General Discussion Anything SuperHawk Related

what do you use when going mirrorless?

Old May 5, 2006 | 12:16 AM
  #1  
EngineNoO9's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
SuperBike
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 1,011
EngineNoO9 is an unknown quantity at this point
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?
Old May 5, 2006 | 05:23 AM
  #2  
Carnage's Avatar
Member
Squid
 
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 39
Carnage
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.
Old May 5, 2006 | 05:33 AM
  #3  
EngineNoO9's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
SuperBike
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 1,011
EngineNoO9 is an unknown quantity at this point
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...
Old May 5, 2006 | 06:36 AM
  #4  
superhawk22's Avatar
Senior Member
MotoGP
 
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 3,844
From: Gainesville FLA.
superhawk22 is an unknown quantity at this point
Nothing. Be careful without mirrors though, it's sometimes hard to turn enough to see on the right side.
Old May 5, 2006 | 07:05 AM
  #5  
EngineNoO9's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
SuperBike
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 1,011
EngineNoO9 is an unknown quantity at this point
wait you use nothing to hold the fairings to the brackets? That's all I'm asking
Old May 5, 2006 | 07:40 AM
  #6  
superhawk22's Avatar
Senior Member
MotoGP
 
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 3,844
From: Gainesville FLA.
superhawk22 is an unknown quantity at this point
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.
Old May 5, 2006 | 08:02 AM
  #7  
marmaladedad's Avatar
Hmm?
SuperBike
 
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 2,069
From: San Gabriel Valley
marmaladedad is on a distinguished road
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.
Old May 5, 2006 | 09:40 AM
  #8  
Sgt Rock's Avatar
Senior Member
Superstock
 
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 442
From: 58 miles from Deals Gap
Sgt Rock is an unknown quantity at this point
Guys, if you go to Autozone they sell the push plugs for about a buck. They are a perfect fit for the mirror holes.
Old May 5, 2006 | 09:55 AM
  #9  
Carnage's Avatar
Member
Squid
 
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 39
Carnage
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.
Old May 5, 2006 | 11:37 AM
  #10  
EngineNoO9's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
SuperBike
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 1,011
EngineNoO9 is an unknown quantity at this point
i just used the bolts I had with some washers on top which made the fit better and look pretty good. it'll take a lil getting used to but ima try it out for a few
Old May 5, 2006 | 12:41 PM
  #11  
EngineNoO9's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
SuperBike
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 1,011
EngineNoO9 is an unknown quantity at this point
links to pics
http://filebox.vt.edu/users/jomuller/P1010066.JPG
http://filebox.vt.edu/users/jomuller/P1010067.JPG
http://filebox.vt.edu/users/jomuller/P1010068.JPG
http://filebox.vt.edu/users/jomuller/P1010069.JPG
Old May 5, 2006 | 01:22 PM
  #12  
marmaladedad's Avatar
Hmm?
SuperBike
 
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 2,069
From: San Gabriel Valley
marmaladedad is on a distinguished road
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?
Old May 5, 2006 | 03:33 PM
  #13  
superhawk22's Avatar
Senior Member
MotoGP
 
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 3,844
From: Gainesville FLA.
superhawk22 is an unknown quantity at this point
That's the new wet look.
Old May 5, 2006 | 03:43 PM
  #14  
marmaladedad's Avatar
Hmm?
SuperBike
 
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 2,069
From: San Gabriel Valley
marmaladedad is on a distinguished road
Originally Posted by superhawk22";p=&quot
That's the new wet look.
I've heard about that one. It's supposed to have a girl with a white t-shirt on, too, right?
Old May 5, 2006 | 03:49 PM
  #15  
superhawk22's Avatar
Senior Member
MotoGP
 
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 3,844
From: Gainesville FLA.
superhawk22 is an unknown quantity at this point
Well that is the best part of it apparently he forgot that part.
Old May 5, 2006 | 07:47 PM
  #16  
marmaladedad's Avatar
Hmm?
SuperBike
 
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 2,069
From: San Gabriel Valley
marmaladedad is on a distinguished road
Originally Posted by superhawk22";p=&quot
Well that is the best part of it apparently he forgot that part.
Hey, as long as the picture of the pink chaps Cowboy doesn't show up again, I'm a happy camper.
Old May 5, 2006 | 08:43 PM
  #17  
superhawk22's Avatar
Senior Member
MotoGP
 
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 3,844
From: Gainesville FLA.
superhawk22 is an unknown quantity at this point
Originally Posted by marmaladeboy";p=&quot
Hey, as long as the picture of the pink chaps Cowboy doesn't show up again, I'm a happy camper.
Apparently you missed this. https://www.superhawkforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=2765
Old May 5, 2006 | 08:52 PM
  #18  
marmaladedad's Avatar
Hmm?
SuperBike
 
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 2,069
From: San Gabriel Valley
marmaladedad is on a distinguished road
Oh, no, I saw that thread. And I saw the reaction-posts, so I knew not to click on it. Tricky tricky.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Crashrat
RANT!
12
Aug 25, 2010 09:20 PM
roisman
Technical Discussion
15
Mar 2, 2007 03:01 PM
Randman
Technical Discussion
6
Feb 28, 2007 07:17 AM
Erion_squid
Everything Else
8
Jun 27, 2006 12:50 PM
Hawkrider
Modifications - Cosmetic
4
Jun 25, 2006 05:23 PM


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

All times are GMT -7. The time now is 03:41 AM.


Top

© 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands



When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.