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Why are mirrors on modern bikes so crap?

Why are mirrors on modern bikes so crap? - Forums [Biker Match]

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Why are mirrors on modern bikes so crap?

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rev667
In: Halifax
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XSR900, stock mirrors, big and heavy, great view of my shoulders/elbows.
Had to change to bar-end mirrors, great for vision, crap for filtering.
All my older bike had fairly good mirrors, apart from the odd vibes.
Is this a scheme to get you to purchase aftermarket mirrors?

rev667 @ 08/05/2021 16:46

Deleted Member
In: NA
Posts: 0
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I just got a mate to turn up 2inch extensions to improve my stock Guzzi mirrors. Work great.
T120 stock mirrors were awful. And Triumph charge an arm and a leg to get their bar end mirrors, knowing full well the stock ones need to be dumped.
Africa Twin and Goldwing mirrors are fine.

So, I guess the worst stock mirrors are on retro and cruisers, coz that's all about 'style' rather than usability. Maybe. 🤔

Deleted Member @ 08/05/2021 17:52

Winchester
In: Holbeach
Posts: 58
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Oddly, while the standard Royal Enfield Bullet mirrors leave a lot to be desired, the Thunderbird cruiser(their words not mine) has great mirrors

Winchester @ 08/05/2021 18:13

Strom67
In: Hilton, Cambs
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I've got some 2 inch risers on my Strom, much better than looking at my own elbows and I'm only 6 foot tall. Maybe manufacturers should just make longer stalks as the mirrors are fine🤔

Strom67 @ 08/05/2021 18:42

Cupid Stunt
In: Hope Valley
Posts: 2196
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2 inch risers on the Tiger not only improve visibility but also get rid of a huge amount of wind noise

Cupid Stunt @ 08/05/2021 19:34

Lindsay
In: Leeds
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It's good to know that you've all got 2" risers... 🤭👍🏻

Lindsay @ 08/05/2021 20:00

Cupid Stunt
In: Hope Valley
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Yep. Got mine from LoveHoney 😉

Cupid Stunt @ 08/05/2021 20:54

Ragnar
In: London
Posts: 35983
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I'm glad to say that I don't need 2" rises

Both my Tigers mirrors (955i & 1050 Sport) I don't have a problem with

Ragnar @ 08/05/2021 20:55

JP
In: Birmingham
Posts: 11172
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I'm not 100% happy with my yamaha mirrors but with it already 42" wide filltering would be a no no if it get any wider.

JP @ 09/05/2021 07:31

jinx57
In: Leonard Stanley
Posts: 28149
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Best mirrors i have are on my '95 885 Tiger,fairing mounted ones on my '99 Trophy,after that £5.99 pattern 70's Honda ones on my 96 CB500...

jinx57 @ 09/05/2021 10:40

rev667
In: Halifax
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https://revjim.noip.me/nextcloud/index.php/s/FE5CDz9wgQmBoo7
Dunno if the link will work, but these mirrors work, the downside is the bike is stupid wide now, already has wide bars as standard.

rev667 @ 10/05/2021 10:45

TridentStevy1
In: Bridgnorth
Posts: 2
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Anyone tried a rear view camera and a small tele on the handlebars? I suspect there'll be too much ambient light for some of the cheaper screens but it would be interesting to find out.

TridentStevy1 @ 19/05/2021 19:56

SlowGoose
In: bolton
Posts: 676
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When I first started riding the first thing we did was remove mirrors and indicators and brains. If it was behind you it didn't matter

SlowGoose @ 29/05/2021 23:06

Steve_H
In: Teesdale
Posts: 2152
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A few of the guys I used to rally with were of that opinion, take off your mirrors cos we're fast as f*** so what behind doesn't matter.
To avoid the embarrassment of seeing the convoy of tractors and caravans behind them more like 😁
To be fair they all ran open pipes so they sounded fast

Steve_H @ 30/05/2021 09:21

Fink
In: West Wales
Posts: 290
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One of my mirrors moves and won't stay in the right place, even if you try tightening it up, it's driving my mad

Fink @ 10/06/2021 06:40

JP
In: Birmingham
Posts: 11172
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Fink just weld it lol

JP @ 10/06/2021 06:48

Fink
In: West Wales
Posts: 290
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Hmmm, ok.

Can I use your welder JP ?

Fink @ 10/06/2021 19:18

jinx57
In: Leonard Stanley
Posts: 28149
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Thread Locking Fluid by Loctite...simples...worked on Rudolph's mirrors..👍

jinx57 @ 10/06/2021 21:23

Strom67
In: Hilton, Cambs
Posts: 11910
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Rob 1961 might have some superglue left 🤣

Strom67 @ 10/06/2021 21:59

Steve_H
In: Teesdale
Posts: 2152
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It'll be the right one Fink. It's always the right mirror that comes loose cos you use it more.

Steve_H @ 11/06/2021 15:21

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