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Old Dec 14, 2008 | 03:02 PM
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There seem to be a much larger blind spot in the mirrors on this bike than any other I have ever had. Anybody else notice that? The mirrors are small and not much room to add a small round concave mirrow –like I have done on other bike. Has anyone replaced the original mirrors? Any suggestion?
 
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Old Dec 14, 2008 | 04:08 PM
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You're on a motorcycle...there are no blind spots. Blind spots are areas you can't see because the structure of the vehicle prevents you seeing behind it. Simply move your head from side to side and you'll see everything out there.

I think this thread might be even dumber than the how do you fill your rear tire thread.

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Old Dec 14, 2008 | 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by oep
There seem to be a much larger blind spot in the mirrors on this bike than any other I have ever had. Anybody else notice that? The mirrors are small and not much room to add a small round concave mirrow –like I have done on other bike. Has anyone replaced the original mirrors? Any suggestion?
the mirrors are only there to reenfroce what your eyes just saw. turn your head and look. heck most custom bakes only have enough mirror to make the man go away. NEVER rely soley on your mirrors, or you will most certainly be sorry. sooner or later.
 
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Old Dec 14, 2008 | 04:15 PM
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I thought I would not be able to ride with one eye missing,the right on that is ,I just have to be more careful.
 
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Old Dec 14, 2008 | 04:15 PM
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I'll 2nd that Harry Davidson. They must be brothers.
 
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Old Dec 14, 2008 | 04:17 PM
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Mine worked fine until I changed out to wider bars.

Adding mirrors is pretty simple.
Get ones that have slightly longer stems than the stock Ultra mirrors.

 
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Old Dec 14, 2008 | 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by HarryDavidson
I think this thread might be even dumber than the how do you fill your rear tire thread.
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I think kuryakyn makes a bigger nice looking mirrors that fit the SG.

I've been looking for the right mirrors also because I ride 30 miles one way to work in heavy 70 mph traffic and there certainly is a blind spot with my full face helmet.

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Old Dec 14, 2008 | 04:25 PM
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I took the mirrors off of my F-150.They look a little big but Hell the blind spots are gone.But now my gas mileage dropped to nearly 20 mpg.
 
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i always will turn my head before i lane change.
 
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