rex007can Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Well... I was tired of looking at my elbows when I ride and try to look behind, so I decided to try and find a set of bar end mirrors. As this is really a test, I got a cheapo set off of ebay. Turns out though, that they wont fit over the bar end weights on the V11 (2001 V11 sport) The weights are too big, and they don't have enough thread that I could squeeze the mirrors between the bar's end, and the weights. I dont thing I can really ride the Guzzi without the weights on... there's enough vibration as it is, I guess removing the weights would make it too uncomfortable. There are generic weights available, but it doesn't look like they have the same weight as the one on the Guzzi... those are pretty heavy. So... any of you guys figured how to install bar end mirrors on your goose? What metal are the weights made of? Could I get a notch cut out to install the mirrors on? Something I haven't thought of that you have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom M Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 The stock bar end weights are steel. You could remove them and have a section turned down at a machine shop to fit the bar end mirrors. If you try this you need to hold the bar end tight to keep it from rotating as you remove the screw in the end. It will be TIGHT. Did you know that you can get extended versions of the stock mirrors? I have them on my LeMans. They used to be available at Buell dealers. I don't know if Harley shops can still get Buell parts. Here's the part number info that I have from 2006: Buell part numbers for extended mirrors to fit LeMans= N0161-2A8 (left side) N0162-2A8 (right side) About $20 each. Buell part number for standard LeMans mirrors= N0161-02A8 (left side) N0162-02A8 (right side) About $25 each. Note the extra zero in the part number for the standard LeMans mirrors. If you aren't very specific with the part numbers you may get the wrong mirror. I got the extended ones because I didn't like looking at my elbows with the stockers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDoz Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 If you're worried about feeling the vibration aren't you worried about how effective the mirros will be with all that vibration? I hadn't noticed the v11 vibrating, but I ride a ktm 640.... sometimes on the 640 I can barely tell there are lights behind me ,never mind working out if they are police or ambulance lights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rex007can Posted May 24, 2012 Author Share Posted May 24, 2012 If you're worried about feeling the vibration aren't you worried about how effective the mirros will be with all that vibration? I hadn't noticed the v11 vibrating, but I ride a ktm 640.... sometimes on the 640 I can barely tell there are lights behind me ,never mind working out if they are police or ambulance lights. Between 4k and 5k rpm, the handlebars can vibrate pretty badly. Yes, in a way I'd be making the mirrors more blurry by putting them on the ends, but then again I still prefer a blurry picture of a car behind me to a blurry picture of my elbow... The ends I have on are one piece screwed in the bars, I will stop by a machine shop tomorrow and see how much they'd charge me for the mod. thanks for the tips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 If you're worried about feeling the vibration aren't you worried about how effective the mirros will be with all that vibration? I hadn't noticed the v11 vibrating, but I ride a ktm 640.... sometimes on the 640 I can barely tell there are lights behind me ,never mind working out if they are police or ambulance lights. Between 4k and 5k rpm, the handlebars can vibrate pretty badly. Yes, in a way I'd be making the mirrors more blurry by putting them on the ends, but then again I still prefer a blurry picture of a car behind me to a blurry picture of my elbow... The ends I have on are one piece screwed in the bars, I will stop by a machine shop tomorrow and see how much they'd charge me for the mod. thanks for the tips. Hmmm, 4600 is Rosie's sweet spot. Do you have the throttle bodies synced? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gstallons Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 I have bar end mirrors on my bike w/no vibration........ Be sure to reinstall the weights on the ends.......e.g.I forgot to n will do that some time this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rex007can Posted May 25, 2012 Author Share Posted May 25, 2012 Done, and done. The machine shop wasn't too expensive and did it on the spot. So I had the turn the weights and add a groove for the mirrors at the ends. I like it, and the plus is... they don't vibrate nearly as much as the stock mirrors! There goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamedog Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 And they look great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rex007can Posted May 27, 2012 Author Share Posted May 27, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
branguzzi Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 I removed the bar end weights and attached the bar end mirrors a couple months ago. For me there is no discernible difference in vibration, i.e., there is still very little, if any, even with the new mirrors. The reflections in the mirror are sharp and clear. FWI, I also recall that getting the bar end weights was a bit of a bear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponti_33609 Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 I sent my bar end weights to MPH in Houston and they turned them down to properly fit bar end mirrors FWIW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 Oberon Streetfighter mated to a stainless bar end of my own making. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docc Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 Those are just stellar pieces! As well as the polished intake tracts! What a really neat V11. I had taken a dimensioned drawing to my local machine shop to turn down the bar ends for fitting the CRGs. Nice work and all, but $85 US! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponti_33609 Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 Here are my CRG's. Mine vibrate hardly at all considering how the stock mirrors did. Nice V11 you have! Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavo Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 Saw rex007can's post and thought Hmmmm anythings gotta be better than the standard mirrors, so scanned fleabay and found pair of bar end mirrors for $11.68 delivered---bargin. Tried fitting with bar end weights then thought try without. Result, no vibration ,mirrors clear( i can actually see behind me now) heaps better than those standard smoked glass mirrors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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