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Dec 23, 2018 | 08:40 PM

Mike Bowser

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Mirror flip

I really like the look of the mirrors flipped. The problem that I’m having is figuring out how to do it? I have 16 Street Bob, the clutch side is the easy part, the clutch side is the problem since the mirror stem is the turn signal mount. Has anyone been able to describe how to do the modification, if so please let me know.

Dec 24, 2018 | 07:58 AM

jimsol1

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From: delanson,ny

On my 16 fxdls, just remove mirrors and switch sides. Mount upside down. Right mirror now goes on clutch side and vice versa. Jim

Dec 24, 2018 | 08:57 AM

multihdrdr

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jimsol1

On my 16 fxdls, just remove mirrors and switch sides. Mount upside down. Right mirror now goes on clutch side and vice versa. Jim

Easy for you to say

... Two different mounting systems.

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Mike, you can get those Brackets

Dec 24, 2018 | 10:50 AM

bigbadpoppa

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Good time to swap out your signals and get some fork led signals from custom dynamics as a gift for yourself =)

Dec 24, 2018 | 12:02 PM

nevil

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First, mock up the mirrors to where you think they will mount. Try to determine if you'll be able to see behind you well. Sometimes flipping the mirrors doesn't work, depending on the bars and other factors. If it looks like you can use them that way then go ahead and buy what you need.

Dec 24, 2018 | 11:45 PM

Mattf748

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I tried this and found the mirrors to be pretty much useless after the change.
try them first and see how you do.

Dec 25, 2018 | 06:36 PM

REW13

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Call me crazy, but mounting the mirrors upside down? Wouldn't that be more of a distraction?
As you would be looking downward more?
Or at least I felt like I was when I tried that.. Even with 14 inch bars on a 3 inch risers felt like I took my eyes off the road more than I wanted to...
Just my two cents..

Looks good though...

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Dec 25, 2018 | 07:20 PM

Dynaglide92

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Just Don’t. It’ll save your *** one day not doin so

Dec 26, 2018 | 07:10 PM

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RANGER73

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Originally Posted by Dynaglide92

Just Don’t. It’ll save your *** one day not doin so

I always look over my shoulder anyway. I mostly watch the mirrors when I'm stopped at a traffic light for oncoming cages.
And to see how pretty I am. LMAO