I just recently bought a 1990 FZR 600. When I am wearing my riding or my leather jacket (which is most of the time), all that I can see in the mirrors are my elbows. The mirrors are totally useless. Unless I lift my arm completely up in the air and take my hand off of the grip, I can't see anything behind me. And that is not always convenient or safe. I want to replace the mirrors with ones that stick out far enough to actually work all the time. Does anyone know of an aftermarket brand or ones from another year/model/brand of bike that will match up with the bolt holes on the FZR?
Thanks for your help,
cyclestone
FZR 600-elbows in mirrors-need replacement
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cyclestone
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Re: FZR 600-elbows in mirrors-need replacement
The quick way is to switch the mirrors. That will give you a little more visibility behind you. YZF600R (Not R6) Mirrors will bolt right up. They are bigger and make a big improvement over the stock "Mickey Mouse Ears". Mirrors from other bikes will fit in the stock mirror bases as well. For example I have GSXR mirrors bolted in the FZR bases shimmed with washers on my FZR.
Hope that helps.
Hope that helps.
Duane...
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1994 Yamaha FZR 1000 EXUP
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Re: FZR 600-elbows in mirrors-need replacement
I went with these ebay cheapies two years ago and they're still holding together great. Visibility is great, no more elbows.
'92 FZR 600
Airtech R1 kit \*/ 520 conversion \*/ 14F-47R gearing
K&N pod filters \*/ Stage 3 jet kit \*/ Factory Pro shift kit \*/ Full V&H SS exhaust
Custom '02 R6 undertail \*/ YZF gas tank \*/ Raised via dogbones \*/ custom flush turnsignals
Full R6 brake set-up \*/ SS lines \*/ Progressive fork springs \*/ ZX2 coilpack
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Airtech R1 kit \*/ 520 conversion \*/ 14F-47R gearing
K&N pod filters \*/ Stage 3 jet kit \*/ Factory Pro shift kit \*/ Full V&H SS exhaust
Custom '02 R6 undertail \*/ YZF gas tank \*/ Raised via dogbones \*/ custom flush turnsignals
Full R6 brake set-up \*/ SS lines \*/ Progressive fork springs \*/ ZX2 coilpack
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Re: FZR 600-elbows in mirrors-need replacement
I have really wide shoulders but found that the off-brand YZF600 black mirrors look good and do the job without breaking the bank. 
1997 FZR600RJ
Engine: K&N Drop-in air filter - stock airbox - FP 5°ignition advancer - EBC "Street Racer" Kevlar clutch
Exhaust: Stock header - Yoshimura RS-3 Carbon fiber slip-on
Body: Original paint/graphics - Clear Alternatives integrated LED Taillight - Flanders' flush front signals - YZF600 Mirrors - Comp. Werkes Stainless fender eliminator/tag bracket - 60w/55w H4 headlights
Tires: Metzler MEZ4B 120/70 ZR17 Front - Michelin Madacam 100x 150/70 ZR18 Rear
Brakes:Stock rotors with EBC HH Sinstered pads
In the works: YZF600 header, '97 Bandit 600 rear wheel, DynoJet Stage 3, Racetech Springs and Emulators fork rebuild, FZ1 rear shock, YZF600 front MC, Galfer SS Lines, CFM rearsets
Re: FZR 600-elbows in mirrors-need replacement
I just got these they look real slick
bolted right up
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_Motorcy ... .m14.l1318
bolted right up
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_Motorcy ... .m14.l1318
Upgrades:
- Barnett Clutch------------------------------------------R6 Blue Dots, Front Master Brake Cylinder+Reservoir
WP Adjustable Rear Shock----------------------------Vortex 520 Conversion with RK GB520GXW Chain
V&H Header (4-1)--------------------------------------Swingarm Spool Mounts
Cobra F1r Exhaust Can--------------------------------R6 Voltage Regulator
Flo-Commander with Remote-------------------------Custom Airtech Passenger Seat
Stage 7 Jet kit with Diffuser Caps--------------------Factory Pro Nickel Emulsion Tubes
Wiseco 630 Kit------------------------------------------Custom Frame Slider Mounts
Modking Hydraulic Clutch Kit--------------------------Hella Projection Headlight with Xentec HID Kit (H9 Bulb)
Modking Aluminum Radiator Overflow Bottle--------
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Re: FZR 600-elbows in mirrors-need replacement
Personally never thought they matched the fzr lines very well.zero9243 wrote:I just got these they look real slick
bolted right up
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_Motorcy ... .m14.l1318
'92 FZR 600
Airtech R1 kit \*/ 520 conversion \*/ 14F-47R gearing
K&N pod filters \*/ Stage 3 jet kit \*/ Factory Pro shift kit \*/ Full V&H SS exhaust
Custom '02 R6 undertail \*/ YZF gas tank \*/ Raised via dogbones \*/ custom flush turnsignals
Full R6 brake set-up \*/ SS lines \*/ Progressive fork springs \*/ ZX2 coilpack
ADD YOURSELF TO THE OFFICIAL FZRONLINE GOOGLE EARTH MAP
Airtech R1 kit \*/ 520 conversion \*/ 14F-47R gearing
K&N pod filters \*/ Stage 3 jet kit \*/ Factory Pro shift kit \*/ Full V&H SS exhaust
Custom '02 R6 undertail \*/ YZF gas tank \*/ Raised via dogbones \*/ custom flush turnsignals
Full R6 brake set-up \*/ SS lines \*/ Progressive fork springs \*/ ZX2 coilpack
ADD YOURSELF TO THE OFFICIAL FZRONLINE GOOGLE EARTH MAP
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Re: FZR 600-elbows in mirrors-need replacement
I see ok with my mirrors. I mainly only worry about the cars I am passing. I can see, with a little leaning left or right, everything behind me.
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Re: FZR 600-elbows in mirrors-need replacement
I've seen other people, like sweek, put up mirrors that actually stick out enough to see around you.
Zero's might also be that way. The YZF mirrors are nice, but you still have to move your head to see around your elbows.
Zero's might also be that way. The YZF mirrors are nice, but you still have to move your head to see around your elbows.
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Re: FZR 600-elbows in mirrors-need replacement
r1 mirrors let you see a ton but they look funny.....
and you have to drill a hole for them to mount up
and you have to drill a hole for them to mount up
93 Yamaha FZR 600 - Track Project
-in NOT AS MANY pieces for track, beater prep
SOLD
88 FZR1000, 90 FZR 1040, 03 Suzuki SV1000S, 06 R6 50th Anniversary
-in NOT AS MANY pieces for track, beater prep
SOLD
88 FZR1000, 90 FZR 1040, 03 Suzuki SV1000S, 06 R6 50th Anniversary
Re: FZR 600-elbows in mirrors-need replacement
megaloxana wrote:Personally never thought they matched the fzr lines very well.zero9243 wrote:I just got these they look real slick
bolted right up
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_Motorcy ... .m14.l1318
I have the airtech kit so maybe thats why i think they look good. The lines are a little diff.
Upgrades:
- Barnett Clutch------------------------------------------R6 Blue Dots, Front Master Brake Cylinder+Reservoir
WP Adjustable Rear Shock----------------------------Vortex 520 Conversion with RK GB520GXW Chain
V&H Header (4-1)--------------------------------------Swingarm Spool Mounts
Cobra F1r Exhaust Can--------------------------------R6 Voltage Regulator
Flo-Commander with Remote-------------------------Custom Airtech Passenger Seat
Stage 7 Jet kit with Diffuser Caps--------------------Factory Pro Nickel Emulsion Tubes
Wiseco 630 Kit------------------------------------------Custom Frame Slider Mounts
Modking Hydraulic Clutch Kit--------------------------Hella Projection Headlight with Xentec HID Kit (H9 Bulb)
Modking Aluminum Radiator Overflow Bottle--------
Re: FZR 600-elbows in mirrors-need replacement
Has anyone tried the ones that attach to the clip-on ends? Not sure what they would look like, but should be able to get around the elbows.......
Baghr
Re: FZR 600-elbows in mirrors-need replacement
Baghr wrote:Has anyone tried the ones that attach to the clip-on ends? Not sure what they would look like, but should be able to get around the elbows.......
I'm workin on it eventually
93 Yamaha FZR 600 - Track Project
-in NOT AS MANY pieces for track, beater prep
SOLD
88 FZR1000, 90 FZR 1040, 03 Suzuki SV1000S, 06 R6 50th Anniversary
-in NOT AS MANY pieces for track, beater prep
SOLD
88 FZR1000, 90 FZR 1040, 03 Suzuki SV1000S, 06 R6 50th Anniversary
Re: FZR 600-elbows in mirrors-need replacement
I tried the bar end style as well. There's a lot of vibration going through those clips (hence the heavy bar end weights) and unless you fill them with bird shot and silicone you wouldn't be able to see out of them anyway.Baghr wrote:Has anyone tried the ones that attach to the clip-on ends? Not sure what they would look like, but should be able to get around the elbows.......
Duane...
Bike:
1994 Yamaha FZR 1000 EXUP
Factory Pro Stage 1 Jetting | K&N Filter | Corbin Seat | ProTek Keyless Gas Cap | GSXR Mirrors
My Thread
Cage:
2005 Saab 9-7x 5.3i Arc AWD
THE WIKI IS YOUR FRIEND
THE SEARCH IS YOUR SIGNIFICANT OTHER
USE THEM!!
Bike:
1994 Yamaha FZR 1000 EXUP
Factory Pro Stage 1 Jetting | K&N Filter | Corbin Seat | ProTek Keyless Gas Cap | GSXR Mirrors
My Thread
Cage:
2005 Saab 9-7x 5.3i Arc AWD
THE WIKI IS YOUR FRIEND
THE SEARCH IS YOUR SIGNIFICANT OTHER
USE THEM!!
Re: FZR 600-elbows in mirrors-need replacement
sweek what ones did you use?
93 Yamaha FZR 600 - Track Project
-in NOT AS MANY pieces for track, beater prep
SOLD
88 FZR1000, 90 FZR 1040, 03 Suzuki SV1000S, 06 R6 50th Anniversary
-in NOT AS MANY pieces for track, beater prep
SOLD
88 FZR1000, 90 FZR 1040, 03 Suzuki SV1000S, 06 R6 50th Anniversary
Re: FZR 600-elbows in mirrors-need replacement
Used this style but in blackhaunter wrote:sweek what ones did you use?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Parts-Ac ... .m14.l1318
Duane...
Bike:
1994 Yamaha FZR 1000 EXUP
Factory Pro Stage 1 Jetting | K&N Filter | Corbin Seat | ProTek Keyless Gas Cap | GSXR Mirrors
My Thread
Cage:
2005 Saab 9-7x 5.3i Arc AWD
THE WIKI IS YOUR FRIEND
THE SEARCH IS YOUR SIGNIFICANT OTHER
USE THEM!!
Bike:
1994 Yamaha FZR 1000 EXUP
Factory Pro Stage 1 Jetting | K&N Filter | Corbin Seat | ProTek Keyless Gas Cap | GSXR Mirrors
My Thread
Cage:
2005 Saab 9-7x 5.3i Arc AWD
THE WIKI IS YOUR FRIEND
THE SEARCH IS YOUR SIGNIFICANT OTHER
USE THEM!!