Ducati Monster Forum

So I hate my stock mirrors, they work great, but they look like crap. I'm not sure if i want bar end mirrors or not and I like the way the Monstrack mirrors on monsterparts look http://www.monsterparts.com/pc/MIR02/Bars-Mirrors/MIR02.html  Is there any other options out there?  how functional are bar end mirrors? I would like something that is functional as well as looks good.

throw your opinions at me.

CRGs are the popular bar end option, I'd say that rizomas are the second (but rather spendy).

if you want to keep them on the stalks, monstrack are the way to go  [thumbsup]

Monstracks are an improvement over stock mirrors. Great service and lifetime warranty. If you run a windscreen they look pretty good. \
If you run w/o windscreen, barends are the way to go. CRGs are the most popular and there is a much cheaper, nice quality imitation on Fleabay.

I ride without them on.Not so strict down where im from. [thumbsup]

An even cheaper option than the CRG knock-offs on ebay (which I have) are the third eye bicycle mirrors that you should be able to pick up from any local bike store. They're about $10-$15 each. They're plastic, but at least they're a quick and cheap way to see if you like how the bar-end mirrors feel.

I went with the Napoleons. Old-school, classic look.

I too wanted functional mirrors.  I thought the Rizoma Class mirrors would do the trick after reading some reviews and add a little retro look to the bike.  I just received them from PJs and plan on installing them this weekend.  I'll put up a pic when completed.

More options:

Mirrors (http://www.motowheels.com/italian/myproducts.cfm?parentcategoryid=605%7CLighting%2C%20Turn%20Signals%2C%20%26%20Mirrors&CategoryID=608|Mirrors&collection=605%7CLighting%2C%20Turn%20Signals%2C%20%26%20Mirrors)

With the bar end mirrors, how functional are they? It would seem like they would be difficult to see way out there on the ends.

it's not bad, you just have to get used to looking in a different spot to see. if anything, having the mirror right out on the end like that has less chance of any visual interference

Rizoma prototype naked.  Pj'sparts carries them.

(http://img158.imageshack.us/img158/1968/img3101mw9lf4.th.jpg) (http://img158.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img3101mw9lf4.jpg)

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I started out with Neopolean bar end mirrors and couldn't handle the look.  I coughed up the cash for a set of Rizoma's and wouldn't go without them.  The are just big enough to be functional, but not obnoxious.  (http://i30.tinypic.com/2rhu2w1.jpg)

ohh... I like them a lot. Thanks

Yeah like them to besides the price you can not beat all the rest are really expensive I had the same rizomas that are on the s4rs but had issues when ever I pulled wheelies when I can down they were all out of wack.  So the napo's are perfect good visibility and the whole nine.  My bike got pushed over last week so cracked my napo's so looking to order a new set.

good luck,

-panthro

How do these mount?  Inside the bar? ? (http://www.motowheels.com/italian/myproducts.cfm?parentcategoryid=605%7CLighting%2C%20Turn%20Signals%2C%20%26%20Mirrors&productID=6195&showDetail=1&categoryID=608|Mirrors&vendoridtodisplay=0&filterFor=&collection=605%7CLighting%2C%20Turn%20Signals%2C%20%26%20Mirrors)

looks like they are bar end mirrors, "handlebar clamp mirror" so they clamp to the end of the bar.

Beautiful ride! That looks terrific.

I still have stockers, but I kinda like these. I think the turn signals add a bit of safety.

Mirror (http://www.monsterparts.com/pc/SP00EVO40/Bars-Mirrors/SP00EVO40.html)

I went with the Rizoma "Impulsives".  They have a real retro look to them that compliments the monster very well in my opinion; plus they have carbon fiber inserts.  They work decent after you get used to them.  Make sure to get the black/black ones though (they look much nicer).  I always get compliments on them.

Ditto on the rec for Rizomas.  I've got the Limit Naked mirrors on my pearl-and-red S4Rs and they look wonderful (I'll drum up a pic soon).  They took me a bit to get sighted just right (since they're shorter than the stock mirrors and sit lower down) but once I got them tuned in, I just ratcheted them down and they totally stay put.  I also highly recommend dealing with PJ's Parts.  They're awesome.  Cheers.

Got mine from PJ's as well.


+1 mine took 15-20 rides to get just right cuz you can't really tell if your adjustment is spot on until you take it out for a nice ride.  I highly suggest taking the hex wrenches in your pocket while you ride and pull over every 5 minutes (in a safe place), turn your bike off,  and make needed adjustments.  That way you can get them right in one ride or else it will take forever to  get them just right.  Enjoy your new mirrors whatever you end up getting.  Oh and my right mirror decided to come loose from freeway wind pressure.  Take that into consideration when tightening basely would ruin your ride.

Here's my review of the Monstrack mirrors:
http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=1822.0

Thanks for all the choices guys. I love those Rizoma Prototype Naked mirrors, just dont know if i'm ready to drop that much cash. Ill make a decision sometime this week probably. will post pics with what i get.

This must have been designed by some immigrant to Italy. They told him - design big mirror with small stalk. Unfortunately he did not speak Italian very well. [evil]

Here is a pic of my Rizoma bar end mirrors....they are on Pjsparts.  They were 119.00 and have a lightish blue tint like the BMW's have.  excellent visibility and have never been in my way.  Only downside is that my straps that go over the bars to transport does not work and I have to strp down by the fork tubes. :(

(http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/1246/dsc00697aa3.jpg)