Mirrors? Flipping them?
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 251
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I'm runnin the Arlen Ness Mini Ovals. Great mirror. They are convex, so the field of view is pretty good, and no issues seeing out of them mounted under the bars. Plus the price was right, IIRC got this set new in package on ebay for $89. Only thing I changed was the mounting hardware, I found a better looking option for the clamps I'm using. I also ran my stockers flipped on my old drag bars, and visibility was fine with them too.
Here's the Mini Ovals on the new bars:
And the stockers on the drag bars:
Here's the Mini Ovals on the new bars:
And the stockers on the drag bars:
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Elite HDF Member
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 3,747
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From: Central Cali
I'm runnin the Arlen Ness Mini Ovals. Great mirror. They are convex, so the field of view is pretty good, and no issues seeing out of them mounted under the bars. Plus the price was right, IIRC got this set new in package on ebay for $89. Only thing I changed was the mounting hardware, I found a better looking option for the clamps I'm using. I also ran my stockers flipped on my old drag bars, and visibility was fine with them too.
Here's the Mini Ovals on the new bars:
And the stockers on the drag bars:
Here's the Mini Ovals on the new bars:
And the stockers on the drag bars:
A little off topic it I'm coming off a 48 to a softail slim. I really miss the inverted mirrors. The stockers on the slim would hit the tank at the stops. Looks like your stock mirrors would work. If anyone else has suggestions on a mirror or size that might work on a slim I'd like to hear.
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 251
Likes: 8
I had to modify the stockers to work under the bars. I sliced the stems about 3/4 of the way through in a couple different places, mounted them on the bars, and bent them around until they barely cleared the tank at full turn. Then I welded the slices closed, ground them smooth and shot em with a rattle can. IIRC I had to add about 1/2" to the left side mirror stem to make it work and line up a little more symmetrically with the right side, due to the slightly different mounting locations on the stock controls.
Kidding of course. That's more work than I can do unfortunately. REALLY digging those exile pipes too.
Nice bro. Nice clean bars too.
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 1,122
Likes: 4
From: Florida
I tried runnin my mirrors flipped. Didnt like it. I have Ness ovals. I think they are about 2.5"x 4.5" small and clean.
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Road Master
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 1,122
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From: Florida
Its an RSD tracker rear fender. Great alternative to high priced Heartland kit. I love the look it gave my train.
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