Blanking plates

[DryRob]

I'm thinking of switching to bar end mirrors on my FZS600, I've had a quick look on line but can't find any blanking plates.
 
Does anyone know were I can find a set?
Also any thoughts on bar end mirrors? These caught my eye as you can tuck them away when you park up:
 
http://www.busters-accessories.co.uk/productinfo/MIA7514BK/Bodywork/Mirrors-Universal-Bar-End/Oberon

[adeejaysdelight]

I stuck a set of bar end mirrors on my wee bike and I recon they look cool (for a 125). I got them from ebay 3 years ago for £25, and they are grrrrrreat.
 
As far as blanking that space up, no idea mate. I can't find any aftermarket part, so you might have to make something.
 
Let me know how you get on with it.

[Ghoti]

Is there a hole behind the mirrors then?  On the 1000 I *think* the mirrors sit on top of the fairing with just a couple of holes for the bolts.

Whilst they look good, I don't like bar end mirrors when riding as you do not see things without looking directly at them (fairing mirrors you can catch things in the corner of your eye) and as they are tucked so far down you have to take your eyes off the road ahead.  Personal opinion though and only used them on cafe racer styled bikes in the past where your head is a lot further forwards.

[limax2]

On the Mk1 600 there is a slot in the fairing about 45mm long and 17mm wide, round at each end. (I can't remember if the fox eye Mk2 is the same.) Since the mirror form part of the fixing of the fairing you would need to make blanking plates with a bit of stiffness to them. I would suggest making some out of say 3mm thick aluminium plate about the size of the mirror base. Also cushion it with some thin rubber sheet, for example inner tube rubber or similar, so as not to start a crack in the fairing. Shouldn't be too difficult, but if you are struggling send me a pm and I'll knock a couple off for you.
I don't know of any that you can buy.

[wraith600]

just remove the inner supports no worries ran mine like that for 2 years then later added a bit of fibre glass on the in side when i filled in the holes for the mirrors + indicators

[ghostbiker]

Tried bar end mirrors on my gen 1 thou but realy didnt like them. they looked ok but they were just in the wrong position and it was a struggle to see them without a lot more effort than the normal mirrors.
Might have got used to it if i had stuck with it but did give it a week till i gave up.

[limax2]

just remove the inner supports no worries ran mine like that for 2 years then later added a bit of fibre glass on the in side when i filled in the holes for the mirrors   indicators

On reflection I tend to agree with this. (I'm guessing DryRob that yours is a Mk1). The fairing is quite stiff and those support brackets are mainly to support the mirrors. On the Mk2 I think they are one piece with the main bracket bolted to the headstock, so not just an unbolting job as on the Mk1.

[adeejaysdelight]

I have used bar-end mirrors for years and actually prefer them. They do take a bit of getting used to, but you dont have the obstruction of 2 big bits of ugly plastic right in your face when your riding. I am more of a life saver man and, to be honest, don't get overtaken that much. So the mirrors are not looked in every 10 seconds. I do look in them, but I would rather focus on the road ahead. And a little glance down and right (with your eyes, not your head) is hardly a bother. If it is a problem for you to do that you probably need a carer, never mind riding a bike.

[mikelockyer]

Hi
As I am now well in my 70s my carer comes with me. Thats the wife as pillion. Cheers
Mike