I ended up going with the optional bar end adapter. I figured it would make a cleaner looking install and I was right. The bar end adapter makes all the difference. Every part of the mirror is billeted aluminum. It has an exceptional well made feel to it. The mirror itself has a surprisingly wide field of view. As a result of the wide angle, everything in the mirror feels distant. It will take some time to get used to it. I’m not critiquing CRG’s choice of glass, I think its a fine mirror, it will just take time for me to personally get acclimated with the field of view. The advantage of the wide angle is, of course, you only need one mirror.

Well packaged.

Two very nice vinyl stickers for my toolbox.

So if your CRG purchase is more than $90 dollars they throw in a free hat. I’ll never wear it, but it was a thoughtful gift from them.

CRG gets extra points from me for the free shwag.

Had to make a small hole in the end of my grip but I didn’t mind. It look gorgeous. I had initially purchased a set of 60′s era Gran Tourismo Beston style grips, but they were a little too thick for my small hands. I also didn’t like the fact that the Beston grips were shorter than traditional sytle grips. I realize that these grips, however old and worn, still function and are comfortable in my hands. There will be no need to replace them anytime soon. I’ll sell my brand new Beston grips on eBay when I get a chance.

There were tiny splotches of white lubricant in certain strategic places on the mirror pivot points. I didn’t bother cleaning them up. I suspect they are there for a reason.

I’m very pleased with my purchase, I’m fond of the black anodized aluminum, and it actually works. I can actually see behind me. Thumbs up.

Here are a few that I’m considering.

All the good stuff is made abroad. Halcyon “Stadium” mirror. Made in England. Stainless steel.

Round mirrors are the way to go. Classic.

Oberon mirror. Made in the United Kingdom. Anodized stainless steel. Looks sharp.

CRG Lane Splitter Mirror. Made in California. Black anodized billeted aluminum.