Split Vision Mirrors
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Split Vision Mirrors
Hello- Does anyone have the Harley split vision mirrors and if so, how do you like them. I'm thinking of getting them but I want to try and get some feedback first. Thanks in advance for any help.
Here's the link to the mirrors if you've never seen. They seem pretty practical and have a nice look.
http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US
Here's the link to the mirrors if you've never seen. They seem pretty practical and have a nice look.
http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US
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From what I have read, they don't work as well as you thought they might. I, myself, was thinking of getting these same mirrors, but after reading some of the previous posts, I decided to keep looking. From what I have read the convex mirror is not positioned in a place that covers your blind spot, which, I feel is the purpose. I haven't tried them, this is only what I have read. Other's say to just buy a stick on type and it works well. For me, I don't think I would like the look of it. Just my $0.02.
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RE: Split Vision Mirrors
I have some, they do not let you see as much to the side as I thought they would. If seeing to the side is your objective, you'd be better off buying the little round stick on convex mirror and stick it on a regular bike mirror.
One day I'm gonna change mine back and add the little mirror.
Hack.
One day I'm gonna change mine back and add the little mirror.
Hack.
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SoCal_Pappy. This is of topic. I just got back today from feeding the economy in Southern California. I took my wife and two girls to Disneyland. We were there for a week. We had a wonderful time. But, I gotta ask, don't the interstates there freak you out? Wow, what a mess, and so many different roads. If I had not had a gps and paper maps, I would have been lost. I live In Albuquerque, two interstates. I-25 and I-40. I was lucky enough to never really get caught in any of the traffic jams I heard about, nothing worse than here. I was surprised by that. But that lane splitting the bikes were doing freaked me out. I would be sonervous to try that in SoCal. My hat is off to all you guys that can deal with it. Just thought I would mention it. BUT, there is some beautiful roads, and driving down PCH was fantastic At some point, I will try it on my RK custom.
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RE: Split Vision Mirrors
I have had them for awhile now and think they are great. No they are not perfect but a damn sight better than stock. They do give a wider view to the side and the view to the back is awesome.
My .02
My .02
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I agree that they are better than the stock ones. The look great too. It takes some getting used to and some readjusting to get the height right. I have mine pretty well adjustednow and they show more to the rear than the stock mirrors.
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I agree - installed 'em shortly after buying the bike, wouldn't go back ta stock on a bet.
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RE: Split Vision Mirrors
My experience is somewhat different.
I've have had a set since Feb and inspected another 2 sets,I'm not impressed.
The smaller outside mirror is supposed to be convex, none of these are, and they need to be.
These might be acceptable with the flat mirror, but all the the ones I have or looked at, the outside mirror isnot pointed out, where you need it to be.
IMHO, these are not worth the money, just stick a little convex mirror from the auto parts store onto a regular mirror.
I've have had a set since Feb and inspected another 2 sets,I'm not impressed.
The smaller outside mirror is supposed to be convex, none of these are, and they need to be.
These might be acceptable with the flat mirror, but all the the ones I have or looked at, the outside mirror isnot pointed out, where you need it to be.
IMHO, these are not worth the money, just stick a little convex mirror from the auto parts store onto a regular mirror.
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those are the exact mirrors I have and I can say that now, I would not ride without them. I have lazy eye so am basically blind out of my left. Not good for the road. And my right eye, well, lets just say I can't see for chit.
These mirrors are AWESOME for vision. But I also have drags so they are spread out a little more than stock bars.
Did I mention I LOVE them???
These mirrors are AWESOME for vision. But I also have drags so they are spread out a little more than stock bars.
Did I mention I LOVE them???