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Old Jul 5, 2012 | 10:29 AM
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I tried it, love the look but just couldn't get it adjusted to do any good. Then I saw this picture; I'm good with them up.
 
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Old Jul 5, 2012 | 07:49 PM
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my 'fed had bar end mirrors that were facing down. It's actually a very good position for when you're riding

 
Old Jul 5, 2012 | 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by bluelineman
Can you take a pic from the back? And maybe side too? I've got an '04 Heritage with 17" windshield.
My '02 has stock Heritage bars with 4.5 inch risers.

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Old Jul 5, 2012 | 08:57 PM
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Thanks for the pics.
 
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Originally Posted by bluelineman
Thanks for the pics.
No problem. If you look at my sig pic you'll see how the mirrors stuck up above the windshield before the flip.

Also you can see the difference in my saddle bags before and after the installation of 'papa bags' bag supports.


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Originally Posted by Mal74
No problem. If you look at my sig pic you'll see how the mirrors stuck up above the windshield before the flip.

Also you can see the difference in my saddle bags before and after the installation of 'papa bags' bag supports.


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I don't have risers, so mine are still below the windshield.

I recently put the papa bag inserts in mine too. Huge difference! Then I installed speakers & an amp. I can't get the smile off my face when riding now. I probably look goofy bobbing my head up & down while riding now. HAHA!
 
Old Jul 5, 2012 | 11:09 PM
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Originally Posted by HoggyMtnBreakdown
Flipping mirrors should only be done on bikes with ape hangers. It serves no purpose and doesn't look right on stocks or drags.
Flipping mirrors should be done by whoever wants to do it, it's their bike. If they like it and it looks right to them, then it serves a purpose.
 
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