norcal rider
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Just looked in at this subject. At the risk of jacking the thread, what are the advantages of the FZ-1 mirrors? Do they also fold in like the stock FJR mirrors?
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FZ-1 Mirrors: Need photos of before or after or helpful descriptive comparisons
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Don't hijack the thread please. Search FZ-1 mirror and you'll find many threads on the subject.
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norcal rider
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Yeah, many threads, no photos before or after or helpful descriptive comparisons
I guess you didn't get the hint. Sigh.
In the future, don't hijaak a thread. If one of the other threads on the subject isn't to your liking, start a new thread. I did it for 'ya this time.
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Norcal, a little imagine goes a long way. I've changed every FJR I've owned to FZ1 Mirrors ( you want the 2001 to 2005 FZ1 I believe).
FZ1 Mirrors are longer and actually give you a view behind you, as opposed to stock which gives you a great view of your elbows. Yes they fold up quite nicely. They probably don't look as lovely and integrated as stock oem, but I wouldn't go back to stock. Besides I think they look great. That said, buy Yamaha FZ1 mirrors. The emgos are okay buy the mirrors tend to get blurry on the outer edges and the mechanisms just don't operate as well as the Yammy ones. My garage has gotten crowded over the years and I often fold my mirrors in when parked in the garage. The emgo units are tearing into the rubber boot, so they're gonna get trashed eventually and I'll go back to FZ1 oem mirrors. Hope this helps. Baz
FZ1 Mirrors are longer and actually give you a view behind you, as opposed to stock which gives you a great view of your elbows. Yes they fold up quite nicely. They probably don't look as lovely and integrated as stock oem, but I wouldn't go back to stock. Besides I think they look great. That said, buy Yamaha FZ1 mirrors. The emgos are okay buy the mirrors tend to get blurry on the outer edges and the mechanisms just don't operate as well as the Yammy ones. My garage has gotten crowded over the years and I often fold my mirrors in when parked in the garage. The emgo units are tearing into the rubber boot, so they're gonna get trashed eventually and I'll go back to FZ1 oem mirrors. Hope this helps. Baz
Get the FZ1 mirrors so when the A hole with bright lights comes up from behind you can't block him out with your elbows like the stock mirrors allow you to do. Stay with stock.
Blassoff made the case for OEM FZ1 mirrors. I’ve had three FJR’s and put them on all three. Get and you will not regret ‘em! 🏍
Bill Lumberg
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I considered FZ mirrors. I ended up finding motech mirror extenders to solve the view problem while keeping things aesthetically pleasing.
Now that you mention it, that picture I posted above has a mirror extender on the fjr mirror. For me that didn't do enough. It all depends on how tall you are and how wide your shoulders are. Mine were just some $10 extenders from ebay, and then you needed to source your own threaded spacers and bolts (Amazon).
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RossKean
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I agree - I have no problem with stock. Especially if they are adjusted properly.
The Motech Extenders made the stock mirrors perfect for me.
grnarrowe
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norcal rider
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Thanks for the before and after photos, and the other pro and con comments. I'll give 'em a try and see if I like 'em. My bike is a 2003 so I'm guessing I would have to get mirrors from a 2003 FZ?
You can buy the emgo ones anywhere. I have stock fz1 mirrors on my fz1 and emgo on my fjr. They are the same.
Just be careful buying used ones. I first had a set of used fz1 stock mirrors on the fjr, but the "turrents" that allow it to fold in were wore out, so one mirror would self fold on the freeway.
Just be careful buying used ones. I first had a set of used fz1 stock mirrors on the fjr, but the "turrents" that allow it to fold in were wore out, so one mirror would self fold on the freeway.
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