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Rear view mirror upgrade
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My bike has the CB500F mirrors and I have posted the part numbers before. I can dig them up if you need them. One wrench is all it takes to change the mirrors.







For the rear plate, I got lucky and was able to buy one before metalmaven gave it up. But, there are other options. They may require drilling holes though.


07-21-2016, 03:26 PM
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RE: Rear view mirror upgrade
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Interesting look.


07-21-2016, 03:38 PM
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RE: Rear view mirror upgrade
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(07-21-2016, 03:26 PM)kennyw_imp Wrote: My bike has the CB500F mirrors and I have posted the part numbers before. I can dig them up if you need them. One wrench is all it takes to change the mirrors.







For the rear plate, I got lucky and was able to buy one before metalmaven gave it up. But, there are other options. They may require drilling holes though.

I have the part numbers, thanks for the info.


07-21-2016, 11:27 PM
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RE: Rear view mirror upgrade
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Hi lynnster; welcome to the fold.

I originally went with the black "rounded rectangle" mirrors off the Honda CB500 when I first got a Road Comet fairing. They're fairly popular around here, and are a nice, non-chrome, not-so-retro look:
[Image: c4712137a83fd74815b677439265358b.jpg]

But then I found the CB1000R mirrors, and liked the way their shape complemented the angles of the bike and fairing a lot better:
[url=http://s157.photobucket.com/user/mustangfeverrr/media/2016-5-19%20150_zpsrk3qnza8.jpg.html][Image: 9a7b2d97711c8c4d0e2c6ea06438b4e5.jpg]
[url=http://s157.photobucket.com/user/mustangfeverrr/media/2016-5-19%20148_zpsgehiwehh.jpg.html][Image: 3b107939382417288d3afb2a8a90a734.jpg]
[url=http://s157.photobucket.com/user/mustangfeverrr/media/2016-5-19%20146_zps7g8y8tbv.jpg.html][Image: b4c83f1f0061b467eb9bf8fa81735d93.jpg]

Both are Honda factory parts, so the quality is excellent, and oddly enough, the prices are VERY reasonable - in many cases, much less than aftermarket options. If you don't have a dealer close by, try Babbitt's [url=http://www.babbittsonline.com/oemparts/c/honda/parts]http://www.babbittsonline.com/oemparts/c/honda/parts
- they carry the factory stuff, nearly always have stock, and the prices are ridiculously low.
As mentioned, either choice is a direct-replacement job - they literally screw in just exactly like your chrome ones do.


07-22-2016, 03:56 AM
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RE: Rear view mirror upgrade
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(07-22-2016, 03:56 AM)Papa Weeley_imp Wrote: Hi lynnster; welcome to the fold.

I originally went with the black "rounded rectangle" mirrors off the Honda CB500 when I first got a Road Comet fairing. They're fairly popular around here, and are a nice, non-chrome, not-so-retro look:
[Image: c4712137a83fd74815b677439265358b.jpg]

But then I found the CB1000R mirrors, and liked the way their shape complemented the angles of the bike and fairing a lot better:
[url=http://s157.photobucket.com/user/mustangfeverrr/media/2016-5-19%20150_zpsrk3qnza8.jpg.html][Image: 9a7b2d97711c8c4d0e2c6ea06438b4e5.jpg]
[url=http://s157.photobucket.com/user/mustangfeverrr/media/2016-5-19%20148_zpsgehiwehh.jpg.html][Image: 3b107939382417288d3afb2a8a90a734.jpg]
[url=http://s157.photobucket.com/user/mustangfeverrr/media/2016-5-19%20146_zps7g8y8tbv.jpg.html][Image: b4c83f1f0061b467eb9bf8fa81735d93.jpg]

Both are Honda factory parts, so the quality is excellent, and oddly enough, the prices are VERY reasonable - in many cases, much less than aftermarket options. If you don't have a dealer close by, try Babbitt's [url=http://www.babbittsonline.com/oemparts/c/honda/parts]http://www.babbittsonline.com/oemparts/c/honda/parts
- they carry the factory stuff, nearly always have stock, and the prices are ridiculously low.
As mentioned, either choice is a direct-replacement job - they literally screw in just exactly like your chrome ones do.

I like the CB1000R mirrors, very cool. Thanks for the info I will look into it more.
I really like the total red look of your bike, it really looks sleek with the fairing.


07-23-2016, 05:16 AM
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RE: Rear view mirror upgrade
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Lynn, Samurider is going to be your friend... You just may not know that yet Smile


07-23-2016, 05:22 AM
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RE: Rear view mirror upgrade
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(07-22-2016, 03:56 AM)Papa Weeley_imp Wrote: Hi lynnster; welcome to the fold.

I originally went with the black "rounded rectangle" mirrors off the Honda CB500 when I first got a Road Comet fairing. They're fairly popular around here, and are a nice, non-chrome, not-so-retro look:
[Image: c4712137a83fd74815b677439265358b.jpg]

But then I found the CB1000R mirrors, and liked the way their shape complemented the angles of the bike and fairing a lot better:
[url=http://s157.photobucket.com/user/mustangfeverrr/media/2016-5-19%20150_zpsrk3qnza8.jpg.html][Image: 9a7b2d97711c8c4d0e2c6ea06438b4e5.jpg]
[url=http://s157.photobucket.com/user/mustangfeverrr/media/2016-5-19%20148_zpsgehiwehh.jpg.html][Image: 3b107939382417288d3afb2a8a90a734.jpg]
[url=http://s157.photobucket.com/user/mustangfeverrr/media/2016-5-19%20146_zps7g8y8tbv.jpg.html][Image: b4c83f1f0061b467eb9bf8fa81735d93.jpg]

Both are Honda factory parts, so the quality is excellent, and oddly enough, the prices are VERY reasonable - in many cases, much less than aftermarket options. If you don't have a dealer close by, try Babbitt's [url=http://www.babbittsonline.com/oemparts/c/honda/parts]http://www.babbittsonline.com/oemparts/c/honda/parts
- they carry the factory stuff, nearly always have stock, and the prices are ridiculously low.
As mentioned, either choice is a direct-replacement job - they literally screw in just exactly like your chrome ones do.
Do those mirrors come in chrome?

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07-23-2016, 07:34 AM
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RE: Rear view mirror upgrade
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(07-21-2016, 11:04 AM)lynnster_imp Wrote: I'm looking to change out the stock rear view mirrors on my 2013 CB, I have looked through a few of the threads but am totally overwhelmed by the number of threads listed so thought I would start a new thread to make it easy!
I'm a female rider with not much experience is drilling holes or high tech modifications so I would like a simple recommendation for a better looking mirror. I agree with others on trying to rid the back/license holder of the side reflectors, so is there a simple upgrade for that also?
Not that being a female makes me unable to drill holes, I'm just looking to keep it simple and make upgrades that are easy for us non-tech riders!
I am considering the Road Comet fairing from the recommends on this site,
I do love to read info from other riders about the CB, its a cool looking bike for sure.

Lynn
The holes are already there, no need to drill anything. If you want just unscrew them and screw in new ones of your liking. I bought two different sets of aftermarket mirrors and ended up going back to stock. The stock ones are higher quality than a lot of the aftermarket ones and really keep the intended retro look. Plus they look so much better when or if you use aftermarket Handle bars like I did with my Renthal low bars.

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07-23-2016, 09:43 AM
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RE: Rear view mirror upgrade
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Welcome Lynnster! Always nice to have the other 50% represented here. Out of curiosity, what was it that attracted you to the CB?

About those mirrors. For me they just look "period correct". Chrome/round says 60's or very early 70's and complement the look of the STOCK bike. Start to make some major changes to your bike and then other mirror shapes/finishes/styles will come into play that will complement the look perhaps better than the stock ones.

I would just say keep in mind that you have a ROUND headlamp that says 60's/very early 70's and depending on what shape mirrors you choose (say rectangular with sharp corners) that could scream 80's. This would be very confusing for us OLDER guys seeing a Led Zeppelin era headlamp and Flock of Sea Gulls decade mirrors on the same bike.

I happen to like the stock mirrors for a couple of reasons. They're well made. My bike is very mildly farkled and they don't look out of place. Plus those mirrors have never moved or vibrated one iota while riding for almost 10K miles. I have broad shoulders and the stems are fairly long and they help clear my shoulders even when wearing an armored jacket. Course, depending on your height that may not be needed and chrome seems to fall in and out of favor a lot.

Obviously making the bike your own is a very personal undertaking and something the CB platform actually makes very easy and almost encourages you to do. Lots of good ideas on this forum. Lots of good people. And lots of good looking bikes with aftermarket mirrors here as well. Whatever you do, post pics!!! Thumbs Up


07-26-2016, 09:54 AM
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RE: Rear view mirror upgrade
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(07-22-2016, 03:56 AM)Papa Weeley_imp Wrote: Hi lynnster; welcome to the fold.

I originally went with the black "rounded rectangle" mirrors off the Honda CB500 when I first got a Road Comet fairing. They're fairly popular around here, and are a nice, non-chrome, not-so-retro look:
[Image: c4712137a83fd74815b677439265358b.jpg]

But then I found the CB1000R mirrors, and liked the way their shape complemented the angles of the bike and fairing a lot better:
[url=http://s157.photobucket.com/user/mustangfeverrr/media/2016-5-19%20150_zpsrk3qnza8.jpg.html][Image: 9a7b2d97711c8c4d0e2c6ea06438b4e5.jpg]
[url=http://s157.photobucket.com/user/mustangfeverrr/media/2016-5-19%20148_zpsgehiwehh.jpg.html][Image: 3b107939382417288d3afb2a8a90a734.jpg]
[url=http://s157.photobucket.com/user/mustangfeverrr/media/2016-5-19%20146_zps7g8y8tbv.jpg.html][Image: b4c83f1f0061b467eb9bf8fa81735d93.jpg]

Both are Honda factory parts, so the quality is excellent, and oddly enough, the prices are VERY reasonable - in many cases, much less than aftermarket options. If you don't have a dealer close by, try Babbitt's [url=http://www.babbittsonline.com/oemparts/c/honda/parts]http://www.babbittsonline.com/oemparts/c/honda/parts
- they carry the factory stuff, nearly always have stock, and the prices are ridiculously low.
As mentioned, either choice is a direct-replacement job - they literally screw in just exactly like your chrome ones do.


Those mirrors look great, I want them! Going to try to find them. The Babbit link you need to know a part number of year they are from I guess.


07-26-2016, 11:41 AM
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