New Bar end mirrors and small turn signals

[HoughMade]

The nearly stock '79 XS400 (has lower bars) has new bar end mirrors and front turn signals (rears to follow).

I wanted the bar end mirrors for 2 reasons- 1) the stock ones are too big, too plastic and keep the bike from looking like an old BSA; 2) with stock mirrors, I see a lot of my own upper arms no matter how I adjust them.

I wanted the smaller turn signals...because the stock lollipops are too big and keep the bike from looking like an old BSA. Certainly, I need to have a better background, but here are a before and a couple of afters:

 

[bcware]

I like the new additions. Your bike looks very clean. I found that bar-end mirrors also resist vibration a lot better.

 

[drewpy]

I like the new additions. Your bike looks very clean. I found that bar-end mirrors also resist vibration a lot better.

that's why the brit iron peeps used them

those indis certainly neaten up the bike hough

 

[xschris]

Maybe you should look for a bsa

 

[OliverB]

Nice additions. My son had a set of bar end mirrors I didn't like but yours seem much better. Do you have a link for the turn signals?

 

[HoughMade]

I got both fron eBay. The signals are a little cheap, but they look good and as long as they work...

...and yes an old BSA is on the list....a Gold Star.

[edit]

To expand, the trun signals were 4 for .01 in ebay and 12 bucks for shipping- 12 bucks for 4 signals seemed ok. they are chromed plastic and feel cheap, but if you build up the inside with some epoxy, they feel more substantial and robust. I like the way they look. They maintain the vintage look of the bike and do not look like aftermarket pieces. rather than being something you notice, they just replace turn signals that are too huge and are certainly noticeable with something that is sleek and classic looking.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-X-Univers...ycles_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr#ht_3895wt_802

http://www.ebay.com/itm/KAWASAKI-VU...ycles_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr#ht_2281wt_897

 

[leedutcher]

fit the bike well!

 

[HoughMade]

Some Glamour shots:

 

[xs400neophite]

Hey Houghmade looking good. I also think the lower bars and mirrors are the way to go.Wow I wish my 400F looked that clean!!

 

[xs400neophite]

Hey Houghmade ...what about bobber style mirrors that hang down underneath? I'm thinking about that with some lower bars.Hey check out my photo album......looks vaguely familiar dosnt it?

 

[Daddio]

Uh oh....Houghmade is lurking close to the Cafe cliff...just peering over right now, sampling mirrors and small turn signals, next will be clubman bars, and a tail section...then "gee, rear clips would compliment the riding position with the clubmans...and those knee pockets in the tank seem to be a good idea too" Another original XS bites the dust. Have fun Houghmade!!!

 

[HoughMade]

What keeps me just this side of the cliff is 6'3", 230# of "can't get comfortable with clubmans and rearsets." I've just about got it the way I like it.

 

[MitchMotors]

a beautiful bike

 

[FlyingAnvil]

A great example of a slightly modified machine, great looking bike.

 

[branson]

Nice. I've been thinking about replaceing the lolipops with something. A lil more streamlined but feared a lower visibility. I find I spend as much time on country roads as I do in downtown chicago.