Mirrors Issue

[HugoF]

Hello. I'm sick of looking at my elbows out the side view mirrors. I know there are mirror extensions out there on the internet but as we all know the right hand side mirror is a left hand thread and most of the options out there only right hand threads.
What i really want is a simple extension that can be bolted into the original mounts on both bars that extends the mirrors out a few inches and the original oem mirrors can be screwed into that extension with proper right and left hand threads for both sides.
Obviously the left hand side would be right hand threads and the right hand side would be left hand threads with a simple 10 mm bolt to attach to the original mounting locations on the bars.
Also the right hand side mirror is very close to the brake fluid reservoir leaving room for any tomfoolery.
Any help would be much appreciated.

[DiverRay]

A lot of aftermarket mirror companies DO make the mirrors for the Yamaha with left/right hand threads. I know I use aftermarket mirrors on my XS, and others have as well. I'm not sure who you can go through in the EU, but a few of the online shops in the US list the mirrors. You need to look at the "stalk" length, or how long the metal bar is from the bolt to the mirror head.

[Ranger_xs1100]

Another option may be to use these righthand to lefthand thread convertors.

[bikerphil]

One time when I had narrow handlebars on my bike, I used two pieces of 1/8" thick 1" flat bar steel about 2 1/2" long, drilled a 10mm hole near each end, bolted them to the bike mounts, then bolted the mirror to the flat bar. I will try to find a picture. Here it is...

[jetmechmarty]

XS1100 Special handlebars will fix it. It will get the mirrors right on out there.

[jetmechmarty]

I’m sorry. I know that’s not helpful. Post a picture of your bike, so we can see what you’re working with.

[DEEBS11]

I know that guy.

[DEEBS11]

On a more constructive note, I drill out the left hand mirror mount and Helicoil a 10mm right hand thread in it so it is conventional. Mirrors need to be convex so you can see around you.


https://www.ebay.com/itm/165684383913

[skids]

I’m sorry. I know that’s not helpful. Post a picture of your bike, so we can see what you’re working with.

.Awe, tell the truth, you took a picture of your wheelbarrow's handlebars!

[jetmechmarty]

.Awe, tell the truth, you took a picture of your wheelbarrow's handlebars!

I certainly could have. I’m rocking those bars on my Special. My XS650 as well. My mirrors work fine without a view of my elbows.

[Mathh]

I use a universal bar end mirror on my XS's (left side). They are available in several sizes and with different mirrors. They can be folded out of harm's way when manoeuvring. My girlfriend uses two (left and right).