Installed: Mirrors and clear lenses - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

Zuki Dude · 06-04-2005, 12:27 AM

Easy install ... 30 minutes for all. Here's my choice in the mirrors; OEM above, Kuryakyn Ellipse mirrors below. I chose these as you can see because they are relatively the same size so rearviewing is not hindered:

Here's the before and after install of both mirrors and flasher lenses; sorry for the dark garage pics, but it was raining outside:

The clear lenses look SOOOO much better than the amber ... should have been OEM if you ask me. I'll take better pics this weekend after installing the grips, if it's good weather!

Gixxerdale · 06-04-2005, 09:47 AM

Nice!

QuacktheDuck · 06-04-2005, 12:46 PM

wow...funny how little details make all the difference! Agreed those should've been oem. Looks uber-clean now hehe.

nickmimi · 06-04-2005, 01:05 PM

I really like the clear look. Will have to do that myself.

The BeatKat · 06-04-2005, 09:18 PM

do you then install amber bulbs?

Hayaboosta · 06-04-2005, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by QuacktheDuck

wow...funny how little details make all the difference! Agreed those should've been oem. Looks uber-clean now hehe.

It is, looks good dude makes it look like a whole different bike

mr_resistible · 06-04-2005, 10:07 PM

Those mirrors made a huge difference. Very nice

Zuki Dude · 06-05-2005, 02:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The BeatKat

do you then install amber bulbs?

Yes, I bought the Clear Alternatives amber bulbs which use a chrome finish on the glass ... thus no amber reflection in the housing until the flasher is active. I'm very pleased.

cobra marauder · 06-05-2005, 08:59 PM

I just found clear lenses and bulbs (front & rear) on e-bay for $30 plus $6-$7 for shipping. is this good? I love the looks of your and wanta do the the same. I've never seen that dramatic of a difference with such a little mod. The bike is deffinatly cool. I hope to have mine done by the end of the week.

Zuki Dude · 06-05-2005, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cobra marauder

I just found clear lenses and bulbs (front & rear) on e-bay for $30 plus $6-$7 for shipping. is this good? I love the looks of your and wanta do the the same. I've never seen that dramatic of a difference with such a little mod. The bike is deffinatly cool. I hope to have mine done by the end of the week.

Fronts and rears for $30 sounds good. Are they "crystal" clear like the ones I installed or just colorless? I ask this because the pre-2005 M50's I believe did not have the "crystal" lenses OEM, but definitely would look nice with it!

cobra marauder · 06-05-2005, 09:49 PM

I'm not totally sure. didnt know ther was a difference. They should still look ok huh???? Yours looks great. Nice bike period.... I've been looking into this mod for some time now,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, but your pics just made up my mind. I already ordered mine. Like I said before both front and back lenses and bulbs, all 4 corners for less than $40. Thats les than $ bucks per corner, thats cheap for a mod............... later and ride safe

cobra marauder · 06-05-2005, 09:52 PM

this is what I ordered

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=35598

thanx later

Zuki Dude · 06-05-2005, 10:09 PM

Yeah, your ebay link is the same company that I bought mine from, Cruiser Customizing. They're a great company. Here's the link. Scroll around in that section and you'll see the difference between your model lights and mine. Still going to look really clean though!

cobra marauder · 06-05-2005, 10:13 PM

I'll be sure to post the b4 and after as well, just like you did.

cobra marauder · 06-05-2005, 10:15 PM

Ahhhhhhhhhhhh. got ya that would give a cleaner look huh. Well I guess here goes some more hard earned cash................

Pinhy · 06-16-2005, 12:33 PM

Zuki dude...you ordered the 19.95 ones at the bottom of that list? i want to get the crystal and plated bulbs like you did....

lemme know

oh btw: darn you for making me want to spend more money on my bike now...ive been fine for a while, thinking there were no mods for the M yet, then i come back here and see this....

ARGGHHHHHHH! guess i know what some of dad's life insurance check is going towards

Zuki Dude · 06-16-2005, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pinhy

Zuki dude...you ordered the 19.95 ones at the bottom of that list? i want to get the crystal and plated bulbs like you did....

lemme know

Yes, you'll want p/n CA-CTS0032 for the lenses and for the bulbs p/n's CA-1157CBA and CA-1156CBA (front and rear).

Pinhy · 06-16-2005, 11:20 PM

cool...i JUST ordered them about 15 minutes ago...ordered the F and R sets which come with the bulbs as it reads?

thanks! i forgot to get the drive shaft cover, so am looking for that now. same place or direct from Kury?

EDIT: i see that is a COBRA piece...where did you order it from and how much?

just a side note: these are my mirrors, had a while.

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sachmo · 06-17-2005, 10:09 AM

I will have to say that the mirrors are the most disappointing look on the bike and the first thing I'm going to change. I want to get a tear drop shape since I think it would go best with the air filter cover but I'm worried about losing field of view so I started thinking about the ovals like Z Dude put on.

A question for Pinhy, are those mirrors even functional?

Pinhy · 06-17-2005, 01:17 PM

YES VERY!!

i have a thread i started back when i got them and this came up. i was a little worried about it when i ordered them, but am so glad i did. there really is NO LOSS of visibility. the only thing you are really losing is HEIGHT of the mirror out at the tip. if you set your angle correctly, you still everything you need to. i would TOTALLY rec. you get the teardrop ones (they were my 2nd choice and if i had realized the shape of the airbox before just now i would have gotten them i think).

DO NOT worry about your vision and get the mirrors you like.

06-04-2005, 12:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
Zuki Dude Fourth gear and illegal Joined: May 2005 Bike: Sadly, nothing at the moment :( Location: West Palm Beach, Florida Posts: 762	Installed: Mirrors and clear lenses Easy install ... 30 minutes for all. Here's my choice in the mirrors; OEM above, Kuryakyn Ellipse mirrors below. I chose these as you can see because they are relatively the same size so rearviewing is not hindered: Here's the before and after install of both mirrors and flasher lenses; sorry for the dark garage pics, but it was raining outside: The clear lenses look SOOOO much better than the amber ... should have been OEM if you ask me. I'll take better pics this weekend after installing the grips, if it's good weather! __________________ "I said it before, and I'm here to say it again ... there IS no cure ... I AM back!"

06-04-2005, 09:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
Gixxerdale Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst. Joined: Mar 2004 Bike: 02 GSXR 1k Location: The warm and twisty roads of SoCal Posts: 3,028	Nice! __________________ Proud Father of a U S Army Soldier... The key to life is to die young...at a very old age... Ride like you own the road...and...someday the road will own you.. My Favorite Ride? Tomorrows!

06-04-2005, 10:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
mr_resistible Wants Better Weather Joined: Dec 2004 Bike: 05' C50 Location: Gering Ne Posts: 665	Those mirrors made a huge difference. Very nice __________________ ]

06-05-2005, 08:59 PM	#9 (permalink)
cobra marauder Ditch Magnet Joined: Oct 2004 Bike: 98 Marauder Location: Central, Pennsylvania Posts: 161	I just found clear lenses and bulbs (front & rear) on e-bay for $30 plus $6-$7 for shipping. is this good? I love the looks of your and wanta do the the same. I've never seen that dramatic of a difference with such a little mod. The bike is deffinatly cool. I hope to have mine done by the end of the week. __________________ Hey, just be cool & DONT let your meat loaf!!!!

06-05-2005, 09:49 PM	#11 (permalink)
cobra marauder Ditch Magnet Joined: Oct 2004 Bike: 98 Marauder Location: Central, Pennsylvania Posts: 161	I'm not totally sure. didnt know ther was a difference. They should still look ok huh???? Yours looks great. Nice bike period.... I've been looking into this mod for some time now,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, but your pics just made up my mind. I already ordered mine. Like I said before both front and back lenses and bulbs, all 4 corners for less than $40. Thats les than $ bucks per corner, thats cheap for a mod............... later and ride safe __________________ Hey, just be cool & DONT let your meat loaf!!!!

06-04-2005, 12:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
QuacktheDuck Sprocket Pilot Joined: May 2005 Bike: 2004 FZ6 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 858	wow...funny how little details make all the difference! Agreed those should've been oem. Looks uber-clean now hehe.

06-04-2005, 01:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
nickmimi In Training Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: 2005 M50 black Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 120	I really like the clear look. Will have to do that myself.

06-04-2005, 09:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
The BeatKat In Training Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: Black M50 Location: Ct, USA Posts: 132	do you then install amber bulbs?

06-05-2005, 09:52 PM	#12 (permalink)
cobra marauder Ditch Magnet Joined: Oct 2004 Bike: 98 Marauder Location: Central, Pennsylvania Posts: 161	this is what I ordered http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=35598 thanx later __________________ Hey, just be cool & DONT let your meat loaf!!!!

06-05-2005, 10:09 PM	#13 (permalink)
Zuki Dude Fourth gear and illegal Joined: May 2005 Bike: Sadly, nothing at the moment :( Location: West Palm Beach, Florida Posts: 762	Yeah, your ebay link is the same company that I bought mine from, Cruiser Customizing. They're a great company. Here's the link. Scroll around in that section and you'll see the difference between your model lights and mine. Still going to look really clean though! __________________ "I said it before, and I'm here to say it again ... there IS no cure ... I AM back!"

06-05-2005, 10:13 PM	#14 (permalink)
cobra marauder Ditch Magnet Joined: Oct 2004 Bike: 98 Marauder Location: Central, Pennsylvania Posts: 161	I'll be sure to post the b4 and after as well, just like you did. __________________ Hey, just be cool & DONT let your meat loaf!!!!

06-05-2005, 10:15 PM	#15 (permalink)
cobra marauder Ditch Magnet Joined: Oct 2004 Bike: 98 Marauder Location: Central, Pennsylvania Posts: 161	Ahhhhhhhhhhhh. got ya that would give a cleaner look huh. Well I guess here goes some more hard earned cash................ __________________ Hey, just be cool & DONT let your meat loaf!!!!

06-16-2005, 12:33 PM	#16 (permalink)
Pinhy Doesn't think you're funny Joined: Dec 2004 Bike: 05 Boulevard M50 Black Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 5,210	Zuki dude...you ordered the 19.95 ones at the bottom of that list? i want to get the crystal and plated bulbs like you did.... lemme know oh btw: darn you for making me want to spend more money on my bike now...ive been fine for a while, thinking there were no mods for the M yet, then i come back here and see this.... ARGGHHHHHHH! guess i know what some of dad's life insurance check is going towards

06-16-2005, 11:20 PM	#18 (permalink)
Pinhy Doesn't think you're funny Joined: Dec 2004 Bike: 05 Boulevard M50 Black Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 5,210	cool...i JUST ordered them about 15 minutes ago...ordered the F and R sets which come with the bulbs as it reads? thanks! i forgot to get the drive shaft cover, so am looking for that now. same place or direct from Kury? EDIT: i see that is a COBRA piece...where did you order it from and how much? just a side note: these are my mirrors, had a while. . Last edited by Pinhy; 06-16-2005 at 11:33 PM.

06-17-2005, 10:09 AM	#19 (permalink)
sachmo In Training Joined: May 2005 Bike: M50BLK Location: Chattanooga/Nashville Posts: 119	I will have to say that the mirrors are the most disappointing look on the bike and the first thing I'm going to change. I want to get a tear drop shape since I think it would go best with the air filter cover but I'm worried about losing field of view so I started thinking about the ovals like Z Dude put on. A question for Pinhy, are those mirrors even functional?

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06-17-2005, 01:17 PM	#20 (permalink)
Pinhy Doesn't think you're funny Joined: Dec 2004 Bike: 05 Boulevard M50 Black Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 5,210	YES VERY!! i have a thread i started back when i got them and this came up. i was a little worried about it when i ordered them, but am so glad i did. there really is NO LOSS of visibility. the only thing you are really losing is HEIGHT of the mirror out at the tip. if you set your angle correctly, you still everything you need to. i would TOTALLY rec. you get the teardrop ones (they were my 2nd choice and if i had realized the shape of the airbox before just now i would have gotten them i think). DO NOT worry about your vision and get the mirrors you like.

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