Removing Mirror Bracket (with removing all the fairings)

killermase · March 1st, 2012, 08:54 PM

How do you remove the mirror base bracket without removing all the fairings? I'm trying to install these mirror extenders - http://www.ebay.com/itm/08-11-Kawasa...7b153a&vxp=mtr.

However, this mirror extender requires me to remove the base bracket, but I'm trying to find an easier way to do this without removing the side and front fairings. If anyone has any ideas, pictures, or videos please let me know. BTW I have a 09 Ninja 250r.

---UPDATE---

Ok I finally had some time and I got these mirror extenders on and I did NOT take off the lower fairings. I basically took off the screws for the front fairing and windscreen. This allowed me to peel back the section next to the mirror and stick a socket wrench in there with an extension and get the two bolts off. As long as you take your time you'll be fine. Below are some pics of my new mirror extenders.

These look GREAT!!! You can't even tell they were not originally part of the bike. I road today and it was very windy and they held up just fine. I'm very happy. Check them out...

2012-03-08 10.54.57.jpg

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2012-03-08 10.58.37.jpg

quanttrom · March 1st, 2012, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by killermase

How do you remove the mirror base bracket without removing all the fairings? I'm trying to install these mirror extenders - http://www.ebay.com/itm/08-11-Kawasa...7b153a&vxp=mtr.

However, this mirror extender requires me to remove the base bracket, but I'm trying to find an easier way to do this without removing the side and front fairings. If anyone has any ideas, pictures, or videos please let me know. BTW I have a 09 Ninja 250r.

OH NICE ! I didn't even realize those existed !! Thanks buying !!

@ the original topic....I have the bike apart right now (winter - ice everywhere) and I really don't see how you can access the mirror base brackets without removing the front fairing..

It might be possible to do it without removing the side fairing.

PS. Please provide a review and tell me if they are worth it. Very seriously considering those !

CZroe · March 2nd, 2012, 04:05 AM

I'm wondering why they didn't just make longer bolts instead of that strange bolt into bolt method they use. Anyway, I'm pretty sure you need to take off the front fairing. Get some replacement rubber wellnuts and install them while you are at it!

killermase · March 2nd, 2012, 06:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by quanttrom

OH NICE ! I didn't even realize those existed !! Thanks buying !!

@ the original topic....I have the bike apart right now (winter - ice everywhere) and I really don't see how you can access the mirror base brackets without removing the front fairing..

It might be possible to do it without removing the side fairing.

PS. Please provide a review and tell me if they are worth it. Very seriously considering those !

So it sounds like I can remove the front fairing without removing the sides. I'll try to play around with it this weekend if I have time and let everyone know. These seemed like a cheaper option that some other extenders out there. Also, they seem like they'll work well since they'll be at the base of the bracket. I know I could probably do this myself if I had the right tools, but I don't and it's not worth my time. I saw a couple of DIY for mirror extenders and they worked well, but frankly looked awful, lol. These extenders were in my budget and I believe will do the trick.

GlassAnkles · March 2nd, 2012, 01:28 PM

i put the SW-Motech ones that are very similar to they ebay ones you are looking at but they are longer. they don't actually fit so i don't recommend them.

http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade...view/2518/704/

if you have the tools you can pull the inner fairing away just enough to get them installed. i used a really skinny 1/4 inch ratchet and slipped it in.

massacremasses · March 2nd, 2012, 01:30 PM

its not that hard. Just remove it.

killermase · March 8th, 2012, 03:22 PM

EVERYONE Check out my update in my original post.

quanttrom · March 8th, 2012, 07:42 PM

They look pretty damn good !!

How is the visibility? Did you notice a significant improvement?

killermase · March 9th, 2012, 06:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by quanttrom

They look pretty damn good !!

How is the visibility? Did you notice a significant improvement?

It's pretty much exactly what they stated on the eBay page - http://www.ebay.com/itm/08-11-Kawasa...73928030711243.

I have to adjust my right mirror some more, but the left side has a big improvement. I now only have to lean a little to left to see cars behind me similar to a car. I no longer have to lift my arm to see behind me so I'm very happy.

GlassAnkles · March 9th, 2012, 12:00 PM

those looks really good, way better than my motech ones

quanttrom · March 28th, 2012, 11:39 AM

I got my mirror extenders last night. I will install them and make a video of the process sometime soon.

I have some feedback/comments to make but you will find those in the video.

quanttrom · May 21st, 2012, 11:16 PM

Little video of the install:

Link to original page on YouTube.

March 1st, 2012, 08:54 PM	#1
killermase ninjette.org member Name: Chuck Location: RI Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 2504 Posts: 32	Removing Mirror Bracket (without removing all the fairings) How do you remove the mirror base bracket without removing all the fairings? I'm trying to install these mirror extenders - http://www.ebay.com/itm/08-11-Kawasa...7b153a&vxp=mtr. However, this mirror extender requires me to remove the base bracket, but I'm trying to find an easier way to do this without removing the side and front fairings. If anyone has any ideas, pictures, or videos please let me know. BTW I have a 09 Ninja 250r. ---UPDATE--- Ok I finally had some time and I got these mirror extenders on and I did NOT take off the lower fairings. I basically took off the screws for the front fairing and windscreen. This allowed me to peel back the section next to the mirror and stick a socket wrench in there with an extension and get the two bolts off. As long as you take your time you'll be fine. Below are some pics of my new mirror extenders. These look GREAT!!! You can't even tell they were not originally part of the bike. I road today and it was very windy and they held up just fine. I'm very happy. Check them out... 2012-03-08 10.54.57.jpg 2012-03-08 10.59.24.jpg 2012-03-08 10.58.37.jpg Last futzed with by killermase; March 8th, 2012 at 03:21 PM. Reason: update

March 2nd, 2012, 01:30 PM	#6
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	its not that hard. Just remove it. __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

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GlassAnkles ninjette.org member Name: Mo Location: KS Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 02 zx-12r, 13 zx-10r abs Posts: 245	i put the SW-Motech ones that are very similar to they ebay ones you are looking at but they are longer. they don't actually fit so i don't recommend them. http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade...view/2518/704/ if you have the tools you can pull the inner fairing away just enough to get them installed. i used a really skinny 1/4 inch ratchet and slipped it in.

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killermase ninjette.org member Name: Chuck Location: RI Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 2504 Posts: 32	EVERYONE Check out my update in my original post.

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quanttrom ninjette.org member Name: QUANT Location: Canada Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 250r Posts: 176	They look pretty damn good !! How is the visibility? Did you notice a significant improvement?

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quanttrom ninjette.org member Name: QUANT Location: Canada Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 250r Posts: 176	I got my mirror extenders last night. I will install them and make a video of the process sometime soon. I have some feedback/comments to make but you will find those in the video.

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quanttrom ninjette.org member Name: QUANT Location: Canada Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 250r Posts: 176	Little video of the install: Link to original page on YouTube.