Mirrors

The Poacher · Post by **The Poacher** » Wed Sep 06, 2017 2:12 pm

Hi, can anyone recommend me some slightly wider mirrors, I'm quite broad shouldered and I'm struggling to see behind me clearly.

default · Post by **default** » Wed Sep 06, 2017 2:19 pm

The Poacher · Post by **The Poacher** » Wed Sep 06, 2017 2:30 pm

Haha, not quite big enough!!

Jge64 · Post by **Jge64** » Wed Sep 06, 2017 4:03 pm

Get the same mirrors from Honda, except they're wider ...I believe they are for the CB500X…

you you · Post by **you you** » Wed Sep 06, 2017 4:06 pm

Jge64 wrote:Get the same mirrors from Honda, except they're wider ...I believe they are for the CB500X…

Can anyone confirm this. I'd like to have wider mirrors to but retain the OEM look.

Jge64 · Post by **Jge64** » Wed Sep 06, 2017 5:09 pm

So you don't believe me?

LOL.....

http://powersports.honda.com/2017/cb500f.aspx

homie · Post by **homie** » Wed Sep 06, 2017 5:26 pm

..............

TheMaverick · Post by **TheMaverick** » Wed Sep 06, 2017 6:25 pm

I struggled with this too at first - in the end I finally got them in a position where they're covering the areas I need behind reasonably well and I've got my shoulders down to showing in slightly less than 1/2 of each mirror - helps if I tuck my elbows in a little (and this is when riding with a puffer jacket). Trick for me was not trying to get both converging on a single spot behind; they're close, but I move my head slightly to be able to get the complete picture of what's behind.

I thought of getting mirrors that stick out a bit more too - but now I've got them adjusted "just so" I made the decision to stick with stock - they're "adequate" for me - not great - not even "good" but adequate.

PCX150Rider · Post by **PCX150Rider** » Wed Sep 06, 2017 6:57 pm

I may have mentioned this before on another thread but I can see what is directly behind me better from my right mirror (facing forward) and what's about to pass me or coming up along side better from my left mirror. If I got a tall windscreen I'd probably use the mirror extenders that come with it to widen the view. I guess you can also buy mirror extenders on ebay for about $20 a pair plus if you are in the U.K.. The OEM mirrors are 10mm right?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Motorcycle-Mirr ... 1183470856

Or in the U.S. from J&P Cycles.

http://www.jpcycles.com/product/742-927 ... gJxrPD_BwE

Mel46 · Post by **Mel46** » Wed Sep 06, 2017 7:24 pm

I bought the Givi mirror extenders for both of our bikes. Now I can't imagine not having them. I can actually see on both sides when I ride. No shoulders. No body. Just traffic. Get some mirror extenders.

Mel46 · Post by **Mel46** » Wed Sep 06, 2017 7:51 pm

I don't know if this particular site would sell you the extenders only. I bought mine as a set.
http://www.motorcycleplanet.co.uk/produ ... x-125-150/

fish · Post by **fish** » Thu Sep 07, 2017 5:40 am

The CB500X mirrors work a treat on my Forza.
Plug and play.....even look like originals....just longer stems.
I posted this fix 3 yrs ago.
(Discovered this one day when looking at my son's CB500X. Beats the heck out of the goofy looking/cheap extenders)

Fish

The Poacher · Post by **The Poacher** » Thu Sep 07, 2017 5:55 am

I tried the mirror extenders but it was as if the bolt was to long, it would tighten but the extender was still loose

you you · Post by **you you** » Thu Sep 07, 2017 9:01 am

fish wrote:The CB500X mirrors work a treat on my Forza.
Plug and play.....even look like originals....just longer stems.
I posted this fix 3 yrs ago.
(Discovered this one day when looking at my son's CB500X. Beats the heck out of the goofy looking/cheap extenders)

Fish

Ta. Right I'm getting some.

The Poacher · Post by **The Poacher** » Thu Sep 07, 2017 9:41 am

you you wrote:
fish wrote:The CB500X mirrors work a treat on my Forza.
Plug and play.....even look like originals....just longer stems.
I posted this fix 3 yrs ago.
(Discovered this one day when looking at my son's CB500X. Beats the heck out of the goofy looking/cheap extenders)

Fish

Ta. Right I'm getting some.

Me too!!

Mel46 · Post by **Mel46** » Thu Sep 07, 2017 9:49 am

If you tightened the bolts and it is still loose, use some washers. I had no problem installing my extenders. If the extenders seem to loosen as you ride, get some loctite blue.

you you · Post by **you you** » Thu Sep 07, 2017 10:26 am

The Poacher wrote:
you you wrote:
fish wrote:The CB500X mirrors work a treat on my Forza.
Plug and play.....even look like originals....just longer stems.
I posted this fix 3 yrs ago.
(Discovered this one day when looking at my son's CB500X. Beats the heck out of the goofy looking/cheap extenders)

Fish

Ta. Right I'm getting some.
Me too!!

I got slightly distracted and bought some R&G extenders. Don't know why

springer1 · Post by **springer1** » Fri Sep 08, 2017 5:48 pm

The Poacher wrote:
you you wrote:
fish wrote:The CB500X mirrors work a treat on my Forza.
Plug and play.....even look like originals....just longer stems.
I posted this fix 3 yrs ago.
(Discovered this one day when looking at my son's CB500X. Beats the heck out of the goofy looking/cheap extenders)

Fish

Ta. Right I'm getting some.
Me too!!

I ordered a set of CB500X mirrors a few days ago based on some comments from the Forum archives. Got them from a salvager who sells on eb*y ...... should arrive any day now.

you you · Post by **you you** » Fri Sep 08, 2017 6:32 pm

Let me know how it goes and post some pictures. Ill do the same

you you · Post by **you you** » Mon Sep 11, 2017 5:21 am

Look OK. Look a bit awkward in the photo but are unobtrusive in real life. I tried them with and without the lower gaiter and preferred with.

When it stops raining

I'll see if the vision is any better.

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