I hate these mirrors: Difference between revisions

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*[http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-parts/mirrors-grips-handlebars.htm webBikeWorld] has links to dozens of mirror manufacturers.

*eBay often has many dealers selling bar end mirrors. These may come without a brand name (many of them are distributed by Emgo) but the price is right.

*eBay often has many dealers selling bar end mirrors. These may come without a brand name (many of them are distributed by Emgo) but the price is right. These are shown below. They are available at dozens of places on eBay (just search 'bar end mirror') or from [http://www.d2moto.com/p-5498-universal-honda-kawasaki-suzuki-yamaha-black-billet-motorcycle-bar-end-mirrors-street.aspx D2MOTO].

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They look like this:

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To install, remove the silver insert and put a longer stainless steel bolt in. These are shown with 14 oz [[Removing & replacing bar ends|HVMP bar ends]].

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This is not the highest quality product, but it's a very economical way to get better visibility and a different look for the front of your bike. The hardware can rust and parts can snap off if you're overly aggressive while tightening (see picture above).

If you're going with bar end mirrors, you'll probably want to remove your stock mirrors. You can get block off plates to cover the holes left in the fairing. Search eBay for 'Ninja 250 block off'. Ebay vendors come and go, but one that has had them is called [http://stores.ebay.com/Motorcycle-and-Sport-Bike-Parts Billet Sport Bike Parts].

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==Standard handlebar-mounted mirror option==

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 *[http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-parts/mirrors-grips-handlebars.htm webBikeWorld] has links to dozens of mirror manufacturers.
-*eBay often has many dealers selling bar end mirrors. These may come without a brand name (many of them are distributed by Emgo) but the price is right.
+*eBay often has many dealers selling bar end mirrors. These may come without a brand name (many of them are distributed by Emgo) but the price is right. These are shown below. They are available at dozens of places on eBay (just search 'bar end mirror') or from [http://www.d2moto.com/p-5498-universal-honda-kawasaki-suzuki-yamaha-black-billet-motorcycle-bar-end-mirrors-street.aspx D2MOTO].
+[[image:806379.jpg|150px]]
+[[image:806380.jpg|150px]]
+They look like this:
+[[image:5498.jpg|150px]]
+To install, remove the silver insert and put a longer stainless steel bolt in. These are shown with 14 oz [[Removing & replacing bar ends|HVMP bar ends]].
+[[image:DSCN3065.JPG.jpg|150px]]
+This is not the highest quality product, but it's a very economical way to get better visibility and a different look for the front of your bike. The hardware can rust and parts can snap off if you're overly aggressive while tightening (see picture above).
+If you're going with bar end mirrors, you'll probably want to remove your stock mirrors. You can get block off plates to cover the holes left in the fairing. Search eBay for 'Ninja 250 block off'. Ebay vendors come and go, but one that has had them is called [http://stores.ebay.com/Motorcycle-and-Sport-Bike-Parts Billet Sport Bike Parts].
+[[image:806381.jpg|150px]]
 ==Standard handlebar-mounted mirror option==