Chip Beck Spec Low Handlebar/Mirrors Mod.

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I did this install some time ago and still like it. However, I noticed that when I turn the handlebars past 2/3 to the right the throttle sticks(doesn't return on it's own). It has NOT caused me any issues and I really only turn the handlebars that far during low speed turns to the right and modulate the throttle carefully anyway. I don't know if anyone has noticed this but thought it was worth noting.

Check your cable routing to see where you are binding. Mine has no problem at all, from steering lock to steering lock. I did have to loosen the nuts on the two elbows (throttle cables into the throttle housing) and rotate the elbows up to 45 degrees, and re-tighten, to consume some of the excess cable length. You can see in my photo that they go more up and over now.

I picked up a set of Type 2 bars from one of the forum members and so far like the 2 inch lower position. They are a bit narrower, but this bike steers so light, it still turns in easily. Only at low speeds and pushing the bike around do I notice the lack of leverage.

I too found the stock mirrors to be unattractive, especially once I went to the lower bars. I picked up a set of Bikemaster American Chrome mirrors which are lower with a nice tear drop shape.

Those look good!

Searching their site, these look interesting ([url=http://www.bikemaster.com/old_school_tube.html]http://www.bikemaster.com/old_school_tube.html) as it appears that you can raise or lower their height vertically. Pushing them down low (close to the bars) and wide may be a good alternative to bar end mirrors, for those of us wanting to hold onto the bar end weights.

EDIT: Just purchased a pair at Amazon for $49.89 (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0031707UM/ref=cm_sw_su_dp)

Those look good!

Searching their site, these look interesting (http://www.bikemaster.com/old_school_tube.html) as it appears that you can raise or lower their height vertically. Pushing them down low (close to the bars) and wide may be a good alternative to bar end mirrors, for those of us wanting to hold onto the bar end weights.

EDIT: Just purchased a pair at Amazon for $49.89 (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0031707UM/ref=cm_sw_su_dp)
These mirrors were actually my first choice, but the cycle shop that showed them to me in their catalog then went to check availability and told me they'd been discontinued. So, I gave up and ordered the ones I posted a photo of.

After having mine, I realized my wide shoulders and the narrower bars weren't a good match. The ones you posted look wider, so I just ordered a set. I got black to sort of blend in with the black control perches.

I love my black ones. Since the pivot on both ends of the stalk, you can push them down close to the bars (almost horizontal) which effectively makes them wider. They are right out to the ends of the bars. I have about a 1/3 view of my shoulder, with 2/3 view behind me, without moving my head. Only a slight move either way gives me full view.