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Gernick · Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2008 5:21 pm Post subject: Mirrors.

I'm looking at gaining the ability to see behind me. The stock mirrors just are not wide enough. Is that threaded hole on the right handlebar cluster a hole for a mirror stalk?

Whats this I hear about mirror extenders?
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chopper_harris · Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2008 7:34 pm Post subject:

yep, you can use pretty much any mirror with an M10 x 1.0 thread.

Many guys use the later airhead mono mirrors, they have a pleasing satin black lacquer finish.
They come in two width fittings, so check carefully before you buy on flebay Wink

What you really need are bar-end mirrors - they give you an unrivalled view of what is behind you.
Widely available from classic bike stores - look for Triumph, AJS or BSA spares locally.
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Gernick · Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2008 7:51 pm Post subject:

That was another option I was thinking of.
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Roy S. · Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2008 8:24 pm Post subject: Re: Mirrors.

michaelcurrin · Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2008 8:57 pm Post subject:

Not sure about the LT, but on my RS I got an extra set of the stock miiror extenders and doubled them up. Just got some longer screws from Lowe's and mirror extender from Drake.

That moves the mirrors out about an inch, doesn't sound like much, but its enough to make a difference.

Mike
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Flying Duck · Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2008 9:23 pm Post subject:

No extenders for the LT.

K75 mirrors work too in the handlebars.
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Shoganai · Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2008 3:57 am Post subject: Re: Mirrors.

Off the grid · Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2008 4:14 am Post subject:

^^Ya I do the same thing, kind of scootch my body over a tiny bit.
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Gernick · Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2008 9:24 am Post subject:

Thats what I've been doing. Lifting my arm as well. Not a good idea when stopped though. Thats when I really need to see behind me. I'm constantly keeping watch of my keester when waiting for a light.
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Scott_Anderson · Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2008 1:41 pm Post subject:

It won't be long before Drake has a rearview cctv camera mounted in Kato's hands projecting the image to his bluetooth HUD helmet. Shocked

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Flying Duck · Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2008 1:49 pm Post subject:

I think the LT mirrors are fine - especially compared to the RS mirrors. Getting them pointed in the right direction is th key IMO.
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dietric · Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2008 2:56 pm Post subject:

Flying Duck · Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2008 3:40 pm Post subject:

mnb · Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2008 7:20 pm Post subject:

I'd love to get the LT mirrors further out a bit, but I can see why visibility would be a problem on the much narrower RS.
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Jim · Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2008 10:46 pm Post subject: mirrors

the LT mirrors work fine for me - like Drake said - getting them adjusted right is the trick. I think there's a write up on one of the other sites. I also have the baby spot mirrors installed.
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Off the grid · Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 10:32 pm Post subject:

Was in Super Stop and Shop today and I always gravitate towards the Auto aisle, sometimes you can find some cool stuff for cheap....what the hell do supermarkets know about pricing auto stuff?

Anyway, found some adhesive-backed Bell brand "blind spot" mirrors for a dollar each!

They fit perfectly in the bottom half of the outer part of the mirror.

Will have report and pics tomorrow!
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owrstrich · Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2008 12:31 am Post subject:

bell...

a republican owned and republican operated company...

how long... depends on how much the messiah wants them to give to the democrats...

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Mystic Red · Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2008 3:05 pm Post subject:

Maybe someone would like to try one of these.

http://www.reevu.com/index.asp

I emailed them months ago and got no response.
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Flying Duck · Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2008 3:30 pm Post subject:

Shoganai · Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2008 7:40 am Post subject:

These help.

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