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Chip Beck Spec Low Handlebar/Mirrors Mod.
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Matt F. Offline
1st Service Completed

Laurel, Ms.
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Post: #101
RE: Chip Beck Spec Low Handlebar/Mirrors Mod.
I did this mod and this is my video for bar end mirrors. Hope it helps...

http://youtu.be/2geAjL1zTiQ
02-13-2016 04:28 PM
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ss2wheels Offline
Running Like a Top

Myrtle Beach SC, USA
Posts: 449
Joined: Feb 2014
Post: #102
RE: Chip Beck Spec Low Handlebar/Mirrors Mod.
That is some nice farlkeling Matt, if I ever decide to go with bar end mirrors I will hit Wally world and give it a whirl...Thumbs Up

2014 CB1100 DLX
2014 HD FLD Switchback
02-13-2016 04:49 PM
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specialist8 Offline
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Chicago
Posts: 282
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Post: #103
RE: Chip Beck Spec Low Handlebar/Mirrors Mod.
Love the handlebar change. Has changed my riding position a bit too, but with the previous bars I had this awkward not quite upright position, but not leaning forward thing. I'm enjoying the change for now. Thanks Chip for your great write-up. I'll eventually get the mirrors too.

İmage

2013 CB1100
05-19-2016 10:57 AM
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ChipBeck Offline
High Mileage

Scottsdale, Arizona
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Post: #104
RE: Chip Beck Spec Low Handlebar/Mirrors Mod.
(05-19-2016 10:57 AM)specialist8 Wrote:  Love the handlebar change. Has changed my riding position a bit too, but with the previous bars I had this awkward not quite upright position, but not leaning forward thing. I'm enjoying the change for now. Thanks Chip for your great write-up. I'll eventually get the mirrors too.

8,

Glad you like it bro. After two years with my CB11 set up like this it's still my favorite bike. I never tire of riding or looking at it. Cheers.

Chip

The road to hell on earth is paved with the good intentions of liberals.
(This post was last modified: 05-24-2016 12:14 PM by ChipBeck.)
05-24-2016 12:14 PM
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Alain Lee Offline
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Toronto, Canada
Posts: 489
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Post: #105
RE: Chip Beck Spec Low Handlebar/Mirrors Mod.
Are these mirrors available in Chrome?
If so, would you have the part number by chance?
Thanks

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06-20-2017 09:47 AM
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Cormanus Offline
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Queensland, Australia
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Post: #106
RE: Chip Beck Spec Low Handlebar/Mirrors Mod.
Alain, you'll find the P/N here but I've no idea whether you can get them in chrome. I doubt it.
06-20-2017 03:00 PM
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Alain Lee Offline
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Toronto, Canada
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Post: #107
RE: Chip Beck Spec Low Handlebar/Mirrors Mod.
Thanks Wink)

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06-20-2017 04:45 PM
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specialist8 Offline
Running Like a Top

Chicago
Posts: 282
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Post: #108
RE: Chip Beck Spec Low Handlebar/Mirrors Mod.
Pulled the trigger on the mirrors finally. Was really getting sick of the mickey mouse style and also the complete lack of visibility I had with my shoulders obstructing my view constantly. I feel much more attuned to my surroundings now that I have this expanded view. Also added the SW Motech crash bars. New Progrips (a Ferret-inspired standby). I think things are finally coming to a close in the farkles dept:

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06-20-2017 07:56 PM
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QimmiQ Offline
1st Service Completed

Canada
Posts: 71
Joined: Mar 2017
Post: #109
Chip Beck Spec Low Handlebar/Mirrors Mod.
Hey folks,

I have a 2016 checkered Canadian model with a matching Road Comet 2. It is my understanding that it is essentially a 2014 standard. Regardless I love the bike and this handlebar mod seems perfect for me.

I have already switched to some cheap bar end mirrors which mount internally in place of the internal dampers. Mirrors don’t vibrate and are crystal clear so not going with CB500 mirrors.

I ordered the bars with part number given. They’ve arrived and hope to mount them soon. I did notice, however, that the bars have knurling for the riser clamps - two bands on each side. It looks like the inner bands will be exposed after mounting. Is there a difference in riser spacing between the 2013 and 2014 (2016)? Or do others have this knurling showing on the finished product?

Hoping they didn’t send me the wrong bars.
(This post was last modified: 07-31-2019 03:51 PM by QimmiQ.)
07-31-2019 03:38 PM
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JamesMims Offline
Break-In Period

Moyock, NC
Posts: 5
Joined: Aug 2018
Post: #110
RE: Chip Beck Spec Low Handlebar/Mirrors Mod.
Just did bar change fairly easy after these instructions.
I didn't read it here and am sorry if already covered but I learned the easiest method of removing old grips for me has been using
The air compressor nozzle. Thanks
09-17-2019 11:30 AM
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