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Swordsman
Posted on Friday, March 09, 2007 - 01:25 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Sheesh! I ordered a set of Mapam Aggressive mirrors late last year/early this year, waited and waited, and they never came in. The dealer told me they were having to wait until they got enough orders to justify importing them from Europe. Okay, whatever, I'm going elsewhere. I cancel my order and find some Highway Hawk Tech Glides that I like. Ordered them, waited 5 weeks, and finally had to yank THIS dealers chain to find out what's up. Oops! They're discontinued, and we just now bothered to look!

What's a guy gotta' do to get some aftermarket mirrors in a timely matter 'round here?!

And why do ALL the mirrors seem to come from Europe? Did Americans forget how to run a lathe?

~SM
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Skully
Posted on Friday, March 09, 2007 - 01:43 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Cliff,

I see that you have an "S" model. I went through this crap and finally getting a set of European mirrors, one of them broke the first time I bumped it walking past.

I then purchased a set of Aprilla Tuono mirrors and love 'em. They are very well made, don't vibrate, and I can actually see the cars that I am leaving behind.

This photo is not very good but it is all that I have with me. If you want, I can take some better photos.


DHM XB9S
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Swordsman
Posted on Friday, March 09, 2007 - 01:59 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Those do look pretty good, even in that pic. How'd you come across the Tuono idea?

~SM
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Warbaby
Posted on Friday, March 09, 2007 - 02:10 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Tuono vs Buell mirror comparison:

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Sleez
Posted on Friday, March 09, 2007 - 02:47 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

there are plenty here;

http://www.flanderscompany.com/action.lasso?-searc h&-database=_Flan_Levers.fp5&-layout=Mirrors1&-For mat=MirrorResults.html&-Error=MirrorError.html&-Op erator=Contains&Make=Universal&Catagory=Mirror

decent prices as well
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Rasta_dog
Posted on Friday, March 09, 2007 - 04:00 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Skully,

Thanks for posting the pics again. I meant to tell you last time you posted them, the Priller mirrors look great!
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Roadrailer
Posted on Friday, March 09, 2007 - 04:06 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Does anyone have an online source for the Priller mirrors? There's no dealer in my area.
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Warbaby
Posted on Friday, March 09, 2007 - 04:18 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

These guys are highly professional (ask for `06/`07 Tuono mirrors): http://www.af1racing.com/
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Dick
Posted on Friday, March 09, 2007 - 06:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Skully if you dont mind I would like some more pictures of your mirrors and bar set up.I have the black golf club style from Trojan on the stock SS bars now I am thinking of going to the Crossroads low bars and keep my mirrors just dont know how it would look.Not a big fan of bar end style mirrors.
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Towjam
Posted on Saturday, March 10, 2007 - 01:12 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Skully,

What kind of saddlebags are those?
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Skully
Posted on Saturday, March 10, 2007 - 11:25 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Dick - Here is what I hope is a better photo of my handlebars and mirrors.

Towjam - The bags are Chase Harper from American Sport Bike. When combined with a Ventura Rack, they work quite nicely.

Keith


DarkHorseMoto XB9S
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Hawkdriver
Posted on Sunday, March 11, 2007 - 12:59 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Were the mirrors straight bolt on or did you have to use some sort of adapter? Man, they look good. And if I can actually see whats behind me, that's an added bonus.
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Dick
Posted on Sunday, March 11, 2007 - 01:38 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Thanks Skully looking good.
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Skully
Posted on Sunday, March 11, 2007 - 03:30 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Pat - That's the best part: they bolt right up!
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Metalstorm
Posted on Sunday, March 11, 2007 - 04:35 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Ohhh oooh ooohhhh ME LIKEY!

They really don't vibrate as much as the stock mirrors??

I might have to try these this Summer. I like the looks of bar end mirrors but not their position. I prefer function over looks and These Tuono mirrors look nice and functional.

Those saddle bags are pretty cool too. They may be just the thing to let me keep the sport pack on year round instead of lugging the 35 bag around : )
Now I'll have to go check out Al's site again.
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Metalstorm
Posted on Sunday, March 11, 2007 - 05:10 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Hey Skully,
I couldn't help notice your forks in that first pic.
You need to get some fork axle sliders! joker
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Skully
Posted on Sunday, March 11, 2007 - 11:57 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

LOL! Hey Tom!

I had to laugh. The fork sliders went on the next day whilst prepping the bike for the CMRA's season opener at Oak Hill Raceway.


DHM XB9S
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Nevrenuf
Posted on Monday, March 12, 2007 - 07:14 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

the mirrors look pretty good and if they don't vibrate that much all the more reason to switch out.

(Message edited by nevrenuf on March 12, 2007)

(Message edited by nevrenuf on March 12, 2007)
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Swordsman
Posted on Monday, March 12, 2007 - 08:54 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Skully, I notice you put those Tuono mirrors on set of aftermarket aluminum bars. I've heard before that just swapping to aluminum bars really reduces vibration... any chance that you've tried these on the stock hand-numbing stainless bars? I'd hate to blow $90 for no good reason.

~SM
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Cataract2
Posted on Monday, March 12, 2007 - 10:38 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Anyone got a site that you can buy those mirrors from? Also, are they bolt on or is there something else I'll need to get them on with?
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Warbaby
Posted on Monday, March 12, 2007 - 12:55 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I used two (L & R) `06/`07 Tuono mirrors, two Tuono rubber boots, and two Tuono mirror nuts as pictured in the top half of the picture below.



As mentioned several posts up, the source is: http://www.af1racing.com/

More pics: http://www.zenfire.ws/buell.htm
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Riclyd
Posted on Monday, March 12, 2007 - 12:58 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Yeah those tuono mirrors will come on my xb12 to, thats the best option I have seen so far...
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Ft_bstrd
Posted on Monday, March 12, 2007 - 01:21 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Nice plug for the home team, Tom! ;)
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Skully
Posted on Monday, March 12, 2007 - 01:42 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Cliff - No, I had the Crossroads before I tried the Tuono mirrors.

Tom (Warbaby)is actually where I got the idea to use the Tuono mirrors. He has them on the Uly's stock bars.
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Warbaby
Posted on Monday, March 12, 2007 - 01:45 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

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Swordsman
Posted on Monday, March 12, 2007 - 04:30 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Okidoke! I just ordered a set from A1 racing. Looking forward to getting them in... hopefully I'll have more luck this 3rd time around. Thanks for the idea!

~SM
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Swordsman
Posted on Friday, March 16, 2007 - 07:07 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Skully, War, they just came in today. I got them installed and WOW they look awesome on my bike. Thanks so much for the input! Can't wait to post up some pics, but I'm holding off until Al gets the new Crossroads rear pulley cover finished for the Long/Uly. Then I'll wow you all! MWAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAA!


~sm
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Metalstorm
Posted on Friday, March 16, 2007 - 07:12 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

You're such a tease!

I guess I'll just have to wait patiently for pics. *sigh* : )
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Warbaby
Posted on Friday, March 16, 2007 - 07:14 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Good deal...! Show us those pics when you can.
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Hackaday
Posted on Saturday, March 17, 2007 - 03:59 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

When you take the pic, can you hold the stock mirror in the stock location so we can see the relative positioning.
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