Jdix Posted July 7, 2009 #1 Posted July 7, 2009 During a ride on my 2nd gen today, it occurred to me that the rear view mirrors are kind of small and insignificant for such a fabulous masculine machine. Has anyone replaced the originals with something that is functional, good looking and clear viewing? Thanks. Jdix.
Hotrod Posted July 7, 2009 #2 Posted July 7, 2009 That was one of the first things I changed.I bought some off of E-Bay from Harber's Cycle Parts out of Viola,Ar.Just go to E-Bay motors and type in Royal Star Venture mirrors and it should pull them up.I like mine.They do move pretty easy if you bump them, but I've never had them move any other time.I think they were $29.95 with $10 shipping.Also,shipped very fast.I'm very satisfied, much better than stock.
Jdix Posted July 7, 2009 Author #3 Posted July 7, 2009 Thanks for the tip. Just put in my order. Cheers, Jdix
FreezyRider Posted July 7, 2009 #4 Posted July 7, 2009 That was one of the first things I changed.I bought some off of E-Bay from Harber's Cycle Parts out of Viola,Ar.Just go to E-Bay motors and type in Royal Star Venture mirrors and it should pull them up.I like mine.They do move pretty easy if you bump them, but I've never had them move any other time.I think they were $29.95 with $10 shipping.Also,shipped very fast.I'm very satisfied, much better than stock. How about posting a picture of those mirrors on your bike so we can see how they look? Joe
Hotrod Posted July 9, 2009 #5 Posted July 9, 2009 I wish I could,but I don't have a digital camera and haven't learned to post pictures yet. I think they look as good or better than the originals,but even if they didn't,the increase in safety is an acceptable trade off.
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Hotrod Posted July 10, 2009 #7 Posted July 10, 2009 I borrowed a camera and I think I figured out how to do pictures,just haven't learned to do it smoothly.Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks? Hope this helps,Freezy Rider.
Stoutman Posted July 10, 2009 #9 Posted July 10, 2009 These look like the same thing I put on. I got the idea from Big Shell. I agree with the assessment that they move easily, but not unless bumped. They do provide a bigger picture. I put on some convex stick-on's to help keep track of my blind spots.
1sttenor Posted July 10, 2009 #10 Posted July 10, 2009 I like those too. Are they convexed? I can't tell in the pics.
Hotrod Posted July 11, 2009 #11 Posted July 11, 2009 no,they are not convexed,but they show a lot more of what's behind you.You could add the small spot mirrorsto to help with blind spots,but i think they show enough to be safe.I guess it would be up to personal preference.
bongobobny Posted July 11, 2009 #12 Posted July 11, 2009 I just picked up a pair of rectangular mirrors for $25 for the pair and installed them. 100% improvement over the stock ones...
BoomerCPO Posted July 11, 2009 #13 Posted July 11, 2009 Hotrod...........I ordered a set this past 7 July and they arrived in the mail today. Really nice looking mirrors!! Thanks for posting the info on these. I'll hang on to my stock set in case anybody here needs them. Boomer.........who will see himself much better while drooling at the gals now....
scubadiver Posted July 11, 2009 #14 Posted July 11, 2009 Just ordered a set yesterday after seeing this thread. Nice, friendly service people ,too. Scubadiver
paperboy Posted July 11, 2009 #15 Posted July 11, 2009 looks good, bye the way, where did you get the windshield from?
Hotrod Posted July 12, 2009 #16 Posted July 12, 2009 It's a Yamaha medium model.When I bought the bike,I ordered the windshield at the same time.I am very hot natured,so I knew I wasn't going to be able to stand the stock windshield.It gets hot in Fla.My best friend has a GoldWing,So we looked at his windshield and the one on the Venture and determined the curve was the same.I then ordered a GoldWing vent and we cut a hole with a dremel and installed it.At the time I didn't know about this site,and I didn't know that Clearview Shields made one like that.I thought I was the first to do it.Anyway,I'm happy with it.
BoomerCPO Posted July 15, 2009 #17 Posted July 15, 2009 OK I have the rear view mirrors which Hotrod posted about in this thread. Mirror size and quality are very good! One problem I encountered......Due to chroming on the mirror mounting stems I could NOT get the stems to thread into the aluminum mounting block. I figgered if I had a Die & Tap Set this problem would be a easy fix ie; chase the stem threads and knock some of the chrome off. I don't..... so I used the short OEM mirror stems and all worked out well. Just thought I'd mention this for anyone else who ordered these mirrors. Boomer.........who likes the looks of the mirrors being in tight to the fairing.
FreezyRider Posted July 15, 2009 #18 Posted July 15, 2009 Boomer.........who likes the looks of the mirrors being in tight to the fairing. Boomer..........who can't remember that he needs to post pictures of all modifications and additions! :crackup:
BoomerCPO Posted July 15, 2009 #19 Posted July 15, 2009 Boomer..........who can't remember that he needs to post pictures of all modifications and additions! :crackup: Boomer......who got a 1 week stay in the Royal Dog House the last time he used the wife's camera and busted the damn thing.........
Squeeze Posted July 15, 2009 #20 Posted July 15, 2009 Boomer......who got a 1 week stay in the Royal Dog House the last time he used the wife's camera and busted the damn thing......... Well, at least it was the Royal Class Dog House... :whistling:
FreezyRider Posted July 15, 2009 #21 Posted July 15, 2009 Boomer......who got a 1 week stay in the Royal Dog House the last time he used the wife's camera and busted the damn thing......... Such a small price to pay in order to help out your brothers and sisters at VR.O......shocked that you are unwilling to pay this small price! Joe
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