How-To: Custom Mirrors on 1st Gen

ok, so if your tall like me (6'3), you might have some problems with 1st gen mirrors. i do. i see mostly shoulder, and that wasnt cutting it any longer. i had a difficult time finding mirrors for our ride that have a 1" center-to-center mounting. in fact, i couldnt find any at all. several hours worth of research later, and i decided to do this: i used the old mounts, bought some mirrors from Dennis Kirk (after looking through dozens of them!), and hooked em up!. the mirrors came in a pair for 16.00 plus shipping. i like the price as well as, the cool 80's look they have. they are EMGO ROADHAWKS. first, i removed the old mirror from the mount. then, i drilled out the hole to hold the new mirror. fit perfectly, except....you cant fit a 10mm nut in there. so...i drilled out a space for the nut to fit in, being careful to not drill it out fully. i didnt want the nut to spin around. problem solved! a little finessing, some locktite and final adjustments....VOILA! custom mirrors. enjoy!

Nice Mod! the next time I break a mirror i am gonna have to make this change, I like it.

Brian

heres pics with both installed...notice clearance now for gps...

I love the use of the graphite theme film over the gas tank and around your signals.

Brian

thanks! its also around the gauge bezel and on lower part of side panels. cleans up real nice! looks sweet with white gauges.

That is a stunningly good idea. I find the stock mirrors a complete pita.

By the way .... is it easy to find threaded mirrors that will fit the threaded holes next to the clutch and brake master cylinders?

Very nice mod!

How about vibration?

Are the new mirrors as clear as the stockers?

Inquiring minds need to know . . .

the mirrors are exceptionally clear! not sure about vibration yet, have brake system apart for de-link. however, they sure are on there good! dont budge at all!

That is a stunningly good idea. I find the stock mirrors a complete pita.

 

By the way .... is it easy to find threaded mirrors that will fit the threaded holes next to the clutch and brake master cylinders?

im not sure....i wanted to keep stock location, and fixed.

im not sure....i wanted to keep stock location, and fixed.

You did good

I actually use those holes for RAM mounts, but I had considered fitting blindspot mirrors in them.

I will upgrade the stock mirrors asap. I have a 1300 mile ride this weekend, and I wish I had those mirrors already!

Dennis Kirk has DOZENS of mirrors with a 10mm post like this one. flamed, chromed, carbon fiber, etc....you could customize your ride anyway you like! this particular mirror had a couple good reviews...one of the reasons i went with it. it also has a slightly magnified field of vision.

One mirror hole in master housing is regular right hand thread (clutch side), other is a left hand thread (brake side). On the 1st gens, not sure about 2nd gens.

Most mirrors I have seen, have a indentation running around the jamb nut at its mid point for the left hand threads.

Gary

i drilled it out. no tapping.

VERY nicely done!!!

I also like that they are out a bit wider than stock - but I'm not gonna say anything about a wider rider!

Thanks for the GREAT mod.

Cheers,

Very nice mod and very well done!!

Looks great!!

A very well executed modification. Please report back on your MPG loss:rotf:

Just had to say it.

JB

A very well executed modification. Please report back on your MPG loss:rotf:

 

Just had to say it.

 

JB

well, it gets the same gas mileage, sitting in the garage, with the old ones and new ones!! i thought us medics were supposed to stick together....

Great mod. Thanks for sharing. BTW, where did you get the graphite film? How is it installed?

Great mod. Thanks for sharing. BTW, where did you get the graphite film? How is it installed?

jdmtoy is where i got carbon film. its an adhesive.http://store.ijdmtoy.com/Carbon-Fiber-Sheet-Decal-Boradway-Mirror-License-Frame-CSX3-s/4.htm.

Thanks for the link. I think I'm going to try this on my scoot too. I really like the look. Which style did you use, Glossy or Dry?

ok, so if your tall like me (6'3), you might have some problems with 1st gen mirrors. i do. i see mostly shoulder, and that wasnt cutting it any longer.

Nice job... I'm also tall, and the rear view is about the only thing I don't like about 1stGens. A real PITA keeping track of what's behind you. The mirror view is also one of the things I like about my 2ndGen.

Thanks for the link. I think I'm going to try this on my scoot too. I really like the look. Which style did you use, Glossy or Dry?

i think i used "dry">