Adding 2nd Set of Mirrors?

[Uncle Phil]

Same. DAMHIK.

However, if the OP has some welding skills, a repair of the current stay may be in order.

I have no skills except for breaking stuff, hence the new stay

Ah, but you are pretty good at that!
On the ST1100, the ABSII stay is different that the standard stay because of all the ABSII relays that are 'hung' on it.

 

[gunsmoker]

That's good to know, that my entire "fairing stay" is replaceable.

But it looks like to repair the existing black steel framework we see here, I would have to do some welding-- which is OK because I'm thinking about extending that mirror out another six or 8 inches away from the bike to give me a better view behind me.

I'm OK with the bike having asymmetrical mirrors, the left one being significantly longer and not having a silver ABS plastic fairing around it. I know I'll still have to rig up some type of attachment for a turn signal though .

The red arrow points to where the crack is on mine, and now that I've looked at it more closely with a flashlight it looks like it's about 80% cracked and only being held together by the front 20% of that steel tubing / pipe.

 

[MotorBikeMike]

I took the easy route on a higher set of mirrors for the 1300. The mounts can be had at amazon and ebay and any set of mirrors will pretty much do. They work with the stock windscreen but not so good with the Vstream which is too wide when in the lowered setting.

The stock mirrors are pretty much good to check that my side bags are closed or I can set them so that I can see behind me while standing on the pegs.

 

[Uncle Phil]

The key is keeping the 'alignment' correct - especially on the side where the 'normal' mirror will go.
So at least you've got options!

 

[Esti1300]

it looks like to repair the existing black steel framework we see here, I would have to do some welding-- which is OK because I'm thinking about extending that mirror out another six or 8 inches away from the bike to give me a better view behind me.

The upper cowl stay is expensive new. I was able to find one on FB Marketplace.

I look forward to reading and seeing (pics please) of your repair and modifications.

Best of luck!

 

[Uncle Phil]

But it looks like to repair the existing black steel framework we see here, I would have to do some welding-- which is OK because I'm thinking about extending that mirror out another six or 8 inches away from the bike to give me a better view behind me.

What you might consider is fabbing up an adapter that bolts into the stay in place of the mirror, and then extends out for the mirror to bolt into.
That way if you don't like it or you need to adjust the length, you're not removing tupperware.

 

[oude geit]

Mirrors on the 13 just do dangerous for me....I fabbed up a pretty hokey setup on my dash board...then put a mirror on it...Best thing I ever did to the bike.

 

[gunsmoker]

Mirrors on the 13 just do dangerous for me....I fabbed up a pretty hokey setup on my dash board...then put a mirror on it...Best thing I ever did to the bike.

I know they say "a picture is worth 1000 words" but here I can't quite understand what I'm looking at in that photo,

and I can't zoom in very well on my smart phone. It pixelates badly if I expand it more than about 50%.

Can you tell me how you fabricated a mount that allows you to put in those other mirrors? What kind of bar did you use to twist around that way, and how does it attach/interface with the bikes frame or fairings?

 

[gunsmoker]

I took the easy route on a higher set of mirrors for the 1300. The mounts can be had at amazon and ebay and any set of mirrors will pretty much do.

I like this idea because I already have experience in buying extended-stem mirrors that are made to simply screw down into vertical threaded holes (metric M10?)
built into the brake lever assembly on your right, and the clutch assembly on your left.


Question:

How did you find room on the round portion of your handlebar to add the mirror mounting base clamp?

Even though the clamp looks like it is only 3/4 of an inch wide per your photos ,

I don't have more than 1/4 inch of visible round handlebar space on either side the other stuff. The grips and switch assemblies occupy all the available real estate.

 

[Andrew Shadow]

How did you find room on the round portion of your handlebar to add the mirror mounting base clamp?

The un-threaded half of the original Honda clamp that holds the master cylinder to the bars, called a holder by Honda, is removed and replaced with an after market holder that has a threaded hole in the top to accept a top-mounted mirror. This replacement holder consumes the same amount of space as the original Honda one does.

Edit:
Below is an example. I didn't look for one that will specifically fit an ST1300. I just grabbed the first example that I saw to give you the idea. There are many available in many different colours.

 

[oude geit]

It's made from .25" steel rod. Mounts to my "fabbed up dash" it's one of a kind for sure.

 

[St-Gerard]

Would one of the Backup camera systems be an answer for you.

 

[MotorBikeMike]

The un-threaded half of the original Honda clamp that holds the master cylinder to the bars, called a holder by Honda, is removed and replaced with an after market holder that has a threaded hole in the top to accept a top-mounted mirror. This replacement holder consumes the same amount of space as the original Honda one does.

Edit:
Below is an example. I didn't look for one that will specifically fit an ST1300. I just grabbed the first example that I saw to give you the idea. There are many available in many different colours.

Yep, this is the type of thing I used and I also kept the Oem part on the bike with the tool kit as they are small and easy to carry - just in case these very cheap aftermarket break while traveling I would have a way to remount the master cylinder. (They have not broke and I've used them for about 70K miles)