Mirrors switch-anyone try this?
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Mirrors switch-anyone try this?
I'm switching my stock mirrors to Kuryakyn's Magnums; I'm tired of looking at my shoulders and not whats behind me. These come with a flat glass or convex glass. Has anyone mixed mirrors with flat & convex lenses? I'd probably put the convex on the right side as thats the side I look at most. What other (brand) mirrors or tricks have you guys tried?
At this point I'm not switching out handlebars, maybe later.
Thanx.
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At this point I'm not switching out handlebars, maybe later.
Thanx.
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RE: Mirrors switch-anyone try this?
I never fully rely on my mirrors. I always turn my head to look at what's beside/behind me before I switch lanes or make a turn. I'll check the mirrors first, but I always turn my head. I mostly just use the mirrors to see what's goin' on behind me as I'm goin' down the road, such as when I'm ridin' in a group so I can see what the bikes behind me are doin'.
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RE: Mirrors switch-anyone try this?
Good question. Are there any mirror options for us RG guys that take the mirror off the handle bars and onto the fairing? I think Street Glides have this option?
I mainly use my mirrors just to see who is behind me while riding or at a light. I too never use my mirrors when changing lanes. Always turn my head. I don't even trust my mirrors in my 4x4 Dodge 1500 truck. There were a few close calls with bikes or small cars that were in my blind spot. Never again!
I mainly use my mirrors just to see who is behind me while riding or at a light. I too never use my mirrors when changing lanes. Always turn my head. I don't even trust my mirrors in my 4x4 Dodge 1500 truck. There were a few close calls with bikes or small cars that were in my blind spot. Never again!
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RE: Mirrors switch-anyone try this?
Some day (soon), mirrors will be an option on new cars/trucks cause no one uses them. There are a lot of stiff necked drivers out there in their cages. Mirrors are an aide in our war against those out to get us; use them but don't rely solely on them...
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RE: Mirrors switch-anyone try this?
I put the HD mirror extensions on my stock mirrors
and it helped alot. I also got tired of looking at my elbows.
$30.bucks a pair, now I can actually use the mirrors!
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and it helped alot. I also got tired of looking at my elbows.
$30.bucks a pair, now I can actually use the mirrors!
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RE: Mirrors switch-anyone try this?
I put HD long stemmed mirrors on my RG - moved them out about an inch. Available in chrome or black. Helped a bunch. The extensions raise the mirror, the long stems move them farther outboard and a little higher. Look like stock mirrors, unless you choose black. I did, makes them dissapear from the front.
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RE: Mirrors switch-anyone try this?
I have the Harely slip mirrors and did not really see any big difference. I think the fisheye smaller mirror is not convex enough to really get the supposed full effertc desired. MPO
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RE: Mirrors switch-anyone try this?
I liked the look of the stock harley mirrors on my Road Glide but I have ugle elbows, so i picked up a set off of a sportster, same mirror just a lot longer stems. I think I paid $10 off e-bay shipped.
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RE: Mirrors switch-anyone try this?
I have the Kury Magnums with the convex lens on each side and am very pleased with them. Very high quality, and although I still see some of my arm in them, they are better than the stock mirrors. Forgive the poor pic....
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