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JamieB
Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 60
Age: 35
Location: North West UK
Points: 597
Registration date: 2011-02-01
 |  Subject: Blind spot mirrors.  Mon Nov 28, 2011 12:49 pm | |
| Hello all,
I keep seeing small diamater mirrors that stick onto the Silverwings mirrors.
Seem a good idea, just wondered if anyone has them? |
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Waspie
Silver Wing Guru
Number of posts: 1739
Age: 60
Location: Portland, UK
Points: 2906
Registration date: 2009-07-26
| | Subject: Re: Blind spot mirrors. Mon Nov 28, 2011 1:59 pm | |
| Nope, I simply do 'lifesavers'!!  |
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matthew
Touring Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 315
Location: near Madrid/Santa Fe, NM
Points: 1616
Registration date: 2008-12-24
| | Subject: Re: Blind spot mirrors. Mon Nov 28, 2011 3:16 pm | |
| I use standard, round automobile blind spot mirrors - like the ones you described. I think they're 2" diameter. I like them, and think they work very well. Saves my neck too, and I believe they meet the need for riding safely and being able to see what's coming up beside you.
Are they a replacement/substitute for the neck-turn maneuver? I'd say that's up to you to decide for yourself. I tend to do some of both: use the mirror and turn to look.
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JeffR_
Site Admin
Number of posts: 344
Age: 52
Location: Fremont, Ca
Points: 3687
Registration date: 2010-05-12
| | Subject: Re: Blind spot mirrors. Mon Nov 28, 2011 3:19 pm | |
| Jamie,
I don't use those but will just turn my head to check things out. Have you installed the mirror extenders on your SWing yet? They may help. I do know other riders on bikes that use those blind spot mirrors and they seem to say they really work. If you get them please tell us how you like them.
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Ride Safe,
JeffR_
Givi Airflow, Dr Pulley Sliders (28gr), Power Commander, Air Hawk, K&N Filter
2007 Silver Wing 34,000 miles
2005 Majesty (sold) 12,500 miles
2004 Reflex (sold) 3,500 miles
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tarmacburner2
Touring Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 362
Age: 58
Location: Lancashire, England
Points: 1210
Registration date: 2010-03-27
| | Subject: Re: Blind spot mirrors. Mon Nov 28, 2011 3:49 pm | |
| I have the mirror extenders and the round blind spot mirrors stuck onto the mirrors. Mine are adjustable so you can alter the view. they aren't a substitute for the 'lifesaver' glance over your shoulder. They are very good though on busy roads (especially motorways).
Cheers, |
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honda_silver
Site Admin
Number of posts: 2258
Age: 51
Location: Georgetown, Tx
Points: 3606
Registration date: 2008-12-23
| | Subject: Re: Blind spot mirrors. Mon Nov 28, 2011 4:36 pm | |
| | JamieB wrote: | | I keep seeing small diamater mirrors that stick onto the Silverwings mirrors. |
I first tried the small rectangle angled mirror. You could identify items that might be in next lane. In "busy" traffic, I found that I needed more time studying the tiny mirror ... which seemed counterproductive. They both fell off the mirror when the weather turned very cold ... even though the mirror surface thoroughly cleaned.
I switched to Saeng "Quick Scan" mirrors ... I mounted them to the bottom and outside of the OEM mirrors. The quality and optics of mirrors were better and I was able to scan and perceive all risks quickly even two lanes over.
_________________ Bill - Georgetown TX 07 Silver Wing ABS Clearview w/vent, Givi E96/TB19/E52 with Admore Lighting, Alaskan Leather, Wrist Rests, 3M Solas tape, K&N air, Hyperpro spring, Grip Puppies, Airhawk, Utopia backrest, Stebel, Apexcone HIDs, StingerZ LEDs (w/Backoff WigWag), Knight Rider Sequential LED, NGK Iridium, Power Commander III, Manic Salamander, Saeng mirrors, Garmin Zumo 660, Dark-Side Sumitomo Tire  |
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Drbyte
Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 16
Location: Lafayette Indiana
Points: 660
Registration date: 2010-08-23
| | Subject: Re: Blind spot mirrors. Mon Nov 28, 2011 5:19 pm | |
| I tried these for 6 months and have removed them. Marginally useful, but I find it's better to look around.
There was a new curved mirror I saw from the UK a while back that looked interesting but indon't know if it is commercially available. |
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DickO
Silver Wing Rider
Number of posts: 480
Age: 67
Location: Harveyville, Kansas (SW of Topeka)
Points: 1777
Registration date: 2008-12-23
| | Subject: Re: Blind spot mirrors. Mon Nov 28, 2011 5:57 pm | |
| Hi All,
I've got one of the 'adjustable' round mini mirrors on my right hand side since it is still stock and gives the "least" view (partially because of the installed top box). My left hand mirror provides a much better view than my RH one but I still intend to put one of the round adjustable mini ones on there too. I've used them on several of my vehicles and just got use to them; although I use the larger 3"(?) units on my pickup type vehicles.
The one currently installed on the SWing "seems" to improve the view and am sure with enough experience, it will prove fully trustworthy. Even with that, I do take the time to double-check traffic with a head-turn if the situation allows. |
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