Rear view mirror installation height?

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Feb 10, 2007 | 03:02 PM

camarotuner

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Rear view mirror installation height?

Something occured to me yesterday as I kept working on my new rolling chassis, my rear views are going to be HIGH. Like, really high. 2 inch risers, 14 inch ape hangers, 6 inch tall mirrors... 22 inches from the trees. That shouldput them roughly 4-8" above my head. Now, I really don't look in the rear views much, and it's perfectly legal because the law only requires they be there, not be functional. But here's my question, where are they "supposed" to be at? Is there a preferred height to these things? Does anyone actually use them alot? Opinions?

Feb 10, 2007 | 03:03 PM

anubisss

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RE: Rear view mirror installation height?

Mine are kinda high too, but as long as I can see in them, I am okay.

Feb 10, 2007 | 06:27 PM

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RE: Rear view mirror installation height?

can you install them under the bars? I'm not sure with your setup if your arms would block your view.

Feb 10, 2007 | 06:36 PM

anubisss

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RE: Rear view mirror installation height?

Under can be done as well. I was thinking about doing that, but haven't tried it yet...

Feb 10, 2007 | 06:45 PM

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RE: Rear view mirror installation height?

I don't know how you can ride in traffic without constantly scanning your mirrors.
Tom

Feb 10, 2007 | 07:03 PM

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But here's my question, where are they "supposed" to be at? Is there a preferred height to these things? Does anyone actually use them alot? Opinions?

between my eyes and the road

Feb 10, 2007 | 07:16 PM

eleutheros

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RE: Rear view mirror installation height?

I'd almost forgotten, after a year now on my Wide Glide, that since my first ride I noticed I have a clear view in both rear views, unlike any bike I've ever had before, due to the mini-apes. They are just above the shoulders, but below my line of sight. Perfect, though I keep looking at taller bars.