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Old Sep 24, 2009 | 08:48 AM
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Default mounting mirrors under handle bars...
How does this work out? Can you see better? Or is it just for looks?
I likethe way it looks, would consider doing it to my roadster to cleanup the topside...but don't want to have anymore trouble seeing whats behind me than I do now...

Appreciate any input...
 
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Old Sep 24, 2009 | 10:05 AM
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for me i can see a lot better. with the mirrors upright all i could see was my shoulders and the side of me. with them underneath i can see behind me.
 
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Old Sep 24, 2009 | 10:21 AM
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Just try it out and see for yourself it doesn't taKe more than 3 minutes to switch them
 
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It's a much better view with them below the bars with one up, with a passenger all you see is their knees though.
 
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Default mirrors and 3 minutes...
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Just try it out and see for yourself it doesn't taKe more than 3 minutes to switch them
I mostly ride 1 up - and 3 minutes of work - is 3 minutes less riding time....
 
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Well on the Iron its the only way to see behind you as the view in the stock postion is of your elbows. Not sure about a 1200 but it was like night and day for me and if its half of that for you then it woth it.IMO
 
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I am trying it on my Nightster but I'll be honest, I am having trouble seeing anything other than the roadway. Can't seem to get them adjusted high enough. Love the look though.
 
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It kinda depends on your bars.
 
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Well on the Iron its the only way to see behind you as the view in the stock postion is of your elbows. Not sure about a 1200 but it was like night and day for me and if its half of that for you then it woth it.IMO
jus loosen ur lever clamps and switch housings and rotate so u can see better.
 
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jus loosen ur lever clamps and switch housings and rotate so u can see better.
Why didn't I think of that? I can see everything now. And it looks much cooler than stock. Thanks !
 
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