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.
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
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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
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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.
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.
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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..!!!