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Old Mar 8, 2009 | 09:25 PM
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Flipped the mirrors, sorry for the crappy pics it will never stop raining!
What do you think?
I think I can actually see better as i was always looking into my shoulder before.





 
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Old Mar 8, 2009 | 09:27 PM
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The mirrors don't hit the tank?
 
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Can you see out of them?
 
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The mirrors don't hit the tank?
They clear by about 3/4" left and 1&1/4" on the right.

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Originally Posted by Yellotang
Can you see out of them?
Yes surprisingly clean view no arm in the way.
 
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looks good...I did the same to mine...makes the top of my drag bars look clean..and i can actually see more with them that way
 
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Originally Posted by tomhummer
looks good...I did the same to mine...makes the top of my drag bars look clean..and i can actually see more with them that way
What little I got to try I think I will be happier with the view also.
 
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i think im going to try that. good idea.
 
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I am pretty sure mine would hit my tank, beats the hell out of looking at your waist.
 
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Cool, I live in Lincoln. Go Huskers! Go Bo!
 
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