posted on Saturday, May 19, 2007 - 08:08 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I have Cat Eye Mirrors. You can get them at Bicycle shops for about 7 bucks. I think they are great.

I bought the cheap ones because I was unsure if I would like small mirrors down lower, but I love them and they work great. They have a slight concave to them as well which helps.




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Altima02
Posted on Saturday, May 19, 2007 - 09:44 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Better Pics







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Dmhines
Posted on Saturday, May 19, 2007 - 09:54 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)



$9 Third Eye bar ends ...
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Cgocifer
Posted on Saturday, May 19, 2007 - 10:47 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Went to a local bicycle shop and picked up mine for 12 bucks. The quality is outstanding and It works perfectly. I pulled out the plastic plugs with my hands.



(Message edited by cgocifer on May 19, 2007)
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Patrickmitchell
Posted on Sunday, May 20, 2007 - 06:36 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I just put on a set of CRG bar end mirrors; inside my hand guards and without having to remove anything (2007 XB9SX). I did pull the hand guards off of the clip (on the bar end/outside), and pivot them forward to making tensioning the bracket easier. Five minute job and a very high quality mirror.
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07xb12scg
Posted on Monday, May 21, 2007 - 07:51 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I used to hate these bar end mirrors, but they're starting to grow on me. Some of them look good.
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Stang37
Posted on Monday, May 21, 2007 - 08:45 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

No pics yet, but I had the Cat Eye mirrors for a time...only issue for me was vibration at speed and a distorted image, but good for the money. I spent the $100 or so for the CRG 2 inch mirrors and love them...stable, clear and they don't impose on my hands. Easy to install too.
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Comeauzee
Posted on Tuesday, May 22, 2007 - 01:32 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Where do you get the CRG mirrors? And does anyone have any pics of them. Thanks
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Sneth
Posted on Tuesday, May 22, 2007 - 11:45 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

drove to REI and snagged the cat eye mirrors. $7 a peice.


very nice mirrors, and the bike looks so much better without those mickey mouse ears....i am very happy.
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Staindus
Posted on Tuesday, May 22, 2007 - 11:57 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I too use the third eye bar ends. They work great it still amazes me how well they work.

I like the Cat eye ones too Altima. Nice to have a choice.

Has anyone weighed the mirrors to see if there is a weight advantage over CRGs?
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Patrickmitchell
Posted on Tuesday, May 22, 2007 - 03:18 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I got the CRGs at http://shopping.speedwerks.com/ Their website is under construction so you will need to call. I had my mirrors in three days.





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Xbeau12s
Posted on Tuesday, May 22, 2007 - 06:38 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I've got those same Napoleon mirrors as Toona. Got em from Americansportbike.com Love em. Great for interstate riding and you can move them all over the place!
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Stang37
Posted on Tuesday, May 22, 2007 - 08:14 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I got my CRGs from Motosport outlet...I actually entered in an FZ as my bike because they try to tailor their database...and don't have Buells. I like Motosport from being a MX customer, but the service was quick and shipping free to boot.
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