Are upside down mirrors really better?
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Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 89
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From: St. Louis, Mo
mirrors flipped. I have no problem using
them in that position & can see everything.
There are 2 pages of opinions, both pro
& con on the subject, and I've said this
before "Opinions are like Buttholes, everybody
has one, all different, & they all stink"
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Albuquerque, NM
I flipped em on my Iron, helped out a **** ton. Factory position sucked as no matter how I adjusted the mirrors, I just got a nice view of my arms. Flipped and now I can see everything, plus the line of sight to them is much better, a quick glance down and I can see whats on the side of me. I still will look over my shoulder before making a lane change tho.
Road Master
Joined: May 2009
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From: utah
It seems like quite a few people have issues with flipping mirrors on drag bars. +1 on the bar end mirrors maybe working out for you better. Can't you bring the stems forward a little to clear the tank?
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Does it actually help? It depends on your size, your bike's size, your bike's layout, your bar height, etc...
It really works great for me with my "48" bars, but it was terrible when I had drag bars.
It really works great for me with my "48" bars, but it was terrible when I had drag bars.
Last edited by revid; Sep 5, 2010 at 09:30 PM.
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2010
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From: Kentucky
I prefer the look of flipped over stock but, that's just me. I especially like it better for apes or taller z's. I used flipped on my nightster for a while. I'm 6'1 and 230. I never had any trouble seeing. I actually liked it better. I agree with some above posts that I do still always look over my shoulder. It's a habit. I have a bar end mirror now and it has by far improved my field of vision greater than stock or flipped, I guess just because it is at the very end of the bar. If anyone is looking to see a bar end on drags just look on my profile pics. I got mine from licks.
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Road Master
Joined: Jul 2009
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From: MCALLEN ,TX
I love that people are using the word "ghetto" when describing flipped mirrors...or Harleys in general. I've never seen a thug gangster from the ghetto cruising a Harley.
The reason my mirror is flipped is because it looks sloppy with 2 big *** mirrors towering over my bars....not because my homies in da hood think it looks dope...word playa...I'm just keeping it real.
The reason my mirror is flipped is because it looks sloppy with 2 big *** mirrors towering over my bars....not because my homies in da hood think it looks dope...word playa...I'm just keeping it real.
Last edited by Cpitch; Sep 13, 2010 at 11:41 AM.