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« on: December 27, 2008, 05:40:23 PM »

I was trying to be nice today and let the hubby ride my 696 today since I bailed on the ride.  What is the first thing he does when gets on the bike?  He rips off one of my mirrors while trying to tighten it.....    bang head bang head bang head 
(Just kidding, I knew that one had issues, but I have to give him a hard time  Grin)

So, now I am looking for suggestions for bar end mirrors.  What do you have?  What do you like and dislike about them?
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« Reply #1 on: December 27, 2008, 05:47:36 PM »

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« Reply #2 on: December 27, 2008, 06:00:25 PM »

I've got the Motrax billet, only because they were cheap and strong.  Tongue

The problem with them is that they do not fold, nor do they have the set screw. You have to peel off the glass to replace.

When mine go south, I plan on getting CRG lane splitters.
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« Reply #3 on: December 27, 2008, 06:34:58 PM »

At first I thought "I've don't know" then I realized if I look up (I'm eating supper) I see a pair in front of me. 

On the Hyper they work very well as no elbows are in the way.

CJ's look great on his Monster, but I agree with the folding hinge.

Hope to see you manana Katy.
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« Reply #4 on: December 27, 2008, 06:52:19 PM »

I'm sorry to interrupt in a local club, but I believe there was a thread a few weeks ago mentioning that the braking of stock mirrors on the 696 was quite common. It was said that this problem was recognized by Ducati and new mirrors or aftermarket are paid for under/by warranty.
Could be worth checking out with your dealer - maybe ask in "general" to see if anyone can verify?
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« Reply #5 on: December 27, 2008, 07:02:13 PM »

CRG's, hindsight's (non folding) or lane splitters work wonderfully.  The increased field of vision has to be seen to be believed  (wider stance, plus convex mirror).  Also the almost never vibrate  Smiley  I had the non folding ones on my old monster and had no issues, they hold adjustment very well.  Su has the lane splitters on her Buell.
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« Reply #6 on: December 27, 2008, 10:31:25 PM »

I was trying to be nice today and let the hubby ride my 696 today since I bailed on the ride.  What is the first thing he does when gets on the bike?  He rips off one of my mirrors while trying to tighten it.....    bang head bang head bang head 
(Just kidding, I knew that one had issues, but I have to give him a hard time  Grin)

So, now I am looking for suggestions for bar end mirrors.  What do you have?  What do you like and dislike about them?

I have some "slightly" used bar-ends from when I purchased to-be's bike.  If you want them let me know and I'll email you a picture.
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« Reply #7 on: December 28, 2008, 03:27:19 AM »

Too bad you missed out on my blow out give away on two pairs of CRG Lane Splitters and bar ends I posted on November 3rd. bang head

I'm Not!!!  I enjoy them, even though I havent riden in a while.
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« Reply #8 on: December 28, 2008, 03:56:22 AM »

I'm sorry to interrupt in a local club, but I believe there was a thread a few weeks ago mentioning that the braking of stock mirrors on the 696 was quite common. It was said that this problem was recognized by Ducati and new mirrors or aftermarket are paid for under/by warranty.
Could be worth checking out with your dealer - maybe ask in "general" to see if anyone can verify?

Thanks for the info waytogo
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« Reply #9 on: December 28, 2008, 09:31:58 AM »

As some of you have probably already heard too many times, I like Rizoma Reverse Retros (black).  Both of my bikes have them now.
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« Reply #10 on: December 28, 2008, 11:50:52 AM »

I've got some DP chrome teardrop barends on the PS & love 'em...
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« Reply #11 on: December 28, 2008, 04:59:37 PM »

I'm sorry to interrupt in a local club, but I believe there was a thread a few weeks ago mentioning that the braking of stock mirrors on the 696 was quite common. It was said that this problem was recognized by Ducati and new mirrors or aftermarket are paid for under/by warranty.
Could be worth checking out with your dealer - maybe ask in "general" to see if anyone can verify?

Thanks for the info waytogo

My left hand mirror kind of fell off about 2 months ago.  I spoke to AMS and they had it replaced under warranty.

The place where it is fixes to the bike is thicker on the new mirror, the strange washer is no longer required and it seams to tighten easier, I guess the Italians realised it was bad.

Whilst it was off I notice how much nicer she looks without the stock mirrors and I'll be getting lane splitters eventually, I was hoping to get them for xmas but didn't, naughty Amy.  Grin
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« Reply #12 on: December 28, 2008, 05:04:13 PM »

My left hand mirror kind of fell off about 2 months ago.  I spoke to AMS and they had it replaced under warranty.


Cool, thanks for the info.  waytogo I will ask about that when I take it to the shop for other issues this week.  I am hoping they will give me a credit to buy some different mirrors instead of just giving me a new, stock replacement.
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« Reply #13 on: December 28, 2008, 07:13:43 PM »

Cool, thanks for the info.  waytogo I will ask about that when I take it to the shop for other issues this week.  I am hoping they will give me a credit to buy some different mirrors instead of just giving me a new, stock replacement.

nobody told me we have to have mirrors....WTF?Huh??



FWIW...the stock magura bars are quite prohibiting...otherwise i'd be all over napoleons etc..
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« Reply #14 on: December 28, 2008, 07:18:57 PM »

nobody told me we have to have mirrors....WTF?Huh??



FWIW...the stock magura bars are quite prohibiting...otherwise i'd be all over napoleons etc..

Her name is Napoleon?   Grin

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