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2nd/3rd Gen Mirror Spacers & LED Light Brackets
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<blockquote data-quote="Fred W" data-source="post: 1180216" data-attributes="member: 3828"><p>Yeah, that is how SW Motech does it with their version of mirror spacers. But their spacers move the mirror base out by ~ and inch or more, so they provide the room for those female threaded stud extenders. Because the length of the existing studs is close to what you'd need with just the light brackets and small faring level spacers added, you'd end up having to cut back (shorten) the FZ1's studs, then extend them to the right length to get the female part of the adpater to clear and have usable male threads inside the subframe at the mounting points.</p><p></p><p></p><p>The FZ1 mirror's hinge (under the rubber boot) is at an angle to the horizon. The mirror folds upwards and back towards the bike. So, when you drop the bike the mirror just folds instead of breaking the subframe it is mounted to. I have (unfortunately) tested that particular "feature" on a couple of occasions on Ol' Blue.</p><p></p><p>FWIW, the stock 1st Gen mirrors had the same angle of folding, so they also tend to fold back in a drop situation. But just like the stock 2nd gen mirrors, they provide an excellent rearward view of one's arms and elbows. <img src="https://www.fjrforum.com/forum//public/style_emoticons/default/wink.png" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Fred W, post: 1180216, member: 3828"] Yeah, that is how SW Motech does it with their version of mirror spacers. But their spacers move the mirror base out by ~ and inch or more, so they provide the room for those female threaded stud extenders. Because the length of the existing studs is close to what you'd need with just the light brackets and small faring level spacers added, you'd end up having to cut back (shorten) the FZ1's studs, then extend them to the right length to get the female part of the adpater to clear and have usable male threads inside the subframe at the mounting points. The FZ1 mirror's hinge (under the rubber boot) is at an angle to the horizon. The mirror folds upwards and back towards the bike. So, when you drop the bike the mirror just folds instead of breaking the subframe it is mounted to. I have (unfortunately) tested that particular "feature" on a couple of occasions on Ol' Blue. FWIW, the stock 1st Gen mirrors had the same angle of folding, so they also tend to fold back in a drop situation. But just like the stock 2nd gen mirrors, they provide an excellent rearward view of one's arms and elbows. [IMG]https://www.fjrforum.com/forum//public/style_emoticons/default/wink.png[/IMG] [/QUOTE]
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