Goofy Footer 539 Posted February 3, 2014 I'm considering some Highway Dirt Bikes "NexGen" handguards with mirrors for the DR650. I plan to run the DR on highway often and appreciate proper mirrors on the road. With the fork swap I'm losing my right hand mirror and if I upgrade the clutch perch I will lose the left mirror too. I need to get some handguards for the bike and I typically use Cycra ProBends which I can get for ~$100 bucks. The NexGen guards are $130 and each mirror is $25. DoubleTake Mirrors are about ~$50 a pop. My main concern is that I tend to run my levers slightly down and subsequently run my guards a little down to cover the levers - I think this may compromise the NexGen's limited adjustablity. Thoughts? NexGen pic with mirror Mirror in action Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Afry 1 Posted February 3, 2014 Hard to say but you should be able to trim the handgguard to get the mirror angle you may need. Why not use the originals? What I like best is they tie in to the triple clamp and are very strong. The new ones appear to mount to the bar which is no better then all the others out there. I have dropped my 950 many times including a trip over the bars and no damage so far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnnyg 0 Posted February 3, 2014 i put the hdb guards/mirrors on my 640adv after breaking a stock mirror off in a crash... the mounting hardware of the mirror has a shallow ball/socket-type interface, and in combination with the hinging part of the mirror and the pivoting around the mounting bolt, there's a good amount of adjustability. also, the mirror surface is slightly convex, for a wider area reflected, but not so much that things become unrecognizable. the mirrors stay where you put them and the guards are really stout. all in all, it's a great set-up. i hope this helps. regards, johnnyg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted February 3, 2014 Hard to say but you should be able to trim the handgguard to get the mirror angle you may need. Yup. Have them on both my bikes. Oh. Wait. I only have one. OK, I had them on both my bikes when I had two, but now that I have one bike I have them. Two mirrors, one bike. Yeah. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HotRod82 2 Posted February 3, 2014 I just put them on my 525 and unlike others who have responded I'm really disappointed with the handguards and the mirrors. The handguards are stout but the plastic is just plain ugly, although I fully admit I'm more sensitive to proper lines than most. The mirrors are a joke compared to a "normal" OEM size and style of mirror. I suppose if you are used to riding with a tiny mirror with a whopping 1.5" diameter they as good as any other mirror that size. I, like you, run my levers farther down than most so I spent about 4 hours putting a twist (like a noodle) into the handguard to make it fit right and look even from the front. Finally, the cheap zinc coated hardware they sent me had washers that were too big for the bolts.....for the price I was expecting stainless. I hate to be so negative but I'm probably going to toss mine and go to something else. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tntmo 887 Posted February 3, 2014 Simple solution? http://www.compacc.com/p/Emgo-Universal-Aluminum-Mirror-Mounts-7-8-inch-Handlebars?utm_source=google&utm_medium=paid_search&utm_campaign=paid_search_google_pla&scid=scplp2756272&gclid=CMDlt7GGsLwCFTCCQgodBV4APg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bubbagums 42 Posted February 3, 2014 My link Link to mirror I have used this simple clamp on mirror on 5 bikes. Very good vision. Tighten it down and it stays in place out of the way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikeslut 1 Posted February 3, 2014 That's what I have...easy peasy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagstr 287 Posted February 3, 2014 Mucho de protection. Annnd, the best mirrors I have used. A large mirror is no help if it vibrates like it was on a PMB sound track. Mine have been easily repaired with convex stick on mirrors from Reilly's, and the black material doesn't break on impact. The flat top clamp provides for toggles, power and immovable mounting while saving space on the bar. One man's opinion Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ADV Bum 205 Posted February 3, 2014 I really like the Doubletake mirrors. They seem to work very well for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dress4Less 162 Posted February 3, 2014 I really like the Doubletake mirrors. They seem to work very well for me. +1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 0 Posted February 3, 2014 Best mirrors I've had. Great protection too. I have about 1500 street miles on mine and still love them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goofy Footer 539 Posted February 4, 2014 I just put them on my 525 and unlike others who have responded I'm really disappointed with the handguards and the mirrors. The handguards are stout but the plastic is just plain ugly, although I fully admit I'm more sensitive to proper lines than most. The mirrors are a joke compared to a "normal" OEM size and style of mirror. I suppose if you are used to riding with a tiny mirror with a whopping 1.5" diameter they as good as any other mirror that size. I, like you, run my levers farther down than most so I spent about 4 hours putting a twist (like a noodle) into the handguard to make it fit right and look even from the front. Finally, the cheap zinc coated hardware they sent me had washers that were too big for the bolts.....for the price I was expecting stainless. I hate to be so negative but I'm probably going to toss mine and go to something else. Hey HotRod82, did you buy the NexGen guards or the ones that tie into the top plate? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riggerdan 147 Posted February 4, 2014 The new ones appear to mount to the bar which is no better then all the others out there. Mucho de protection. The flat top clamp provides for toggles, power and immovable mounting while saving space on the bar. What these 2 said - I love them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dsfox 0 Posted February 5, 2014 I have the doubletake mirror also....very happy with it...here they are for $24 http://www.twistedthrottle.com/adventure-mirror-doubletake-mirror?utm_source=googlepepla&utm_medium=adwords&gclid=CKKn8Yj_s7wCFcp_QgodN3sAGA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tntmo 887 Posted February 5, 2014 I have the doubletake mirror also....very happy with it...here they are for $24 http://www.twistedthrottle.com/adventure-mirror-doubletake-mirror?utm_source=googlepepla&utm_medium=adwords&gclid=CKKn8Yj_s7wCFcp_QgodN3sAGA By the time you add the base mount and extension arm it comes out to about $45, plus shipping. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
556baller 0 Posted February 28, 2014 I run the HDB hand guard/mirrors on a 990 Adventure and I like them. HDB also has a turn signal kit that works with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
