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Started by ryanschoebel, July 09, 2019, 01:49:38 PM

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ryanschoebel

Hey all, little bit of backstory. My brother has my bike for a few weeks, while we are having some work done to his. This morning, he decided to see how well my bike, and the back of a car mesh. Answer, not well. Most everything is easy enough to fix, but he also crushed one of my Rizoma Mirrors. But the kind that I have are no longer produced, so I cant simply replace the one. Before I go and order a new set, I wanted to see if anyone has recommendations for the 1100, as to what some top notch mirrors are. I understand that I cant eliminate all vibration, but something that I can see out of while going 85 would be amazing. I have a crappy cheap pair I will fit for the time being, but would like to upgrade them back soon.

Any recommendations are appreciated,
Ryan
1985 FJ1100-- Atlas (SOLD)
1984 FJ1100-- Storm

Flynt

I have Rizoma asymetric mirrors on Stormy...  good visibility at all speeds I've experienced.  Your Rizomas vibrate?

Frank
There's plenty of time for sleep in the grave...

ryanschoebel

Quote from: Flynt on July 09, 2019, 02:07:24 PM
Your Rizomas vibrate?

Frank

Yes, at anything above about 4-4500 RPM.
1985 FJ1100-- Atlas (SOLD)
1984 FJ1100-- Storm

Pat Conlon

Yea, I'm not impressed with Revzilla's and Cycle Gear's offerings on Rizoma mirrors.
I would look oversea's for a vendor
https://www.motostorm.it/en/accessories/handlebar/rizoma-mirror-radial-rs-alluminium-1.html

Ryan, do you have RPM's Vibranator bar ends?

What I've noticed with my Rizomas vs the 84/85's oem Mickey Mouse ear mirrors, is that there is less wind noise buffeting my helmet when those Rizoma mirrors are located lower and outbound from the oem location. Decades ago in flight school, I was taught about vortices off the wing tips of heavies.
1) Free Owners Manual download: https://tinyurl.com/fmsz7hk9
2) Don't store your FJ with E10 fuel https://tinyurl.com/3cjrfct5
3) Replace your old stock rubber brake lines.
4) Important items for the '84-87 FJ's:
Safety wire: https://tinyurl.com/99zp8ufh
Fuel line: https://tinyurl.com/bdff9bf3

RPM - Robert

Spiegler is now selling MotoGadget m.view mirrors, if you wanted to be a guinea pig and order a set I could see about getting you some.

https://motogadget.com/shop/en/spiegel.html

ryanschoebel

I like that Idea Robert, no glass to break... Interesting. I just might look into getting a pair of those. Just gotta learn German so I can read those pages  :mocking:
1985 FJ1100-- Atlas (SOLD)
1984 FJ1100-- Storm

RPM - Robert

If using chrome, right click and you can translate to English from the dropdown. It does look they are sold individually so looks like around $129 a mirror

Flynt

Quote from: ryanschoebel on July 09, 2019, 03:28:13 PM
Quote from: Flynt on July 09, 2019, 02:07:24 PM
Your Rizomas vibrate?

Frank

Yes, at anything above about 4-4500 RPM.

These are the mirrors i use...  no vibration, decent field of view, slightly convex on outer edge to give you more visibility to the side.

http://www.rizoma.com/universal/mirrors/4d-2018/en

Your vibrations might be more severe than mine...  keep the valves adjusted and the carbs synch'd to minimize.

Frank
There's plenty of time for sleep in the grave...

PaulG

Quote from: Flynt on July 10, 2019, 10:22:24 AM

Your vibrations might be more severe than mine...  keep the valves adjusted and the carbs synch'd to minimize.

Frank

If your FJ has rubber engine mounts, don't forget to service/lube these also.  Makes a big difference too with vibes up through the front end) and everywhere else).
1992 FJ1200 ABS
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ryanschoebel

Quote from: PaulG on July 11, 2019, 03:54:34 PM
If your FJ has rubber engine mounts, don't forget to service/lube these also.  Makes a big difference too with vibes up through the front end) and everywhere else).

The 1100's do not have rubber mounted engines, like the later model 1200's.
1985 FJ1100-- Atlas (SOLD)
1984 FJ1100-- Storm