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Old Feb 24, 2014 | 08:13 AM
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The only thing a mirror is good for is to see if a cop is chasing you! Well, not quite true. I'll also use the mirrors when stopped to make sure someone doesn't run me down. If you're not turning your head all the way and looking when changing lanes, odds are that you wouldn't be around long enough to be posting in this thread! JMHO!
 
Old Feb 24, 2014 | 08:14 AM
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I always look over my shoulder before changing lanes.
 
Old Feb 24, 2014 | 08:15 AM
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Mirrors for a quick check then over my shoulder for a confirmation
 
Old Feb 24, 2014 | 08:15 AM
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i use mirrors , but certainly don't depend on them. i always look over my shoulder
 
Old Feb 24, 2014 | 08:18 AM
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I always use my mirrors...constantly, but I also look over my shoulder when changing lanes.
 
Old Feb 24, 2014 | 08:19 AM
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Originally Posted by ib5150
I never rely on my mirrors for lane changes, I use the mirrors to see what is behind me while moving forward. When changing lanes I always look - by turning my head.
This is why/how some of us have successfully ridden for years.
 
Old Feb 24, 2014 | 08:20 AM
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Mirrors only tell you half of what's there , I also look twice over shoulder, hard on my right because I have only my left eye , but I manage well !
 
Old Feb 24, 2014 | 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by LoneRiderFLH
I check the mirror for 2 headlights, put on blinker and then look over shoulder to check blind spot- same as I do in a cage.
 
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I use mirrors and look over my shoulder when changing lanes, merging etc both driving and riding. You never know when a crotch rocket is gonna surprise you!
 
Old Feb 24, 2014 | 08:31 AM
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To the whoever that admonished me for using my turn signal to move within my lane...I do it as a courtesy to other bikers that might have snuck up on me, I sure don't want to cut him off...
And here in old folks heaven I have stock turn signals and wish they were bigger...unbelievable how the blue hairs and cotton tops ignore road rules and courtesies...and they're all in a hurry...thankfully the snow birds will be leaving in a couple of months and the roads will once again be somewhat safer...
it's hell living close to an outlet mall...
 



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