[BigJT]

Went for a ride today, was supposed to be 50 but was pretty cloudy. I now have 54 total miles on my bike.

My mirrors SUCK!!! Cant see behind me to save my life. I put some of those blind spot mirrors on there too and they haven't helped at all.

Any suggestions???

 

[Guest]

I've now got 400 miles on my bike and I learned a mirror trick. When I need to see, I suck in my elbows against my ribs. But at night when headlights are blinding, I poke them out just a tad to block the headlights behind me. The outer one third seems to do all the work.
Sleepy

 

[Felix]

Head checks, head checks and head checks!

Felix

 

[mrdaf]

Elbows and head checks. Nothing more to add!

 

[watcanido]

Have you tried adjusting your mirrors?

 

[BigJT]

I have tried adjusting them a few times. I have been pulling in my elbows and throwing them out too. I think I might try to make some kind on an extension at the base to push them out a little more. Has anyone attempted this yet?

 

[eric]

Make it habit to turn your head and look slightly back over your sholder before changing lane.You might not see any traffic behind you using the mirrow but a big van can cruise along side and you won't see it.No kidding!

 

[mrdaf]

Yup, that's why it's called a lifesaver!

 

[BigJT]

I'm really good with the head check, Would be nice if you could see someone coming.

If anybody has aftermarkets that work better I'd like to know. Not really interested if they make the bike look better. I want function not fashion.

JT

 

[eric]

What about a small rearview camera?

 

[t1gawa]

if you're really concerned, they do have full-faced helmets with an intergrated rear-view mirror.
pretty high tech stuff there haha

 

[eric]

You kidding!

Wouldn't it look something like this?Ha ha ha

 

[BigJT]

Do they make it in blue lol ;D

 

[Travisty]

Pull the mirrors in more so it looks like they're aimed at your chest. They will actually see quite a ways behind you in that position. I had my mirrors adjusted so they pointed straight back for about the first 3k miles, and the last 1700 have been awesome with the way they're pointed now.

Now to see if I can adjust the new gixxer mirrors the same way...

 

[Felix]

What about a small rearview camera?

Done and done... LOTS

http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/rear-view-camera.htm

http://www.cyclegadgets.com/

http://www.clublexus.com/forums/car-chat/393261-reevu-motorbike-helmet-the-motorcycle-helmet-with-a-rearview-mirror.html

http://www.4kam.com/bikeeye_wireless_rear_view_camera.htm

Felix

 

[eric]

Oh man.That was just a thought.

 

[tinted]

Those rear view cameras are awesome...i feel like my mirrors are useless unless I tuck my elbows in...head checks for life.
-Benson

 

[spooph]

bar-end mirrors. we have quite a few posts on them. I have the same problem, and will be getting some CRG Blindsides soon, but how soon, I can not say, it is going to involve some more modification to the bike for my project - I have a few extra things planned. For you, they would just bolt on.

 

[t1gawa]

hey, i thought of u when i saw this!
doesnt look half-bad and looks like it could save some lives
for those who dont really head check all the time :S
but check it out:
http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade/productview/2516/704/

 

[Racer X]

I used mirrors from a zx14 . It took a a little work to mount the base but they work great . I think they look OK. I was worried they would look to much like a scooter.