I'm torn between the Rizoma "Class" Mirrors and the "Circuit 743" mirrors. The Class is a little more my style, but the Circuit might look a little better on the bike.
if you guys are up to it, if you have either of these mirrors, or anything else you think I should see... Post some pics so I can get an idea.
Are Rizoma mirrors convex?
Quote from: NYCmonster on November 01, 2008, 01:58:27 PM
Are Rizoma mirrors convex?
I believe that some of them are convex, but not all. I used to have a Rizoma pdf catalog that listed the "special" features of each type.
My Class mirrors can be seen to the left. Very nice product in every respect.
BK
I started with Reverse Retro Bar-end mirrors until I switched to clip-on handlebars. Then I fell in love with the Naked Prototypes. The Circuit 743's were an option, but I like the backs of the Prototypes better. The mirror is almost the same profile, and it is a flat mirror with this "high contrast" blue tinted glass. Either way, you can't go wrong with Rizoma's products.
(http://i425.photobucket.com/albums/pp331/joev160/DSC_6988.jpg)
(http://i425.photobucket.com/albums/pp331/joev160/DSC_7163.jpg)
(http://i425.photobucket.com/albums/pp331/joev160/DSC_6990.jpg)
Nice Prototypes! Here are some pics of my Classics. They also have that slight blue tint.
BK
(http://i38.tinypic.com/o7r86x.jpg)
(http://i35.tinypic.com/dqt7hx.jpg)
(http://i34.tinypic.com/eijaio.jpg)
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Wow, those classics are sharp too.
Be sure that whichever mirror you end up going with, you get the adapter. As far as I know, they don't come with the mirrors. You can get them in black too
(http://i425.photobucket.com/albums/pp331/joev160/MirrorAdapterforHandleBarsBS71112.jpg)
BK, I like those. Are they the silver or black color option?
Quote from: BK_856er on November 01, 2008, 05:44:52 PM
Nice Prototypes! Here are some pics of my Classics. They also have that slight blue tint.
BK
(http://i38.tinypic.com/o7r86x.jpg)
(http://i35.tinypic.com/dqt7hx.jpg)
(http://i34.tinypic.com/eijaio.jpg)
(http://i35.tinypic.com/a1s2ec.jpg)
Prototype, they're tits.
(https://farm4.static.flickr.com/3344/3343628284_94e1e2d482.jpg?v=0)
Quote from: ducturd on April 03, 2009, 01:28:40 PM
BK, I like those. Are they the silver or black color option?
I think they're considered silvers. Santa brought them, so the ordering details are murky.
2+ years later I still dig them!
BK
Quote from: asado on April 03, 2009, 02:02:57 PM
Prototype, they're tits.
(https://farm4.static.flickr.com/3344/3343628284_94e1e2d482.jpg?v=0)
asado, how is your vision to the rear? do you see elbows or cars behind you. i had purchased some bar end similar to classics, but i can't get the damn things mounted. (wrong bar ends) but the prototypes are looking REAL nice. would look good on the 696.
My very first mod : Rizoma Dynamic mirrors
(http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m37/Maratom/Mijn%20Ducati%20Monster%20695/Afbeelding051.jpg)
(http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m37/Maratom/Mijn%20Ducati%20Monster%20695/Afbeelding002.jpg)
Vision to the rear really sucks but they look much better so...
Quote from: BK_856er on April 03, 2009, 08:03:55 PM
I think they're considered silvers. Santa brought them, so the ordering details are murky.
2+ years later I still dig them!
BK
Just ordered a pair of black ones for my 696. I have a Rizoma "Logic" mirror, but the visibility is poor with it.
Owen
Quote from: Raux on April 04, 2009, 01:48:22 AM
asado, how is your vision to the rear? do you see elbows or cars behind you. i had purchased some bar end similar to classics, but i can't get the damn things mounted. (wrong bar ends) but the prototypes are looking REAL nice. would look good on the 696.
Visibility is average, just enough to see what is behind and beside me.
(https://farm4.static.flickr.com/3622/3343630580_b9d5f3fc60.jpg)
Quote from: asado on April 03, 2009, 02:02:57 PM
Prototype, they're tits.
(https://farm4.static.flickr.com/3344/3343628284_94e1e2d482.jpg?v=0)
got a pic from the seat??? I agree, these would great, on
my 696 [thumbsup]
Quote from: ducatitorrey on April 07, 2009, 01:50:20 PM
got a pic from the seat??? I agree, these would great, on my 696 [thumbsup]
Sure. Not exactly from the seat but you get the idea.
(http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/1262/aaa2621.th.jpg) (http://img10.imageshack.us/my.php?image=aaa2621.jpg)
thats sick how low they get. What are they like $300? Im thinking maybe clip ons eventualyl for my 696. i think these would look sick with a set up like that, [beer]
Quote from: asado on April 03, 2009, 02:02:57 PM
Prototype, they're tits.
(https://farm4.static.flickr.com/3344/3343628284_94e1e2d482.jpg?v=0)
After geting my oberon streetfighters in the mail and hating them I put in a order for these after I saw your bike
that ish is hot
I have been running them for a while now, they work great with clip-ons too. I just added a set of Oberon bar-end turn signals to clean up the front end a little more
Quote from: asado on April 03, 2009, 02:02:57 PM
Prototype, they're tits.
(https://farm4.static.flickr.com/3344/3343628284_94e1e2d482.jpg?v=0)
Hi Asado - nice bike and setup. are these the prototype naked or sport???
has anyone slap this mirrors on a 696 yet??
thanks!
i want to, but not yet they are $$
Quote from: ducaTT on April 22, 2009, 06:35:18 AM
Hi Asado - nice bike and setup. are these the prototype naked or sport???
has anyone slap this mirrors on a 696 yet??
thanks!
Naked. I believe the sport version's arm is shorter.
(http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/1551/3370494463e2619aa844o.th.jpg) (http://img5.imageshack.us/my.php?image=3370494463e2619aa844o.jpg)
I have the Circuit 743's on my S4R and I have to jockey around to see what is behind me. When I tour on the monster I put the stockers back on. The upside is that they look fantastic!!!!!!
Quote from: BK_856er on November 01, 2008, 05:44:52 PM
Nice Prototypes! Here are some pics of my Classics. They also have that slight blue tint.
BK
(http://i35.tinypic.com/dqt7hx.jpg)
cant believe i missed this the first time, but nice 6'er [thumbsup] my dad used to have one of the new 6 and i loooved to thrash that thing
do the prototypes block any of the road? the one thing i love about my lanesplitters (actually they look more like ebay lanesplitter knockoffs) is that they do not block even an inch of road in front of me. Ive seen people mount the reverse retro upsidown to get this effect and it looks tits, but im not sure if it would be viable with clipons
Quote from: redial on April 27, 2009, 06:29:46 AM
cant believe i missed this the first time, but nice 6'er [thumbsup] my dad used to have one of the new 6 and i loooved to thrash that thing
Good catch! Before I got the monster sickness I had the E24 sickness....lasted about 15 years and it's just now tapering off....hence the vestigial 856er handle. Great for thrashing and great community of wrenching enthusiasts. [beer]
BK
Here's my Class Retro's....
(https://farm4.static.flickr.com/3629/3496749772_e8812b5167_b.jpg)
(https://farm4.static.flickr.com/3368/3483324494_c6de75a8f3.jpg)
Rizoma has some very nice mirrors. When I have some more extra funds to spend, that will be my next purchase, because I don't like the 696 stock mirrors at all.
...and it's not just that they look nice - although that was the original attraction - they function as mirrors much better than the originals. Completely clear and vibe-free rear view now..... So I dont feel so bad about coughing up the cash to get 'em now...
What do you think of these : $55 ea complete with mount.
It's not Rizoma, but a Ducati OEM FAR s.p.a. mirror.
FAR makes all the Ducati Performance mirrors.
(http://i515.photobucket.com/albums/t355/hb7777/7017sumonster.jpg)
(http://i515.photobucket.com/albums/t355/hb7777/DSCF0023.jpg)
^^^ those look much much better than the stock Bug antennas or Shrek ears.
about the rizomas, I too think the naked prototypes would look amazing on a 696. Does anyone have them installed and can post pics, pretty please?
And also, are rizoma mirrors convex? I used to have flat mirrors installed on my Hawk, but it kind of made the mirrors pointless- couldnt see enough and the vibration made it worse.
If it's Italian Rizoma or FAR...it's convex mirrors.
Only Chinese Emgo mirrors are non convex...
Quote from: moto-science on May 04, 2009, 02:48:18 PM
If it's Italian Rizoma or FAR...it's convex mirrors.
Only Chinese Emgo mirrors are non convex...
Might want to check that, my Rizoma's look pretty flat to me
Ok....learn something everyday. Stand corrected.
Most Rizoma mirrors in the catalogue are convex glass....not sure what
the logic is for using plain mirrors on the Senso, Circuit 743, Circuit 851, and the Tomok
Make my mirrors convex or no sale...
Quote from: zLoki on May 04, 2009, 05:01:49 PM
Might want to check that, my Rizoma's look pretty flat to me
Yup. I was originally attracted to Rizoma's Reverse Retro mirrors but since they have flat glass I opted instead for Class Retros which are nicely convex.
When a Rizoma mirror is plain mirror : It means it's for show , not road legal in Europe.
I think all those prototype mirrors look horrible....
.... since you all seem like a nice group of guys, I'd be happy to do one of you a favor and take them off your hands :)
I posted a pointless thread in the WTB section looking for a set a couple weeks back. I'm sure you're all surprised there have been exactly zero responses.