So sorry - I see another thread on this. NVM.
Thanks so much for your help!Standard mirrors are terrible even as the bike comes with the extended mirror version (there is a short version available!) So - I purchased these extenders from HD and they work great. Not specified to fit the Livewire by HD, and stylistically a bit off and not an exact fit. I used a thin bit of black silicone seal tape to seat it very comfortably at the proper assembly location. Ultimately, its a solid fit with no harm to the bike and firmly brings up the mirrors one inch and outward two inches. I found the part here: Black Mirror Extension Kit - 56000042 | Harley-Davidson USA. I then decided to upgrade the mirrors and selected the Rizoma Mirrors which really reflect well on the styling of the bike frame and they extend the mirrors out just a bit more. Harley-Davidson by Rizoma Mirrors - 56000263 | Harley-Davidson USA. Its all pricy stuff to be sure, but mirrors are critical. These mirrors seem to feature via a high quality glass with what appears to be a slight tint (almost a polarizing effect) and a peripheral section on the outer portion that provides a wider view. Huge difference in visibility. Now I ride my Livewire with great confidence regarding vehicles coming up from behind.
I flipped my mirrors upside down below the handlebar and now I can see just fine.I tried the Italian accessory, but did not help at all. There are no extenders in the HD Parts Book. Very annoying.
Would you mind posting a picture of your bike with these changes?Standard mirrors are terrible even as the bike comes with the extended mirror version (there is a short version available!) So - I purchased these extenders from HD and they work great. Not specified to fit the Livewire by HD, and stylistically a bit off and not an exact fit. I used a thin bit of black silicone seal tape to seat it very comfortably at the proper assembly location. Ultimately, its a solid fit with no harm to the bike and firmly brings up the mirrors one inch and outward two inches. I found the part here: Black Mirror Extension Kit - 56000042 | Harley-Davidson USA. I then decided to upgrade the mirrors and selected the Rizoma Mirrors which really reflect well on the styling of the bike frame and they extend the mirrors out just a bit more. Harley-Davidson by Rizoma Mirrors - 56000263 | Harley-Davidson USA. Its all pricy stuff to be sure, but mirrors are critical. These mirrors seem to feature via a high quality glass with what appears to be a slight tint (almost a polarizing effect) and a peripheral section on the outer portion that provides a wider view. Huge difference in visibility. Now I ride my Livewire with great confidence regarding vehicles coming up from behind.
Would you mind posting a picture of your bike with these changes?
This is great Frank, thanks!View attachment 503
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Quick shots of the detail on throttle side. I will post a pick of the whole bike when I get it outside again. Note I decided on gloss finish extenders for now but have the matte ones too.
this is what i did - it is functional and looks really goodI flipped my mirrors upside down below the handlebar and now I can see just fine.
Just installed these on my LW as they arrived yesterday from Amazon. Greatly improved view on both sides. A reasonable price too. Thanks for the head's-up on these.
Looks great and simple. Great solution!Job done for me, so for Europe, I've built + 50mm for the left side and +40 mm brakets for the right
A nice compromise between rear vision ( not full but, really better) and style.
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while this makes 100% sense for the mirrors, I kind of whish they'd been more generic "recycled" for rims/belts/wheels...You'd think that for 30 large USD they'd be able to come up with mirrors that work, instead of just pulling the same old $#!t from the parts bin.