Bar end mirrors - easy how to guide

A few of the members have installed bar end mirrors, and when asked how, they typically respond with not the most detailed info. I wanted to fix that. So, I did some research and found a inexpensive and easy way to install a nice set.

Tools needed: Drill, bench vice, Torx socket set, socket wrench.

These are the mirrors I used:

I decided on the BikeMasters as I wanted to keep a stock look by keeping the aluminum end trim, minimal modification, and dead simple bolt on design. And they are half what Rizoma's cost.



Start by taking out the bar end Torx bolt (T-55 size)


It might be harder than you expect to remove due to the factory applied loctite, but it will come out.


Unfortunately the mounting hole on the BikeMaster bar end mirrors is not large enough for the stock end bolt, so the next step is to widen it. I used a small vice to hold the mirror while drilling it out with a 1/2 bit. The metal is easy to work with, took less than 20 seconds.


Then reassemble. The factory bolt is more than long enough to hold everything in place.


Looks pretty good to me, and only takes 10 minutes from start to finish.




Sorry for the shitty garage photos, its snowing outside today