Customization: Mirrors
Mirrors are cool. There are so many things you can do with shapes, mountings, and at the same time they let you see what’s behind you. Mirrors are great on motorcycles. A lot of bikes today come with effective mirrors, but they lack style. Now, you can find all kinds of mirrors to fit the theme of your bike and how you ride.
Now, the odds are that your manufacturer makes some OEM upgrade mirrors for your bike whether it’s a Harley-Davidson, a Honda, a Yamaha or a Ducati. Well, maybe not the Ducati. 
The point is that there are some great substitutes for stock mirrors that will meet your style and your needs at the same time. Some lights even have turn signals built into them that provide better visibility of your bike in traffic situations. No matter what motorcycle type you have, there are lots of mirror options out there for you. You’ll also find other companies that make mirrors specifically for your motorcycle and the theme concept you want to develop on your bike.
Kuryakyn makes a lot of mirrors for both Harley-Davidson and metric lines. They range from the really radical cool like the one show here to some basic standards. Sometimes, it’s good to go with a well known company.
As you can see here, there are some designs that are exceptional and very, very cool for your motorcycle. This skull mirror has great detail and has a nice viewing area. I like things that are eye-catchers and have a pragmatic side to them.
Eckcraft is a custom mirror company with a huge line of incredible looking mirrors.  This is just one of many designs they have and you absolutely have to look at their site to see the great custom work they do. This is a company you’ll want to use for those one-offs or something that looks like a one-off. Like anything else of high quality and design, you will be paying a little bit more for them. Look for these to push you over the $250 mark quickly. But, you are trying to make a statement with your motorcycle customization.
Lots of sites sell some really nice mirrors, too. Be sure to shop around to find the mirror that fits your budget as much as it fits your theme. You have to strike that balance yourself as you do with all customizations. Mirrors are very noticable, so give them the attention they deserve. They sit high on the front of your bike, so they catch the eye of judges in shows and babes as they look at your bike.
While the great customizers like Cyril Huze and Arlen Ness also have lines of accessories, you’ll find other companies like Aeromach emerging with styles that newer riders like. Here’s an example of incredible design that includes the popular LED lights that accent your design. These look very original and on the right bike will really make a statement.
There’s not limit on what you can do with this seemingly small part of your bike. Designs from manufacturers, accessory companies, designers and the custom shops leave your imagination (and budget) in control.
Here are a few sites we used in researching mirrors for your motorcycles. If you know of any other sites that should be listed, let us know. We’ll add them to the list.
April 13th, 2007 at 12:55 pm
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