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I'm getting really tired of the stock mirrors on my '08 ZRX1200R. They give a great view of my elbows but not much else.
Has anyone fitted a set of after-market mirrors to their Rex that they are happy with and that are good quality (metal rather than plastic)?
I've asked at a local Kawasaki dealership, but they weren't much help. Don't want to use bar-end mirrors.
Would appreciate any useful advice, links and photos if you have them.
Cheers guys.

E bay have a few try there..

ZRXNerd wrote:I'm getting really tired of the stock mirrors on my '08 ZRX1200R. They give a great view of my elbows but not much else.
Has anyone fitted a set of after-market mirrors to their Rex that they are happy with and that are good quality (metal rather than plastic)?
I've asked at a local Kawasaki dealership, but they weren't much help. Don't want to use bar-end mirrors.
Would appreciate any useful advice, links and photos if you have them.
Cheers guys.

I got a pair of OEM from Kwaka about 18 months ago for about $150.00.

Regards
Jap

jap wrote:I got a pair of OEM from Kwaka about 18 months ago for about $150.00.

Regards
Jap

Hi Jap,

Were the OEM mirrors from something other than a ZRX? If so, what are they and do they give more rear vision?

ZRXNerd, Phil will pop in here eventually and give you details on his. Apparently his are pretty good.

Yep, bar end mirrors are the bomb!!

You could try some mirror extenders from the UK or Ebay. They basically go in the OEM thread on the bar and then the mirror screws into the extender. Just moves the mirror mounting point up and out about 2-3 inches, enough to get past your elbows

ZRXNerd wrote:

jap wrote:I got a pair of OEM from Kwaka about 18 months ago for about $150.00.

Regards
Jap

Hi Jap,

Were the OEM mirrors from something other than a ZRX? If so, what are they and do they give more rear vision?

The mirrors I purhased were REX mirrors. I have recently fitted bar end mirrors and now have fantastic vision.

Jap

Strika wrote:ZRXNerd, Phil will pop in here eventually and give you details on his. Apparently his are pretty good.

Thanks Strika, I'll keep an eye out for his post.

Damon Z1000 wrote:You could try some mirror extenders from the UK or Ebay. They basically go in the OEM thread on the bar and then the mirror screws into the extender. Just moves the mirror mounting point up and out about 2-3 inches, enough to get past your elbows

Yeah, tried to get some of the extenders from the ZRXOA site. Have also tried eBay (mostly plastic junk). I PM'd the guy from ZRXOA but got no response. Besides, I'd prefer not to use an extender as I think they exaggerate any vibration.
Thanks anyhoo. Appreciate the suggestions guys.

ZRXNerd wrote:

Strika wrote:ZRXNerd, Phil will pop in here eventually and give you details on his. Apparently his are pretty good.

Thanks Strika, I'll keep an eye out for his post.

Mine are bar ends, bloody brilliant ones too. But I read in an earlier post that you dont want bar ends so I will no be much help.

I agree the std mirroes work shit, look shit and gave me the shits. No problems like that now

I,ve gone the bar-ends as well and luv 'em

I never really thought I'd like Bar End mirrors until my rex came with them and I'm a convert, they're brilliant but if you want something else then maybe the extenders are the go.

Thanks for the info/advice guys.
I'm still sniffin' around the interweb for a suitable replacement set.
If I don't find something soon, I'm gonna have to get some bar-ends so I can actually see what's behind me (and before I get rear-ended). D'oh..!!!

Hey Phil & ezzazrx,could you guys name the brand you use plez??
It's always good to hear peoples opinions on stuff such as this.

Cheers.