c/f side view mirors

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#1

I’m thinking about making a pair for my CBR sportbike. I found these on the web, but they cost too much imo and i’m cheap.
http://www.oppracing.com/products.php?id=57

I don’t want to duplicate their design, but this gives a general idea of the countours involved.

What type/thickness of c/f twill should i use? Any ideas on how to attach the new glass miror to the c/f housing?

thanks! :slight_smile:

#2

Sounds like you are making from scratch, where are you gonna get the actual mirror from?

I’ll let the experts answer your questions:D

#3

I make mirrors for IRL cars (Indy cars).

I use only six layers of 5.7oz twill, you may want to make yours a bit thicker for duability.

The glass is silicon’d on to an aluminium piece which is held on to the mirror body via two screws passing through two bobbins glued to the housing.

If you like I can find out where we get the glass mirror, however, I have used plastic mirror and it works well, but scratches easily.

#4

jj, if the plastics scratches easy, try getting some “210” spray wax for plastics as it is anti-static and anti fogging too!

For the side mirrors…CF overlay the stock ones (cheapest way) or buy replacement glass rear view mirror lens from like Pep Boys or AutoZone part houses…

#5

I have the mirror on the left. But it broke and I need a replacement…where can I get the plastic mirrors so I can cut to fit?

#6

Rez… ME (want some Pink mirror?) or Paragon Plastics in Santa Ana or there’s a Plastic warehouse over near Chemical in the HB industry section too.

#7

I’m close to the Chemical section, do you have a name?

#8

How much do you sell these mirrors for? I know you didnt post your picture to sell this item but i kind of like them.

where can i purchase them? they seem huge, what are the dimensions?

#9

The mirror glass is 6"x2".
They’re $400 each I’m afraid. Several Indy car teams are using them. We’ve sold over 50 of them so far. They are quite difficult to make, though. It’s made in two stages; make two halves separately, then laminate them together. We’re making a new design which will be made in one stage and be much cheaper,