Anybody experiencing shoulder seighting!!!
When I look into my mirrors, the only thing I can see is my elbows and shoulders. I never see any cars behind me, which is kind of scary

Any of you switched mirrors or used a specific mirror extender. If so, what model and what is the result?

I’ve also wondered about the mirrors; I have a similar issue. I’m considering the mirrors that go on the outside ends of the handle bars; however, I have no experience with that type of mirror (curious about the vibration, visibility, and clearance). Has any used this type of mirror and how would you describe your experience?

I've got the mirror wideners that TwistedThrottle sells, and they work just fine. I've got a clear view behind, and they don't get in the way of anything on the controls.

Look at the EMGO web site in their catalog. They sell early KZ style mirrors that have a longer reach [7" vs. 4" on the stock ones]. I think they are a little taller to.
I had a KZ 750 for 10 years, those mirrors should work good.
Rod

Has anyone actually tried these? Parts Unlimited has the EMGO oem mirror for $14.95 each and another brand that's looks exactly the same for 2 for $14.95 (2025105). If no one replies I guess I'll pony up the cash and found out myself.

One thing I learned was cheap mirrors suck.

http://www.americansportbike.com/shoponline/media/ccp0/prodlg/5570LS.JPG

I got these from americansportbike dot com expensive but worth every cent.

Thanks. Sounds like I'll go the more expensive route.

Might sound like a stupid question but did you remove both standard mirrors to put the new mirrors on each side? Or you just added one round mirror (they are expensive indeed!)? And does it look decent on the bike (hard to say with the small cropped image)?

I will find a better pic but you can see they give the bike a nice look. Can't speak for the Versys but you take them off and put in a little plug.

These stand up to any vibration. Notice they are on a Buell.

http://www.chicagolandsportbikes.com/forums/vbgarage.php?do=getimage&id=230

It does look even better then the standard mirrors, at least on your Buell it does, nice bike you got there. They're expensive but worth it if it avoids getting rearended at least once...

beauty is in the eye of the beholder
not a matter of discussion

adding a bunch of inches to the width of my bike to me is a serious no-no
but again, that is my personal opinion, other people might not care

getting rear ended on a mc is not very likely, according to the Hurt Study multi vehicle crashes with an impact on the mc from 8:00 to 4:00 only make up for 3.8% of such crashes

It lets you see the cops behind you quicker too.


My friend was plowed through while sitting at a light. The mirrors would not have helped.
I got them because all I saw with the standard mirrors were my shoulders.

It lets you see the cops behind you quicker too.


My friend was plowed through while sitting at a light. The mirrors would not have helped.
I got them because all I saw with the standard mirrors were my shoulders.

No shizzle! When I bought the Triumph Trophy a few years ago, I decided to wind it out on a somewhat empty road near work to see how it felt. When the light turned green I took off and redlined it up to about 75, then back off. I looked in the mirror and there were a couple of motocops far behind me, with lights going. I pull over, they write me a ticket, and then the one guy says, hey, I know these things are fun, but you should be more careful, check your six before you do that. I said, you were right behind me at the stop light, weren't you? Yup, big old blind spot right behind me, big enough to hide two fat-ass police Harleys sitting right on my tail!

As I was reading the posts to this thread I started yawning until I got to AlexDz's story---sorry Alex I had to laugh; it was a funny story. But I bet the ticket wasn't cheap.

I've seen bike pictures with these mirrors but as yet haven't seen any on the road. Before I buy them I'll have to sit on a bike and see if the view is all that much better. But I agree about widening the bike anymore than stock; I would like to see something that goes up and in on the grip or under something that would keep it from sticking out.

I'm having the same problem with not being able to see what's directly behind me. What I would like, is some mirrors that look like the stock mirrors, but extend out further.

Just got these in and installed. They look and work great, and I can see behind me now. They don't appear to do much for the vibration but it's no worse than it was. Even though they came form Hong Kong they only took about 7 days to get here to the US.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/10mm-CNC-Motorcycle-Mirror-Riser-Extender-Adapter-Honda_W0QQitemZ280226493820QQihZ018QQcategoryZ3428 4QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

So , realistically, is there no way to get the stock mirrors to where you are able to view a car behind you? I can't figure out a way.

I finally went with the mirror extender from Twisted throttle (learned about the one from Speedy too late) and they work great, I can now see clearly behind. Took about 30min to install.

Here is part of an article on webbikeworld.com. It mentions some Triumph mirrors from the new Speed Triple. I'm going to order a set this week.

"From "K.K.": "In regards to your article "The Kawasaki Versys Part 4: Accessories and Farkle for the Versys" you talk about the mirror issue. I wanted to comment on this and I am including what I posted on versys.co.uk that solved the mirror issue for me.

I, like others, found the field of view provided by the stock mirrors lacking. I could not see behind me through the mirrors without moving my arms.

I looked at bar end mirrors and did not like the way the stuck out and if I split lanes (filter for those across the pond) I was afraid of loosing them. Other bar end type mirrors required cutting the grips and mounting them at the end of the bars but these reduced the space for my hands and with winter gloves that was unacceptable.

I also looked at mirror extenders but they looked weird and I was afraid the mirrors would vibrate even more. So I looked at a lot of bikes and tried different mirrors on my Versys.

As a result , I found a solution for the narrow mirrors on the Versys, at least for me. I put a set of mirrors from a Triumph Triple 1050 on my Versys and the problem is solved. These mirrors stick out a little over 1 inch more than the stock mirrors and I can see behind now. They are also black, have an oval shape, look better, and do not seem to vibrate as much.

Here are the Triumph part numbers: LH - T2060050, RH - T2060150. The total was $140 USD. Make sure you get the mirrors with the adapter (it should be included) since the male end on the Triumph mirrors are bigger than the female mount on the Versys. Don't forget to take the rubber sleeve off the stock mirrors and put it on the new mirrors.

Feel free to pass on. Looking forward to more on this bike from you. Thanks."

The original article can be found here: http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycles/kawasaki-versys/versys-accessories.htm

I just bought some mirrors from Emgo. They say they are replacements for Kawi KZs. Part No. 20-26791 (LH) and 20-26792 (RH). They look good I think. They work "OK". Better than the stockers, but not as much better as I had hoped.

They are a bit wider and a bit higher. I can see a car behind me out of one or other mirrors -- usually not both. They are an improvement, and I'll probably keep them on until I find something better.

One picture show the stock mirror next to the Emgo. The other shows one of each mirror on the bike.

-Alan

I finally went with the mirror extender from Twisted throttle (learned about the one from Speedy too late) and they work great, I can now see clearly behind. Took about 30min to install.

Yup, I did the same thing tonight. Works great. Still need to do some fine tuning, and the instructions weren't very helpful, but once I figured out how to adjust all the nuts (on the mirrors, mind you), you can definitely almost see your tail light!!

I have to agree that the adjustment needed some figuring out on the mirror side. Keep having the left mirror loosen up on me. I have to stop at the store and pick up a tube of blue locktight!

Having a problem with the left mirror since I installed the extenders. Lots of vibration in the left mirror and the right one is fine.

Any guess on what the cause could be?

Having a problem with the left mirror since I installed the extenders. Lots of vibration in the left mirror and the right one is fine.

Any guess on what the cause could be?

I haven't experienced any difference in vibration from stock to using the extenders. However, the loosing up of both mirrors happened to me this weekend while going up and down "washboardy" gravel roads. I'll definitely be joining you in buying some locktite!!

Put the Triumph part numbers: LH - T2060050, RH - T2060150 on. What a difference! Can actually see behind you!!! Well worth it. Vibration about the same as stock.
They work well with my proto Parabellum windshield.

Just put the locktite on tonight. We'll see what happens tomorrow!!

Kawasaki ZXR 1200 Mirrors work well Guys,There about 2ins wider and don't vibrate as much, got mine from e-bay cheap,

Silverman :yeahsmile:

Kawasaki ZXR 1200 Mirrors work well Guys,There about 2ins wider and don't vibrate as much, got mine from e-bay cheap,

Silverman :yeahsmile:

Is that zxr or zrx?

Sorry ZRX :eek: :eek: :eek:

Silverman

Sorry ZRX :eek: :eek: :eek:

Silverman

No problem, just was :confused: while searching for a few minutes there!

Hello everyone new member here and also a new Versys owner. I really love the bike so far
(only 28 miles on it so far) was looking for some ideas and some possible upgrades. The first one will be the windshield the factory one is just to small. I have read some of the posts but havent done alot of research yet. I to have that pesky problem with the left mirror, was going to blame the dealer but looks like a MFG miss to me maybe looking at a recall. thanks for reading and if you reply thank you for that to. GOOD RIDING to you all and be SAFE.

Hello everyone new member here and also a new Versys owner. I really love the bike so far
(only 28 miles on it so far) was looking for some ideas and some possible upgrades. The first one will be the windshield the factory one is just to small. I have read some of the posts but havent done alot of research yet. I to have that pesky problem with the left mirror, was going to blame the dealer but looks like a MFG miss to me maybe looking at a recall. thanks for reading and if you reply thank you for that to. GOOD RIDING to you all and be SAFE.

Check out this thread, it tells you how to adjust the mirror

http://forums.kawasakiversys.com/showthread.php?t=436

In my opinion, it is a manufacturing issue - the mirror was assembled wrong. When the mirror is screwed all the way in , it pointed at my chest, which even if you were a 98 lb, 4'9" woman it would not let you see behind it.

What I did was this :
1) Remove left mirror completely.
2) Turn left mirror upside down. Use a socket to loosen inner nut from stem. (the collar is held tight by that nut)
3) Rotate outside collar 45 degrees. Hold outside collar, tighten back up nut.
4) Reinstall mirror. Keep repeating until you can see something.

One thing I learned was cheap mirrors suck.

http://www.americansportbike.com/shoponline/media/ccp0/prodlg/5570LS.JPG

I got these from americansportbike dot com expensive but worth every cent.

Anyone know if this is the only source for these mirrors? The website is down and not accepting business until July 7th:confused:

Are these the same or of equal quality?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Kawasaki-CRG-Hindsight-Lane-Split-Bar-End-Barend-Mirror_W0QQitemZ370063557694QQihZ024QQcategoryZ355 87QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

The only bar end mirrors I will use are CRG....they work very well, even at speed and are excellent quality.

^^^^thanks man, i will pick up a set then

I just bought some mirrors from Emgo. They say they are replacements for Kawi KZs. Part No. 20-26791 (LH) and 20-26792 (RH). They look good I think. They work "OK". Better than the stockers, but not as much better as I had hoped.

The stock mirrors cost a little over $60 bucks a piece (just looked up the part # at the dealer's web site)

Anyhoo.. Why doesn't the tool kit come with something to tighten the mirrors? My mirrors keep moving / loosening up. It's getting annoying and dangerous to keep having to spin my left mirror around while riding (because it moves in at higher speeds).

I would like to move them off the bars and onto the fairing ala Ninja. Any ideas?

I just picked up a couple Ken Sean Carbon (look) bar end mirrors. I'll be in stalling them today and post some pics. I had the problem with the left mirror too, as soon as I get over 150 it loosened, had to really tighten it down and always forgot to pick up some locktite. But soon my only complaint about the bike will be solved. My intentions are to use the old mirror holes to attach other accessories, maybe some driving/spot lights to follow the handlebars, or gps or something, don't know yet.

Here are some pics of the new mirrors, haven't given then a test ride so don't know about vibrations or any other issues yet.

An update on the Ken Sean bar end mirrors, took a test ride today and noticed the throttle side vibrated enough to not know if its cop behind you but not so much you can't see that someone is there, the left side mirror hardly shook at all. I'm very happy with them, seem like good strongly constructed products. There is quite a bit of adjustment to them as well, you have them straight up like I have or out on 45 degree angles or straight out. The mirror part swivels all around too.

Do the CRG mirrors fit with the stock bar end weights? It looks like the weights might interfere. Ideally, I'd like to move the left grip and throttle tube each in 1/4", mount the mirrirs to the bars and leave everything else alone. Any input would be appreciated.

Regards,
Wardo

Sorry ZRX :eek: :eek: :eek:

Silverman

Were these OEM ZRX 1200 mirrors? Or were they some of the $30 knock off mirrors?

Any chance of a picture?

OEM 2008 Kawasaki Z1000 mirrors & Speedy Gonzalez mirror extenders. They're FAR better than the stock setup. You can now see everything behind you!

http://images40.fotki.com/v1301/photos/1/17642/6640253/IMG_1244-vi.jpg

http://images43.fotki.com/v1322/photos/1/17642/6640253/IMG_1243-vi.jpg

http://images41.fotki.com/v1305/photos/1/17642/6640253/IMG_1258-vi.jpg

http://images38.fotki.com/v1277/photos/1/17642/6640253/IMG_1263-vi.jpg

http://images41.fotki.com/v1348/photos/1/17642/6640253/IMG_1272-vi.jpg

Anyone ever thought of the Ducati Hypermotard mirrors? Not only would you get an alternative to the loose and cheep V's mirrors, but you get additional bark-busters and turn signal indicators too. I just looked at them at the Ducati parts store online, and they look pretty easy to bolt on then run the wiring and presto Italiano! Sorry, I'm stationed here in Sicily and it gets to my head sometimes...Another perk is they fold in, so squeezing through traffic shouldn't be a problem.

http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/Photos/hypermotard_mirror_bar_deta.jpg

http://www.motorcycle.com/galleries/images/Review-68095-2007-Ducati-Hypermotard-1100S/2008-ducati-hypermotard-1100-2-1-_rdax_295x221.jpg
:thumb:

Do the CRG mirrors fit with the stock bar end weights? It looks like the weights might interfere. Ideally, I'd like to move the left grip and throttle tube each in 1/4", mount the mirrirs to the bars and leave everything else alone. Any input would be appreciated.

Regards,
Wardo

Not exactly. I had to remove the bar ends and come up with a creative ( but cheap ) solution to get them to work. I got a shorter bolt ( M10, with 1.25 thread IIRC ) and found a 'collar' that was 7/8" outside diameter and bolted them to the ends of the bars. It looks stock, the mirrors don't shake at all, and I LOVE the visibility. There is really no more vibration than before so the removal of the bar ends had little or no effect.

How about mounting a camera on the rear fender and a small monitor on the dash....should see the cops at a stopped light....ya think?

Do have pic of your barend mirror, had the same question with the other guy, coz dont want to remove or change the barend weight actually they act as slider, i drop my bike once while trying to make a 3 point turn as I drop together with the bike the barend actually save the bodywork and my own bodywork.

thks
pr

http://motowerk.com/MirrorExtenders.aspx

Cheers.

If the mirrors vibrate too badly, try buckshot pellets in your handlebars.
It's cheap and it works.

http://www.kawasakiversys.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4763&page=3

Good Luck.

Mirror Mirror on the wall,
which is the best mirror of all for the V:D
:cheers:

If the mirrors vibrate too badly, try buckshot pellets in your handlebars.
It's cheap and it works.

.

Or may just shoot the old mirrors with buckshot and get new ones:goodidea:

Not sure if this is what you are looking for, I've since added some KTM handguards but the principle is still the same. You can see the 'collar' just to the right of the mirror, It was a fairly simple mod and I noticed no increase in vibration without the weights. These are CRG bar end mirrors but any mirror with the same clamping principle should work. I used some Blue loctite on the bar end bolt to make sure it didn't work itself loose. Been about 3k miles with this setup with no issues.

I use the EMGO mirrors and Speedy's mirror extenders. Good view behind. Much better than the stock mirrors.