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Luis_o_98
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is it me or are the mirrors on the s83 to short. all i see are my shoulders. :bang:
do they make extensions or maybe a different mirror is better

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I can see fine on my 05 mirrors. Make sure that the posts are at a 90 degree angle to the bike...in other words straight out to maximize distance.

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I angle my '05 S83 mirrors 45 degrees downwards to maximize the "reach" outside my shoulders.
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The S50 stalks are longer than the S83's with the same mirrors.

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I had the same problem with mine & replaced with ones longer stems.
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You do know that the mirror is mounted off center and you can turn the mirror 180 degrees. One way puts the mirror a little over an inch farther out. Makes a huge difference in what you can see.
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Sheet, I got a pair for a Honda Wave, cost about $5. work just fine for position and the black color was in keeping with the theme of my 750.

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Lechy wrote:Sheet, I got a pair for a Honda Wave, cost about $5. work just fine for position and the black color was in keeping with the theme of my 750.

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Thank ya Sir, thank ya very much.
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Herb wrote:You do know that the mirror is mounted off center and you can turn the mirror 180 degrees. One way puts the mirror a little over an inch farther out. Makes a huge difference in what you can see.
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Lechy wrote:Sheet, I got a pair for a Honda Wave, cost about $5. work just fine for position and the black color was in keeping with the theme of my 750.

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The Fonz eh, now that is indeed a compliment. Thanks Bronx.
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BRONX INTRUDER wrote:
Lechy wrote:Sheet, I got a pair for a Honda Wave, cost about $5. work just fine for position and the black color was in keeping with the theme of my 750.

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Nice pic. Haha. Look like the Fonz.. "Aye.".. Haha. :cheers:
I second the notion that Lechy has "the Fonz look"....plus Lechy you look like an experienced "seasoned" rider, and someone that would help a fellow rider.

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Could anyone tell me what size the hole is that the mirrors thread into?

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10MM.
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Blaine wrote:10MM.
Thanks!

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