These are the RAM mounts that are attached to the clutch/brake reservoirs where the 2 bolts fasten the clamps on. See HERE
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That's why I commented.
I thought you meant THESE reservoir covers.
I thought you meant THESE reservoir covers.
Those would also work. I already had one of the clamp mount units, so only needed to purchase 1 more.
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Quick scan windshield mounted mirrors are an option for you. Not cheap though.
Quick-Scan™ / Shield
The mirrors are removable, but the self-adhesive pads remain on the windshield. To bad that they don't have an option available where the two pads clamp on to either side of the edge of the windshield with a screw type clamp similar to how a RAM ball clamp works. This would make them completely removable whenever the user likes.
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You're right there.
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Maybe the clutch and brake reservoir RAM mounts, to hold this dualsport styled mirrors?
The longer stalk would raise them above the handlebars, as opposed to the stock mirrors which are below.
Might look funky, but should give a clearer view over the top of the trailer.
The longer stalk would raise them above the handlebars, as opposed to the stock mirrors which are below.
Might look funky, but should give a clearer view over the top of the trailer.
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I have something similar to this:
Not sure how good they would be for seeing beyond a trailer but they're great for your blind spot. The key is that they're adjustable.
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I wonder how much they vibrate at speed?
Before I got my ST all the previous bikes had those ubiquitous mirrors on stalks. And they were all so buzzy resolution and rear view acuity was all over the map.
They once kept me from seeing a CHP was trying to catch up to me from a very great distance. His single red spot lamp looked like a tiny pink blur. Eventually he drew close enough that I knew exactly what it was.
After that I replaced the right spindly factory Honda mirror with a short aftermarket mirror with a thicker stalk. It still vibrated but less than the left factory spindly and at a different RPM and/or speed. That worked out really well and did again on two other subsequent bikes.
They once kept me from seeing a CHP was trying to catch up to me from a very great distance. His single red spot lamp looked like a tiny pink blur. Eventually he drew close enough that I knew exactly what it was.
After that I replaced the right spindly factory Honda mirror with a short aftermarket mirror with a thicker stalk. It still vibrated but less than the left factory spindly and at a different RPM and/or speed. That worked out really well and did again on two other subsequent bikes.
AAACCKK! Those would make me paranoid that a glancing brush might rip that kit right off the reservoir. I like the half-clamp version much better.
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You shouldn't be doing any brush glancing on this bike, anyway.
They're made for the streets, not the trails!
Sheeesh!