Bar End Mirrors

Discussion in 'Clothing, Gadgets & Equipment' started by Cream_Revenge, Aug 10, 2016.

  1. Hey

    Fitted some bar end mirrors. Generally really like them but objects in the mirror look a LONG way further back than they actually are.

    Is this the same with ALL bar end mirrors or just because I bought a cheap Chinese set?

    Does the diameter of the mirror control the perspective?

    Cheers
     
    #1 Cream_Revenge, Aug 10, 2016
  2. I have oberon ones fitted to the 748 and although only 60 mm they work great and the mirror is flat so gives a true distance. A mate has fitted some 75 mm oxford ones to his monster and they suck arse.
    objects look miles away due to the curvature.
     
    #2 chizel, Aug 10, 2016
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  3. I found this too, with round ones on my 1198. Shortly after i went with the rear view camera option as didn't feel safe with them.
     
    #3 Pavey, Aug 10, 2016
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  4. Where were yours from/make?
     
    #4 Cream_Revenge, Aug 10, 2016
  5. You bringing the 748 to the Super Sausage meet? I'm still 50/50 but really behaving myself
     
    #5 Cream_Revenge, Aug 11, 2016

  6. eBay, cheap ones from China, were about a tenner.
    The main thing for me was the added width to the bike, ruined my commute.


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    #6 Pavey, Aug 11, 2016
  7. Yeah, mine are the same. Width not really an issue as I don't commute and mainly ride A and B roads and avoid towns.

    Thx
     
    #7 Cream_Revenge, Aug 11, 2016
  8. Oberon Streetfighter.
    Add almost nothing to the width and natural perspective.
    The smaller version is a reasonable price too, for made in UK.
    Way to go imho
     
    #8 Old rider, Aug 11, 2016
  9. Think you are right, only bought the cheep ones to test how I got on with bar end mirrors as never used them and Oberon a little pricey.
     
    #9 Cream_Revenge, Aug 11, 2016
  10. Oberon one here as well, round, (think mines smaller than 60mm though)....you get what you pays for....ive got a 60mm round oberon jobbie on the RSV4 and its fine. Ive got these on my z1ooo - again expensive but theyre brilliant....

    Driven Products DXM-BK D-Axis Bar End Mirrors Black | eBay

    You can fold them in also a la....

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    #10 comfysofa, Aug 11, 2016
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  11. These look very similar to the Arrows that I have on the Guzzi, but if anything better and cheaper.

    I really like the way these do not increase the bar length.

    Depending on the bike my personal take is some bikes suit them others don't, that Z1000 looks great with them IMHO
     
    #11 Old Jock, Aug 11, 2016
  12. no mate i'll be on the ss of course! The 748 needs a chain and im a lil skint so its going no where for a few weeks yet :(:(
     
    #12 chizel, Aug 11, 2016
  13. You may have to make me a cuppa then........
     
    #13 Cream_Revenge, Aug 11, 2016
  14. keh? What ya planning?
     
    #14 chizel, Aug 11, 2016
  15. I'd like to compare my mirrors with Oberon before I shell out £80 on a pair and if the 748 is off the road, could I pop over???
     
    #15 Cream_Revenge, Aug 11, 2016
  16. of course you can mate. When did ya have in mind?
     
    #16 chizel, Aug 11, 2016
  17. One evening next week?
     
    #17 Cream_Revenge, Aug 11, 2016
  18. cool dude... Drop me a pm at some point for details.
     
    #18 chizel, Aug 11, 2016
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  19. I picked up a cheapish set off aliexpress. I do miss having convex mirrors, buts it's better than having no mirrors I guess... here's a link...
    http://s.aliexpress.com/iyqMjYFV
     
    #19 psych0hans, Jul 26, 2017
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