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Old 06-24-2013, 12:16 PM
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Trying to figure out how to rotate the mirrors on my Iron, however, my passing lamps are in the way.. I'm confused as to how some flip the mirrors without issues..

Need direction as to how to do it, thanks~ My current stock mirrors on my Iron w drag bars are a PITA, you can't really used them to check your 6.. I figured that by rotating them I will see better...
 
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There's a little screw that allows you to pivot your signals.
 
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Super easy, this is actually the only mod I've done so far in the 2 weeks I've owned my Iron. Loosen the passing lamps with a hex key (can't remember the size). They swivel out of the way. Then just bolt in your mirrors and play around with them until you find the right placement. Don't forget to turn the bars all the way to make sure they don't hit the tank! Happy modding!
 
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Originally Posted by b-ben
Super easy, this is actually the only mod I've done so far in the 2 weeks I've owned my Iron. Loosen the passing lamps with a hex key (can't remember the size). They swivel out of the way. Then just bolt in your mirrors and play around with them until you find the right placement. Don't forget to turn the bars all the way to make sure they don't hit the tank! Happy modding!
Thanks~ Couldn't figure it out, since the lamps were in the way and I didn't see any hex screw but I will double check and see.. I was like how in the hell can I rotate these mirrors, lol... Thanks again
 
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Originally Posted by chgofirefighter
Thanks~ Couldn't figure it out, since the lamps were in the way and I didn't see any hex screw but I will double check and see.. I was like how in the hell can I rotate these mirrors, lol... Thanks again
It's this little circled screw.
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Originally Posted by Ragnar Danneskjöld
It's this little circled screw.
Thanks I will play around w it today
 
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Got her done, inverted the mirros... Also, posted a few pics of my babies together next, re do the wrap on the exhaust in black, get a solo seat and a nice bag, also blacken out the forks...
 
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How's the view compared to before?
 
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How's the view compared to before?
Way better to be honest, the mirros in their stock position w the drag bars didn't allow me a nice view, now its "TOTALLY" different.. Love it, plus it was a simple thing to do... and it didn't cost me a thing, which is GREAT!
 
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Got her done, inverted the mirros... Also, posted a few pics of my babies together next, re do the wrap on the exhaust in black, get a solo seat and a nice bag, also blacken out the forks...
Not to get too off topic but how do you plan on blacking out the forks?
 


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