GS1000S replacement mirrors?

[Pantera Mike]

I purchased my 1980 GS1000S yesterday. I know the fairing-mounted mirrors are unique, and unobtanium. I would like to preemptively remove them and replace them with something that attaches in the same place and looks reasonably correct. If they worked better that would be a bonus.

Would RG500 Gamma or early GSXR mirrors work? Any other suggestions?

Thanks!

 

[chuck hahn]

some guy on the Suzuki GS1000S facebook group 3D prints them and dashes.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1563800013915737

 

[trevor]

I have purchased a couple of the 3d ones but haven't finished them off for the bike yet...the look great. I have originals on mine....

 

[Pantera Mike]

I have purchased a couple of the 3d ones but haven't finished them off for the bike yet...the look great. I have originals on mine....

Can you post pics, and contact info or a link for the seller?

No habla Facebook….

 

[trevor]

Can you post pics, and contact info or a link for the seller?

No habla Facebook….

Yep, I'll get some pics and a contact....my plan was to put the 3D mirrors on and pack away my originals

 

[chuck hahn]

Any pictires and pricing details?? im interested in maybe doing the same thing and storing my originals away too.

 

[Pantera Mike]

Any pictires and pricing details?? im interested in maybe doing the same thing and storing my originals away too.

As it happens, thanks to another helpful fellow here I was able to make contact with the manufacturer in Australia.

This is what he sent me:

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Good idea to remove the mirrors as they are worth lots. I can help with copies of them.
I've been 3d printing mirror parts for the guys on the Facebook page as a hobby. Original mirrors are hard to find and super expensive so this is my way of helping them I’m selling them as Kits, as per photos.
They will need sanding, painting and assembly. Instruction included but it’s a simple job to finish, I just don’t have the time for the sanding painting etc
The spacers are to allow you to see more than your elbows by moving the mirror out 25cm.They are not necessary but do improve you rear view

Cost is $AUD 280, spacers are $AUD 40 and come with the longer mount screws. Postage, including tracking is $AUD 50 . Payment by PayPal
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Pic attached.

Rob’s email is: robonz@iinet.net.au

 

[chuck hahn]

Damn. That coverts to only 235 US dollars!! Thats a hell of a deal if you ask me. I use SEM trim black ultra on plastic parts so finishing isnt a big deal. Ive never tried clearing over trim paint but id have to give it a go because the factory stems were pretty glossy.

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[chuck hahn]

Looks like they make a gloss as well


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[Pantera Mike]

I’ve had several requests for pics of the mirrors and spacers. Here are a couple I got from the seller showing them on his bike.

 

[Pantera Mike]

Here is the second photo. It keeps uploading extremely tiny?

 

[robonz]

Thanks Mike and guys.
Yep thoses are the ones I 3d print
I've been 3d printing mirror parts for the guys on the Facebook page as a hobby. As original mirrors are hard to find and super expensive so this is my way of helping them I’m selling them as Kits, as per photos.
They will need sanding, painting and assembly. Instruction included but it’s a simple job to finish, I just don’t have the time for the sanding painting etc The spacers are to allow you to see more than your elbows by moving the mirror out 25cm.They are not necessary but do improve you rear view
Cost is $AUD 300, spacers are $AUD 40 and come with the longer mount screws.
The price has gone up a bit as the material has gone up a lot plus the method and the machine has changed over time.
Unfortunately the machine that does the hard work is waiting on parts from the USA so im not able to make them for the next week or so.​

 

[steve murdoch]

Thanks for the post, robo and thanks for taking on the reproduction of a much needed part.

 

[Pantera Mike]

An update—I got Rob’s mirrors installed and they are terrific. What is especially useful are the spacers. You wouldn’t think adding an inch would make so much difference but it really does. The view to the rear is vastly improved.

here are some pics:

 

[Pantera Mike]

Here is Pic number 2

 

[Pantera Mike]

Here is pic number 3

 

[Pantera Mike]

And finally, pic number 4

 

[Pantera Mike]

I should add that Rob has been amazingly helpful. I actually turned the mirror kit over to a semi-pro to finish for me. He failed to RTFM and glued the glass in before joining the two halves of the assemblies. When he tried to get the glass out, both broke!

He contacted Rob, who sent replacement glass out the same day. Amazingly it arrived in just four days! The mirrors were completed yesterday, and I installed them today. Kudos to Rob for not only a terrific product, but terrific service too! Thanks!

 

[steve murdoch]

They do look great.
Nice to hear about the excellent follow-up as well.