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Moving the Mirrors to the Front Fork: A Cleaner Handlebar with Fork Clamp Mirrors

A custom that removes the mirrors from the handlebar and mounts them on the front fork. We show how to install them by combining a mirror with a clamp turn signal bracket, and the key points of the modification.

ミラーをフロントフォークへ ― フォーククランプミラーでハンドルまわりをすっきり

What you'll learn in this article

How mounting the mirrors on the front fork works
Why the mirror stem is cut and rethreaded
Installation steps using a clamp turn signal bracket

Following the swap to clamp mirrors (mirror swap article), here's a way to make the handlebar look even cleaner. The idea is to take the mirrors off the handlebar entirely and mount them on the front fork.

All it takes is a mirror of your choice combined with a clamp turn signal bracket. The result is a bold silhouette with nothing above the handlebar.

01 The choice to mount them on the fork

mirror and clamp turn signal bracket are combined to mount the mirror on the front fork. With only the grips, levers and switches left on the handlebar, it looks exceptionally light.

02 The key is modifying the mirror stem

If the mirror stem is left at full length, vibration while riding increases. So the stem is cut where the bend ends and rethreaded into a straight piece before use.

ステーを曲がり終わりでカットし、ネジを切り直してストレートに — Cut the stem where the bend ends and rethread it straight

POINT

For mounting together, an M10-1.25 nut is always required.

Notes

Rethreading requires machining equipment and skill, so it's difficult to do at home. Rethreaded sections are also prone to rust. Please contact us for details about the modification.

03 Installation steps

Install the clamp turn signal bracket on the front fork.
Using an M10-1.25 nut, mount the mirror stem together with the clamp of the clamp turn signal bracket. This completes the base for the fork clamp mirror.
Finally, fit the mirror head and the installation is complete.

04 The result and points to note

The handlebar looks amazingly clean. It's a perfect style for anyone who wants to put a simple look first.

Notes

Because the mirrors sit lower, rear visibility is worse than with regular mirrors. After installation, always check the view from your riding position.

What we used

Mirror (Square Mirror Black, etc.)
Clamp turn signal bracket (black)
M10-1.25 nut

Products featured in this article

Mirrors Clamp Turn Signal Bracket Black