Mirror Extenders

Bought these mirror extender blocks (and screws) from eBay (out of Hong Kong) for about $35. They look like they are good quality. Don't know what they are made from - probably some sort of polypropyl resin. I will hopefully fit them sometime this week and be able to report on them after the weekend.
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I have the same ones - they've worked well for me. All I used to see was my shoulders, it didn't seem to matter how I adjusted them!

Funny thing is - with the standard setup I can see better on the left side than the right (both are clear so it's not a vibration problem). I barely need to move my left arm at all to see clearly behind me. I just can't adjust the right mirror to see past my arms. I am right handed but it's not muscles that are getting in the way!!! Might be the leaning tower of Ewok!!!

Ewok1958 wrote:Funny thing is - with the standard setup I can see better on the left side than the right (both are clear so it's not a vibration problem). I barely need to move my left arm at all to see clearly behind me. I just can't adjust the right mirror to see past my arms.

I'm pretty much the same way. It has taken a lot of fidddle arsing about to get my mirrors set up, but I still need to drop my elbows for a better view. Might give the extenders a try.

Fitted them after work today. They do add a smidge of extension (not terribly noceable) and they certainly didn't upset the clarity. They look factory fitted except the black color is a bit more of a matte finish than the glossy black on the fairing. I'll be leaving them on.

Coming from sombody that rides a naked bike, i have the same problem again. I cant seem to get the right mirror in the right spot. My shoulder also gets in the way...but the left is perfect.

Cameron wrote:Coming from sombody that rides a naked bike, i have the same problem again. I cant seem to get the right mirror in the right spot. My shoulder also gets in the way...but the left is perfect.

Hey Cam. Have U seen these on eBay.

Ewok1958 wrote:Funny thing is - with the standard setup I can see better on the left side than the right (both are clear so it's not a vibration problem). I barely need to move my left arm at all to see clearly behind me. I just can't adjust the right mirror to see past my arms. I am right handed but it's not muscles that are getting in the way!!! Might be the leaning tower of Ewok!!!

It's funny because I have no problems with positioning the mirrors on the b12, but I do have a problem with them vibrating.

Reardo wrote:

Cameron wrote:Coming from sombody that rides a naked bike, i have the same problem again. I cant seem to get the right mirror in the right spot. My shoulder also gets in the way...but the left is perfect.

Hey Cam. Have U seen these on eBay.

Never seen those before. They look alright. I wonder how good or bad they look in person. Anybody keen to try before me?

Anyone tried them yet.

So i'll be the thrill seeker to try them first. $20 worth a go. Have only 50% view in both mirrors. Ordered them this arvo.23rd Jan,

How long does it take to get a small parcel from the States ? Ordered the above and keep checking the mail box.Too early ?

I can answer that now,14 days arrived this morning ,look like this. $25 delivered For Naked bandit

View available before. Left and right. Is that about right Cam ?


View now is perfect .The look of them is a bit "geeky " and they certainly look wider .I may get used to it.My partner tends to ride behind me
most of the time so on a 2 week trip its important i dont loose her so these will help.
The big question is do they work ?---Answer-definitely yes. $25

The extenders for the naked bandit look good. I bought the simple block extenders for the 1250FA, about the same price as the ones above. Now I only see a hint of elbow in both mirrors, even when wearing my wet weather gear(which tends to billow up a bit when under way)

I purchased the mirror extenders for my 2010 Bandit 1250SA from Dale Holeshot in the USA.
http://www.holeshot.com/ and go to Bandit 650/1250 page then select mirror extenders.
They look just like the solid "plugs" shown by Ewok1958 at the top of this thread.
If there is one addition to your Bandit that I would recommend it is these mirror extenders.
I found that the base mirrors were way too short and did not offer a clear enough rear view.
The extenders are a breeze to install with simple tools and they offer a marked improvement over than stock but still are not 100% compared to other bikes I've had (most noteably my BMW K1200GT).
For the price (around $50 plus postage) this is a no-brainer ... just do it ... it is a safety improvement to your bike you will not regret.

I like these. not the price tho $96.45 delivered.
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I ended up taking the left one off.Made the bike look too wide and left mirror was not to bad (view wise )
The right one kinks over the kill switch quite nicely .

on the luxury S model, you can shove the mirror arms a bit further forward which improves the view

potatomasher wrote:on the luxury S model, you can shove the mirror arms a bit further forward which improves the view

Wasn't good enough for me. thats y i love mirror extenders



Oh. my shed is clean, its an old pic

Reardo wrote:I like these. not the price tho $96.45 delivered.
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Reardo wrote:I like these. not the price tho $96.45 delivered.
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Anyone used this type of extenders? I think they are the same as the ones from Motorrad: http://www.motorradgarage.com.au/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=38_52&products_id=362&osCsid=de249db02f8ba02a96dd179da667a5cd

dmann wrote:
Anyone used this type of extenders? I think they are the same as the ones from Motorrad: http://www.motorradgarage.com.au/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=38_52&products_id=362&osCsid=de249db02f8ba02a96dd179da667a5cd

Its the first time i have seen them, they look good. but, double the price of the one's on my bike.

Read this thread long ago and sent off and purchased the extenders. Noticed today that they have 'faded' to a different colour - certainly not 'black' anymore:



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It doesn't bother me in the slightest .. I actually prefer the extenders new hue.

dmann wrote:

Reardo wrote:I like these. not the price tho $96.45 delivered.
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Anyone used this type of extenders? I think they are the same as the ones from Motorrad: http://www.motorradgarage.com.au/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=38_52&products_id=362&osCsid=de249db02f8ba02a96dd179da667a5cd

I ve got a set really happy with them being rather broad across the shoulders they made a big difference i can actually see whats behind me with out doing the chicken dance

Reardo wrote:I like these. not the price tho $96.45 delivered.
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On the motoradgarage site it doesn't list the FA. Does anyone know for sure that the FA has the same mirrors as the 'S'? they look the same to me but I'd like to be certain before forking out $100+

the mirrors on the FA are the same as the S
I had the motorad type extender but they faded then I bought the block type extender and they haven't faded.

I went with a set of mirror extenders from "Metrick Metal" for my B1250SA:

http://shop.metrickmetal.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=51&product_id=98

On previous bikes, I've used simple spacer type extenders to get the mirrors a bit further out. I like MM's extenders better because they allow for a lot more adjustability. I'm very pleased with them.

EDIT (add pics):

Pics showing MM's mirror extenders (and yes, my bike seriously needs a bath. Did about 500 miles this weekend):