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Moondust
Posted on Monday, February 05, 2007 - 07:30 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

These were my first choice
http://www.britnett-carver.co.uk/trojanhorse/prods /213.html

These have a wider field of vision
http://www.britnett-carver.co.uk/trojanhorse/prods /145.html


these look pretty good also
http://www.oberon-performance.co.uk/acatalog/Bar_E nd_Mirrors.html

After checking reviews I just ordered the Oberon 75mm adjustable convex mirrors -

http://www.oberon-performance.co.uk/acatalog/adjus table-bar-end-mirror-3.html

they seem to stop alot of vibration & the feedback seem to be quite favourable.

Although - the rizoma look pretty darn good - I don't see any feedback on them around the net or this forum ...
so 3 choices here - anyone chime in or point me to the feedback / reviews - that would be great.

Cheers
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Bdabuell
Posted on Monday, February 05, 2007 - 07:42 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

another option...

CRG Hindsight or Hindsight LS mirrors...I love em
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Bake
Posted on Monday, February 05, 2007 - 07:45 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I sure like the Rizoma retros, but wonder if they shorten the grip, nice and clean and don't stick out too much for parking in tight places.
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Ft_bstrd
Posted on Monday, February 05, 2007 - 08:05 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I was very pleased with the build quality of my Rizoma 851s.
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Barker
Posted on Monday, February 05, 2007 - 09:13 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I like my $12 third eye bar ends.
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Bads1
Posted on Monday, February 05, 2007 - 09:21 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I have a set of CRG's on mine but I'll be selling them early this Spring in favor for a different look.
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Houharleyguy
Posted on Monday, February 05, 2007 - 09:57 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I have Oberon's sitting on the shelf that I took off to install Rizomas. The Oberon's are too small in my opinion. Look great, but not enough field of view for my liking.

Keep Your Kness to the Breeze!
Kevin
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Americanmadexb
Posted on Monday, February 05, 2007 - 10:01 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

i also like my $10 third eye bar ends except there to small! But cant beat them for the money!!

http://www.bikesmart.com/index.cfm?menu=browse&cid =ACC&ssid=PAHMOABNFJCJDCOB&ap=14.99&StartRow=1
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Moondust
Posted on Monday, February 05, 2007 - 10:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

But the link above shows the bigger oberons at 75mm
and also adjustable ... http://www.oberon-performance.co.uk/acatalog/adjustable-bar-end-mirror-3.html

which rizomas did you get Houharleyguy ?

(Message edited by moondust on February 05, 2007)
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Buellshyter
Posted on Monday, February 05, 2007 - 10:05 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I sure like the Rizoma retros, but wonder if they shorten the grip, nice and clean and don't stick out too much for parking in tight places.

The Rizoma bar end mirrors attach to a knob that you insert into the end of the handlebar. It extends the length of the handlebar and doesn't end up affecting the grips at all.
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Moondust
Posted on Monday, February 05, 2007 - 10:08 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Im staring to think I've made the wrong choice & maybe the rizoma retros wouldv'e been a better choice -
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Firebolteric_ma
Posted on Monday, February 05, 2007 - 11:01 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I can vouch for the Rizoma Reverse Billet Aluminium Bar End Mirrors. They are very well made and DO NOT VIBRATE AT ALL. It is a huge difference for sure.

I am sure all there mirrors are of the same quality and will not disapoint. I run the Rizoma stuff and it is all top quality for sure.

Check profile for a pic..
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Rocketman
Posted on Tuesday, February 06, 2007 - 06:04 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Oberon's latest bar ends.

http://www.badweatherbikers.com/cgibin/discus/show .cgi?tpc=3842&post=822089#POST822089

Rocket
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Moondust
Posted on Tuesday, February 06, 2007 - 07:18 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Yep - I ordered the same as the oval ones apart from ther'er round.
The oval ones come with flat glass & the round ones come convex glass - in the link above they show the clamp version which allows you to put those indicator bar ends on.
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Rasmonis
Posted on Tuesday, February 06, 2007 - 08:20 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I was looking at the Rizoma retro classics, they're sharp but cost about $300 for the whole setup, which I wouldn't mind spending if I knew I was never going to drop my bike again.
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Moondust
Posted on Tuesday, February 06, 2007 - 10:18 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

so which mirrors did you get Rasmonis ?

If you go for cheap ones - the glass will be bad right ?
also you have to get heavy bar ends to stop vibration ?
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Lost_in_ohio
Posted on Tuesday, February 06, 2007 - 11:46 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Can't speak to the bad glass. I have the Rizoma retros and what a fantatic mirror. I used the rizoma bar ends to mount them and they are great. They do not vibrate excessively, I got them to see around my winter gear.

You get what you pay for.
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Swordsman
Posted on Tuesday, February 06, 2007 - 01:53 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

You get what you pay for.

No, the Brits get what they pay for. We get jacked because of the exchange rate!

~SM
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Firebolteric_ma
Posted on Tuesday, February 06, 2007 - 02:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

No, the Brits get what they pay for. We get jacked because of the exchange rate!

ain't that the truth!!!From a guy that buys from Trojan alot, wait...that sucks...Ive been schwindled... It's all good. Them brits got some nice stuff
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Chainsaw
Posted on Tuesday, February 06, 2007 - 08:32 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Moondust:
I've got the "Rizoma Billet Class Retro Bar End Mirrors" and the matching Rizoma Bar Ends mounted on my Sportster. I really like them. Very solid construction, great visibility and they look pretty cool too. Feel free to PM me if you have any specific questions about them.
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Captainxb
Posted on Wednesday, February 07, 2007 - 07:00 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I'll ditto what Chainsaw has said.

But why did you order the Oberon's, and then ask for reviews?
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Moondust
Posted on Wednesday, February 07, 2007 - 07:24 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

But why did you order the Oberon's, and then ask for reviews?

When I posted first - not much feedback - then investigated the archives & the net for feedback.
I found the Oberons quite popular - so I ordered with a reservations - as Im off work at the mo.
The delivery time was not for a few weeks - as they had no stock - so I guess I had more time to come back here & get more opinions. I still have time to cancel my oberon order but even with the Rizoma retro - they haven't got stock for awhile either - so the oberons seemed the obvious choice.
Im still interested in the feedback - as you never know - maybe the oberons will "fall off" as it said in one online review http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-bar-end-mirrors/

(Message edited by moondust on February 07, 2007)
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