Anybody know these mirrors

Norton7d · Apr 14, 2020

I prefer the rectangular vs round, saw these on this bike in this article.
Look plenty tall and wide enough so I dont end up staring at my own shoulders.

https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/from-the-owner/1976-yamaha-xs650c-zmmz13ndzbea

Thanks

Bushyeyed1 · Apr 15, 2020

I have a few mirrors I’m selling right now and have some shorter stalk rectangular mirrors if you interested PM me.

aldo5468 · Apr 15, 2020

Norton7d said:
I prefer the rectangular vs round, saw these on this bike in this article.
Look plenty tall and wide enough so I dont end up staring at my own shoulders.

https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/from-the-owner/1976-yamaha-xs650c-zmmz13ndzbea

Thanks

Hard to tell for sure from the pic but they may be stock mirrors that Yamaha used on Virago, V-Max and mid-80's Maxim models. They should bolt right up to stock 650 mirror attachment points. Stem dimensions varied model-to-model, for instance, original Virago stems had the mirrors fairly high and wide. On my '94 V'go, I replaced original stems with RoadStar ones that brought the mirrors down and in a bit.

gggGary · Apr 15, 2020

Plus one on v-star mirrors used several sets. Could be a touch wider when installed on euro bars.

MaxPete · Apr 15, 2020

Lucille (red 1976 XS650C) came with no mirrors at all so I bought a set of the round MikesXS replacements and they worked fine and looked <I think> just like the originals.

I have since switched to MikesXS Honda 750 mirrors. They are also round and chromed but they are a little bigger diameter and the stalks are a little taller - and they look just fine while providing a somewhat better rear-view. I also got a set of these little chrome anti-vibration mounts for the mirrors and they keep the view a little steadier, because these bikes....well, some people say that they vibrate a little. :lmao:

Interestingly, I am pretty sure that those mounts were originally developed by Suzuki for the 1979 GS850G - which really didn't need them - but it appears that the aftermarket has embraced them now.

gggGary · Apr 15, 2020

For a v twin, mirrors stay clear.

Tiesco · Apr 15, 2020

gggGary said:
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For a v twin, mirrors stay clear.

those are some interesting looking grips.

gggGary · Apr 15, 2020

Tiesco said:
those are some interesting looking grips.

lol like a comfortable looking tee shirt?
Function trumps form. Colorado siligrips, on every bike I ride for more than a few minutes at a time. The softest compound is the bomb. I even have them on my electric bicycle.

Norton7d · Apr 15, 2020

gggGary said:
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For a v twin, mirrors stay clear.

Gary, what mirrors are these, they might be the winner?

Jim · Apr 15, 2020

gggGary said:
lol like a comfortable looking tee shirt?
Function trumps form. Colorado siligrips, on every bike I ride for more than a few minutes at a time. The softest compound is the bomb. I even have them on my electric bicycle.

Can't find on their website... is the right grip bigger ID to account for the throttle? You using the soft or firm composition?

gggGary · Apr 15, 2020

Jim said:
Can't find on their website... is the right grip bigger ID to account for the throttle? You using the soft or firm composition?

I use soft (tried hard soft is better) and order the set with larger RH throttle

Norton7d said:
Gary, what mirrors are these, they might be the winner?

Fleabay, Yamaha v star 650 I think pretty sure any v star is fine. you could parts # search verify I suppose.. Sellers tend to lie about scrapes and scratches. :cussing:

Norton7d · Apr 15, 2020

And these are left and right threads, like only Yamaha would think of?

gggGary · Apr 15, 2020

Norton7d said:
And these are left and right threads, like only Yamaha would think of?

yah sure, you betcha, ehh?
(yes) why I picked them.

Anybody know these mirrors

Norton7d

XS650 Junkie

Bushyeyed1

Cafe Racer

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aldo5468

Redleg

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gggGary

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MaxPete

Lucille, Betty, Demi, Gretel & Big Sue money pits.

gggGary

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Tiesco

XS650 Addict

gggGary

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Norton7d

XS650 Junkie

Jim

Beyond the edge is the unknown. Here be Dragons

gggGary

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Norton7d

XS650 Junkie

gggGary

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