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Wipsmack
| Posted on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 - 03:57 pm: |
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The other day I was heading to my folks house and went into a turn and hit some sand gravel mix and almost dropped the Uly. Well I pulled out of the slide but in the process I leaned forward and the handlebar kinda whipped back to the right and the right mirror slapped me in the helmet breaking off the end of the mirror. I found a stock replacement but have heard that the Aprilia Tuono Mirrors are better for limiting vibration. It has been hard trying to find these for under $34 bucks each. Does any one know of a site that has them. I will also check the local Aprilia dealer in my area as well. Any help would be great. |
Ulynut
| Posted on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 - 04:12 pm: |
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Go to your local dealer. Should be less than $40.00 for both. But, you may have to wait a few weeks for them. |
Deltablue
| Posted on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 - 04:20 pm: |
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Tuonos are worth the $$$$ I think they should be standard on the non-fairing Buells. |
Thetable
| Posted on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 - 04:40 pm: |
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I really can't tell much of a difference on vibration, but the viewing area is works out quite nicely for me. |
Froggy
| Posted on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 - 05:01 pm: |
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American Sport Bike sells them. http://www.americansportbike.com/shoponline/ccp0-p rodshow/16113.html If you have the part numbers you can try your Aprilia dealer, but you will have to wait a few weeks, and odds are pay the same amount. |
Jammin_joules
| Posted on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 - 05:11 pm: |
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I have seen elsewhere in BWB that someone has put the 1125CR mirrors with integral LED turn signals on a Uly with minor wiring issues. Just a thought. |
Johnboy777
| Posted on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 - 05:41 pm: |
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The BMW GS800 uses the same mirrors. . |
Froggy
| Posted on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 - 06:28 pm: |
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The CR mirrors are inferior to the Tuonos in my option, but the integrated signals are nice. |
Liv2
| Posted on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 - 06:45 pm: |
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I haven't noticed a big reduction in vibration, but they look a lot better and have a better field of view. You can at least see somewhat behind you. |
Jphish
| Posted on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 - 07:43 pm: |
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I agree - vibration about the same but view better. They ARE Italian after all. I can see Tuscany disappearing behind me in the right mirror. |
Sekalilgai
| Posted on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 - 08:22 pm: |
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the view is improved....vibes like the guys say...about the same http://www.badweatherbikers.com/cgibin/discus/show .cgi?tpc=4062&post=1580317#POST1580317 |
Metalstorm
| Posted on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 - 09:06 pm: |
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This is on a cg but between 3K rpm and 6K rpm, my Tuonos don't vibrate any where near as much as the stock lolipops. I get a clear image of what's behind me. Below 3K rpm it's about the same only a better field of vision just like the previous posters have said. |
Wipsmack
| Posted on Thursday, September 17, 2009 - 01:05 am: |
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Thanks Everyone I will go by my local Aprilia dealer tomorrow and have them check on them. |
Cyclonedon
| Posted on Thursday, September 17, 2009 - 03:20 am: |
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I've heard that these KLR650 Mirror Vibration Isolators from Studebaker makes a big difference in the mirrors. I haven't purchased them yet but I plan on getting them this winter. |
Cityxslicker
| Posted on Thursday, September 17, 2009 - 03:53 am: |
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The mirrors are great. I know what my shoulders look like, and if I were ever in doubt the stocker Mickey Mouses were kind enough to remind me at every glance. They bolt right up, and totally give the bike a different front attitude. |
Glenn
| Posted on Thursday, September 17, 2009 - 07:22 am: |
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The Aprilia mirrors give you a much better rear view. I also have the KLR650 vibration isolators and HVMP bar end weights and still get some vibration. It is at a lower frequency so to see if that's a light bar of car racks on the car following you, I still have to put my thumb on the edge of the mirror to steady it. |
Michael1
| Posted on Monday, September 21, 2009 - 12:49 pm: |
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I love the Aprilia Tuono mirrors. I will be using them for all my bikes now on. Work really GREAT on the Uly. |
Chalupa
| Posted on Monday, September 21, 2009 - 08:34 pm: |
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I have had Aprilia mirrors and KLR isolators on for past 4,500 miles and love 'em. Better view and a lot less vibration! |
Nevrenuf
| Posted on Monday, September 21, 2009 - 08:53 pm: |
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you can notice the lack of vibration a lot better on a blast. got them on the xt also and have no regrets. |
Ronmold
| Posted on Tuesday, September 22, 2009 - 08:23 am: |
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What year fits? And how do you pronounce "Tuono" so I don't sound like an idiot when I go to the parts counter. |
Michael1
| Posted on Tuesday, September 22, 2009 - 08:58 am: |
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I think there are part numbers floating around on this website somewhere. If not, pretty much any late gen Tuono mirrors will work. I pronounce it "Two-o-no" |
Johnboy777
| Posted on Tuesday, September 22, 2009 - 09:02 am: |
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'two-on-no' http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fv00l1t5oCk&feature =related |
Crusty
| Posted on Tuesday, September 22, 2009 - 05:14 pm: |
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Aprilia Tuono mirrors: Part # AP8104921 & AP8104922 I've had mine for a couple of years, and I like them much better than stock. |