Why Bar-end mirrors?
Bar-end mirrors, if used properly, can eliminate blind spots, and allow you to quickly check traffic around you, without distracting you from what’s in front of you. It may take some getting used to, however. I had a friend try my bike, who complained that he had to turn his head to see my mirrors. I was on his bike, and I had to turn my head to check my blind spots. I personally like the cleaner look of less clutter above my bars, as well. Fitting the mirrors Napoleon bar-end mirrors are designed to fit into 7/8″ (most motorcycles) handle bars, although are sold frequently with a bit of plastic tubing, allowing them to be used in 1″ (Harley) handle bars. The fitment is accomplished by compressing a rubber insert by tightening a nut on a bolt, with an allen wrench that is included with each mirror. The bolt is accessible on the outside, while the nut turns by friction with the rubber insert. As the nut is tightened, the rubber insert compresses…and expands, filling the inside of the
