Another dumb question about mirrors...

[Viking]

Hey all,

I like the idea of having indicators in the mirrors, so all those dozy car drivers have more chance of seeing me. But I'm reluctant to shell out US$100 for the RSVR -> Falco adapter blocks being made by that fellow over on "The other forum".

Which brings me to the obvious question:

The new Suzuki GSX-R models have mirrors with inbuilt indicators. Has anyone tried to fit them to a Falco?

Cheers,
V

[D-Rider]

Hey all,

I like the idea of having indicators in the mirrors, so all those dozy car drivers have more chance of seeing me. But I'm reluctant to shell out US$100 for the RSVR -> Falco adapter blocks being made by that fellow over on "The other forum".

Which brings me to the obvious question:

The new Suzuki GSX-R models have mirrors with inbuilt indicators. Has anyone tried to fit them to a Falco?

Cheers,
V

Nope - but that's been my plan for a while now .... what's more you can get pattern ones on ebay at a very nice price.
When I saw how much the RSVR mirrors were fetching and heard that you can see even less behind with them than the standard Falco mirrors I looked around and decided that the Gixer ones would be a good way to go .... that's assuming I do retain my mirrors ......

Once you've sorted out all the pitfalls, please post up your experience ans save me the hassle when I get round to it.

[Viking]

Nope - but that's been my plan for a while now .... what's more you can get pattern ones on ebay at a very nice price.

Yeah, I saw a set in plain black for AU$100, and "carbon fibre" ones for not much more.

Certainly a lot more tempting than paying AU$200 (or whatever it is) for one!

When I saw how much the RSVR mirrors were fetching and heard that you can see even less behind with them than the standard Falco mirrors I looked around and decided that the Gixer ones would be a good way to go ....

Supposedly the AF1 shop has "stock" Falco mirrors with longer stems on them. I don't have the URL handy, unfortunately.

Once you've sorted out all the pitfalls, please post up your experience ans save me the hassle when I get round to it.

You have to be kidding. I don't have a garage to work in, my tools are all packed away in boxes and I don't have time to even ride the bike, let alone modify it.

However, I do have a friend who has access to a machine shop (or at least I think he does!) so I might just take the plunge and see what I can do. Don't hold your breath, though.

[Syltiz]

I bought some of these cheap GSXR mirrors but I found the mounting angle completely different to the Falco's - it put the mirror at a ridiculous angle. I messed about with trying to make them work but I was not able to. I have no doubt the more talented modders on here could make it work though.

[GregD-UK]

As we speak/write, a magic prototype is being produced to fit said gixer mirrors to falco mounts

[D-Rider]

As we speak/write, a magic prototype is being produced to fit said gixer mirrors to falco mounts

Ooooh .... sounds good ..... guess that's at least 3 of us wanting to try this out

[hornetrider]

As we speak/write, a magic prototype is being produced to fit said gixer mirrors to falco mounts

Ooooh .... sounds good ..... guess that's at least 3 of us wanting to try this out

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[Viking]

As we speak/write, a magic prototype is being produced to fit said gixer mirrors to falco mounts

What D-Rider said!