Arlen Ness Mirrors - Page 2

kevcustom · 02-24-2009

they came with adaptor, but i still need a M10 equivelent nut to take up space instead of the washer i have, it looks bad like that. just not got around to sorting it, and the fact that i cant seem to get them anywhere local to me...

Trashman900C · 02-24-2009

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Originally Posted by kevcustom

they came with adaptor, but i still need a M10 equivelent nut to take up space instead of the washer i have, it looks bad like that. just not got around to sorting it, and the fact that i cant seem to get them anywhere local to me...

yeah, i would like something to fill in the excess space and cover the threads........

Jason C · 02-24-2009

I like the shape and the field of veiw but they are way to tall. Do these come with shorter arms?

Trashman900C · 02-24-2009

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Originally Posted by Jason C

I like the shape and the field of veiw but they are way to tall. Do these come with shorter arms?

not that i know of, but im sure you can find something that you can make work.........

mtgs07 · 02-24-2009

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Originally Posted by Jason C

I like the shape and the field of veiw but they are way to tall. Do these come with shorter arms?

I feel the same way, and it seems like any mirror you have to put an adapter on ends up too tall, why cant companys see a need for metric specific stuff and make it, I wouldnt think it would be to hard, maybe I will find a mirror head I like and have a machinist make me some arms that will fit the way I want them to.

rocknskot · 02-24-2009

i agree that the mirrors for metrics need to be a bit lower.

when i installed my mirrors, i had to twist the brake and clutch levers down a bit so the mounts for the mirrors would be pointed upright instead of at my legs. how i had them before, i just grip and that's it, but the shoulder socket on the backs of the new mirrors are not as aimable as the stockers, and i'm pretty tall (6'4"). it was necessary to twist the levers, but since i'm so lanky, my fingers still reach fine. if you have a tall vantage point yet have short fingers, you might have a problem with this. otherwise, enjoy the full view. i'll see if i can get the digital cam out and take a pic catching the views of both mirrors at once. mightn't happen on the road, but in the garage you can see how wide the view is.

kevcustom · 02-24-2009

well i'm 6'2" and i welcome the height they offer.... just right for me

Y34RZ3R0 · 02-24-2009

I swear. I'm like a teenage girl. (I don't know what I want) I came across these earlier today. I must be the first person in the world to see them because I can't find a single customer review or a picture other than this one. I like the look and think it will flow with the rest of the bike.
That's it I'm ordering them before I change my mind again.

There the Kuryakyn Scythe Mirrors. Funny. This is the forth set of mirrors I've seriously considered in two days.

Hopefully they won't have the chrome problem.

RichLockyer · 02-24-2009

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Originally Posted by Trashman900C

yeah, i would like something to fill in the excess space and cover the threads........

Use a cutoff wheel in a Dremel and trim the threads so it doesn't bottom out.
You should be able to get it down in there so there's no more than 1 thread exposed above the nut.

Trashman900C · 02-24-2009

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Originally Posted by RichLockyer

Use a cutoff wheel in a Dremel and trim the threads so it doesn't bottom out.
You should be able to get it down in there so there's no more than 1 thread exposed above the nut.

sorry, i really dont follow........

RichLockyer · 02-24-2009

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Originally Posted by Trashman900C

sorry, i really dont follow........

The adapter cranks all the way into the stem. Run the locknut all the way up to the stem, then thread the mirror into the perch.
Count the exposed threads between the nut and the perch.
Remove the mirror and cut that many threads plus one off of the bottom of the adapter.
You can now thread the stem/adapter all the way in until the nut touches. Back it off enough to line it up, then run the nut down and lock it in... shouldn't have more than 1 thread exposed above the nut.

There is another kind of adapter that has a sleeve on the nut that covers the threads, but they tend to be almost 1/4" taller than the kind that's just a stepped stud with a plain nut.

I haven't done mine yet... too lazy.

FL Vulcan Rider · 02-25-2009

I never used the adapter. I just used the stock nuts. Here are my Rad II's. The same ones Rich has. Mine have no thread showing at all since I used the stock nuts.

dtinz · 03-02-2009

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Originally Posted by Y34RZ3R0

I'm thinking about getting these mirrors for my vn900 (ARLENNESS DIE CAST ALTERNATIVE SLINGSHOT). Does anyone have them? What do you think? Pictures will help.

Did you decide to go with these? I was all set to grab the Arlen Ness Big Eye but now I see all these complaints about shoddy chrome jobs Arlen Ness seems to have so might stick with my boring stockers. They are functional at least.

mtgs07 · 03-02-2009

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Originally Posted by FL Vulcan Rider

I never used the adapter. I just used the stock nuts. Here are my Rad II's. The same ones Rich has. Mine have no thread showing at all since I used the stock nuts.

I think I could live with they way you have yours mounted, I am assuming you used the adapter bolt and the stock nut? did you have to modify the mirror or the nut to get that to work like that?

Y34RZ3R0 · 03-02-2009

Funny I was just about to up date everyone.
I just got my mirrors, 1 1/2" drag bars, and grips in the mail today. I actually went with the Kuryakyn mirrors. The chrome everyone was talking about was starting to worry me. I'm real satisfied with the Kuryakyn mirrors. They appear to be very sturdy and the chrome is flawless. I just hope they stay that way. I think there about the same size as the Rad-III. I'm still setting around with this broken leg so it will be a while before I can get them installed and take pictures. If the weather gets better I'm going to try and hobble around and put all this stuff on.

Y34RZ3R0 · 03-09-2009

Here they are installed.

rocknskot · 03-09-2009

well, they look really nice. you shouldn'y have any problems with the metal flaking off. kuryakin products last pretty long until you scratch them... so just don't scuff the mirrors on the tight turns!

SCOTTKILOWATT · 03-09-2009

I'm kinda partial to these Arlon Ness's myself.....

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Trashman900C · 03-09-2009

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Originally Posted by FL Vulcan Rider

I never used the adapter. I just used the stock nuts. Here are my Rad II's. The same ones Rich has. Mine have no thread showing at all since I used the stock nuts.

do you have a close up of the stock nut with those mirrors? i tried it on mine but i ran out of threads before i got the mirror all the way around, it was backwards on the wrong side..........

Robb

kevcustom · 03-10-2009

^^^^maybe they fit different to the RADIII's....

02-24-2009	#21 (permalink)
kevcustom S.Wales UK BTK Intermediate Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: S.Wales UK Posts: 198	they came with adaptor, but i still need a M10 equivelent nut to take up space instead of the washer i have, it looks bad like that. just not got around to sorting it, and the fact that i cant seem to get them anywhere local to me... __________________ VN900 Custom Plasma Blue 2007 Love Ridin in the UK

02-24-2009	#23 (permalink)
Jason C Jason C BTK Beginner Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 117	I like the shape and the field of veiw but they are way to tall. Do these come with shorter arms? __________________ Wind in your face and open road. Everything else is just fluff.

02-24-2009	#26 (permalink)
rocknskot the waterproof one... Forum Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Corpus Christi, Tx Posts: 1,980	i agree that the mirrors for metrics need to be a bit lower. when i installed my mirrors, i had to twist the brake and clutch levers down a bit so the mounts for the mirrors would be pointed upright instead of at my legs. how i had them before, i just grip and that's it, but the shoulder socket on the backs of the new mirrors are not as aimable as the stockers, and i'm pretty tall (6'4"). it was necessary to twist the levers, but since i'm so lanky, my fingers still reach fine. if you have a tall vantage point yet have short fingers, you might have a problem with this. otherwise, enjoy the full view. i'll see if i can get the digital cam out and take a pic catching the views of both mirrors at once. mightn't happen on the road, but in the garage you can see how wide the view is. __________________ Scotty '03 MS1500"Ghosty"

02-24-2009	#27 (permalink)
kevcustom S.Wales UK BTK Intermediate Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: S.Wales UK Posts: 198	well i'm 6'2" and i welcome the height they offer.... just right for me __________________ VN900 Custom Plasma Blue 2007 Love Ridin in the UK

02-25-2009	#32 (permalink)
FL Vulcan Rider Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Fort Myers, FL Posts: 4,710	I never used the adapter. I just used the stock nuts. Here are my Rad II's. The same ones Rich has. Mine have no thread showing at all since I used the stock nuts. __________________ J.C. Home Page 2008 Vulcan 900 Custom 1997 Vulcan 1500 Classic

02-24-2009	#28 (permalink)
Y34RZ3R0 LOOK MOM NO HANDS!!! BTK Intermediate Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 140	I swear. I'm like a teenage girl. (I don't know what I want) I came across these earlier today. I must be the first person in the world to see them because I can't find a single customer review or a picture other than this one. I like the look and think it will flow with the rest of the bike. That's it I'm ordering them before I change my mind again. There the Kuryakyn Scythe Mirrors. Funny. This is the forth set of mirrors I've seriously considered in two days. Hopefully they won't have the chrome problem.

03-02-2009	#35 (permalink)
Y34RZ3R0 LOOK MOM NO HANDS!!! BTK Intermediate Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 140	Funny I was just about to up date everyone. I just got my mirrors, 1 1/2" drag bars, and grips in the mail today. I actually went with the Kuryakyn mirrors. The chrome everyone was talking about was starting to worry me. I'm real satisfied with the Kuryakyn mirrors. They appear to be very sturdy and the chrome is flawless. I just hope they stay that way. I think there about the same size as the Rad-III. I'm still setting around with this broken leg so it will be a while before I can get them installed and take pictures. If the weather gets better I'm going to try and hobble around and put all this stuff on.

03-09-2009	#36 (permalink)
Y34RZ3R0 LOOK MOM NO HANDS!!! BTK Intermediate Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 140	Here they are installed.

03-09-2009	#37 (permalink)
rocknskot the waterproof one... Forum Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Corpus Christi, Tx Posts: 1,980	well, they look really nice. you shouldn'y have any problems with the metal flaking off. kuryakin products last pretty long until you scratch them... so just don't scuff the mirrors on the tight turns! __________________ Scotty '03 MS1500"Ghosty"

03-09-2009	#38 (permalink)
SCOTTKILOWATT 2weird2live, 2fast2die Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Somewhere out West, third rock from the sun Posts: 984	I'm kinda partial to these Arlon Ness's myself..... .PICT0005.JPG PICT0003.JPG Attached Thumbnails __________________ "I got the riding pneumonia today Cause the weather's too nice to stay" '09 VN900 Custom SE VROC#28248

03-10-2009	#40 (permalink)
kevcustom S.Wales UK BTK Intermediate Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: S.Wales UK Posts: 198	^^^^maybe they fit different to the RADIII's.... __________________ VN900 Custom Plasma Blue 2007 Love Ridin in the UK

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