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Message started by Wake51 on 04/02/12 at 07:34:28

Title: Stock Mirrors
Post by Wake51 on 04/02/12 at 07:34:28

Does anybody know the stem length of the stock mirrors? I'm looking for replacement round mirrors to replace the stock ones. The problem I'm running into with the stock mirrors is that with the drag bars I put on, I can't see passed my elbows. So I'm looking for something that extends out more.

I found these but I'm not convinced they're an improvement...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pair-Round-Motorcycle-Mirrors-Suzuki-GS550-GS750-GS850-/370382940257?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item563c8b2861

Title: Re: Stock Mirrors
Post by verslagen1 on 04/02/12 at 11:37:20

Not sure, will have to measure but...

You will have to extend the mirrors out more cause they're round and not rectangular. I had the same problem, mirrors give a great view of your elbows. Then I put on 30" wide bars and the problem was cured.

Title: Re: Stock Mirrors
Post by Wake51 on 04/02/12 at 16:03:41

I wonder if bar end mirrors would offer an improvement. Of course then there is the compromise of smaller sight picture...

Title: Re: Stock Mirrors
Post by Boule’tard on 04/02/12 at 16:10:47

I have extra bar-end mirrors laying around, PM if interested.

Title: Re: Stock Mirrors
Post by mscepu101 on 04/02/12 at 16:16:44

Do you have picts of the 30" bars?

Does it improve handling? I am 5' 8" (on a good day!) and would like to get a little better "moment force" for handling.

Did you have to lengthen any cables?

Where did you get the bars from?

Thanks!

Title: Re: Stock Mirrors
Post by verslagen1 on 04/02/12 at 18:58:01

Stock '88 mirrors are 8" from the bottom of the nut to the end of the stem.

I started with buckhorns and switching to 30" Z bars with 6" rise and low risers is no problem.

I also have 30" low rise bars with the high risers and no problem there either.

Title: Re: Stock Mirrors
Post by Starlifter on 04/02/12 at 19:37:58

Check with JPCycle or other online parts and accessories warehouses, they carry mirror 'extenders' that look nice and solid. I know I saw some at one or another of these places.