1200 R Bar End Mirrors

I'm a fan of bar end mirrors, got these CRGs on my Monster;



I like that they fold in and then return to the set position so no need to fiddle with them on the go.



Rear visibility is surprisingly good for a small mirror, better than either of my other bikes which have larger mirrors that show a nice view of my elbows.

I did think about fitting the bar end jobbies on the other bikes but they don't really lend them selves to clip ons as they end up too far back.

 

I have fitted the same blanking plugs to mine ,as you say pricey ,but very well made and i was struggling to find any others in the uk

 

I made some tapered bolts (extreme left of picture) - cap head bolt, spinning in a drill held in the vice, then “sanded” down with a belt sander! Lol! Kept me busy for ten mins!

 

I've tried at least 5 different types of mirror on the Monster... I really like the look of the bike without mirrors, but we all know that is just a bit risky. So, having tried bar end mirrors and still not being happy (my problem, not the mirrors), I tried this:



Surprisingly effective and low profile...

 

Just replaced the Rizoma's I cracked with the same without the branding. Simply Awesome. I much prefer this look going forward.
https://www.ducatiforum.co.uk/attachments/89413da8-91ff-4a53-ad9b-64804e716cb1-jpeg.232571/
https://www.ducatiforum.co.uk/attachments/20210211_105731-jpg.232361/
On this note, my black M1200R is just a keeper. I would not know what to replace it with, as everything looks too plastic.
Moreover, I've spent a king's ransom on upgrades.

 

I went for a similar solution, I don't like mirrors that stick up too high like factory ones or out too wide like bar end types. I bought some bar end mirrors that had a 22mm clamp and just put them further in.

 

Can you actually see out of them though ?

 

Agree, elbow intrusion is bad enough on stock items.

 

I find these are good, no vibs and slight tint to the glass

 

Are they fitted the right way round?

I bought some recently and fitted them as above (photo from internet)

 

Is there a right way and a wrong way ? Surely, it has to work for the buyer. The way the picture you posted has them would be pointless for me with a 48” chest and broad shoulders, my preference would be for the way @NSR500 has the mirrors fitted. Andy

 

They can be fitted whatever way suits, I prefer them that way, had them the same way on my MT10 too.

 

These guys must be puny !


(Photo courtesy of the internet)

 

Just realised your post was a picture from the internet, sorry about that, edited my post a bit to reflect that. Andy

 

They are a lovely product.

 

My Son has those fitted to his MX125, they’re a good mirror at their price point.
Previously fitted to my M900 and now on my GasGas 700SM are the reassuringly expensive Rizoma Spyballs, they’re a small mirror but give excellent rearward views.
As I found out Friday whilst being pursued by a Skoda Octavia Police car with his Blues flashing in the distance……..

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/18519586...0wvcr6y2ycfv5RBXqqKPSjqy_jwhtXa0aAqKcEALw_wcB

 

I had them on my KTM 790 as NSR has, your way all I got a view of was my arm, Son has them twisted vertically.

He hates them at night due to the tinting of them.

 

I have this joy of finding out when it stops raining/ back pain has subsided.