hiro Posted November 1, 2016 Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 Why do some people remove mirrors completely? I mean, that's fine if you want to do it, but when I'm looking at a bike to buy, I want the mirrors on it. And isn't it better to know what's coming up behind you? Stretched and lowered is another thing that I come across. What's the purpose of that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinNck1 Posted November 1, 2016 Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 Some people buy bikes to look cool, others buy bikes to ride them. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted November 1, 2016 Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 Or maybe they're running a rear view camera instead of mirrors? I agree with Justin....some ride, some flaunt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Toro Joe Posted November 1, 2016 Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 10 minutes ago, JustinNck1 said: Some people buy bikes to look cool, others buy bikes to ride them. Agreed...as I commute daily, I use my mirrors quite a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cdubyah Posted November 1, 2016 Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 Gotta have a least one per Ohio law. Living the outlaw life with no mirrors... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiro Posted November 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 5 hours ago, Hellmutt said: Or maybe they're running a rear view camera instead of mirrors? I agree with Justin....some ride, some flaunt Hmm...sounds good. Could a camera replace a physical mirror legally, I wonder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinNck1 Posted November 1, 2016 Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 I've always wondered how well a bar end mirror worked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what Posted November 1, 2016 Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 (edited) Stretched was originally an anti-whoolie mod for drag racing, but it got picked up by people who liked the look and started stretching out bikes that are impossible to power wheelie. 'Dem stretched 600's bruh. No mirrors, I have no idea. I like knowing what's behind me. I'll probably be getting rid of my giant rabbit ear mirrors for some bar-ends next season but after riding the track bike around on some back roads for testing purposes, I've found it sucks having to turn your torso around every time you want to see behind you. ** @JustinNck1 CRG has good reviews on their bar-end mirrors. I'll probably get the Triumph branded mirrors though because they look good on the striple: Edited November 1, 2016 by what 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekClouser Posted November 1, 2016 Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 27 minutes ago, JustinNck1 said: I've always wondered how well a bar end mirror worked. I've had multiple bikes with bar end mirrors. While I think they look better on a naked bike than stock mirrors. As far as how they work, they give a far better view of what's directly behind you without having to tuck in your elbows all the time. I did find, however, that when looking into them, you lose your peripheral vision on the road ahead of you and that I do not like because you have to look down more than regular mirrors. It's definitely different if you've never used them before... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Helmutt Posted November 1, 2016 Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 2 hours ago, hiro said: Hmm...sounds good. Could a camera replace a physical mirror legally, I wonder. Not sure of the legalities on using camera/monitor for rear views here in Ohio, but might create some delays in your life since the officer stopping you wont see any exterior mirrors on your bike. There's also Reevu helmets that have an overhead mirror that's stationed just above your forward field of vision, but there again...not sure if they're legal as your ONLY source of mirror here in Ohio, and could give leo's a reason to stop. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted November 1, 2016 Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 2 hours ago, what said: CRG has good reviews on their bar-end mirrors. I'll probably get the Triumph branded mirrors though because they look good on the striple: I run an identical mirror on my KTM, but the bar vibrations are so bad that they shake out of adjustment instantly when I'm hard on the throttle...rendering them usless until I readjust them. But when I ride easy, they stay put. Although mine are chinese and $18/pair, so CRG or Triumphs "should" be better....hopefully. Then again, you surely dont have the vibration issues that plague supermotos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jschaf Posted November 1, 2016 Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 Good mirrors are handy for seeing when you should slow down (or speed up) when a cop's coming up on you in traffic. Also handy when waiting for the group to catch up in the twisties. For lane changes I always do a big head check (especially when traversing multiple lanes). Mirrors never say yes, they only say no. Taking them off a street bike is a sign of limited IQ. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tier10 Posted November 1, 2016 Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 2 hours ago, DerekClouser said: I've had multiple bikes with bar end mirrors. While I think they look better on a naked bike than stock mirrors. As far as how they work, they give a far better view of what's directly behind you without having to tuck in your elbows all the time. I did find, however, that when looking into them, you lose your peripheral vision on the road ahead of you and that I do not like because you have to look down more than regular mirrors. It's definitely different if you've never used them before... +1 I have bar end mirrors, and they do work really good for what's behind you, but I too find it a distraction while looking down and not being able to see what's in front of you. I'm going to look into those CRG mirrors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motocat12 Posted November 1, 2016 Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 (edited) I've used small wide angle mirrors on all my bikes. Great for no blind spots. not so good for identifying type of vehicle(cop) behind. I've been asked about them by 2 bike cops. The second said" My mirrors have lots of blind spots, they're fine" My dirt bars are wide enough, don't want to add more width. Or have abything blocking replacing my hand on the grip. Edited November 1, 2016 by motocat12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiro Posted November 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 One disadvantage that I could imagine is getting the bike through a doorway with bar end mirrors on it. Can those CRG mirrors be pulled in temporarily? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killer_kaw Posted November 1, 2016 Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 Most bar end mirrors do fold in. I like em and have tried quite a few. Best style I've used look like this 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiro Posted November 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 4 hours ago, Danimal said: Mirrors are for pussies. Who cares what's behind you? It's in the past already. Let it go man. Move on As long as it stays way back, it's good. Maybe I just need more power! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cdubyah Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 5 hours ago, hiro said: Hmm...sounds good. Could a camera replace a physical mirror legally, I wonder. Nope. must be affixed to the vehicle, motorcyle, or trackless trolley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawrence1 Posted November 3, 2016 Report Share Posted November 3, 2016 If you think no mirrors is funny, how about no front brake? Yes, I've seen this. When asked, I've actually heard "I like a clean look". Apparently, it's all about the look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCBS Posted November 4, 2016 Report Share Posted November 4, 2016 What - You will like the bar ends on your Street. For me at least, they work better for vision than the stockers did. They look nice also. Those mirror less riders must be Italians? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted November 4, 2016 Report Share Posted November 4, 2016 On 11/1/2016 at 3:53 PM, hiro said: Hmm...sounds good. Could a camera replace a physical mirror legally, I wonder. Nope. @BornSinner had that issue on his zx10. He had a camera in the back with an LCD display on his triple. Worked awesome, but was not legal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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