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View Poll Results: Can/could you see behind you with stock mirrors?
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Yes, the stock mirrors are fine.
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No, I can't/couldn't see a thing behind me!
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17th June 2020
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Master Bike Builder
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Elgin, IL
Posts: 2,067 Sportster/Buell Model: XL1200CP Sportster/Buell Year: 2015 Sportster/Buell Model #2: XLH1200 (traded in) Sportster/Buell Year #2: 1998
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Originally Posted by Folkie
What I found works really well is not mirror extensions, but handlebar extensions. Well, having mini ape bars instead, anyway.
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+1 All Sportster problems are solved by installing mini-apes and forwards! 
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17th June 2020
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XL FORUM TEAM MEMBER
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Join Date: May 2018
Location: Rural area in SW Virginia
Posts: 1,061 Sportster/Buell Model: XL883 Standard Sportster/Buell Year: 2005
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Originally Posted by jzink0883
+1 All Sportster problems are solved by installing mini-apes and forwards! |
Forward bars aggravate my sciatica and cause extreme pain within 30 minutes of riding. Mid-controls force my back into its natural curve and I can ride all day with no pain.
Higher bars of any type give me less control in the turns. My stock lower bars give me the best control, particularly in the tight mountain twisties.
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18th June 2020
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 11,882 Sportster/Buell Model: 1200R Sportster/Buell Year: 2005 Other Motorcycle Model: 5 bikes and 1 quad
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Originally Posted by IXL2Relax
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Cool, where did you buy these? I like the zipper, easy removal for cleaning or like trimming the old stash.  |
28th July 2020
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Biker
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Join Date: Jun 2020
Posts: 19 Sportster/Buell Model: XL1200C Sportster/Buell Year: 2013
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To me, the stock mirrors are fine.
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28th July 2020
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Brass Nut
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Western Weald
Posts: 46,900 Sportster/Buell Model: XL1200CB Sportster/Buell Year: 2015 Other Motorcycle Model: CRF250L Other Motorcycle Year: 2017
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Originally Posted by bordens
To me, the stock mirrors are fine.
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21st October 2020
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Biker
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Join Date: Oct 2020
Location: Abu Dhabi
Posts: 49 Sportster/Buell Model: XL1200T Sportster/Buell Year: 2019 Other Motorcycle Model: Aprilia Pegaso 650i.e. Other Motorcycle Year: 2003
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Handlebar is just narrow. Mirror view is nothing compared to what I could see on Aprilia Pegaso.
Same mirrors on FatBoy give perfect view because of wide handlebar.
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21st October 2020
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Biker
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Join Date: Oct 2020
Location: Abu Dhabi
Posts: 49 Sportster/Buell Model: XL1200T Sportster/Buell Year: 2019 Other Motorcycle Model: Aprilia Pegaso 650i.e. Other Motorcycle Year: 2003
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Originally Posted by jzink0883
+1 All Sportster problems are solved by installing mini-apes and forwards! |
Are mini-apes same as stock handlebar on 72 ? |
22nd October 2020
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Biker
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Join Date: Oct 2020
Posts: 82 Sportster/Buell Model: XL1200N Sportster/Buell Year: 2009 Other Motorcycle Model: Ducati S2R Other Motorcycle Year: 2005
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Drag Specialities have mirrors that are identical as the original but longer and the difference in view is fantastic.
Part number for the black ones is 06401310 (have chrome to). And the price is better that the original ones.
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Custom Bike Builder
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Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Phoenix
Posts: 2,287 Sportster/Buell Model: xlch Sportster/Buell Year: 1964 Sportster/Buell Model #2: XLCH IR EFI Sportster/Buell Year #2: 1971 Other Motorcycle Model: BMW K1200RS Other Motorcycle Year: 2001
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XL FORUM TEAM MEMBER
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Join Date: May 2018
Location: Rural area in SW Virginia
Posts: 1,061 Sportster/Buell Model: XL883 Standard Sportster/Buell Year: 2005
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This is what I've had on my Sportster for a few years now and they work great with the lower handlebars. They do have to be tightened occasionally with the two screws on the back which only takes a few minutes.
https://www.amazon.com/V-Twin-34-029.../dp/B008BW7Y2Q |
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