replacement mirrors

[ispud]

Finally got around to removing mirrors to look at the possibility of extending the stalk so I could see behind me - I did it on my Aprilia and it worked marvelous.  I can't get the mirror off the stalk - not sure how it is attached, so I am going to see if maybe I can find new mirrors that stick out further.  Any ideas?  On my Aprilia I added a 3 inch bolt to the end by welding a metric nut on the head of the bolt - hopefully this summer I will make some new ones out of S/S round rod - on the Aprilia the mirrors are threaded on the end.

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[wordslinger]

..ispud, can you post a pic of what you're looking at??

..the mirrors on my ppl 50 look like there's a "compression" type nut where the mirror body is attached to the stalk..

..dunno if your's is different or not...


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[ispud]

I make two aluminum flat bar extensions that raise the mirrors one inch and move them out 3 inches - very happy with the outcome. 

To try to answer your question - the round shaft goes up to a seam that has a plastic trumpeting shaped sticking out that the mirror rotates in.  In this seam there are 2 round indentations - possibly a place to get a hold with a spanner wrench - I screwed with this some and then decided to go to the flat bars - will post a picture Monday at work.

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[wordslinger]

...cool..i can picture it in my mind...

..kind-sorta....

 

[olbull]

http://www.dr650mirrorextensions.com/  I have 3+ extensions on my bike...How do I post a pic here???I will take a few and show you

[ispud]

a photo

[ispud]

sorrry - not the best, but gives a good idea of concept - works great.

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[wordslinger]

...yeahhh...is that your mirror's base on top of the flat?

...don't look like mine...

[ispud]

mirror is bolted on from the bottom - it is on top of flatbar.

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