1150 ES mirror replacement?

[Carter Turk]

Had B-day party, friend drank tequila, fell asleep on 1150 in the garage, told him not to domino the two bikes-did anyway-my fault for letting him sit there, but he looked peacefully inebriated. I'm not concerned about stock appearance, but not looking for bar ends either. If anyone cares to share other bikes(even non Suzuki) that share the same hole pattern through the fairing, that'd be great. Thanks. If only one is available-it's the right side sitting on the bike-it fell into my Kat which fell into a shelf, with no damage I can see so far.

 

[posplayr]

I guess you are looking for fairing mount mirrors not something like these. I picked some up a while back as they were some of the very few with convex mirrors. Not sure if they are around anymore.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SUZUKI-E-MA...zuki|Model:GS1150&hash=item54167c19de&vxp=mtr

 

[Carter Turk]

I guess you are looking for fairing mount mirrors not something like these. I picked some up a while back as they were some of the very few with convex mirrors. Not sure if they are around anymore.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SUZUKI-E-MA...zuki|Model:GS1150&hash=item54167c19de&vxp=mtr

Those would work on the E. The stubby bracket mounted to the ES fariing is still intact, it's the swivel underneath the glass that broke.

 

[GS1150Pilot]

I think I have a right side mirror for the ES, but it is currently vinyl wrapped in carbon fiber.

 

[Carter Turk]

I'd be interested, if you're willing to sell said vinyl carbon.

 

[GS1150Pilot]

Not sell, my friend. Give. Just pay postage. I like helping my 1150 brothers.

 

[Carter Turk]

Thank you sir, PM sent. Much appreciated.

 

[GS1150Pilot]

My pleasure.

 

[Carter Turk]

I received the mirror today. Thank you. Check sent out tomorrow.

 

[GS1150Pilot]

Cheers, my friend.

 

[Carter Turk]

When I peeled the carbon wrap off, the Arizona sun looked like it cooked this mirror with a lot of white oxidation on black plastic or ABS or whatever it is. I tried a Bosch heat gun I've had for years, and it really removes the oxidation, by almost turning the plastic molten. When the plastic began to get hot and darken with heat, I 'd move to the next area. Saw a video of this years ago, wondering if it actaully works. Wish I would have taken before and after pictures.

 

[Charlie G]

I've done that to a set of mirrors and it work great. I saw it here on some video someone posted.

cg

 

[posplayr]

I've done that to a set of mirrors and it work great. I saw it here on some video someone posted.

cg

There was a funny italian guy who used to have a Youtube video showing the technique. I just did it recently to a triple clamp cover Not perfect, but works better than Back to Black.

 

[GS1150Pilot]

I'm simply glad you could put it to use!

 

[Carter Turk]

I'm simply glad you could put it to use!

Yes now I'm dealing with the broken turn signal. I tried a quick fix with abs cement and old vhs tape screws. Lasted one ride to the hardware store. The rubber inbetween the mount and lense was cracked too much to support the lense. Now I cut off all the rubber and found some long 8-32 screws. It's mounted, but the signal switch on the handlebar is making the the right front blink when pressed to the left. I only disconnected one connector.

 

[GS1150Pilot]

****, I think I have a complete set.

 

[Carter Turk]

Made the mistake of hanging my helmet on the replacement mirror, forgetting I just swapped it out recently. Next morning my helmet is lying on the ground and the mirror is missing. Not missing, just laying on the carpet in the garage. I had previous success popping the mirror our of the housing, but figure it'll crack this time. Any suggestions or tips?

 

[Carter Turk]

Cracked both mirrors trying to persuade in to the plastic housing. Maybe should've used heat, but I was so close, just one corner protesting the last few mm.