[BennyV]

My 2011 Z1000 with it's new CRG Arrow mirrors.

And for lols....

 

[notabiker]

i like em to, nice Gen 3 Zed. mean looking beast.

 

[So-Crates]

Ohhhhh....NICE!

Me likey them mirrors. How much they set you back??

NOTHING sneaking up on you with those four mirrors, eh?? LOL!

 

[zannisvel]

Ohhhhh....NICE!

Me likey them mirrors. How much they set you back??

NOTHING sneaking up on you with those four mirrors, eh?? LOL!

6 is better....plus a rear view camera just to be sure.... LOL

 

[BennyV]

Ohhhhh....NICE!

Me likey them mirrors. How much they set you back??

NOTHING sneaking up on you with those four mirrors, eh?? LOL!

I got them for $125 AUD each. They're made in the states so I reckon you could get them much cheaper over there. The build quality is super nice and there wasn't much to the installation. Just needed to shift the throttle controls inboard a touch so there was clearance.

It's nice being able to see something other than my arms and shoulders in my mirrors.

 

[J_Butta]

What did you do with the holes the OEM mirrors left behind??

 

[Bikeazoid]

wow

man, that black looks amazing!!!! I didn't know they made an all black one. I am in the process of replacing the silver with black.

I'm actually kinda bummed they did, I was hoping to have the only factory assembled black Z.

I was also secretly hoping they would stop importing them to the US to make it even more rare.

z1000 :: Z1000afterblacksides05.jpg picture by bikeazoid - Photobucket

Zoid

 

[Bikeazoid]

also, how to they show images behind you, they seem kinda small.

I bet splitting lanes is a lot better.

 

[BennyV]

To plug the holes I used the factory plugs off a Ninja 250r's brackets. I dare say there's quite a few other models that have them also given Kawasaki use fairly generic lever mounts. Any 8mm plug would work.

As for rear vision. It's 100% better. The overall amount of vision is less, but you're not looking at your shoulders. The mirrors are slightly convex too so I can see all the way from my rear indicator stalks to the car next to me.

As for the black, it's one of the two 2011 colours. I'd really hoped to be able to get a hold of a white and orange one, but no dice.

 

[BennyV]

That Zed is nice Zoid. It is slightly different to mine because the front wing sections are gloss black. The factory black is satin. I've been very tempted to paint my tank satin black.

 

[Bikeazoid]

Benny, is Satin the black with flakes in it? Is yours like that of the gloss? Mine has flakes, except the black I replaced it with, that is gloss. I like the gloss better.

 

[BennyV]

Halfway between full matte and gloss. It's probably closer to matte black.

 

[Marty Farty]

Benny, hi there I'm Sydney based. Where did you order your mirrors ? I have the exact same bike and love the look.

 

[BennyV]

ONLINE STORE - Motorcycle Gear, Mods & Accessories - MotoDeluxe Australia

Ordered on Monday at 9am. Recieved them Tuesday morning at 10. Thoroughly recommended.

 

[blackz1000]

I got them for $125 AUD each. They're made in the states so I reckon you could get them much cheaper over there. The build quality is super nice and there wasn't much to the installation. Just needed to shift the throttle controls inboard a touch so there was clearance.

It's nice being able to see something other than my arms and shoulders in my mirrors.

Thanks For All The Info Ben. Not To Be to Detailed But It Looks Like Less Air Resistance. I Was Wondering Why People Seem To Often Install The Rear Fender Eliminator Kit. I Like The Fender So Far And I Think It Makes The bike Look Bigger. I am 46 yoa and 6’04’.

 

[z-eins]

bennyv, how u like them mirrors. im considering purchasing those kinds. not a big fan of the round ones.
im stuck between the crg arrows and the driven d-axis ones.
heres a site for the driven d-axis:
Driven D-Axis Bar End Mirrors - Indysuperbikes
also, is it easy to mount the new mirror? how is the visbility?
sorry for all the quesitons

 

[BennyV]

They're smaller than the stock mirrors and obviously mounted a lot lower, so it takes a while to get used to them, but you can see more area behind you including what's directly behind you. Overall I'd say it enhances reward vision.

As for build quality. I can't fault the CRG units. Very well made. Able to be completely dismantled. I've had no rusting/pitting on mine.

Mounting was a bit finicky. I had to move the right side controls in about 1/4 inch so the throttle wouldn't bind up on the mirror. I've mounted them directly onto the bars. I'd certainly like to mount them further out so i don't hit my hands on them, but haven't really found a solution other than the Rhino bar ends. That issue the Driven ones share.

 

[z-eins]

thanks for the info. from the pictures, they look to be made of very good quality. i also like the simplicity of how u can adjust them, which doesnt seem to work the same as the driven one does.
i figured i would have to inch in the throttle control.
so all u did was clamp it on and tighten with allen wrench and good to go?
now i really want them

 

[BennyV]

Pretty much eh. Was all very simple. They also have a detent hinge on them so you can flip them up easy to fit into smaller spaces.

 

[bobbythebrain]

I just got a set of these for my 2011 Z as well. They look phenomenal and were an easy install. Just one question to the OP.

Did you have any issues with clutch lever clearance? Currently the way things are adjusted, my clutch lever hits the mirror hinge.

I rolled my bars back some for comfort. I also adjusted the clutch and brake levers as well. I think that may be my problem. Any hints?