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====Types of bar-end mirrors====

There are different kinds of bar-end mirrors. Some replace the stock bar ends, some are designed to fit around bar ends, and some ~~use~~ the ~~bolt used to hold~~ bar ends ~~onto non-hollow bars (meaning, they don't work for aftermarket~~ bars). Try to get a mirror that will preserve your bar-ends, as they are there to reduce handlebar vibration.

There are different kinds of bar-end mirrors. Some replace the stock bar ends, some are designed to fit around bar ends, and some bolt through the bar ends into the bars. Try to get a mirror that will preserve your bar-ends, as they are there to reduce handlebar vibration.

*[http:~~//www.constructorsrg.com/mirrors/index.html CRG] makes very nice billet mirrors. They're kind of expensive but are much better-made than the ones that look the same on eBay.~~

Companies to look at:

*[http://www.~~denniskirk~~.com/~~jsp~~/~~tpl/product~~.~~jsp?store=Main&catId=115&leafCatId=11508&skuId=391929&productId=p391929&mmyId= Cipa~~] ~~makes a teardrop~~-~~shaped mirror~~ that~~'s a little out of~~ the ~~ordinary~~.

*[http://www.constructorsrg.com/mirrors/index.html CRG] Billet mirrors that are of expensive but much better-made than those that look the same on eBay.

*[http://www.rkexcelamerica.com/street_ken_sean.html Ken Sean] ~~mirrors are affordable~~ and widely available.

*[http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/tpl/product.jsp?store=Main&catId=115&leafCatId=11508&skuId=391929&productId=p391929&mmyId= Cipa] A teardrop-shaped mirror that's a little out of the ordinary.

*[http://www.rkexcelamerica.com/street_ken_sean.html Ken Sean] Affordable and widely available.

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

"Ebay mirrors"

*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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 ====Types of bar-end mirrors====
-There are different kinds of bar-end mirrors. Some replace the stock bar ends, some are designed to fit around bar ends, and some use the bolt used to hold bar ends onto non-hollow bars (meaning, they don't work for aftermarket bars). Try to get a mirror that will preserve your bar-ends, as they are there to reduce handlebar vibration.
+There are different kinds of bar-end mirrors. Some replace the stock bar ends, some are designed to fit around bar ends, and some bolt through the bar ends into the bars. Try to get a mirror that will preserve your bar-ends, as they are there to reduce handlebar vibration.
-*[http://www.constructorsrg.com/mirrors/index.html CRG] makes very nice billet mirrors. They're kind of expensive but are much better-made than the ones that look the same on eBay.
+Companies to look at:
-*[http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/tpl/product.jsp?store=Main&catId=115&leafCatId=11508&skuId=391929&productId=p391929&mmyId= Cipa] makes a teardrop-shaped mirror that's a little out of the ordinary.
+*[http://www.constructorsrg.com/mirrors/index.html CRG] Billet mirrors that are of expensive but much better-made than those that look the same on eBay.
-*[http://www.rkexcelamerica.com/street_ken_sean.html Ken Sean] mirrors are affordable and widely available.
+*[http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/tpl/product.jsp?store=Main&catId=115&leafCatId=11508&skuId=391929&productId=p391929&mmyId= Cipa] A teardrop-shaped mirror that's a little out of the ordinary.
+*[http://www.rkexcelamerica.com/street_ken_sean.html Ken Sean] Affordable and widely available.
 *[http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-parts/mirrors-grips-handlebars.htm webBikeWorld] has links to dozens of mirror manufacturers.
+"Ebay mirrors"
 *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].