CB1000R Refresh: Pt.2 Bar-end Mirrors, Radiator Guard & Reflectors

[@Herzankerkreuz67]

1) I've seen under slung bar end mirrors quite often, however when I tried this setup out, all I could see were my arms instead of the following traffic......... 2) Honda does sell.round metal inserts for the front mud guard. 61103-MGS-D30 3) I.miss the old intro music.....😭 Safe rides 👍🏍🙏

[@AndyManCam]

Don't worry Andree, the old music is certainly not dead! Just a change of theme for the series! 😚 I'll look into the spacers, although I'm still hoping for a far better mudguard option soon.

[@teneretraveller8980]

Very underrated bike. Honda at it's best, no unnecessary faff or electronics or Gordon Ramsey size menus to work through. A clean scoot. BTW fitted a booster plug on your advice. A transformation. Good tip. Happy travels

[@AndyManCam]

I totally agree! I think the 2021 model is a bit of a step backwards TBH. Happy the Boosterplug helped you out!

[@highlandriders9696]

Excellent little upgrades there Andy. It frustrates me that some manufacturers do such a great job designing a bike then throw on what appear random unthought out bits or don't think about longevity of more susceptible parts.

[@AndyManCam]

Cheers HRM. It baffles me too mate. Almost like they’re expecting those parts to end up in the bin. Why don’t they give a few options for each? We get the bits we want and they save the wastage of all that plastic that was never going to get any real use! It’s all about the profit, sadly.

[@stuartchaston6592]

Great video again.. The first thing I fitted to my cb1000r was the evotech radiator guard. And I have never looked at it since.. Over the past winter I also remo Ed the Big round reflectors, although I haven't added new ones, but I live in the UK and we like to live on the edge., :-) I like to morrors, although would probably fit above the bars and not Cafe racer like below.. But that is the joy of customisation, individuality.. Looking forward to seeing your other ideas in place and I might 'borrow' some of them!!

[@AndyManCam]

Cheers Stuart. That is the beauty of customising isn't it! I love it! I think the authorities aren't too bothered about the reflectors over there. Here it would be an immediate TÜV failure! 🤦🏻‍♂️ But at least the rules are flexible enough that I can make them look better!

[@leesinclair9651]

been watching your vids in prep for picking up my Black ed today!!! changing from a vfr1200....a new adventure. time for a cuppa

[@AndyManCam]

Nice! Just watch out for the paint. It's made of cheese. On the whole bike. I've got multiple points where the paint is completely off. After only 10,000km.

[@leesinclair9651]

@@AndyManCam good shout m8.already some marks on tank. think i might put a laquer over it.

[@danlipner9]

Currently waiting on my evotech rad guard. Protecting the rad is a must with how vulnerable it is. Nice subtle mods 👍

[@AndyManCam]

I totally agree. I should really have fitted a fender extender at the same time, but as I'm hoping to change the whole thing, that seemed like wasted money.

[@AndyTheBadgerBarton]

Something relaxing about watching you mod your bike 🤔😊

[@AndyManCam]

That's very good to hear! Nice cup of cocoa, and drift off to the sounds of the garage wrenching world's Bob Ross.... 😂😂 I gave up trying to be exciting a long time ago!

[@AndyTheBadgerBarton]

@@AndyManCam you should try voice over work 🤔😂

[@JVonk]

You can also point the mirror posts down, that will give it even a cleaner look. I have RAM mounts in them, also quite clean.

[@AndyManCam]

How would you do that? the brake lever would have to go on the left and the clutch on the right! 🤣 I have had RAM mounts in them in the past, but that mount on the screen has really freed up the bars in that respect.

[@JVonk]

@@AndyManCam Might be handy to leave the levers in the right place :D But at the end of this video it is shown (and were I got it from :)) kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXq4YpWFZp53iq8 , skip to 6:15

[@AndyManCam]

Ah yes, of course! Why didn't I think of that! I feel a bit stupid now!! 🤦🏻‍♂️🤣

[@thelikeablerider8800]

I had to go check if I've got reflectors, I was sure there were none! To my surprise I have them, in orange they are well camouflaged!😜

[@AndyManCam]

Haha! It's like Where's Wally trying to find anything orange on your bike!

[@DukeOfTwist]

TLR should audition for the live role as MARVEL's Captain Citrus from Florida Department of Citrus ;-) it's true character google it.

[@DukeOfTwist]

Allowed to remove them in Australia, as just had two new bikes pass their Road Worthy Certificate without them, but had to fashion a (temporary) red reflector beneath the tail tidy to pass he he

[@AndyManCam]

Isn't it different in different states down there? I think I read that some require them, some not. I went a bit too far doing my research for this vid!!

[@DukeOfTwist]

@@AndyManCam I'm in Victoria we are the Mexican's (South of the Border) so we only need a Road Worthy Certificate when changing ownership, NSW need a Blue Slip inspection every 12 months (like UK's MOT), South Australia need nothing till the cops pull you up and fine you for driving an unsafe vehicle then requires state inspection to be able to drive it again. Don't know about the other 3 states & 2 territories, Not lived there.

[@wltrlg]

Nice stuff! I put kinda same radiator guard on my XSR900, without the foam. Didn’t know where to put it. After quite some miles, still looks perfect, no issues.

[@AndyManCam]

That's great to know, thanks! So there is hope for the longevity of the part!

[@dsimon9s29]

Thank you for posting. Nice set of improvements. Mostly fond of the bar end mirrors. It improves the appearance of the bike by quite a bit. Will be looking forward to your future changes.

[@AndyManCam]

Cheers very much mate! Yeah the mirrors are a big change. Those plastic monstrosities have no place on this bike! Opening things up with the removal of the handguards also certainly cleans things up too.

[@chombi84]

Really Enjoying these little upgrade videos, hope to see you back on the bike soon 👍

[@AndyManCam]

Thanks mate! Not long now i hope! I’ve managed some trips to the shops, so should be on the road in the next couple of weeks for a real ride!

[@jamesfawcett442]

I tried underslung bar end mirrors but couldn't see jack s**t! So I moved them above the bars. I do now have some round bar end mirrors that combine with lever guards for track days. Very adjustable.

[@Segway2010]

Good video. My reflectors on my BMW was on the fork but I just took them of.

[@AndyManCam]

Thanks Karl! I'd like to just take them off too, but I'm sure that some jobsworth copper would take offence, or the TÜV guy next year when I have to go in. I don't mind these fork mounted ones so much though.

[@phil_buckley]

Getting along nicely now Andy, I'm glad you got rid of the hand guards, slot better without and the mirrors look great, radiator guard is a must and gives it a clean look 👍

[@AndyManCam]

I agree Phil. The look is a lot sleeker without the extra plastic. This bike really should have the bare minimum of plastic! Cheers mate!

[@ian7666]

Reposition your mic Andy, you keep crackling it against your jacket. I did more or less the same mods to my 2011 CB1000R (tricolour), along with the compulsory tail tidy, and colour matched seat under tray and rear mudguard (since it came with neither). A nice short end can not only reduced weight significantly but also made it look sweeet 😁

[@AndyManCam]

Yeah I know, that was a really annoying shame that the sound was a bit jiggered. Lessons learned. Tail tidy is next up for me. Hoping to create a bit of a custom affair with a mix of the stock piece and some extra bits from Kellermann.

[@ian7666]

@@AndyManCam I really like the change in number plate hanger - yours is so much nicer than the 2 foot of monstrous plastic they hung off the arse of mine. Looking forward to seeing it, and intrigued at the idea of a tank wrap.

[@AndyManCam]

I agree. Having the plate away from the tail really makes it look very cool. I'm planning to improve it further though, by reducing the size of the rear hanger, and also moving the indicators down to the number plate frame as well. Like the Indian FTR, but smaller!

[@scottc3]

Looks great! For a cheap part the rad guard looks spot on!

[@AndyManCam]

Thanks Scott! It does look good now that it's on, doesn't it! Time will tell how it fares after a couple of seasons.

[@Wats1984]

Nice sleek look there. Those mirrors look smart hanging below 👍

[@AndyManCam]

Thanks 👍

[@dalehawkes1698]

She’s looking sweet Andy suggestion bud why not cut the circle bit off both the reflectors then you will still have the spacer on the mudguards. Rad guard looks good I know Evotech is expensive but at the end of the day you get what you pay for my E T stuff looks like new after 2 years no denying their quality . Hope your nearly fit enough to be back riding soon 🎉🎉👍

[@AndyManCam]

Cheers Dale! I did consider that. Even had the snips in my hand! But decided that as I'm hoping to change the mudguard anyway I thought I'd keep the possibility of going back to stock if I ever needed it.

[@paulclarke1233]

Hi andy , your refresh looks good and look forward to the other things to come

[@AndyManCam]

Thanks Paul! I'm very excited about the results of the next few. Not so excited about actually fitting them though!! 😆

[@BigBadLoneWolf]

I strongly advise getting some JIS screwdrivers, because one day, you will chew up a screw half way through a job, on a holiday weekend, and be stuck for days with a half dismantled bike

[@AndyManCam]

It's on my christmas list!

[@chrisknight8359]

A large flange, ohh the opportunity, the comfort! And no beeping.

[@AndyManCam]

Haha! You leave my large flange out of this!! Surprisingly bleep and beep free video this one! Must have had enough coffee!

[@mrcintheuk5596]

From experience I can tell you that draught excluder type tape you've put on the radiator guard will hold a significant amount of water after washing. Obviously won't rust the radiator but does flake the paintwork unless you squeeze the areas after washing and then run the motor to dry it out. Okish in the summer but a pain in the winter. Hope the original intro music will return for the bike rides. 👍

[@AndyManCam]

Very good to know. I think I will probably either remove it altogether at some point. Maybe replace it with something more robust, or just see how it goes without. Seems quite rigid.

[@johntumey7582]

Looks great!! I’ll be making some videos with my cb1000r from Houston, TX soon. Keep the videos, great editing!

[@AndyManCam]

Many thanks John! Happy wrenching!

[@colette_447]

Bikes looking cool AF 😎 Hope the lug hole is healing and you can get back out soon 😊 Cant wait for the 5ank wrap. I did hubby's vespa panels. If i were a vlogger i would have run out of bleep noises 🤣🤣🤣 how frustrating. 🤬

[@AndyManCam]

Thanks very much! Healing is going well thanks. Wrapping is NOT for the faint hearted! You need the patience of a saint for any big jobs. I'm scared already!!

[@mikejgriffiths]

Cheers Andy, I guess there's no good option with reflectors but I think I prefer the round ones. The mirrors on the other hand, the ones are a major improvement. Radiator guard is a win.

[@AndyManCam]

Thanks Mike. Each to their own mate! It wasn't so much the shape that bothered me, but the fact that they were hanging out in space on an extra bracket. Unneeded metalwork and untidy execution!!

[@mikejgriffiths]

@@AndyManCam Yeah I can see your pain. I don't think there's a win with reflectors.

[@AndyManCam]

No, not at all. That's one argument for buying a used EURO3 bike!

[@justmejohn773]

Nice video Andy, liked the changes you made. I've used Lois recently and was impressed with the level of service. They even guaranteed to pay any extra costs due to the change in taxes caused by Brexit.

[@AndyManCam]

Thanks BR. Yeah Louis are a pretty impressive company to be fair. They really seem to 'get' bikers.

[@gibboian]

Andy - you deserve to succeed, great content and 214 answered comments!

[@crumblymal8479]

It’s those little touches that bring things together. Not a fan of the bar ends I would have gone the retro round route but hey it’s down to personal taste. Nicely done ✅ : )

[@AndyManCam]

I totally agree Malcolm. For me the bar end mirrors have a double purpose. Obviously there's the rear view, but also clearing up the view across the bars for the camera gives much cleaner video! Now with the underslung, it's going to be even better! Assuming I can still see behind....

[@HippoDrones]

Awesome step by step Andy, bike is looking great. Am not sure if you can do it on the Honda, but to tidy up the mirror stems even more, you may be able to flip them upside down too, so the top of the bar looks even cleaner! :-)

[@AndyManCam]

Cheers very much! I don't know why I didn't think if that myself! I could have saved the 7€ for the bungs!! 😜 I might give it a try and see how it looks. But if I'm getting that carried away with tidiness, I really ought to remove the USB socket and put that somewhere a little more discrete!

[@HippoDrones]

@@AndyManCam you can't do it on all bikes, but I was able on my V7. Haha... it gets to a point where it all goes a little obsessive... I'd really like to run all the wires and cables into my bars as well, so I just have the levers.... it gets expensive fast lol

[@scottyuk]

Nice and neat changes. 👍 If those reflectors are not going back on then why not cut the brackets to act as spacers and cable holder?

[@AndyManCam]

Cheers Scotty. I did consider that, but I prefer to keep the option to go back to stock in case I ever need to. Or if, heaven forbid, these new reflectors should let go of the bike!

[@trykozmaksym]

Lovely parts, lovely presentation. And what's cute - your camera man is drifting sideways while filming you :D nice touch.

[@AndyManCam]

Thanks! Yeah, the cameraman has been at the sauce again...

[@andrewtodd126]

Glad I went with the Evotech radiator guard

[@AndyManCam]

It certainly seems that it's the better finished package. I'm happy with how mine looks now that it's on though.

[@docholliday2364]

Hope you are well and recovery is on track brother.

[@AndyManCam]

Cheers Doc! Coming along nicely thanks.

[@iancharlton5530]

Big gsa in the background. Geoff Capes used to have a caravan at Tallington Lakes. He used to breed budgerigars. Bikes looking cool. 👌👍

[@AndyManCam]

Ah, they don't make 'em like they used to! Nobody breeds budgerigars anymore! 🤣

[@ollyotts]

Nice 👍🏻 let us know how you get on with the mirrors underneath.

[@AndyManCam]

Cheers mate! Will do!

[@erics7531]

Interested to hear how much the wind noise around your helmet was reduced at 100kmh+ speeds, if at all, by getting rid of the OEM mirrors and putting the new mirrors in a place that doesn't create any air turbulence for the rider.

[@jdesmo1]

That radiator guard presents about 50% additional area blockage to the cooling airflow

[@AndyManCam]

I doubt that very much, considering it's about 90% holes. The factory Honda rad guard has smaller holes and more material, yet Honda sell it with the plus model. I don't think I'll be having any problems.

[@Lochwood92]

Loving the mirrors buddy and definetly round is the way to go. Black Rad guard also really really stealth like. Not so sure about the reflectors yet but defo better than the original round thingies. If their a legal requirement what can you do.. Great vid as always buddy 👍

[@AndyManCam]

Cheers very much! Yeah the reflectors would be better in the bin. But when in Rome...

[@marcusgeorge1825]

Nice one, very tasty indeed! I would’ve however spent the 20 cents and got two spacers for reattaching the front mud guard. 👍😎🇦🇺

[@AndyManCam]

Cheers Marcus! I would too, but it was already too late by the time I'd started making the video! I must be better prepared in the future!

[@johndiehardmclean23]

Just a thought Andy, chop the original reflector mount & you'll have the spacer you require in your possession, for free! 😛👍 Bike is looking superb all the same! 👍😎

[@AndyManCam]

Cheers John. I did consider that, but thought I'd keep the possibility of going back to stock if I ever need to. Like I said, I'm hoping to completely change the front mudguard anyway.

[@josuurrestarazu2724]

Andy, you need to quit the bars that are inside of the handlebar to install those mirrors? I have another highsiders, but they vibrate a lot, so I want ones that dont need to remove the inside bars… 😅 thank you!

[@backontwowheels9469]

Nice looking mirrors, maybe bark busters can provide an option that includes a step for bar end mirrors 🤔 I am also in Germany, working and riding in Munich 😁 Ian Back on Two Wheels

[@AndyManCam]

Cheers! To be honest I’m not bothered about having handguards in the summer.

[@gomertron6329]

Bike mods are looking good.

[@AndyManCam]

Many thanks Tim!

[@darrenedwards7745]

Nice one Andy, again calm and collective you're getting good at these mechanical vids now everything went well and no swearing bleeps .top job mate 🤘

[@justmejohn773]

He might have edited those out. He usually had one or two Eric moments per vid. 🤣

[@AndyManCam]

Cheers Darren! With this new style, most of the swearing happens at the recording equipment! So obviously the camera is not running at that moment! 🤣🤣

[@AndyManCam]

It’s it so hard to believe that everything went smoothly Buff Rider?! 😜😜

[@justmejohn773]

@@AndyManCam yep 😇

[@Kurlach]

Nice vid Andy, hope the ear is healing up okay 👍🏻 Just recently covered my V4 Tuono in the Evotech parts catalogue.. decent kit but bloody hell, it isn’t cheap..

[@AndyManCam]

Thanks very much Chris! Yeah athough it seems that you get what you pay for, man do you REALLY have to pay!!

[@Kurlach]

@@AndyManCam haha my bank manager agrees!

[@AndyManCam]

My bank manager won't talk to me any more!

[@terrybrooks7140]

Top accessory video you do need to put some spacers on front mudguard there to stop your rubbers being crushed 😁

[@AndyManCam]

Thanks Terry. I would have done exactly that, but I honestly didn't actually know that the bracket was the spacer until I'd already started recording the video!

[@terrybrooks7140]

@@AndyManCam sorry should of realized your smarter than the average bear.😁

[@AndyManCam]

Perhaps, but far less prepared, it seems! I've made a few exploratory peaks at what to expect for the indicators and tail tidy! For that exact reason!! 😆

[@simonrobinson7536]

Well didn’t realise you had to have the reflectors by law. The bike is getting blinded up now,nice

[@AndyManCam]

Me neither. They just kind of snuck in there with Euro4! Cheers Simon!

[@tucker9162]

Never understood why the mudguard isn't extended to stop the tyre throwing up stones on your radiator - must be an aesthetic thing.

[@AndyManCam]

Me neither. i think the manufacturers saw that the aftermarket had created the fender extender, so decided they'd save a few grand a year by having 20% less plastic on their mudguards! Swines!

[@grenphelps7455]

Nice job on the new bits n bobs, although that bike of urs needs a bloody good detailing, pity ur in Germany, as I run my own motorcycle detailing business in Scotland.....

[@AndyManCam]

I totally agree Gren. Sadly my situation doesn't lend itself to keeping the bike in tip top condition. I quite like the therapy of sitting and cleaning every nook and cranny for hours, but with no light, no electric and no water, I'm limited to the car wash. Which is always really busy and car drivers don't take kindly to bikers taking longer than everybody else to get into the crevices! 🤣

[@pistolpete6321]

Like the upgrades!

[@AndyManCam]

Many thanks Pete! More to come! 😉

[@mykheaton]

Cool video. I love the intro too :)

[@AndyManCam]

Many thanks indeed Michael!

[@keithappel5021]

Andy I love all your videos in your bike is really sweet I was wondering what do you think The weight of the bike is with your crash bars in full of fluid I love the crash protection I have today think I’m going to crash but as a precautionary measure like dropping it in the garage LOL anyways keep them coming if you can respond I would appreciate it

[@AndyManCam]

I'd say probably about 220kg Keith. But that's a guess!

[@keithappel5021]

Thanks Sandy I weigh about 160 pounds and I’m concerned because I wrote it in FTR I felt the bike was just too heavy for me and I love the CB but I have not been able to take it for test Ride but everything I’ve heard of the CD and makes me feel it’s going to feel a lot lighter under seat thank you so much for your info and keep up the good work

[@jeremiahcaron8322]

Andy, no possibility of installing bar end mirrors with those handguards? I’ve already installed guards and really like them but would like bar end mirrors.

[@AndyManCam]

I actually did manage to install bar end mirrors with these guards when i transferred them to my KTM. More info to come when I get to the first tour series on that bike.

[@1050cc]

Andy, I've never used them in anger on any bike but always feel there is a bit of compromise losing some rear view vision in the pursuit of looks with under bar mirrors !? Do those puppies you installed give you the same rearward vision that the original ones did ??

[@AndyManCam]

It’s certainly not any worse as the stock ones mostly gave me views of my elbows! Underbar is possibly not the way though as it’s also not the best for vision.

[@Restricted68]

Hello Andy, sorry to message on an old vid. But I’ve watched a few of your vids, and have taken some advice from you. I’ve got a question about the bar end mirrors. I removed the weights to fit SW Motech guards, after watching your vid a while back. When fitting the guards I find the bit that spreads in order to grip the inside of the handle bars didn’t grip all too good, and was very loose. So I removed them after a while and went back to the weights. I now want to put mirrors on, but I’d be extremely annoyed if the mirrors are loose. Do you have advice on how I can sure that they will grip and not become loose? Thanks

[@AndyManCam]

Hi! No worries! I used a pair of these for my bar end mirrors: www.louis.de/artikel/highsider-lenkerenden-organic-schwarz-paar/10007865?partner=googlesea&tum_source=SmartShopping&Ads&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIzsr2286zgQMVagIGAB0SOwD7EAQYASABEgLh4_D_BwE&filter_article_number=10007865

[@grosbeakmc]

Nice refresh. I don't have the hate you did for the reflectors but I think the radiator shield and the bar end mirrors look great. By the way, does apply to motorcycles?

[@AndyManCam]

Thanks John! Not sure why I disliked the round reflectors so much! I guess they just felt like a bit of an afterthought from Honda! I think it's only bikes, as they have no lights on the side. Whereas all bigger vehicles usually have side repeaters with reflectors bulit in. That's my assumption anyway.

[@grosbeakmc]

@@AndyManCam...thanks! My last question got messed up by copy and paste... It's supposed to read "... does TUV apply to motorcycles?"

[@AndyManCam]

Ahhh! All received! Yes it does. Every two years.

[@chema1546]

Hallo guten Morgen, warum übersetzst du es nicht ins Spanische, wie andere es tun? Grüße Andy

[@AndyManCam]

Lo siento, Chemo. No importa cuántas veces preguntes, no hablo español. Entonces no puedo traducir los videos. Además, los subtítulos automáticos solo funcionan en el idioma nativo del video. Por favor deja de preguntarme.

[@Bigbellypopper]

Nice video and lovely bike. How many KM are on her now?

[@AndyManCam]

Thanks Russell! I'm at just over 9000km now. Hoping to get through the first major service at 12,000km before the season really starts up!

[@gijsberthoek1797]

from my experience the evotech radiatorguard doesn't fit that good either 😅 nice retro theme 👍

[@AndyManCam]

That's interesting to hear! Maybe it's the same chinese manufacturer, offloading surplus stock out the back door!? 😆

[@2wheeledwillie395]

Andy been following yr channel for a while now and it definitely helped me with my decision to buy a cb1000r.. I'm the same height as you and would love to get the pegs lowered slightly.. Did you ever look into doing it on your bike?

[@MrDkvl]

That helhed a lot on the looks! Crazy to think that Geoff Capes works at Honda these days!

[@AndyManCam]

Thanks mate. I agree! He gets everywhere nowadays, Mr Capes.

[@SantaridesaKTM]

Great Video.

[@AndyManCam]

Thanks very much Mr. W!

[@albert4266]

How have you found the mirrors? They don’t seem to ship to the uk for the mirrors you got. 😞

[@AndyManCam]

That’s a shame. I find them good mate. Nicely made and a good size.

[@HalfdeadRider]

I want a radiator guard for my ZX9r but I don't think anyone makes them although they are still pretty popular bikes despite their ages 94-2003/4.

[@tenkasen]

CoxRacing do / did one for the zx9r, they're listed as in stock on a website called solomotoparts, they're in California though may cost a bit in shipping

[@AndyManCam]

That is weird that they're not readily available! Maybe ZX9R owners are such nutters, that the manufacturers won't sell any!? 😜

[@HalfdeadRider]

@@tenkasen with a few Google searches all I found was mesh listed on parts lists even on R&G. I'll have a look later though, cheers 👍

[@HalfdeadRider]

@@AndyManCam 🤪 😁

[@tenkasen]

@@HalfdeadRider the other place I found was an aussie company called "RadGuard" they have one listed in black or silver for about £130 inc delivery to the UK in about 2 weeks.. probably pay a bit in import tax also but might be a cheap option.. I paid more for an R&G guard for my ktm :)

[@Toieee]

Hi Andy! I would like to know how satisfied you are with your Daytona heated grips so far. Just picked up a set my self :)

[@AndyManCam]

Hey Tommie. Hopefully you saw the other comment?

[@DejanMitrovicX]

Yet another nice video, I really enjoy watching these, thanks a lot! Isn't mounting downward facing mirrors grundsätzlich verboten though, if the bike came with the upright ones? At least that's what the internets have told me :D

[@AndyManCam]

Thanks Dejan! I don't think so. Thankfully the rules are very specific and followed very specifically! I think it just says that the mirrors have to be there and that they have to be E-marked! At least thats the argument I'll be going with! I'm not sold on the idea yet though. They're not the easiest to see! 🤣 But I don't know if that's just because they're overall a bit smaller than what I'm used to. Plus I keep looking at where they USED to be, rather than where they are! But I've only ridden to the shops and back!

[@DejanMitrovicX]

Right, found the certification requirement in this article as well. It also says that the police will apparently stand 2-3 meters behind you to make sure you see them - do you mind getting yourself pulled over to double-check? :D www.motorradonline.de/ratgeber/gesetzliche-bestimmungen-fuer-rueckspiegel-am-motorrad/

[@AndyManCam]

@@DejanMitrovicX absolutely. That would be no problem at all and i would know for certain from the police that this is the case. Until then, I’ll see how I get on.

[@pjgoblin3435]

Andy I've got to ask you mate, what's with the tiny tools....🤷🏻‍♂️

[@AndyManCam]

That little ratchet set is the best mini toolkit that I have ever owned! It's got pretty much everything I need for every (smaller) job on the bike, in one place and I can put more force through it than any of my other small to medium ratchets (I've broken a few). Also I've had a habit of stripping threads and shearing bolts in the past, so with this little kit I can get it tight and not be in danger of damaging anything!

[@DukeOfTwist]

To highlight his "BIG HANDS"

[@AndyManCam]

Haha! Jeremy Beadle in reverse !

[@stephenalbert856]

Right now can you fix that door in the kitchen ?

[@olsonjslipknot]

Do you know if the bar end mirrors and bar end plugs work on 2009 fz1?

[@AndyManCam]

I’m not sure what size the threaded inserts are in the stock FZ1 bars. Possible they would fit straight in, but it’s been a while since i had the stock Yamaha bars in front of me!

[@andygowen-2251]

Hi can you tell me what size the bar end mirrors I can fit in my handlebars 2019 honda cb1000r please

[@zedddddful]

Are these reflectors an EU thing none of my bikes have ever had them on always gone through mots they are horrible looking.

[@AndyManCam]

That's right. It's part of EURO4 and EURO5 that the bike is visible from the side in the dark. I don't think they are checked in the MOT unless you have a particularly pedantic tester. Here in Germany, ALL of the testers are pedantic! 😆

[@zedddddful]

@@AndyManCam I await the reflectors being slapped on the side of people's sports cars until then I'll pass 😂

[@AndyManCam]

I'm sure it'll happen one day! So many ridiculous rules, in the name of safety! Maybe if people just opened their eyes!!

[@LickyDischarge]

I’ve always taken off my orange reflectors and binned them, even on new bikes in the past year or two. Is it because you’re in Germany that you can’t get away with that? or am I doing something illegal?

[@AndyManCam]

Exactly that James. They're checked at the two-yearly TÜV test and the rozzers expect to see them on newer bikes too. Technically you are also doing something illegal, but I don't think anyone in the UK really cares or knows! 😆

[@stephenmundane]

Orange side reflectors are not part of the UK MOT.

[@AndyManCam]

They might not be part of the MOT, but they are part of the homologation. So technically they're required to retain the from factory road worthiness. SOme countries choose not to really care about them though!

[@eddiewu2336]

Hello i was wondering how much more vibration you feel in the handlebars after removing the OEM bar weights

[@AndyManCam]

Really not very much TBH. Plus with the bar end mirrors, they take care of some vibes too!

[@steveball2307]

Is there anything better than bolting stuff onto your pride and joy? Trick is to stop before the Christmas tree stage - I've been there...!

[@AndyManCam]

Hell no! Except for maybe removing the stuff completely that you don't need! Thankfully I've never reached the christmas tree stage! 🤣

[@steveball2307]

@@AndyManCam I'm sure you won't lol, the whole thing is looking great - especially like the custom seat. Can't wait to see you back out on the road in the sunshine.

[@AndyManCam]

Cheers Steve. I think the next few mods will really set it apart. Assuming the tank wrap goes well and I don't destroy the tail tidy when I attack it with a dremel!

[@grahamprice3547]

Just seen your video and you mentioned wrapping the tank.please don't it'll ruin the bike and the only thing that should wrap is M.C hammer and if you don't know who he is you should ask your dad.

[@AndyManCam]

Sorry Graham, but it's happening! If it looks crap though, I'll take it off. Of course, I'll be the judge of how it looks! 😜

[@soulrebelno1]

Are you going to get the fancy scrolling indicators?

[@AndyManCam]

Noooo. Far cooler than that!

[@soulrebelno1]

@@AndyManCam It'll be bar end indicators, then!

[@AndyManCam]

Could be! Have to wait and see! 😬

[@soulrebelno1]

@@AndyManCam Mmmm, very prone to damage, me thinks. 🤔

[@AndyManCam]

@@soulrebelno1 only if they end up on the floor, and that’s never the plan!

[@Ravan_Caw]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@AndyManCam]

😎👍🏻

[@radiocrash]

Be careful with those cheap radiator covers. My friend fitted one to his Cb650r and it vibrated a hole in the face of the radiator which he ended up having to replace for £500

[@AndyManCam]

I'll keep an eye on it. Cheers for the heads up.

[@40mosher]

www.oberon-performance.co.uk/streetfighter-mirrors/streetfighter-mirror I’m looking at these mirrors. Which fixings do you think are required? Ta

[@AndyManCam]

It looks like the fittings are all in there already, you just need to remove the Honda bar end weights to free up space in the bars to fit the Oberon mirrors.

[@40mosher]

@@AndyManCam pic is for example. Think ya need to pick the correct insert and they send it. All a little new to me. Ahaha

[@AndyManCam]

I think you would need the SFMA-1419. The bars are 22mm outside diameter, so that is about the closest.

[@40mosher]

@@AndyManCam thanks man. Very helpful.

[@AndyManCam]

My pleasure!

[@Mo-xx9gg]

Your rad guard link isn't a rad guard!

[@AndyManCam]

Oh dear, I’ll have to fix that! Probably a multi product listing.

[@digger8180]

👍🏻. Keep an eye on the radiator cover if you ride through the winter, salt & crud can build up and corrode your aluminium radiator quicker than a Paul Daniels punchline. Fender extender helps.

[@AndyManCam]

After recent events (video of course in the pipeline) I'll definitely be paying close attention to the whole bike through the winter! Or buying a cheap hack to use instead. Seems Honda's fit and finish is NOT what it used to be. Let's just say that there is more metal looking out in to the world on that bike than there really ought to be.

[@digger8180]

@@AndyManCam I bought a new KTM 1190 Adv about five years ago and fitted a rad guard in an attempt to stop stones and the like damaging same, rode it through two winter's up in Scotland and the radiator was toast. Crud build up between guard and radiator, I thought I was cleaning it enough, obviously not. If your riding on the road you don't really need the guard, it just makes cleaning the radiator more time consuming. There again I do think KTM parts, not all but a fair amount are made out of cheese!

[@stevetowers5358]

Jeff Capes was a friend of my Dad many moons ago 🙄😃

[@ianatkinson8464]

😎👍

[@AndyManCam]

Cheers very much Ian!

[@Englishbikerdan]

Girthy fork polish. Ooer!

[@AndyManCam]

Sounds like a rock band from the West country.

[@TomReinerDE]

That left reflector does not seem to be totally straight. My OCD kills me. 😂

[@AndyManCam]

I’m telling myself that it’s just the camera angle, so that i can sleep at night!

[@user-ei6rr7fk7o]

I thought the same , its at least 1.5 degrees off centreline. Just not good enough. I haven't slept since.

[@AndyManCam]

@@user-ei6rr7fk7o I’d do it again, but what if i went a degree too far the other way?! Then I’d have insomnia AND hives!

[@sandall1491]

First 👏👏

[@AndyManCam]

Congratulations! You win!

[@ownyourworld]

A large domed flanged head . . . And then you put your hat on 😂

[@AndyManCam]

Hahaha! It's funny, cos it's true!

[@ownyourworld]

@@AndyManCam I’m sorry I think I’m funny, no one else does though. I don’t get on with them mirrors I find it feels like my hands are trapped , each to there own though .

[@AndyManCam]

Oddly enough, with them underneath its far less trappy feeling. Although i got used to the handguards too. I know what you mean though.

[@ownyourworld]

@@AndyManCam yeah hand guards are handy even on road, hitting a bee with your finger at high speed is not nice 😂 I run an old 2005 Honda transalp and go off road with it so they are a must

[@AndyManCam]

Sure. They were a real bonus in the winter. i like the feeling of the wind between my fingers in the summer though! 😜

[@oliverkaten6389]

Some 2nd hand knowledge, I remember learnin,g in a video of guys that usually build race bikes, that many of the radiator guards significantly reduce their performance. That being said protecting the radiator is worthwhile, and apparently there is one maker for radiator guards that have a mesh thin enough to not impact the cooling performance significantly. You may or may not checkout the video I mentioned here (mind you, its in German) kzbin.info/www/bejne/gp28g32CnLOSnpo

[@AndyManCam]

I think custom built race bikes are in a different league of performance and dancing at the bleeding edge! I'm sure that a tiny bit of airflow restriction would affect those guys. For us mere mortals, I believe that Honda have just smashed whatever radiator they had on the shelf that was almost the right size, and as such the performance isn't necessarily being pushed to the limit. I honestly don't think this radiator guard is going to make any noticeable difference. Not least because Honda sell the Plus model of the bike with a stainless steel radiator guard. I don't think they would do that if it was going to lead to overheating bikes.

[@oliverkaten6389]

@@AndyManCam That's probably fair. Just thought I'd mention it :) Cheers and keep recovering - spring is almost getting serious

[@C...G...]

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[@AndyManCam]

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[@labasrytas2876]

mirrors r supercool looking; but when you actually look at them- they r shitty as fuck to see who's behind you, compare to stock ones... :) :)

[@AndyManCam]

I disagree 1000%. With the stock mirrors, i see only my own elbows. And that’s when they’re not vibrating so much that i can’t see anything at all! With these bad end mirrors, i can clearly see what’s behind me, without having to do the elbow waggle dance. Plus they DO look way cooler!

[@labasrytas2876]

@@AndyManCam also, with the mirrors placed down , not up, i have to lift my arms to even look at them!!!!

[@stuartstokes7664]

She is looking tidy

[@AndyManCam]

Thanks Stuart! Hopefully she'll be looking even tidier still before the riding really starts this year!

[@stevegordon2032]

Andy, I always enjoyed your content but I’m not loving that incessant background music. It’s not needed. Your verbals are on point so revert back please.😊

[@AndyManCam]

I know what you’re getting at. It was a bit of a learning curve that i reckon is far better now.

[@amirabbaszard1290]

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