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Das Bolt
07-27-2007, 01:01 AM
I just mounted a set of bar end mirrors in place of my stock ones.The field of veiw is great,but I have to look down breifly to check the veiw.It's about the same time as it takes to check my speed,but it doesn't feel natural,not second nature like with stock.I was wondering if I will adapt or is this a flaw of the bar end set up?Has anybody else used them?They do make the bike look bad ass though.

mrdozer2you
07-27-2007, 01:42 AM
I just put some on and I agree with you. It feels weird at first, you find yourself naturally looking at where your mirrors "used to be". It takes a little getting use to, but in the end they are much, much better. I particularly like them while on the expressway. When i'm tucked down it is actually in a better position than the stock ones. I feel alot safer just looking a bit left or right, than having to look up and left or right. I can pay more attention to the road.

His_and_Her_Buells
07-27-2007, 04:28 AM
Is the image clearer due to less vibration? I've been thinking of going with bar ends just for the style and figured the view couldn't be any blurrier than the stocker, right?

LeFox
07-27-2007, 06:56 AM
you get used to it...

H&H, the image is as clear as crystal. not less, but no vibration at all [up]

His_and_Her_Buells
07-27-2007, 08:45 AM
Thanks Fox, that's what I was hoping to hear[up]

stevensue
07-27-2007, 10:26 AM
I bought a $8 bicycle bar-end mirror from the local bicycle shop. I wanted to see if I liked bar-ends before spending the bucks for "real" ones. It is really pretty good. Not much vibration, holds in the wind, easy to adjust, etc. Could be better quality glass. But hey, $8 ;) I went back to the bicycle shop and told the guys that they can now say their mirrors have been tested to 80 MPH! I like them and will probably ask for a "real" pair of bar-ends for Christmas.

mrdozer2you
07-27-2007, 01:09 PM
CRG was the best deal I could find. I spent about $60 on the mirrors and $20 on the adaptor's, each. Well worth the money.

Das Bolt
07-28-2007, 09:01 PM
I also got the cheap ones from a bike shop to see if I would like them,and they work great.So now I don't feel so bad about spending the money on a set of CRG's.

LeFox
07-30-2007, 10:45 AM
CRG was the best deal I could find. I spent about $60 on the mirrors and $20 on the adaptor's, each. Well worth the money.

dozer, got mine, same as on my duc 35$ complete...
crg is pretty expensive => quality, but expensive

mrdozer2you
07-30-2007, 02:22 PM
They are definitely heavy duty. I tipped my bike over this weekend on the right side, ( in my f-ing parking lot at work) was turning around to back into a spot, just filled the tank and made a noob mistake. Left the wheel cranked, looked behind me and started backing up, got a bit heavy and I couldnt hold it, so I barely laid it down. Thankfully all that happened was a busted right footpeg, and my mirror folded in. NO OTHER DAMAGE!!! :D . I am convinced that the mirrors saved a dent in the frame/tank. If I didnt have those bar ends I would be crying right now. Well worth the money. A little touch up paint for the mirror and a new peg and im back on the road.

Das Bolt
07-30-2007, 11:29 PM
LeFox,you said you paid $35.00 for a set from H&H? Do they have a website,I don't think I've seen them before.

LeFox
07-30-2007, 11:39 PM
LeFox,you said you paid $35.00 for a set from H&H?

nah, at a local dealer
H&H is the short version of "His and Her Buells" :D

Das Bolt
07-31-2007, 12:41 AM
Oh,I guess it's back to CRG then. Thanks.

LeFox
07-31-2007, 10:47 AM
other options are:
oberon (http://www.oberon-performance.co.uk/acatalog/Bar_End_Mirrors.html)
rizoma (http://www.rizoma.it/Prodotti/ProdottiUniversal.cfm?ID_categoria=1)
9$mirror (http://www-ccrma.stanford.edu/~peer/Duc/duc-barendMirrors.html)
napoleon (http://www.oldbritts.com/70_201001.html)
emgo (http://www.parkeryamaha.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=458)
3rdEye (http://www.3rd-eye.com/(09).htm)
QuickScans (http://www.saeng.com/2679.htm)
skyking (http://skykingproducts.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=SP&Category_Code=005_Buell)

or as an alternative:
bugeyes (http://www.bugeyes.com/)

Das Bolt
08-02-2007, 12:47 AM
Thanks,now all I have to do is make up my mind.The ones from rizoma look real nice,maybe too nice for my bike though.

His_and_Her_Buells
08-03-2007, 05:58 AM
Got Mine on today. Oh yeah, much better! $50 delivered off ebay.

rider1086
02-04-2009, 11:18 PM
I have a question on the bar end mirrors. I am a little skeptic of them on a firebolt. I noticed that there are some cheaper ones and they don't have that secondary bend like the one from ASB. I feel like the way that it is made will not allow me to use it on a firebolt compared to a lightning. Does anyone have the cheap ones on a firebolt and how do they like them? Which would be better on a firebolt? Thank you!

EVLXB
02-05-2009, 12:41 AM
Man I can't beleive I missed a shot at pimpin' my Oberon's - I love these. Crazy expensive but they are like jewelry...

http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/1933_20080829102653_L.jpg
http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/1933_20080829102608_L.jpg

wardamneagle
02-05-2009, 01:05 AM
I got the same CRG's your talking about. I definitely adjusted and i love em. I got them for $60 and just mounted them straight to my bars. Save money on adapters and was one less thing to break

FalconryBoy
04-01-2009, 02:57 AM
EVLXB - I have to have those mirrors! They look great! I want to buy the Oberon's online right now! Anybody know what MM size I need for my 2007 XB12S?

Thanks!

ridendude
04-01-2009, 04:12 AM
K, went with a cheapo set of mtn bike mirrors (Axiom) on my bike. Have Rizoma bars and made a threaded insert for them. Work awesome, need a little refinement on the brackets, but have convinced me that bar ends are the way to go. With the stock mickey mouse ears all I could see were my shoulders, Oberon, Rizoma, all good. May end up makin my own. Bar ends are definately the way to go tho'[up]

EVLXB
04-02-2009, 03:51 PM
Falcon - I have pro-taper bars that have a real small ID. not sure what the stock bars were. I bought them online... I'll try and find the site again. I love them, no vibration at all.

I read some of the previous threads and have to make a comment on looking down at the mirrors. I used to find myself looking in the stock mirrors all the time, now I only look when stopping or changing lanes. I think it is actually safer (for me anyway) I am less distracted while riding, I don't find myself wandering between looking forward and looking in the mirror's anymore.

FalconryBoy
04-03-2009, 02:51 AM
Thanks EVLXB! I might just try them as well!

taylor
04-03-2009, 04:18 AM
anyone have a picture of these bar end on a firebolt? id like it see them

vitor_br
04-03-2009, 01:37 PM
Wow, these oberons look great!!!
How hard is to get those "pins" that holds the hnad-guards off the bars on the XB9S? Does it give a headache?

Odin
04-04-2009, 04:03 PM
Evlxb - was just thinking the same thing the other day. when i noticed my right side was slightly off and couldn't see the road. so next time i stopped i fixed it. then it occured to me, I hardly ever look in them anymore except when I "need" to see what's behind me. Yet i know earlier i was always glancing here and there. So they work, and I also spend less time looking at what's behind me, and more time what's in front

FalconryBoy
04-06-2009, 02:03 AM
Ok. I just lost my head and could not stand another second with the big bug eye mirrors. I stopped by Cycle Gear and bought some bar end mirrors off the shelf (and some LED Turn Signals!). They (the mirrors) would not expand quite enuff to fit inside the bar but I did the electrical tape mod. All good now. Plenty of visibility and NO VIBRATION! Rock on! Love 'em. Just could not wait for the Oberons!

Thanks for the incentive though!

horseplay
04-06-2009, 12:54 PM
EVLXB that bike looks killer...LOVE the mirrors especially. Bike just sits "right" but.....is that front tire mounted backwards or is it just me?

Phazernut
05-08-2009, 01:01 AM
How do you remove the stock plugs in the end of the bars to get the new mirrors on. I have a set of Oberons on the way.

Stevenc150
05-08-2009, 03:09 AM
Vise Grips! :p Most just rip them out. No bolts or tricks, they're just pressed & glued in I believe.

Phazernut
05-08-2009, 09:38 AM
OK......brute force it is

GrahamNZ
05-15-2009, 04:48 AM
My first post here and thought some of you may find this photo interesting/amusing.

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r180/GrahamNZ/Barendmirrortrial.jpg
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r180/GrahamNZ/WFOmirrorsforGrisoetc.jpg

It was a comparison test only! The mirrors are WFO. Image clarity was about equal but of course the bar-end ones had a better field of view at the expense of making the bike wider. Mostly I use the stalk mounting but in winter the bar-enders come into their own for seeing past bulkier clothing.

The ideal place for mirrors really is as close to your eyes as possible but that brings its downsides.

In my experience you do get used to bar-end mirrors but it does take longer to check them. The best mirrors I've had were the low ones on a Honda ST1100. Wierd at first but a wonderful view once you get the hang of it.

xtremelow
05-15-2009, 12:33 PM
Sort of scared me with that last pic until you mentioned it was for a test only.

Your bike could use a few more bolt-ons, but this is what I thought of as soon as I seen your bike.

Spent a little time in Iraq.



http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/520_20090515053014_L.jpg

7Mary3
01-13-2010, 10:30 AM
I like my handguards on my XB9sx, but I want to try bar end mirrors. Anyone have any ideas how to have both?

konarider94
01-13-2010, 02:03 PM
yes i do have an idea but it would take some custom machining. a custom bolt for the hand guard could be made with a large OD so the mirror part could clamp to that instead of the insert it comes with.

or you could try this
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y191/matt1994xj/jeep/barend.jpg

7Mary3
01-13-2010, 05:44 PM
I was thinking about doing something like that but I think the throttle side would bind? Are those bicycle mirrors? Thanks for the ideas...

Lohani
01-14-2010, 06:46 PM
my left size on my TT fit fine without any modification.. i bought the stuff from americansportbike for the right side tho, cause there was no way i could have it against the grip rubber on the throttle side, way too tight there
i just came on to make sure i could just yank out the end plugs and not worry about them heh
ill take a pic and let u know how the ASB kit works out for the right side

Lohani
01-14-2010, 07:25 PM
Ok the ASB kit worked fine. Quick n easy. It took the tiniest amount of force more than my delicate unmanly hands could muster to remove the plastic ends that the handguards attach to. I was promptly kidnapped from the garage to go grocery shopping. So I'll put pics of parts up later.

Lohani
01-14-2010, 09:30 PM
ok
so from left to right...
1-bar end that came with TT(handguard barend for buells)
2-bar end adapter that came with cheapo mirrors from cyclegear(no handguard clip, nor does the hardware from the ASB kit fit this barend)
3-package from asb containing their barend(same as above basically- but diff screw threads and such)
4-the hardware package from asb to make #3 work with handguards
5-what is replaced in #3 by #4
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f71/eGraeme/hardwarecompare.jpg


end result
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f71/eGraeme/gubrznjunk3.jpg

Lohani
01-15-2010, 01:36 AM
as a side note, what do u guys do with the open bolt holes where the old mirrors used to be?

50dro
01-15-2010, 01:47 AM
as a side note, what do u guys do with the open bolt holes where the old mirrors used to be?

You can put an appropriately sized button head cap screw in them or do like I did and find some plastic hole plugs (also sized)like these:

Hole Plugs (http://www.roc-noc.com/product.php?productid=53)

Note: I didn't get mine from there...My work was gracious enough to "lend" them to me...:D

fahren
01-15-2010, 02:06 AM
Lowes has the hole plugs in the hardware section. Wicked cheap.[up]

Lohani
01-15-2010, 03:13 AM
ahhh
i didnt even think of that
i was busy trying to figure out how to find a bolt with the right length and threading
lol... yay for simple solutions! :D

btw, anyone know where to get a set of these bar end mirrors/hand guards
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f71/eGraeme/barendguards.jpg

7Mary3
01-15-2010, 03:41 AM
Lohani thanks for the heads up. Your pic is exactly what I have been envisioning (my sled's the same color too). So from your post, I should just get the barend kit from ASB for both left and right sides? Does the kit come with the mirrors too?

Lohani
01-15-2010, 03:50 AM
7Mary3
well i didnt even need the kit for the left side
it fit just fine on the stock barend for thehandguards
the right side was just too tight, so i ordered the kit for that
i SWEAR ASB's site said u had to order 2 if you needed for both side, mebbe im wrong.. but they sent me barends for both sides, and the hardware(longer screws and spacers) had enuf for both sides anyways

the instructions that came with it somehow managed to get me confused
so if the 4 lil spreader pieces have you lost, lemme know and ill show ya how to snap em together
heh heh :)

dhend912
01-28-2010, 07:42 PM
americansportbike.com sells mirror block off plates for firebolts ... not cheap, though, like hole plugs, etc ...
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d39/msnthrp912/xb/blkff.jpg
pardon the size ... new to forums (09 xb12r, 1st bike)

Pockets
02-01-2010, 05:52 PM
Just got mine from eBay. Cut 1/8" off the end of the throttle grip and work perfect! ZERO vibration!http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/5366_20100201114805_L.jpg
http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/5366_20100201115446_L.jpg

browland
02-01-2010, 06:17 PM
I covered my mirror holes with these little rubber inserts from autozone's screw/fastener rack... Litteraly a perfect fit the inner part is snug inside and then the top is the exact size to cover the whole top. Excelent for keeping water from getting in. I will post up exactly wich ones when I get home

Pockets
02-01-2010, 06:51 PM
That's exactly what I wanted to pick up! Definitely get me the part number. I have electrical tape over my holes now. :D

BlackandChrome
02-02-2010, 02:48 AM
I see most people have lightnings. That makes it easier.

I've been looking for those plastic plugs for my firebolt, but I haven't found anything I trust. I didn't take exact measurements, but I'm assuming I'll need a 1/4" or 3/16" plug. If anything, that plug will only go through the fairing and won't even touch the aluminum fairing stay. I'd be worried about the fairing flopping around in the wind and those plugs falling out.

twoguns
02-02-2010, 06:39 AM
i used cateye500 push bike mirrors. i had to get one from canada and the other here is australia to get both left and right.

work great and very effective. i just have them angled to the front to prevent excess movement in high speeds. works well.

and the crunch... AUD$23 each.

here is a pic of them on my current ride...

black xb12r in the middle...

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k270/mr2guns/29082009400.jpg


and here on my previous ride...

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k270/mr2guns/Gemma/Claytonsweekend005.jpg

7Mary3
02-04-2010, 05:27 PM
Just got mine from eBay. Cut 1/8" off the end of the throttle grip and work perfect! ZERO vibration!
[up][up]

That looks great Pockets! I think I'll go that route since the price is right and Uncle Sam wants me to give him more money by April 15th...[mad]

Pockets
02-04-2010, 10:07 PM
Thanks 7. The eBay seller is here in CA and had free shipping. Only cost me $17.45! I can't imagine going back to those mouse ears. It's taken me about a week to get used to looking to myside a little, but it's SO worth it.

Browland- Were you able to get the part number on those hole plugs?

kalifornia
02-04-2010, 10:46 PM
dam I thought I was the first with a bobbed fairing

browland
02-05-2010, 03:22 AM
sorry it took a min to find this dang package my garage is a wreck...

okay here are the rubber plugs I was speaking of:

Package:

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m14/rowlabm/2010-02-04220645.jpg

On bike:

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m14/rowlabm/2010-02-04220449.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m14/rowlabm/2010-02-04220429.jpg

they should be on the fasteners rack at autozone packaged like the first pic they fit exactly the right size inside and out just press down with thumb and give it a little twist... I also put a dab of grip adhesive on the rim even though it didn't seem to need it I just like using adhesives

Pockets
02-05-2010, 03:21 PM
Thanks Brandon! Headin there after work.[up]

browland
02-07-2010, 12:14 AM
figured I would post up the barend mirrors I got from d2moto/amazon $12.99 plus shipping... wanted black got faux carbon fiber and they started growing on me used rubber grommet thingys from autozone to fill old holes :
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m14/rowlabm/bike/2010-02-06182747.jpg?t=1265505087

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m14/rowlabm/bike/2010-02-06182800.jpg?t=1265505127



http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m14/rowlabm/bike/2010-02-06182842.jpg?t=1265505203

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m14/rowlabm/bike/2010-02-06182915.jpg?t=1265505246

fahren
02-11-2010, 01:11 AM
I've been looking for those plastic plugs for my firebolt, but I haven't found anything I trust.The hole caps are a standard Buell part, and are less than a buck (unlike most things at a dealership). They are also perfect on Lightnings for filling the mirror holes, if you can't find something at autozone or Lowes to do the job. Pt.# N0001.B.

thunderstormgrowl
02-11-2010, 02:32 AM
I order the cheap bar end mirrors off of ebay a few days ago, and I am really excited to see how I like them. If I really like them, I am going to upgrade to the CRG lane splitter mirrors this summer.:)

I hope I love them so I can have a good reason to back up the $200 it is going to cost for those CRGs.

I can not wait to see my bike without those stock mirrors. They are one of the very few thing I actually dislike about my bike.:)

Pockets
02-11-2010, 03:45 PM
Thunder- I wouldn't even bother with CRGs unless you really want the folding option. I ride almost every day and my eBay's haven't had any issue at all.

BPlass
02-11-2010, 03:53 PM
Browland, I have those same mirrors...ebay find, real cheap and they work great.

Thunderstormgrowl, you will love getting rid of your stock mirrors.

7Mary3
04-08-2010, 03:51 PM
http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/5730_20100408084538_L.jpghttp://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/5730_20100408084526_L.jpg

I was curious if I'd like bar ends so I'm trying these ones out ($5 mtn bike mirrors) and I adapted fasteners so my stock handguards still work. They have a really small mirror surface like Joker Machine chopper mirrors but they held up to 80mph before I took these pics at a rest area.

They should work until after I pay off Uncle Sam for taxes [mad]

jmcrutch
04-08-2010, 06:12 PM
Those have got to be the most practically useless mirrors ever.

browland
04-08-2010, 06:18 PM
Those have got to be the most practically useless mirrors ever.


true but I like them they dont take away from the bike like alot of mirrors do.
But I have my mirrors directed more behind me than anything else since I always look instead of trusting a mirror plus with my bar ends I got look away to see anyway. So really I just use them so I can tell if I'm being pulled over or not

7Mary3
04-10-2010, 03:17 AM
Those have got to be the most practically useless mirrors ever

Works for me and that's all that really matters on MY bike.

BlackandChrome
04-11-2010, 03:37 PM
I couldn't justify spending $60 on a pair of block offs. I couldn't find a direct replacement for block off turn signals for an r6/r1.

I ended up getting a polished block off for an R1. It was normally $10 and I got 40% off D2moto during their sale. I plan on grinding down the engraved "R1" and repolishing or powdercoating them.

ctmallam
04-11-2010, 06:24 PM
These look almost like Oberons. Certainly a lot cheaper. But as they say, you get what you pay for.

http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo209/m-label/CNC%20Mirror/CNC-Mirror_B2-Black-900px.jpg

http://motors.shop.ebay.com/__?_from=R40&_trksid=p3841.m39.l1313&_nkw=buell+end+mirrors&_sacat=

rainman44
04-11-2010, 07:40 PM
Those ones look not to bad, they sure do look really close to Oberons. I got a set of Oberons last year paid $115. Probly would of got a set of those if i seen them earlier, oh well never really paid a heck of a lot more for mine anyway.

has anyone elles got a set of these mirrors above?
what's the quality like?

jmcrutch
04-11-2010, 09:19 PM
I order a pair of those ebay ones and have been waiting a while for them to get here. It sucks that China is so far away [sad]

lleubbx
04-11-2010, 11:08 PM
I´m waiting for a pair of those to...:D

vitor_br
06-14-2010, 12:39 PM
Let us know how good they are and post some pics when you get them!

sidefx
06-14-2010, 01:36 PM
your going to hate the clamp system for the cheap ebay mirrors. i purchased some and its hard to get them to make a positive clamp in the bar. However I have a machine shop at work and made a quick fix.

heres the link
mirror fix (http://www.buellxb.com/Buell-XB-Forum/Buell-Lightning-XB12S-XB12Ss-CityX-XB12Scg/eBay-bar-end-mirrors)

03Firebolt9R
07-06-2010, 02:29 PM
Here are some pics of my CRG's and cheap ebay signals on my CR. No more vibration and I can actually see!

http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/3092_20100706081551_L.jpg

http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/3092_20100706081853_L.jpg

http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/3092_20100706082023_L.jpg

http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/3092_20100706082114_L.jpg

Red93stang
07-06-2010, 03:02 PM
Looks good 03! It does change the whole look of the bike.

03Firebolt9R
07-06-2010, 03:11 PM
Yeah, it does. I think it looks alot better!

Teron
07-06-2010, 07:33 PM
Just wondering if anyone has actually shelled out the cash for these mirrors? I love the look of them, but the price is high to just buy on a "hey they might look good."

Rizoma Mirror (http://www.rizoma.it/Prodotti/zoom.cfm?IMG=http://www.rizoma.it/IMG/Prodotti/Big/BS144B.jpg)

daponik
07-07-2010, 04:26 PM
I love the Rizoma stuff,and even had a pair of the Circuit 851 on my first XB. Unfortunately, they went with the bike when I sold it as the buyer insisted they go with the bike.

For my current bike, I went with those cheap Hong Kong Oberon knock-offs pictured in this thread. You can't beat 'em for $30, although as another poster said, you do have to get creative with the mounts as they aren't big enough for our bars. Nothing a few wraps of electrical tape couldn't fix though. ;-)

misternikko
10-11-2010, 10:52 PM
tag

mikehoden
12-04-2010, 08:13 PM
how about this one:
http://www.rideitmoto.com/products.php?id=176

dhend912
03-18-2011, 05:36 AM
i think evlxb's oberons look sick, "like jewelry" ... can anyone tell if they are 60mm or 75? they're perfect ... also, how do you think they'd look on a firebolt? & is one of each (75L & 60R?) a retarded idea? i need these, immediately i think

Fin
03-18-2011, 10:49 AM
Has anyone tried the 3rd-eye bar-ends?
I think they're made for bicycles, but I'm wondering if they'd work well on the Buell....

J_Undisputed
03-18-2011, 05:03 PM
I went with CRG Arrow bar ends. I had some spikes laying around so put those in the mirror mount holes instead of using plain black bolts or plugs. Hopefully it adds a deterrence to anyone thinking of making contact, while i'm riding.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/undisputednyr/CIMG0172.jpg

cyukon
03-25-2011, 01:53 PM
I just got my set from eBay in today. Very similar to the oberon's but cost me $29.95 shipped. High quality mirrors, with zero vibration. I could not be any happier.

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r192/standard586/Buell/Buell10-1.jpg

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r192/standard586/Buell/Buell9-1.jpg

SnyderJ21
03-30-2011, 07:21 PM
I bought a pair off of ebay that said they were 7/8 inch but I had a hard time getting them to expand large enough... any tips I've seen people say they used electrical tape? do you wrap it around and then try to expand it, or do you expand it as far as possible and the tape it?

firebolt020283
03-30-2011, 10:22 PM
http://i511.photobucket.com/albums/s351/cyclone020283/IMG_20110329_144036.jpg

My ebay specials I bought yesterday. Snyder did yours have two metal inserts one going over the other? mine fit just fine with just the inside insert but then again I have renthal bars and they are really thick.

SnyderJ21
03-31-2011, 06:19 AM
Yeah it had two spacers did you take one of them off?

firebolt020283
03-31-2011, 05:14 PM
yes I did because my bars are too thick for both but if you have stock bars you would probably need both.

SnyderJ21
03-31-2011, 10:41 PM
Well I'm going to see what I can rig up that will work halfway decent. I'll find a way to get them to stick :)

7Mary3
04-01-2011, 05:23 PM
Finally got bar-ends for my 2009 XB9SX and was able to keep the handguards without using adapters. Basically sandwiched the handguard ears between the bar-end and actual handlebar - a little trimming on the throttle sleeve was needed to prevent binding. So don't spend the extra $$ for those unneeded adapters!
Lightnings look sick with bar-ends (IMHO) but I wanted to keep the handguards in order to keep the City-X's personality.
http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/5730_20110401111619_L.jpg

SnyderJ21
04-03-2011, 04:13 PM
Ended up taking the bar tip off of my SV650 and clamped my mirror to that. Ebay mirror cheapo $15 but no vibration. Right now I can't find the other tip off of the other bike, but once I do I will mount my second mirror.
http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/9365_20110403101020_L.jpg
http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/9365_20110403101243_L.jpg

henri66
04-18-2011, 10:19 AM
Very happy with these Rizoma.
Finally available in black.
With smoked glass.

See my picture for more.

http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/2496_20110418041655_L.jpg

xtremelow
07-28-2011, 10:32 AM
Might as well add my new rizoma to the list so others know it is available.

Rizoma Spy-R, 2 1/4" diameter, $130

http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/520_20110721161112_L.jpg
http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/520_20110721161056_L.jpg
http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/520_20110721161715_L.jpg
http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/520_20110721162015_L.jpg
http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/520_20110721161245_L.jpg

krillin99
08-01-2011, 04:01 AM
hey henri66 i was checking out mirrors and was gonna get something similar to yours but with an oval-ish mirror. i'm wondering if you can tell me if they will hit the frame when turning if i mounted it pointing downwards.

sotrab
09-20-2011, 10:47 AM
what mm should i get for bar ends on an xb12r 2007?

buellbradski
09-20-2011, 12:55 PM
depends on youur budget i guess rizzomas are my fav. but would use up to much of my budget at over $112 a peice so i got a pair off ebay for $40.The only thing I dont like is im gonna have to swapp a few steel bolts to stainless but im happy since they saved me around $180http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/9498_20110904054552_L.jpg

jammer84_03
02-09-2012, 09:52 AM
bradski, you got any more shots of the bike with those on it?

flaya564
02-09-2012, 04:47 PM
Just got my $27 ebay bar ends today.
Quality:
The frame of the mirror appears to be of good quality. The one mirror has a tiny chip
The Bar ends that came with, the edges are all scuffed, missing paint.

Can't complain too much for the price and they shipped fairly quickly.

http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/3555_20120209103455_L.jpghttp://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/3555_20120209103521_L.jpghttp://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/3555_20120209103409_L.jpghttp://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/3555_20120209103432_L.jpg

Route0766
01-19-2013, 12:03 PM
For Firebolts I like these.
:)
http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/11735_20130118012118_L.jpg

oh9bolt
01-19-2013, 12:10 PM
Those arent bar ends...

drexb12s
05-07-2013, 10:22 PM
I've been looking at mirrors online and noticed that some are like 8mm and 7mm and what not.. but i'm just wondering what is the right size for a 2007 xb12ss?

ngreeley
05-28-2013, 10:50 AM
Flya and Buellbraski

Do your mirrors twist in the wind? mine twist around 70MPH. Did you dod anything special when you installed them? I've tried the electrical tape and torquing them down. Can't Get anything to hold them. I was thinking about emblem adhesive on the outside of the rubber.
I love the name BuellBraski too.

buelltech
04-12-2014, 01:42 AM
I know this is an old post but has anyone found anything new or have any good leads on a set of bar end mirrors?

Loki
04-12-2014, 02:48 AM
Yeah, go with whatever flavor you like and can afford.

WokDisWey
05-16-2014, 01:45 PM
Has anyone tried these? http://www.ebay.com/itm/BLACK-MOTORCYCLE-CNC-CONVEX-BAR-END-MIRRORS-FOR-CAFE-RACER-CLUBMAN-BOBBER-BUELL-/170990064154?fits=Make%3ABuell%7CModel%3ALightning
Wondering if this is a perfect fit or does it need to be modified?

syncope
07-06-2014, 02:55 AM
I have those. Had some difficulty figuring out how to get them to stay secured in place. Ended up using a small section of garden between the smaller of the two bushings and inside of handlebars (someone else posted that idea). They work great with no vibration. I did this because I thought it an appearance improvement, I never realized those standard mirrors caused so much buffeting. The ride is sooooooo much more comfortable minus the buffeting.

syncope
07-06-2014, 03:02 AM
My post should have included "garden hose" rather than the posted "garden". Hope that makes a bit more sense.

Restlessrustler
07-06-2014, 06:49 AM
rhinomoto bar ends and psr bar end mirrors!

d_adams
07-06-2014, 12:54 PM
Anybody got a stock set of mirrors they want to get rid of?

Eric_J
12-15-2014, 03:24 AM
I have stock mirrors

Eric_J
12-15-2014, 05:17 AM
I have stock mirrors

oh9bolt
12-15-2014, 11:56 AM
Thanks for the update

snrusnak
12-15-2014, 10:45 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gId6nrMDmUU

oh9bolt
12-15-2014, 11:01 PM
:D

Route0766
01-13-2015, 04:37 AM
CRG's

http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/11735_20140531211322_L.jpg

TPEHAK
08-09-2018, 02:54 AM
I used these cheap mirrors https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005FMTX4M/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

They worked OK and I do not care bashing and scrathcing them around. One mirror had loosen screws so I had to remove the mirror glass, tighten the screws and glue the mirror back. The bar inserts were a little loose for Buell handle bar, so I wrapped the insets with plastic stripes I cut from plastic bottle to increase the inserts diameter.

Now I decided to install foldable mirrors because of extra room they allow to save. Ordered this one https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0041C94TG/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and this one https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0041CC3YE/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I will probably 3D print protective rims for those expensive foldable mirrors, I do not want to scratch them.

coxbow
01-26-2020, 09:36 AM
Hi Folks,

Not cheap but loads of models, super high quality and... unbreakable because without glass !

https://motogadget.com/shop/en/spiegel.html

njloco
01-26-2020, 07:41 PM
They don't seem to make a fold away set up for lane splitting but still very nice.

Cooter
01-26-2020, 07:48 PM
You could rotate the oblong ones 180*? I do that with my cheap e-bay ones to split lanes in slow traffic.

I don't usually go for baller trinkets like that, but dang those are sick.:eagerness: