what do you use when going mirrorless?
05-05-2006, 12:16 AM
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what do you use when going mirrorless?
exactly what it says. I have some bolts that work and are the identical size of the mirror ones and same thread but the head of them are a lil too small... are people just running a bolt through and not caring about any rub on the plastics it might do since it'd be concealed by the mirror base anyways?
05-05-2006, 05:23 AM
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Re: what do you use when going mirrorless?
Try looking around on the web for motorcycle mirror block off plates. I know they make them for other bikes but not sure about ours. Usually they're a nice little plate that's the same shape as the stock mirror. Another idea if you don't plan on putting regular mirrors back on and you plan on riding in an area that requires them, there are mirrors that are just little nubs, not functional but I guess they keep the man off your case.
05-05-2006, 05:33 AM
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don't need mirrors here. I was gonna ride around for a few without them until I get a new left mirror base which is busted... I think my dealer sells some plates that kind've look like block offs... From pics though it always kind've looked like people just stuck a bolt through...
05-05-2006, 07:40 AM
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Yep, I just take the mirrors off and leave the holes there. I've done this every time I go to the track which has been 8 or 10 times so far with no problems. The bolts for the wind screen hold that on so I didn't see a need for anything else.
05-05-2006, 08:02 AM
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Zip ties.
Besides duct tape, the most useful tool you could carry.
If you really want, find a piece of plastic you can cut/dremel to shape, along with two holes in the middle for the screws to use as a block off plate.
Besides duct tape, the most useful tool you could carry.
If you really want, find a piece of plastic you can cut/dremel to shape, along with two holes in the middle for the screws to use as a block off plate.
05-05-2006, 09:55 AM
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Re: what do you use when going mirrorless?
I like your thinking marmaladeboy. Fabrictation is one of my personal favorites. You make it how you want it, you get the satisfaction of knowing you made it, and it's unique. So unless you just suck at making things fabrication is then better way to go. Oh yeah it's cheaper too.
05-05-2006, 12:41 PM
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05-05-2006, 01:22 PM
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Oh ****, I forgot about that one. I actually did that too, the whole washer/screw thing once. But zip ties are much easier to cut off, and I'm lazy like that. 
You know you're supposed to wipe the bike down after washing it, right?
You know you're supposed to wipe the bike down after washing it, right?
05-05-2006, 07:47 PM
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05-05-2006, 08:43 PM
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