As the title says I am just curious if anyone has the hots for CRG Lane Splitter mirrors in the group. I have two sets, one with the standard CRG bar end inserts and one with Rhino Moto bar end slider inserts. The Rhino Moto set is a tougher bar end slider that has a machined groove for the CRGs to clamp to.
I have one set on the BinB and the other on my S2R1K. I got them after hearing and reading all the rave reviews and the fact they look kick a@@! Reality has set in and I now realize they cannot cover enough ground for me to fell comfy riding either bike. You would never notice a problem but my severe lack of neck mobility prevents me from checking my 4:00 and 8:00 o'clock and these mirrors can't cover all the area that I need. Again, no problem for a normal, healthy rider who can swivel their head and neck for a quick lane check... something I can't do. I have pretty well adapted to my other bikes and their mirror issues but not the CRGs.
Yesterday's ride to the Hard8 made up my mind. A simple lane change on a busy 635 was a scary problem. Just don't need an issue like this that can be simply resolved with another set of mirrors. Chime in if you have interest. No fixed price in mind yet but it will be a deal over retail for damn sure!
Thanks! And no, this is not worth putting on the "parts for sale" national board. Just checking local interest.
check pm
Quote from: fastwin on November 03, 2008, 10:19:26 AM
As the title says I am just curious if anyone has the hots for CRG Lane Splitter mirrors in the group. I have two sets, one with the standard CRG bar end inserts and one with Rhino Moto bar end slider inserts. The Rhino Moto set is a tougher bar end slider that has a machined groove for the CRGs to clamp to.
I have one set on the BinB and the other on my S2R1K. I got them after hearing and reading all the rave reviews and the fact they look kick a@@! Reality has set in and I now realize they cannot cover enough ground for me to fell comfy riding either bike. You would never notice a problem but my severe lack of neck mobility prevents me from checking my 4:00 and 8:00 o'clock and these mirrors can't cover all the area that I need. Again, no problem for a normal, healthy rider who can swivel their head and neck for a quick lane check... something I can't do. I have pretty well adapted to my other bikes and their mirror issues but not the CRGs.
Yesterday's ride to the Hard8 made up my mind. A simple lane change on a busy 635 was a scary problem. Just don't need an issue like this that can be simply resolved with another set of mirrors. Chime in if you have interest. No fixed price in mind yet but it will be a deal over retail for damn sure!
Thanks! And no, this is not worth putting on the "parts for sale" national board. Just checking local interest.
pics please?
Hey Brian, Will they work on the S2R 800? I'm interested ;)
No pics... I believe you have to have a camera for that! [laugh] There are a million pics out there on the internet, just Google it or look through the main board for some members bike pics. I'm sure they are out there. Check out Rhino Moto's website for pics of their bar end slider inserts made for the CRGs. http://rhinomoto.com/
Maria, sure they fit any standard 7/8" handlebar.
Chris, I'll check my PM. Thanks folks. [thumbsup]
Brian,
I have a pair of Monstrack mirrors off my wife's Buell you may want to check out. They are small but to place the mirror in a more normal viewing position. Beautifully made pieces as well. We could work a trade for a pair of the CRG's, which I prefer.
I will need to convert the right side arm to the Ducati reverse thread, but can cover that on my end.
www.monstrack.com/mirrors.html (http://www.monstrack.com/mirrors.html)
Thanks for the interest and the offer, I appreciate it but I already have some Napolean bar end mirrors on order. I have been looking around and it's kind of mind boggling to sort through all the mirror options out there. I knew I drew the line at skull and cross bone Harley mirrors! [laugh]
If a deal with Chris and Maria doesn't pan out you might hear from me. Since they were the first two to chime in I will give them first call.
Thanks again!!
Chris and Maria... PMs sent.
I would have jumped on these mirrors in a heartbeat, but I'd have to figure out a solution to the front blinkers.
I think Maria and maybe Chris have dibs. It's too bad I cannot use them and feel safe. They are really cool, well made and look great on the scooters. It's my problem, not the mirror's. I just hope someone local can use them and enjoy the minor mod. I'll move on to something else (mirror-wise) and keep trying to find what works for me. I am sorry that this didn't work for me because I sure wanted it to! Oh well, hell I'm still riding and that's all that counts. I can adjust to all the rest. [thumbsup]
CRGs are cool...but nothing beats these bad boys:
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3017/2989848916_f2e4b589c0.jpg)
Quote from: bryant8 on November 03, 2008, 05:50:48 PM
I would have jumped on these mirrors in a heartbeat, but I'd have to figure out a solution to the front blinkers.
Oberon bar end blinkers - had these on my old bike.
(http://www.motowheels.com/italian/images/lg878230741.gif)
They make an adapter to use in conjunction with bar end mirrors.
Quote from: ♣ McKraut ♣ on November 05, 2008, 12:45:25 PM
CRGs are cool...but nothing beats these bad boys:
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3017/2989848916_f2e4b589c0.jpg)
[bow_down]
Quote from: webspoke on November 05, 2008, 02:08:21 PM
Oberon bar end blinkers - had these on my old bike.
(http://www.motowheels.com/italian/images/lg878230741.gif)
They make an adapter to use in conjunction with bar end mirrors.
I've seen those, but I don't really like the looks of it. I'm doing my best not to break the bank account and buy parts for the bike.
I may be very interested. How much do you want for them?
I'll put you as #4 on the list. Chris and Maria were the first two, Alan PM'd me so he's next if they fall out and you will be next in line behind Alan. They seem to be going for $85-$90 each on line (too damn much!!!) but I will let them go to DMF family for $85 for both. Maria has chimed in on the Rhino Moto bar end slider mirror mounts so if Chris falls out the CRG standard adapters would be available too. Twenty bucks for those, again 1/2 price. I have a feeling Chris will firm this up soon. I'll re-post if they are still available.
brian check your pm i am to understand that some have been offered up as a x-mas gift purchase by a family member.
Got it. [thumbsup]
OK, so the world turns. Chris and Maria are now out. One due to marital bliss (hard to find... [laugh]) and one due to major accident. :P Hope these mirrors aren't cursed or something! Anyway, Alan was next in line (due to PM) but hasn't responded to my PM that Chris bailed on his CRGs. I have had trouble with PMs going through for a while. Still waiting on B8 to respond about my bicycle trainer malfunction. Who knows if he ever got it? I have no faith in the PM system. I also think Jesus is next behind Alan. That's the last two that said the magic "I want 'em" words. Alan and Jesus please chime in. PM me and I will again give boring details on the mirrors and bar ends. [thumbsup]
Quote from: fastwin on November 11, 2008, 07:29:38 PM
OK, so the world turns. Chris and Maria are now out. One due to marital bliss (hard to find... [laugh]) and one due to major accident. :P Hope these mirrors aren't cursed or something! Anyway, Alan was next in line (due to PM) but hasn't responded to my PM that Chris bailed on his CRGs. I have had trouble with PMs going through for a while. Still waiting on B8 to respond about my bicycle trainer malfunction. Who knows if he ever got it? I have no faith in the PM system. I also think Jesus is next behind Alan. That's the last two that said the magic "I want 'em" words. Alan and Jesus please chime in. PM me and I will again give boring details on the mirrors and bar ends. [thumbsup]
I'm still in ;D
Let me vouch for the mirrors! I was excited to see the quality in them when I stopped by AMS to pick them up (Brian had dropped them off with Scott as a central place for me to get them pre-WTF ouch). Even Scott went "ooooh, those are nice." Also, these mirrors were coddled, yes coddled in bubble wrap in the front of my jacked lovingly under my breasts when the sh*t hit the fan - considering I did the flying Walenda over the car and flipped over to land on my back - they never took a hit.
Actually - considering their proximity to the "girls" I think Brian should charge more. :-*
Quote from: Girlrider on November 13, 2008, 06:35:58 AM
Actually - considering their proximity to the "girls" I think Brian should charge more. :-*
[laugh] [clap]
I can also vouch for the bullet-poofness (yes it's a word) of the CRGs. I had them on when I side-swiped the canyon wall in the HC last fall. The end of the handlebars were buried in the gravel and loose rocks. When we picked it up, I expected the mirror to be mangled and the mirror to be cracked or shattered. When I wiped it off, I was hard-pressed to find even a scratch on it. Seriously. In fact when I went to re-install them after Octobers AMS track-day, I couldn't tell which one had hit the ground.
Okay the mirrors are on thier way to OHIO!! [thumbsup] Thanks again Brian!!
apparently i am getting rizoma's because i had to get the info from jason (ty) for where to buy them and give it to my wife. just hope she picks a good one and not something crazy looking.
Quote from: calscrazy on November 16, 2008, 08:58:59 AM
apparently i am getting rizoma's because i had to get the info from jason (ty) for where to buy them and give it to my wife. just hope she picks a good one and not something crazy looking.
Just remember its the thought that counts. But ensure you give the the part number, this way it will be correct. [thumbsup]
i told her the name of the two but i guess i better print off the pictures and part numbers to be safe. usually i only let her purchase gear this will be the first part purchase.
smart move!! This ensures she gets the right stuff. [thumbsup]