My "03 SVS Mirror Solution

[hanknum]

OK, here's what I did to be able to see behind elbows on my '03 SVS. I purchased a set of mirrors for an '04 GS500F. They bolt directly on w/o any modifications. The stalks are about 1 to 1.25 inches longer.

Happy T-day everyone.

[slowmike]

that's very elegant. I went the spacers and longer bolts route; it looks ugly but boy is it ever a joy to be able to check what's on your tail.

[Tillers_Rule]

VERY cool, really, that is awesome, same mirror, only different.

[dietcrack]

So eh, how much were they, Hank?

[hanknum]

Thanks guys. Unfortunately, they retail from the dealer for something like $76 each. I bought mine from Oneida for $45 each. I then sold my old ones on ebay to make up some of the $. It's only a matter of time before EMGO or some other after market company to start making them cheaper though (I'd assume).

[work4crown]

It surprises me that an inch or so makes such a difference. Does it really work?

[Devilfish]

has any one tried the one inch mirror extenders from GenMar Mfg. (http://www.zianet.com/GenMar/s217.html) or is that what slowmike says is ugly?

[JesseJames]

When they get too long though the bike looks like a bug with antannae from the front. It bugs me.

Heh.

[hanknum]

Here's my before:

[hanknum]

and after:

The inch or so makes a tremendous difference (or so I'm told:D ).

I checked out the spacers and did not like the look, but that's me. I also think that if the spacers are an inch thick that they would not provide as much extension as an inch longer stalk due to the geometry.

I agree with the "bug look". I've seen a pic of a SVS with daytona mirrors (I think they are about 2-3 inches longer) and they were a bit much.

One thing though, you can't argue with the safety and convenience of being able to see behind you.

[Tillers_Rule]

Nice, the visual defference is hardly recognizable. i hope they help alot when your riding.?

[soulofadra6o]

when will they start having tiny LCD monitors in your helmet so u can see what's behind u without having to have bug anteanne mirrors? i think that would be cool..but wonder how much that helmet would cost..or the difference in protection...

[Knaapie]

Wow, that's also a cool and nice looking solution! I bought some spacers from www.chewys-stuff.co.uk but I haven't got them yet.

Unfortunately this mirror swap mod is somewhat more expensive then spacers.

[Knaapie]

Got my Chewy spacers. Look nice and provide less arm and elbow in your mirror. :D It's not ideal for me, as i have a handlebar conversion. For SV's with clip-ons it's a good and cheap mod though. Doesn't look TO bad also.

Hanknum's mod got my thinking. What about the new Bandit 650S mirrors? (See picture below. Source: www.suzuki.co.uk) Would they be the same as the GS500F mirrors?

[patriot_missile]

I want to put 03-05 mirriors on my 02 just because I think they look better but now I just need someone's 03-05 to test with because I'm not sure of the bolt pattern is the same or not.

[Knaapie]

Just ask someone to take measures of the mirror mounting holes of '03-'05 mirrors.

[Knaapie]

Hankum, could you be more precise about the length of the stalks please? I'm thinking of combining my spacers with the GS mirrors.

[bakadoh]

but I just swapped my spacers and OEM mirrors with a set of triumph mirrors. The view is almost the same... and in a way better.

So if anyone wants a pair of 1 inch spacers. I'll sell them cheap.

DAN!

[soulofadra6o]

will it be legal to take off the mirrors completely..then replace it them with a camera ont he back of the bike, having a screen like next to the dash or something?

[patriot_missile]

Originally posted by Knaapie
Just ask someone to take measures of the mirror mounting holes of '03-'05 mirrors.


how bout you do that for me?

[Knaapie]

Wouldn't be a problem. Just tell me what you precisely need to know. Or better, send me an e-mail of or pm.

How fast do you need it by the way? I'm getting a new screen in about two weeks, so I'll probably have to remove my mirrors.