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Review on CBR 600 F4 F4I Carbon Mirrors: Top-rated for 2005-1999 Models by Dave Phobia

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Aesthetically beautiful and functional.

I like the fact that the 'hinge' attached directly to the mirror housing is on the pivot/hinge. This allows for up, down, in and out alignment (rare on aftermarket mirrors at this price point). That's how I make sure I have the visibility I need (you know, seeing a cage racing behind me while I'm sitting at a red light because he's too busy texting or she's too busy her to fix blush and her mascara). I would suggest you take the Loctite on the main bolt/joint (closest to the flush mounted next to the windshield/upper cowl). Even tightened to a degree that would make the devil squirm doesn't seem to stop it from loosening (and it seems like loosening too much is going to vibrate that main bolt - say goodbye to the mirror, if it should be ). happen). So I aligned the mirror's "arm" the way I wanted it, got a visual idea of its position, removed the main screw, applied a good coat of Loctite (mainly to keep it from drying out too quickly - it was on a warm dry day when i did it), put the bolt back in, tightened and now has 2000 miles on it. Is this a good buy? Yes, definitely don't take Loctite's above "requirement" as the end of the world. I've tried over six sets of aftermarket mirrors (in my lifetime) and this is the best set so far (stunting, changing bikes, etc if you're wondering why I'm walking through mirrors).

Pros
  • Great price
Cons
  • Big and bulky