Reverse Mount Mirrors
Road Master
Joined: May 2012
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From: St Louis, MO
How old is that 1200C? Before 2004 they didn't have 4.5gal tank.
6th Gear
Joined: Feb 2014
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From: England
On mine at the time I was running 32" drag bars with the stock risers (1" I think). I've kept them flipped and I've now got RSD clip ons....Nightster does give you a bit of extra room though. My Dad's was the 110th Anniversary with the stock mirrors and bars. It was damn close and you'll be limited with adjustment angle but, he and I are only 5'8 so it was ok. If you've got big ol' legs it might be a problem seeing past them....give it a try. Only takes two minutes.
Advanced
Joined: Sep 2013
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From: Atlanta
On mine at the time I was running 32" drag bars with the stock risers (1" I think). I've kept them flipped and I've now got RSD clip ons....Nightster does give you a bit of extra room though. My Dad's was the 110th Anniversary with the stock mirrors and bars. It was damn close and you'll be limited with adjustment angle but, he and I are only 5'8 so it was ok. If you've got big ol' legs it might be a problem seeing past them....give it a try. Only takes two minutes.
That's why I'm so curious why it supposedly worked for some people but not for me. As I said before: "I tried fitting the black short stem mirrors and the stock 1200c mirrors (slightly longer stem). I can guarantee neither fit my bike (2014 1200c with stock riser and bars)."Drag bars don't come as far as the pullbacks either... which might contribute to it fitting. Also, I'm pretty sure the nightster didn't have a 4.5g tank... pretty sure it's a 3.3g.
6th Gear
Joined: Feb 2014
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From: England
Ah sorry, didn't realise you'd already tried. That's so weird they don't fit. Do the mirrors just hit the tank on lock then? Even after adjusting the heads? Did you try adjusting the angle as well as the head? If you have and still have no luck, my Dads was a 2013 ......maybe it has slightly shorter stalks? Can't imagine it though. He traded it in for a Wide Glide and the dealer's not picking it up until tomorrow so I'll go over and flip the mirrors and take a photo for you.
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From: Atlanta
Ah sorry, didn't realise you'd already tried. That's so weird they don't fit. Do the mirrors just hit the tank on lock then? Even after adjusting the heads? Did you try adjusting the angle as well as the head? If you have and still have no luck, my Dads was a 2013 ......maybe it has slightly shorter stalks? Can't imagine it though. He traded it in for a Wide Glide and the dealer's not picking it up until tomorrow so I'll go over and flip the mirrors and take a photo for you.
It's chilly today so I probably won't ride... maybe I'll try again.
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2013
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From: Oklahoma
I just flipped the stock mirrors on my 2013 1200c a couple of weeks ago and it worked just fine. Not to mention it improves the overall lines of the bike IMO. The mirrors are more user friendly as my shoulders are no longer in the way. I flipped stock mirrors and have the 4.5 gallon tank with plenty of clearance. You may have to adjust the angle of the stem to gain proper clearance. The stock pullback riser and stock pullback bars are still on the bike.
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From: Atlanta
I just flipped the stock mirrors on my 2013 1200c a couple of weeks ago and it worked just fine. Not to mention it improves the overall lines of the bike IMO. The mirrors are more user friendly as my shoulders are no longer in the way. I flipped stock mirrors and have the 4.5 gallon tank with plenty of clearance. You may have to adjust the angle of the stem to gain proper clearance. The stock pullback riser and stock pullback bars are still on the bike.
6th Gear
Joined: Feb 2014
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From: England
Ok, just went and flipped the mirrors again and it's definitely fine mate. As Johhny said, you have to play with the stem angle but it should be fine. I took some pics so you can see the angle.... <iframe width="480" height="360" src="http://s562.photobucket.com/user/Gojugaijin/embed/slideshow/Mobile%20Uploads"></iframe>
Hope this helps! Oh if that link doesn't work, it might be this one:
http://s562.photobucket.com/user/Goj...bile%20Uploads
Hope this helps! Oh if that link doesn't work, it might be this one:
http://s562.photobucket.com/user/Goj...bile%20Uploads
Last edited by Genosuke; Feb 26, 2014 at 02:48 PM. Reason: Added link
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Advanced
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 90
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From: Atlanta
Ok, just went and flipped the mirrors again and it's definitely fine mate. As Johhny said, you have to play with the stem angle but it should be fine. I took some pics so you can see the angle.... <iframe width="480" height="360" src="http://s562.photobucket.com/user/Gojugaijin/embed/slideshow/Mobile%20Uploads"></iframe>
Hope this helps!
Hope this helps!
