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The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => Accessories and modifications - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: Angus on July 15, 2014, 04:27:49 PM

Title: Mirrors
Post by: Angus on July 15, 2014, 04:27:49 PM
I was having the same issue with my C-14 as I had with my Honda ST 1300. That is poor rear vision to the rear with the stock mirrors.  So...from Bike Masters I got two T2 handlebar mirror adapters, black for the 7/8" bar with 10mm threaded holes. From "vipcycles" I got two black round Viking mirrors with stems, $26.95.  Now I can see what is behind me!  The only issue I have is the stems brush up against the windshield at full lock, so I raise the windshield a bit when I have to paddle the bike around my garage.
Title: Re: Mirrors
Post by: maxtog on July 15, 2014, 06:30:02 PM
I was having the same issue with my C-14 as I had with my Honda ST 1300. That is poor rear vision to the rear with the stock mirrors.  So...from Bike Masters I got two T2 handlebar mirror adapters, black for the 7/8" bar with 10mm threaded holes. From "vipcycles" I got two black round Viking mirrors with stems, $26.95.  Now I can see what is behind me!  The only issue I have is the stems brush up against the windshield at full lock, so I raise the windshield a bit when I have to paddle the bike around my garage.

Do you have a gen1 or gen2 (you should list that in your signature/avatar info)?  I really don't have any visibility issues (gen2), just a little bit of bag at the bottom, otherwise really great views.  It will depend on your sitting position and torso height.... I have a long/tall torso and also sit more upright due to handlebar risers.  Gen1 has lower mirrors, so they can be more problematic.
Title: Re: Mirrors
Post by: martin_14 on July 16, 2014, 12:48:26 AM
pics of your setup, Angus?  :)
Title: Re: Mirrors
Post by: Rhino on July 16, 2014, 07:22:39 AM
pics of your setup, Angus?  :)

+1 Would like to see what these look like on a C14.
Title: Re: Mirrors
Post by: rocknrod on July 18, 2014, 11:51:16 AM
Ya it'd be nice to see some pictures next time we opened up this thread :)
Just sayin.
Title: Re: Mirrors
Post by: petepro on July 18, 2014, 01:49:48 PM
I think that is the question.  Do you have handlebar risers?    Before I put the risers on the mirrors weren't that good.   The risers get my hands out of the way and not I only see a little bit of bags in the corner.   ( the same corner of the mirror I should have some button mirrors.)

Do you have a gen1 or gen2 (you should list that in your signature/avatar info)?  I really don't have any visibility issues (gen2), just a little bit of bag at the bottom, otherwise really great views.  It will depend on your sitting position and torso height.... I have a long/tall torso and also sit more upright due to handlebar risers.  Gen1 has lower mirrors, so they can be more problematic.