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Mirror Options - Cobalt23_imp - 09-03-2019
I am looking for some ideas for some new mirrors. I want black and possibly a little lower profile.
A couple of questions that you guys with more experience may have.
1. Somewhat interested in bar end but not sure if that will work well (i.e. will they be functional) with standard height handlebars?
2. Round, rectangle? anyone have pics
3. I like a little more of a café look and would like to tone down all the chrome a little.
4. I have seen some pics from another member using these Partzilla 88220-MGZ-305 from a cb500?? I like them, might be a good option.
Any other ideas or options?
Thanks in advance for the feedback!
Thanks to HWdesign member for the picks of the CB500 mirrors!
RE: Mirror Options - Gone in 60 - 09-03-2019
I have the CB500 mirrors on my bike and love them. I don't really like the "chrome lollypop" look. Good vision, not looking at my shoulders. On my Bonneville, I have Napoleon brand bar end mirrors. They look great, and are available in black or chrome. They are great quality, have an OEM look to them, and give a good field of view, but are a bit blurry at high rpm - not blurry enough that I find them annoying. Tried a bunch of mirrors on that bike, and have stuck with the Napoleons for a few years now.
RE: Mirror Options - Townie_imp - 09-03-2019
Same for me, CB500 mirrors. Really like them. Pics below give you a visual.
RE: Mirror Options - Gone in 60 - 09-03-2019
If it makes us feel more special for using the CB500 mirrors, apparently Dan Gurney liked them as well...
RE: Mirror Options - JLEECB - 09-03-2019
(09-03-2019, 08:22 AM)Gone in 60_imp Wrote: I have the CB500 mirrors on my bike and love them. I don't really like the "chrome lollypop" look. Good vision, not looking at my shoulders. On my Bonneville, I have Napoleon brand bar end mirrors. They look great, and are available in black or chrome. They are great quality, have an OEM look to them, and give a good field of view, but are a bit blurry at high rpm - not blurry enough that I find them annoying. Tried a bunch of mirrors on that bike, and have stuck with the Napoleons for a few years now.
I use Napoleon chrome bar ends. Exactly as gone in 60 said. Great quality. Perfect in town. Buzzy at speed but not unbearably so.
RE: Mirror Options - Obleo - 09-03-2019
Yep the cb 500 mirrors are what’s on my 2013, just seems to go with look of the bike.
RE: Mirror Options - Retsel_imp - 09-03-2019
What the heck is that?
(09-03-2019, 09:37 AM)Gone in 60_imp Wrote: If it makes us feel more special for using the CB500 mirrors, apparently Dan Gurney liked them as well...
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CB500 mirrors on my 2014 standard.
![[Image: cb55e91a7e65537d5d17a45401f8774f.jpg]](https://cb1100forum.net/forum/uploads/imp/201909/cb55e91a7e65537d5d17a45401f8774f.jpg)
![[Image: 6f2a66252056d994a801dbc34e37a040.jpg]](https://cb1100forum.net/forum/uploads/imp/201909/6f2a66252056d994a801dbc34e37a040.jpg)
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RE: Mirror Options - GoldOxide_imp - 09-03-2019
(09-03-2019, 09:05 AM)Townie_imp Wrote: Same for me, CB500 mirrors. Really like them. Pics below give you a visual.
No chain guard Townie?
RE: Mirror Options - Cobalt23_imp - 09-03-2019
Thanks for all the replies!
Townie what tail bag do you have? Also that blue is really nice! I have the same fairing but without the stripes.
RE: Mirror Options - Townie_imp - 09-03-2019
Quote:No chain guard Townie?
LOL, you're quite the Hawkeye
I'm guessing this photo was taken after a bit of chain cleaning & lube. I indeed use a chain guard.
(09-03-2019, 01:26 PM)Cobalt23_imp Wrote: Thanks for all the replies!
Townie what tail bag do you have? Also that blue is really nice! I have the same fairing but without the stripes.
Tailbag is a Cortech Super 2.0, 14L size. Fits pretty good on the seat, and I used a few simple elastics to hook to the CB's lash points. On & off in about 5 seconds
The Pearl Spencer Blue was only for the Canada market, I think.