Mirror Extenders - Finally I can See!

BlackNinja8 · April 15th, 2012, 06:37 PM

Just a note to those looking at options for replacing the crappy stock mirrors. Some have gone with 650 mirrors, others have gone with the mirror extenders, I have done both. Couldn't be happier. As you can see from the photos below the image of the car behind me is clear in either mirror. That car is about 40 feet behind me for reference. I have the mirrors angled to give a complete rear view and I still have a relatively wide side view as well.

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dma · April 15th, 2012, 06:42 PM

Did you make your own mirror extenders, or where'd you get em? Which DIY did you use?!? Share please.... it looks great!!

BlackNinja8 · April 15th, 2012, 06:51 PM

I bought the mirror extenders off ebay seller is rrbarna...they cost $43.

These: http://www.ebay.com/itm/08-11-Kawasa...65a996&vxp=mtr

I believe there is a DIY for replacing the mirrors. Shame on my for not doing a full DIY. But it was a relatively easy install. I didn't take off the fairings, just removed the windshield and the screws securing the dash. Reaching through the front (where the windshield would block) and bending the nose piece gently allowed me to barely fit a wrench to loosen the nuts holding the mirror base in place. WARNING: when loosing those nuts go very slowing because if they fall into the nose piece you will have to remove it to retrieve unless you have the same nuts handy. I loosened with a wrench and did the rest with my had while having a magnetic retriever in place in case I dropped it.

I'm happy to walk anyone through it if need be.

killermase · April 18th, 2012, 08:21 PM

I bought the same mirror extenders and they are perfect! - http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showt...der+killermase

I feel much safer on my bike with the extenders. And they look GREAT. All those DIY extenders are fine, but they are flat out UGLY.

diablos991 · April 19th, 2012, 08:23 AM

Do these extenders from ebay cause more vibration to go through the mirrors?

BlackNinja8 · April 19th, 2012, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diablos991

Do these extenders from ebay cause more vibration to go through the mirrors?

Slightly more, but I don't have any noticeable image distortion. Cars behind me are still very sharp and I have no issue with the vibration at all It is not at all bothersome and highly recommended. I have the 650 mirrors which have a longer stem so if you keep the 250 mirror I don't you would notice any difference.

nakedhunter · April 19th, 2012, 09:20 AM

Are those an old style 650 mirror or the Chinese knockoff? I thought all the new
650 stock mirrors were the teardrop shape. but I am probably wrong if they come in different flavors...

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackNinja8

Just a note to those looking at options for replacing the crappy stock mirrors. Some have gone with 650 mirrors, others have gone with the mirror extenders, I have done both. Couldn't be happier. As you can see from the photos below the image of the car behind me is clear in either mirror. That car is about 40 feet behind me for reference. I have the mirrors angled to give a complete rear view and I still have a relatively wide side view as well.

BlackNinja8 · April 19th, 2012, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nakedhunter

Are those an old style 650 mirror or the Chinese knockoff? I thought all the new
650 stock mirrors were the teardrop shape. but I am probably wrong if they come in different flavors...

I forgot which year they are, but I got them from denniskirk.com I like that that are the more traditional shape because I felt like the teardrop shape causes you to lose some mirrored surface area.

choneofakind · April 19th, 2012, 10:06 AM

I think those things look goofy. I would rather just turn my head to see what's behind me.

Then again, I ride a pregen. Those aren't exactly winning any awards in the looks category...

BlackNinja8 · April 19th, 2012, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

I think those things look goofy. I would rather just turn my head to see what's behind me.

Then again, I ride a pregen. Those aren't exactly winning any awards in the looks category...

lol...those of us who aren't little green amphibians have spinal columns which prevent the old 180 degree neck turn.

Plus I have like a 2" neck so the collar on my jacket really limits my head turn. Just imagine resting you helmet on the floor - thats what it looks like on my shoulders.

choneofakind · April 19th, 2012, 10:27 AM

hahaha that's a funny image!

April 15th, 2012, 06:37 PM	#1
BlackNinja8 ninjette.org guru Name: NJ Location: Westchester, NY Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2011 250R (Sold); 2012 Vulcan 900; 2009 Harley Iron 883; 2004 SV650s; and a bunch of others over the years... Posts: 470	Mirror Extenders - Finally I can See! Just a note to those looking at options for replacing the crappy stock mirrors. Some have gone with 650 mirrors, others have gone with the mirror extenders, I have done both. Couldn't be happier. As you can see from the photos below the image of the car behind me is clear in either mirror. That car is about 40 feet behind me for reference. I have the mirrors angled to give a complete rear view and I still have a relatively wide side view as well. 2.jpg 1.jpg 3.jpg 4.jpg

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April 15th, 2012, 06:42 PM	#2
dma ninjette.org member Name: Derek Location: Chicago Suburbs Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250 Posts: 18	Did you make your own mirror extenders, or where'd you get em? Which DIY did you use?!? Share please.... it looks great!!

April 15th, 2012, 06:51 PM	#3
BlackNinja8 ninjette.org guru Name: NJ Location: Westchester, NY Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2011 250R (Sold); 2012 Vulcan 900; 2009 Harley Iron 883; 2004 SV650s; and a bunch of others over the years... Posts: 470	I bought the mirror extenders off ebay seller is rrbarna...they cost $43. These: http://www.ebay.com/itm/08-11-Kawasa...65a996&vxp=mtr I believe there is a DIY for replacing the mirrors. Shame on my for not doing a full DIY. But it was a relatively easy install. I didn't take off the fairings, just removed the windshield and the screws securing the dash. Reaching through the front (where the windshield would block) and bending the nose piece gently allowed me to barely fit a wrench to loosen the nuts holding the mirror base in place. WARNING: when loosing those nuts go very slowing because if they fall into the nose piece you will have to remove it to retrieve unless you have the same nuts handy. I loosened with a wrench and did the rest with my had while having a magnetic retriever in place in case I dropped it. I'm happy to walk anyone through it if need be.

April 18th, 2012, 08:21 PM	#4
killermase ninjette.org member Name: Chuck Location: RI Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 2504 Posts: 32	I bought the same mirror extenders and they are perfect! - http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showt...der+killermase I feel much safer on my bike with the extenders. And they look GREAT. All those DIY extenders are fine, but they are flat out UGLY.

April 19th, 2012, 08:23 AM	#5
diablos991 ninjette.org member Name: Shawn Location: Clearfield, UT Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 (blue) Posts: 134	Do these extenders from ebay cause more vibration to go through the mirrors?

April 19th, 2012, 10:06 AM	#9
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	I think those things look goofy. I would rather just turn my head to see what's behind me. Then again, I ride a pregen. Those aren't exactly winning any awards in the looks category...

April 19th, 2012, 10:27 AM	#11
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	hahaha that's a funny image!