Mirrors on a Heritage
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Joined: Apr 2014
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From: UK
I replace my mirrors on my bikes so I can see in them with no blind spots.
The stock mirrors seem to typically be too low and too far in towards the centre line of the bike. On stock bikes, I can mainly see my shoulders in the mirrors.
If I get mirrors that are a couple of inches higher and an inch or so further out, then I can adjust them so I can see everything behind me, with a bit of overlap to ensure no blind spots.
So for me, it's function over form.
The stock mirrors seem to typically be too low and too far in towards the centre line of the bike. On stock bikes, I can mainly see my shoulders in the mirrors.
If I get mirrors that are a couple of inches higher and an inch or so further out, then I can adjust them so I can see everything behind me, with a bit of overlap to ensure no blind spots.
So for me, it's function over form.
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2017
Posts: 358
Likes: 67
From: Dallas, TX
The stock mirrors on my Heritage are dang good. If you want to see what terrible mirrors are go ride a sport bike... No matter how I adjust my R6 mirrors, all I can see is my elbows. Gotta lift your arm to see behind you. This is a very common complaint on sport bikes and there are no "good" solutions.
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 777
Likes: 36
From: Woodland Hills, CA
After reading the various comments, I see (no pun intended) that ther are vision benefits to a bigger mirror and/or these split vission mirrors you linked me to. I guess i'm not that stupid, but I just did not realize that there were blind spots I needed to be able to see. When I can scrape up the price, I think I will try these split vision Mirrors. Mostly good reviews makes me feel they may be worth the cost. Of course they don't look too bad either.
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