--- My Mirror Solution ---

motor32 · May 8th, 2010, 01:15 PM

This is what I have been using on my bikes for a couple of years. Works great with no blind spots at all. Cost under $20 dollars and easy to do.

Picked up these mirrors at Autozone. You'll need two of each. (Make sure to use the correct 360 rotating kind, there are some that just pivot but they don't work as well since they move when you hit bumps.)
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Got these shims at Home Depot. Get the ones that are not wood. You will need only the fat ends of two, a little over 1/4 of a inch. Also you will need some good double sided tape and some Crazy-glue. (The tape in this is just to show the size of the shims and is not used.)
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Cut a 1 inch square and attach to the narrow side of the 360 mirror. (As seen on the left of picture.) Cut 1/4 inch off of the shims with a razor-knife wrap three sides with the double sided tape. This now goes on the thick side of the 360 mirror. Peal the backing off the big mirror and attach as shown. Now attach the whole thing to the inside of the bikes mirror.
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For extra measure I put some Crazy-glue on the tape area and the mirror just to be sure it doesn't come off. Blue painters tape to hold it in place overnight.
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View of my bike in between my cars. My rear tire is touching the line between the concrete and the asphalt of my driveway. (Use this as a reference for the next photos.)
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The right side mirror. I use the bikes mirror to see behind me and my blind spot mirror to see whats on my side. (In the picture you can see to my porch.)
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The left side mirror now I can also see behind me and whats on my side. (In the picture you can see past my garage into my yard.)
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I hope I made this clear to understand. It works great.

addy126 · May 8th, 2010, 01:55 PM

An option but I'll stick with my SW tech mirror extenders... the appearance of this glueon and huge circular mirror just doesn't do it for me...uh uh.

eddiekay · May 8th, 2010, 04:10 PM

Mo 32....nice inexpensive solution. And really...knowing the prob exists...what would it cost Kawa to mold a covex bubble into the glass?

motor32 · May 8th, 2010, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by addy126

An option but I'll stick with my SW tech mirror extenders... the appearance of this glueon and huge circular mirror just doesn't do it for me...uh uh.

Just to make myself clear. I didn't put any Crazy-glue on my bikes mirrors. They are attached only with the tape on the back of the small mirror. The glue was only for attaching the two mirrors I bought together, along with the tape.

joyinc · May 8th, 2010, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by addy126

An option but I'll stick with my SW tech mirror extenders... the appearance of this glueon and huge circular mirror just doesn't do it for me...uh uh.

what do those look like?

I'm sick of moving my arms every time i need to check behind me... it's really unnerving!

Sound Wave · May 9th, 2010, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by joyinc

what do those look like?

someone posted an excellent diy on those sw-motech mirrors.

they really did help. i didn't have to tuck my arms in as often to see behind me.
http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showt...ghlight=mirror

joyinc · May 9th, 2010, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Sound Wave

someone posted an excellent diy on those sw-motech mirrors.

they really did help. i didn't have to tuck my arms in as often to see behind me.
http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showt...ghlight=mirror

thanks! i'll check it out

I posted about this a while back and then just figured that i like how the mirrors look so i wouldnt mess with them... but I'm already tired of not being able to see a darn thing

kkim · May 9th, 2010, 04:14 PM

IIRC, someone already pointed you to this link.

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=41246

Apex · May 9th, 2010, 04:15 PM

I don't use my mirrors much. I always just look over my shoulder.

Sound Wave · May 9th, 2010, 04:25 PM

lol... when you said you just look over your shoulder, it reminded me of this:

Link to original page on YouTube.

if you could do that, then there really would be no need to use the mirrors. lol. but yeah, for me anyways, it was nice being able to see what was directly behind me without having to turn my head or tuck in my elbows. thankfully, it isn't an issue anymore with my present bike.

i did try motor32's idea first, although he has better mirrors than i did. for me it made everything too small, especially at night. but if it works for him, then that is great.

joyinc · May 9th, 2010, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by kkim

IIRC, someone already pointed you to this link.

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=41246

lol... i have the memory of a 90 year old!

kkim · May 9th, 2010, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by joyinc

lol... i have the memory of a 90 year old!

HEY!!! Leave me out of this!!

sofo · May 9th, 2010, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Apex

I don't use my mirrors much. I always just look over my shoulder.

Me too. I find it gives both a better view for me and for others around me since they have a better chance of noticing me looking back at them instead of glancing in the 75% of my mirror that isn't occupied by my elbow or my ass.

joyinc · May 9th, 2010, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

HEY!!! Leave me out of this!!

lmao!

Flashmonkey · May 10th, 2010, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sofo

Me too. I find it gives both a better view for me and for others around me since they have a better chance of noticing me looking back at them instead of glancing in the 75% of my mirror that isn't occupied by my elbow or my ass.

you can see your ass in the mirror? Wow....

addy126 · May 11th, 2010, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Flashmonkey

you can see your ass in the mirror? Wow....

motor32 · May 18th, 2010, 04:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apex

I don't use my mirrors much. I always just look over my shoulder.

I still look over my shoulder before I change lanes. This allows me to see whats going on behind me when i'm just going along. It's also is nice when you are stopped at a light and you can see what's on both sides of you and behind you.

tabogon · May 18th, 2010, 08:40 AM

+1 on looking over the shoulder, most the time I only use the mirrors to look behind me when I am at a light...gotta make sure those cagers are actually slowing down.

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May 8th, 2010, 01:55 PM	#2
addy126 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: addy126 Location: Tx Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Kawasaki N-250 + '09 Vulcan 900 Classic Lt Posts: A lot.	An option but I'll stick with my SW tech mirror extenders... the appearance of this glueon and huge circular mirror just doesn't do it for me...uh uh.

May 8th, 2010, 04:10 PM	#3
eddiekay ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: eddie Location: Lawnguylind Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 300, WeeStrom Posts: A lot.	Mo 32....nice inexpensive solution. And really...knowing the prob exists...what would it cost Kawa to mold a covex bubble into the glass?

May 9th, 2010, 04:14 PM	#8
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	IIRC, someone already pointed you to this link. http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=41246

May 9th, 2010, 04:25 PM	#10
Sound Wave Ramen Rider Name: Gary Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2015 BMW R1200R, 08 Honda VFR800A (sold), 09 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: A lot.	lol... when you said you just look over your shoulder, it reminded me of this: Link to original page on YouTube. if you could do that, then there really would be no need to use the mirrors. lol. but yeah, for me anyways, it was nice being able to see what was directly behind me without having to turn my head or tuck in my elbows. thankfully, it isn't an issue anymore with my present bike. i did try motor32's idea first, although he has better mirrors than i did. for me it made everything too small, especially at night. but if it works for him, then that is great.

May 18th, 2010, 08:40 AM	#18
tabogon ninjette.org guru Name: Josh Location: CT Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R (Metallic Island Blue) Posts: 262	+1 on looking over the shoulder, most the time I only use the mirrors to look behind me when I am at a light...gotta make sure those cagers are actually slowing down.