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Puddle Jumper
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Puddle Jumper
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I screwed up and put this thread in the parts for sale portion. Reposting it here.
Location: Mesa, AZ Have an 08 vision and don't like the mirrors as they are lousy for seeing anything behind you. Would like to put some aftermarket mirrors on the handlebars. The newer visions have predrilled holes in the clutch and brake reservoir assemblies to accept an aftermarket mirror stem. The 08 assemblies do not have such a hole. Does anyone know if the part to which I am pointing in the attached pictures (assuming that the pictures are attached) is solid and could be drilled and tapped to accept a mirror stem. The part of the assembly to which I am referring is outboard of the reservoirs and above the pistons that are actuated by the brake and clutch handles. If anyone has done this I would be interested in seeing the end the result. The only alternative is to put a clamp on the handlebars.
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Visionary
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New Bohemia, VA | as far as I know, I thought of doing it but truthfully I don't see the need. I think there has been at least one to do it in the early days because we discussed it, he did it, I didn't. While you can put mirrors there, it is also good for the cup or gps mounts. |
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Cruiser
Posts: 161
Tampa, Fl United States | Check this website, it shows an excellent Blind Spot Mirror mounted on a Victory Vision
http://www.huntercreate.com/
I've got an extra one for $65 shipped
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Visionary
Posts: 3006
San Antonio, TX | People have drilled and cut threads right where you are pointing. I have not seen pictures but I know it has been done.
Ride Safe |
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Iron Butt
Posts: 763
Anderson, IN (48mi NE of downtown Indianapolis) | I plan on drilling and tapping it for an mp3 player mount. I just haven't had time yet. When I do, I will post it. |
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Visionary
Posts: 4278
| Do a search here for mirrors there is some guys that have drilled and taped. I would use a drill press if it were me. |
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Iron Butt
Posts: 785
Mt. Vernon, WASH. | Unless you drill all the way through, you will need what's called a 'bottoming tap' which is flat on the end and cuts final sized thread all the way down. Very easy way to hose up the part if you don't use extreme care, or even more fun hose up the part AND break the tap off in the hole. Use lots of sticky grease on the flutes of the tap so cuttings don't jam the tap or mess up the hole.
I wasn't a big fan of the stock mirrors either but got used to them and found $4.00 of small 'fish eye' mirrors give me as good a vision as I've ever had on a bike, but mirrors are 'reference only' and no excuse for not turning your head. |
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Iron Butt
Posts: 763
Anderson, IN (48mi NE of downtown Indianapolis) | I believe the only purpose of that part of the casting is for the mirror. I think I can tap it without drilling all the way through and still use a regular tap. I will run out of tap before it reaches the bottom of the hole. I realistically only need about half the length of the tap.
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