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Why are mirrors on modern bikes so crap?

34 Posts | Latest reply on 01/02/2022 00:21:28 by Ali52 | Go to original / last post

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jinx57

In: Leonard Stanley
Posts: 28149

Are you proposing the power of telekenesis??😨
If so,what would happen if you put an eye patch over your right eye......would the left mirror loosen instead?

Message posted by jinx57 on 11 June 2021 at 17:38

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jinx57 @ 11/06/2021 17:38:18

Cupid Stunt

In: Hope Valley
Posts: 2196

Don't be silly Jinx!
You're still using the right mirror more than left mirror, but now with 50% the previous use. So you double the interval between tightening 😁😁😁

Message posted by Cupid Stunt on 11 June 2021 at 18:15

Cupid Stunt @ 11/06/2021 18:15:30

jinx57

In: Leonard Stanley
Posts: 28149

But riding in France,the opposite would be true...thus negating the need for tightening at all...ah mèrde...💩💩

Message posted by jinx57 on 11 June 2021 at 23:49

jinx57 @ 11/06/2021 23:49:45

Fink

In: West Wales
Posts: 279

The only thing is with thread lock (which is a good idea) is that I have to move the mirrors to get my bike round the back of JP's, they get stuck along with the gear and clutch levers, I need to put some risers on to get past the gas box, it's an on-going problem 😑

Message posted by Fink on 13 June 2021 at 06:37

Fink @ 13/06/2021 06:37:13

jinx57

In: Leonard Stanley
Posts: 28149

I have a similar problem with the gate at the side of my house,leading into the back garden.
Verity requires a wiggle to clear through,Rudolph ditto..Marilyn's ample proportions(and fairing) mean mirrors folded flat against screen,plus her nipple - like indicator pods require pinpoint accuracy lest they snag both sides at once..ouch! (Who knows,perhaps she enjoys the rough treatment i inflict upon her generous curves??)

Message posted by jinx57 on 13 June 2021 at 08:14

jinx57 @ 13/06/2021 08:14:13

Dove

In: W. Wales
Posts: 26

If you look in the mirrors cross-eyed they may tighten themselves instead or at the very least confuse both as to which one your using and therefore negate the need to get spanners out. 🤔

Message posted by Dove on 13 June 2021 at 09:48

Dove @ 13/06/2021 09:48:48

Bikeabill

In: Hull /Hessle
Posts: 4467

Well mine are reasonable ok on the Fireblade and i don't need any risers

Message posted by Bikeabill on 10 October 2021 at 20:50

Bikeabill @ 10/10/2021 20:50:29

baxi

In: rochdale
Posts: 23

better to know when you have a audi driver up your back side ? ,

Message posted by baxi on 16 October 2021 at 10:14

baxi @ 16/10/2021 10:14:34

Strom67

In: Hilton, Cambs
Posts: 10191

Ditto BMW, although it's not easy to see what they are when they are touching (almost🙄) your back wheel.... I find a big right handful makes them look much smaller 🤣🤣🤣

Message posted by Strom67 on 19 October 2021 at 08:18

Strom67 @ 19/10/2021 08:18:04

Malc1

In: Andover
Posts: 30

Well so much for me saying my mirrors were perfect!!! Running an errand this morning & me right mirror fell off it’s stalk !!! ☹️

Message posted by Malc1 on 06 November 2021 at 18:18

Malc1 @ 06/11/2021 18:18:40

Shinysideupish

In: Blackburn
Posts: 3

Wtf are mirrors? Mine don't have any. Come to think, indicators missing too.🤣

Message posted by Shinysideupish on 04 December 2021 at 03:02

Shinysideupish @ 04/12/2021 03:02:45

jinx57

In: Leonard Stanley
Posts: 28149

Lets hope you don't get blindsided by the national plague of AAD (Asshole Audi Drivers) then..good luck chap!!👍

Message posted by jinx57 on 04 December 2021 at 08:24

jinx57 @ 04/12/2021 08:24:36

Strom67

In: Hilton, Cambs
Posts: 10191

No indicators? I hope you give clear hand signals..... especially to Audi drivers🤣🤣🤣

Message posted by Strom67 on 04 December 2021 at 23:35

Strom67 @ 04/12/2021 23:35:14

Ali52

In: Falkirk
Posts: 6

I did watch a guy in America that has been making camera rear view mirrors for bikes. Sadly not shipping to the UK as yet, he does show how he maid them on youtube.
As for the mirrors on my GSXR I can't see past my shoulder nor arms. I have to sit a little to the side to check over my shoulder. That extension looks worth a try. Make my bike look like my large ears. 😁

Message posted by Ali52 on 01 February 2022 at 00:21

Ali52 @ 01/02/2022 00:21:28

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