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giuliom · 06-22-2003, 01:19 PM

Good luck! I own a Nighhawk 750, which is definitely NOT a sportbike, and I have gone nuts trying to set up the mirrors so I can see *behind* me! I can see some, but there is way too much I can't see. On another bike I had the mirros like most right-side mirrors on car. They let you see better, but it is true that your depth perception gets skewed a bit. Still, you get a much better range.

Giulio

john · 06-22-2003, 02:13 PM

throw some washers in between mirrors and fairing. you would be amazed how much of an effect moving the mirrors out half an inch can have.

short of that, buy a mirror assembly off of a bandit or other standard, they usually have longer stems, and MOST of the japanese bikes have the same bolt spacing.

measure distance between your bolts, and find something longer that fits. bandit mirrors can be had on ebay for 10 bucks a pair. washers cost maybe a buck

99R6 · 06-22-2003, 02:29 PM

trade it in on a new Bandit

nweaver · 06-22-2003, 02:36 PM

The mirrors on my VFR work well, fairly long stalk and easily ajustable.

Suprisingly enough, one of the best mirrors I've used are on the Ninja 250/EX250. Those funky pivot-stalks are nice, as you can raise them up and down by about 3-4 inches in addition to the other ajustments.

torrnado · 06-22-2003, 03:22 PM

I have a '03 Kawasaki Z1000 and the mirrors are useless above 60 mph due to severe vibration, let alone speeds below that due to my elbows blocking 70% of rearward visibility. I would think if a manufacturer/third party parts producer put their minds to it, we might actually see functional mirrors some day!

Idea: How about a wide-angle camera (with electronic image stabilization) mounted in the rear of your bike with a helmet-mounted, see-through (or handle-bar mounted) LCD display...that would be trick!

bobo30 · 06-22-2003, 04:15 PM

Why do sportbike riders always suggest they wish to see the soccer moms and tractor trailers coming up behind them. The key to success with your mirrors is proper shoulder checks. You can't ride with your mirrors alone (or drive for that matter). I can't remember the last time I had someone come up behind be in a tractor trailer. If you have this problem then I suggest you twist your right wrist a little further.

obandoj · 06-22-2003, 05:03 PM

Really.

BMW4VWW · 06-22-2003, 05:24 PM

Try a set of Bar end mirrors. I've used them for over 10 years now and find their field of veiw surpasses that of other types of mirrors. They kind of look cool too. VWW

ebass · 06-22-2003, 05:54 PM

So that's why the mirrors on Ducatis always afford me such a perfect view of my shoulders. It's meant as a reminder to turn and look behind them. Got it!

BTW, it's not the Mom's I'm checking for coming up behind me, it's Da' Man. Not that I speed or anything, but sometimes I get so absorbed in my riding, I look down in shock at the speedo to find myself doing 66, 67, even 68 mph! I just get a little carried away from time to time.

Law abidingly yours,

EBass

Nickoc · 06-22-2003, 07:16 PM

I have a 2002 R1, and I think the mirrors are the best I have had on the out of the four bikes I have owned previously. Still need to move elbows sometimes, but otherwise they are vibe free and have generous adjustment. But I am with some of the other readers here - if you have ANYTHING coming up behind you, you are driving like a girl... you do know your bike has more than one gear, right?

06-22-2003, 01:19 PM	#1
giuliom Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 128	Re: Mirrors that actually work? Good luck! I own a Nighhawk 750, which is definitely NOT a sportbike, and I have gone nuts trying to set up the mirrors so I can see behind me! I can see some, but there is way too much I can't see. On another bike I had the mirros like most right-side mirrors on car. They let you see better, but it is true that your depth perception gets skewed a bit. Still, you get a much better range. Giulio

06-22-2003, 02:13 PM	#2
john Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 356	Re: Mirrors that actually work? throw some washers in between mirrors and fairing. you would be amazed how much of an effect moving the mirrors out half an inch can have. short of that, buy a mirror assembly off of a bandit or other standard, they usually have longer stems, and MOST of the japanese bikes have the same bolt spacing. measure distance between your bolts, and find something longer that fits. bandit mirrors can be had on ebay for 10 bucks a pair. washers cost maybe a buck __________________ You shouldnt wave at a guy with no hands, he might think you are **y. Look at what i got, mother**er.

06-22-2003, 02:29 PM	#3
99R6 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 115	Re: Mirrors that actually work? trade it in on a new Bandit

06-22-2003, 02:36 PM	#4
nweaver Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 458	VFR mirrors... The mirrors on my VFR work well, fairly long stalk and easily ajustable. Suprisingly enough, one of the best mirrors I've used are on the Ninja 250/EX250. Those funky pivot-stalks are nice, as you can raise them up and down by about 3-4 inches in addition to the other ajustments.

06-22-2003, 03:22 PM	#5
torrnado Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 79	Re: Mirrors that actually work? I have a '03 Kawasaki Z1000 and the mirrors are useless above 60 mph due to severe vibration, let alone speeds below that due to my elbows blocking 70% of rearward visibility. I would think if a manufacturer/third party parts producer put their minds to it, we might actually see functional mirrors some day! Idea: How about a wide-angle camera (with electronic image stabilization) mounted in the rear of your bike with a helmet-mounted, see-through (or handle-bar mounted) LCD display...that would be trick! __________________ Torr San Diego, California

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06-22-2003, 04:15 PM	#6
bobo30 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 6	Re: Mirrors that actually work? Why do sportbike riders always suggest they wish to see the soccer moms and tractor trailers coming up behind them. The key to success with your mirrors is proper shoulder checks. You can't ride with your mirrors alone (or drive for that matter). I can't remember the last time I had someone come up behind be in a tractor trailer. If you have this problem then I suggest you twist your right wrist a little further.

06-22-2003, 05:03 PM	#7
obandoj Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Arizona Posts: 912	Re: Mirrors that actually work? Really.

06-22-2003, 05:24 PM	#8
BMW4VWW Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,833	Re: Mirrors that actually work? Try a set of Bar end mirrors. I've used them for over 10 years now and find their field of veiw surpasses that of other types of mirrors. They kind of look cool too. VWW

06-22-2003, 05:54 PM	#9
ebass Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 335	Aaaaaah! So that's why the mirrors on Ducatis always afford me such a perfect view of my shoulders. It's meant as a reminder to turn and look behind them. Got it! BTW, it's not the Mom's I'm checking for coming up behind me, it's Da' Man. Not that I speed or anything, but sometimes I get so absorbed in my riding, I look down in shock at the speedo to find myself doing 66, 67, even 68 mph! I just get a little carried away from time to time. Law abidingly yours, EBass

06-22-2003, 07:16 PM	#10
Nickoc Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1	Re: Mirrors that actually work? I have a 2002 R1, and I think the mirrors are the best I have had on the out of the four bikes I have owned previously. Still need to move elbows sometimes, but otherwise they are vibe free and have generous adjustment. But I am with some of the other readers here - if you have ANYTHING coming up behind you, you are driving like a girl... you do know your bike has more than one gear, right?