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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 09:41 AM
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Default Road Glide mirror's, did you change ??

The one thing as far as function on the bike is the mirror's that came up short
I just don't find them set up for proper rear viewing.

What did you switch to to get a better look behind ? and any pic's would be a bonus

Tia
 
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 09:47 AM
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Thats one of the things on the list but i havent found what i am looking for yet.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 09:51 AM
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Nothing particularly wrong with the stock mirrors, I just don't care for the teardrop shape & don't like the convex view. I changed to the older square/flat mirrors I've had on Evo's forever. But, the change that made the mirrors useful was changin' the bars. I chose Wide Glide bars, but any bar that gets your hands up a little will also move the mirrors up where they become useful. If you can't get comfortable with higher bars you might try mirrors with longer stems..........
 
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Jinks
...the change that made the mirrors useful was changin' the bars
+1 on that.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 10:17 AM
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I'm in the same boat. I want to find something that functions well but looks better than what's on there now.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by deadbug
The one thing as far as function on the bike is the mirror's that came up short
I just don't find them set up for proper rear viewing.

What did you switch to to get a better look behind ? and any pic's would be a bonus

Tia
Went with the HD "Tailfin" mirrors.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 10:59 AM
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Went with the HD "Tailfin" mirrors.
Very nice..I think I just found my new mirror! Any shots from the front?
 
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by turbo38sfi
Very nice..I think I just found my new mirror! Any shots from the front?

In my album on my profile there should be a few from the front.
 
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I've got a set of Harley billet mirrors. I really like the look and they provide a good view for me. I've had the same mirrors on the stock bars and now on a set of Heritage bars. Works well with both.

 
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 11:50 AM
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I just got the Harley mirror extenders. I think they raise the mirrors about 2". Now I can see past my shoulders and get a clear view. I also have the Khrome Werks +2 Sweeper bars. I don't know about the cool factor but the functional factor is 100.

I don't have any pictures and if I did I am not sure about how to post them.

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