Oberon Streetfighter Bar-End Mirrors
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Oberon Streetfighter Bar-End Mirrors
The kids wouldn't let me play on the Playstation this aft so I decided to make the most of the weather. After it had been peeing down for most of the day, all of a sudden the sun is shining, the birds are singing and I've got a window to carry out one of the mods I've been planning.
Nothing major, nothing drastic, I think this bike's journey to perfection is going to be a slow and steady one. And today it begins with Bar-End Mirrors.
After scouring the internet for ages, not finding anything that I could set my mind on, leaving it a few months, looking again, almost giving up and then having one last search I came across the Streetfighter model from Oberon.
My options had been limited due to the Zed having a screw thread that the bar ends screw into. The majority of mirrors I've seen come with an expanding collet to fit into hollow handlebars. (It's since come to my attention that I may have been able to remove these collets and been fine, but that's not definite. )
Anyhoo, these came with just an Allen bolt to screw directly in. Given the choice of M8 or M6 bolts, I bravely guesstimated at M8 and thankfully was correct.
Onto the mirrors then, enough of my rambling.
Before...
Comparison...
Afterwards...
Apologies for the state of the background, at the moment the wheelie bins are my workbench!
They're pretty small, I imagine they'll take some getting used to, but sat on the bike the front seems so much more...open? Like I have more room or better vision or something.
I can only tell for sure once I've been out on it for a test run. Once I've done that I'll Loctite the final grub screws to make sure everything is in place and secure.
The quality seems good and what mirror there is is very clear.
One mod down!
Nothing major, nothing drastic, I think this bike's journey to perfection is going to be a slow and steady one. And today it begins with Bar-End Mirrors.
After scouring the internet for ages, not finding anything that I could set my mind on, leaving it a few months, looking again, almost giving up and then having one last search I came across the Streetfighter model from Oberon.
My options had been limited due to the Zed having a screw thread that the bar ends screw into. The majority of mirrors I've seen come with an expanding collet to fit into hollow handlebars. (It's since come to my attention that I may have been able to remove these collets and been fine, but that's not definite. )
Anyhoo, these came with just an Allen bolt to screw directly in. Given the choice of M8 or M6 bolts, I bravely guesstimated at M8 and thankfully was correct.
Onto the mirrors then, enough of my rambling.
Before...
Comparison...
Afterwards...
Apologies for the state of the background, at the moment the wheelie bins are my workbench!
They're pretty small, I imagine they'll take some getting used to, but sat on the bike the front seems so much more...open? Like I have more room or better vision or something.
I can only tell for sure once I've been out on it for a test run. Once I've done that I'll Loctite the final grub screws to make sure everything is in place and secure.
The quality seems good and what mirror there is is very clear.
One mod down!
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Re: Oberon Streetfighter Bar-End Mirrors
They are tiny mirrors.
I love those cans. Really suit the bike.
I love those cans. Really suit the bike.
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Re: Oberon Streetfighter Bar-End Mirrors
on the mirrors, but as long as you can see when every one is about to overtake you then all is good LOL..Kwacky wrote:They are tiny mirrors.
I love those cans. Really suit the bike.
The cans against the rear wheels look superb, do they sound as good as they look?
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Re: Oberon Streetfighter Bar-End Mirrors
I'm glad people are liking the cans, every now and again i think about changing them for some Urban Brawlers or the Ixil Hyperlow (which I think Bratty had on his bike, if you've ever seen that), but i reckon they might be a bit too loud.
As for the sound...
Well, they're pretty good. Not too loud, but meaty enough to drown out an R6 when both revved to buggery!
Not too coarse but aggressive enough when you pin the throttle.
Hmm, describing it is hard. Maybe I'll have to put a video up sometime.
As for the sound...
Well, they're pretty good. Not too loud, but meaty enough to drown out an R6 when both revved to buggery!
Not too coarse but aggressive enough when you pin the throttle.
Hmm, describing it is hard. Maybe I'll have to put a video up sometime.
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Re: Oberon Streetfighter Bar-End Mirrors
Cans yes. Mirrors.... Maybe too small. I like a good size mirror. Nice looking bike though
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Re: Oberon Streetfighter Bar-End Mirrors
I took my mirrors off and just do a live saver when needed. People are either disapperaing behind me or if they are catching up they have way more talent and will have the skill to pass safely is my thinking.
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Re: Oberon Streetfighter Bar-End Mirrors
YOur bike needs one of these
http://www.bikersdiscountstore.co.uk/qu ... -pl-38.php" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
What make cans are those?
http://www.bikersdiscountstore.co.uk/qu ... -pl-38.php" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
What make cans are those?
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Re: Oberon Streetfighter Bar-End Mirrors
Damnit, now i need to get something else!!!
The cans are Mivv Tuonos.
I do love 'em, I especially love having twin exhausts, the only downside is having to buy 2 in the first place!
The cans are Mivv Tuonos.
I do love 'em, I especially love having twin exhausts, the only downside is having to buy 2 in the first place!
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Yeah, I know the pain of twin cans. I think I'm going to wait before I replace mine. I would like some but there's no rush.
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Re: Oberon Streetfighter Bar-End Mirrors
Definitely like the cans Itchy. The mirrors are a tad small for my tastes however each go their own and all that matters is that you like them mate.
PS did the right thing by buying the bolt on type. Those inlay bung things aren't very good , think it's to do with the weight. It makes your handle bars shake like a barstard - better to keep the standard bar ends and bolt the mirrors to the side. Like that idea a lot
PS did the right thing by buying the bolt on type. Those inlay bung things aren't very good , think it's to do with the weight. It makes your handle bars shake like a barstard - better to keep the standard bar ends and bolt the mirrors to the side. Like that idea a lot
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Re: Oberon Streetfighter Bar-End Mirrors
I have one of those too. Black fill cap on a black tank looks awesome.Kwacky wrote:YOur bike needs one of these
http://www.bikersdiscountstore.co.uk/qu ... -pl-38.php" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
What make cans are those?
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Re: Oberon Streetfighter Bar-End Mirrors
Kwacky you twat!Kwacky wrote:YOur bike needs one of these
http://www.bikersdiscountstore.co.uk/qu ... -pl-38.php" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I'm now at least £150 poorer!
Got some good stuff coming though!
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Re: Oberon Streetfighter Bar-End Mirrors
Arse.Kwacky wrote:I hope you got a discount...
Note to self: Check the Tankslap discount section next time!
On the plus side, I only got the fuel cap from there. Other bits were ordered from elsewhere.