Arms In Mirrors

greenmachine · July 31st, 2013, 10:15 PM

Okay so, on my new gen 08 250, I CANNOT get my mirrors at a nice angle that my arms dont dominate. I have to like bend my arm in or move my head slightly to get a full view in the mirror, probably 1/2 arm 1/2 view in each mirror when cruising.

Anybody else have this issue? I may just be daft.

Runeknight95 · July 31st, 2013, 10:20 PM

Someone is selling mirror extenders in the FS section
I just bought his corbin seat hes a good dude

Driddle · July 31st, 2013, 10:33 PM

Yes that is a common problem. I see the same thing when I ride.
One solution is bar end mirrors. I hear they help a lot, but I can't decide if I like them or not. That's why I haven't gotten them yet.

Bentley813 · July 31st, 2013, 10:34 PM

It's pretty normal. I just tuck in my arm to see in the mirrors.

NevadaWolf · July 31st, 2013, 11:02 PM

I gave up dealing with seeing only my arms and bout 650 mirrors. The stalks are a longer and fit into the mounts of the 250.

Trailerboy531 · July 31st, 2013, 11:27 PM

I used to just put my hand on my hip and it allowed me to see my blind spot in the space between my elbow and body.

Sirref · August 1st, 2013, 12:46 AM

reminds me of my old 250's mirrors, the most useless things ever. couldn't see anything out of them so I had to get bar end mirrors (they work like a charm once you get used to where to look)

on the 300 though the mirrors are godly perfect stock so no bar ends on that

adouglas · August 1st, 2013, 09:33 AM

I set mine so that my arm is visible on the inner part of the mirror. To see behind I shift my head slightly and move my elbow out. The view is between my elbow and my hip.

Works great. Try it.

alex.s · August 1st, 2013, 09:43 AM

just go faster and you wont need mirrors

adouglas · August 1st, 2013, 09:46 AM

Link to original page on YouTube.

Motofool · August 1st, 2013, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adouglas

I set mine so that my arm is visible on the inner part of the mirror. To see behind I shift my head slightly and move my elbow out. The view is between my elbow and my hip.

Works great. Try it.

http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/I_hate_these_mirrors

When they are more important, while stopped in traffic, angle your bike in such a way that one mirror gives you a perfect view of cars approaching to you.
The bonus of this is that your bike is already pointed toward the side of the car stopped in front of you, which will become your escape route if needed.

Try it even if you are the first in line; you don't want to jump into crossing traffic.
This rider didn't give himself a route to escape:

adouglas · August 1st, 2013, 10:43 AM

This is also really good when turning right.

Now that I'm on the GSXR it's become critical. The riding position is such that I have a true blind spot.. cannot hold the bars (i.e., hold the clutch) and also turn my head enough to see 3/4 to the rear left. Checking for cars coming from my left requires either pulling up square to the road I'm turning onto, or angling the bike in such a way that I can "merge" into traffic after checking in the mirror.

I had a few awkward "take it on faith" moments early on before this became a habit.

Ytse Frobozz · August 2nd, 2013, 12:21 PM

I think my elbows look awesome so I don't consider this a problem.

Alex · August 2nd, 2013, 12:27 PM

greenmachine · August 2nd, 2013, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motofool

http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/I_hate_these_mirrors

When they are more important, while stopped in traffic, angle your bike in such a way that one mirror gives you a perfect view of cars approaching to you.
The bonus of this is that your bike is already pointed toward the side of the car stopped in front of you, which will become your escape route if needed.

Try it even if you are the first in line; you don't want to jump into crossing traffic.
This rider didn't give himself a route to escape:

Id rather split and not give any of that a chance of happening...

July 31st, 2013, 10:15 PM	#1
greenmachine ninjette.org member Name: mitch Location: corona Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): Green Ninja 250 2008!!!! Posts: 202	Arms In Mirrors Okay so, on my new gen 08 250, I CANNOT get my mirrors at a nice angle that my arms dont dominate. I have to like bend my arm in or move my head slightly to get a full view in the mirror, probably 1/2 arm 1/2 view in each mirror when cruising. Anybody else have this issue? I may just be daft.

July 31st, 2013, 10:20 PM	#2
Runeknight95 ninjette.org member Name: Derek Location: Boynton Beach Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 08 cbr1000rr, 2008 + 2012 ninja 250, 06 zx6r (636!) track only Posts: 150	Someone is selling mirror extenders in the FS section I just bought his corbin seat hes a good dude __________________________________________________ http://www.1000rr.net/forums/showthread.php?t=90412 http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/ http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1209877267

July 31st, 2013, 10:33 PM	#3
Driddle ninjette.org guru Name: David Location: Murrieta, California Join Date: Jun 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r Posts: 288	Yes that is a common problem. I see the same thing when I ride. One solution is bar end mirrors. I hear they help a lot, but I can't decide if I like them or not. That's why I haven't gotten them yet. __________________________________________________ 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250r \| Yoshimura Stainless Full Exhaust \| Pazzo Levers \| Puig Double Bubble \| DynoJet Stage 2 \| K&N Intake \|

July 31st, 2013, 11:02 PM	#5
NevadaWolf Certified looney toon Name: Teri Location: 39°52'40.7"N 118°23'53.8"W (Northern NV) Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 102k+ miles -- 2014 CB500X, 42k+ miles Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 16 MOTM Jul '13, Jul '14	I gave up dealing with seeing only my arms and bout 650 mirrors. The stalks are a longer and fit into the mounts of the 250. __________________________________________________ <-- Linky Hey Unregistered! The code [you] shows the username currently logged in. IBA # 56020 AMA # 521481 Fun Rides! ][ My Videos ][ My Gear Hold yourself to the same rules you expect others to follow.

July 31st, 2013, 11:27 PM	#6
Trailerboy531 Gear crash test dummy Name: Max Location: South Bay (So. Cal) Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 race bike, 2014 ZX-636r Posts: A lot.	I used to just put my hand on my hip and it allowed me to see my blind spot in the space between my elbow and body. __________________________________________________ CVMA #531

July 31st, 2013, 10:34 PM	#4
Bentley813 ninjette.org member Name: Steve Location: Oswego, NY Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 White 300 Posts: 221	It's pretty normal. I just tuck in my arm to see in the mirrors.

August 1st, 2013, 12:46 AM	#7
Sirref Private Joker Name: Ben Location: Towson, MD Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '99/'01 Ninja 250 "sketchy", '13 Ninja 300 "yoshi", '03 GSXR 600 "merlin" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '14	reminds me of my old 250's mirrors, the most useless things ever. couldn't see anything out of them so I had to get bar end mirrors (they work like a charm once you get used to where to look) on the 300 though the mirrors are godly perfect stock so no bar ends on that

August 1st, 2013, 09:33 AM	#8
adouglas Cat herder Name: Gort Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia RS660 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 6 MOTM - Jul '18, Nov '16, Aug '14, May '13	I set mine so that my arm is visible on the inner part of the mirror. To see behind I shift my head slightly and move my elbow out. The view is between my elbow and my hip. Works great. Try it. __________________________________________________ I am NOT an adrenaline junkie, I'm a skill junkie. - csmith12 Nam et ipsa scientia potestas est. Heri historia. Cras mysterium. Hodie donum est. Carpe diem.
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August 1st, 2013, 09:43 AM	#9
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	just go faster and you wont need mirrors __________________________________________________

August 1st, 2013, 09:46 AM	#10
adouglas Cat herder Name: Gort Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia RS660 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 6 MOTM - Jul '18, Nov '16, Aug '14, May '13	Link to original page on YouTube. __________________________________________________ I am NOT an adrenaline junkie, I'm a skill junkie. - csmith12 Nam et ipsa scientia potestas est. Heri historia. Cras mysterium. Hodie donum est. Carpe diem.

August 1st, 2013, 10:43 AM	#12
adouglas Cat herder Name: Gort Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia RS660 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 6 MOTM - Jul '18, Nov '16, Aug '14, May '13	This is also really good when turning right. Now that I'm on the GSXR it's become critical. The riding position is such that I have a true blind spot.. cannot hold the bars (i.e., hold the clutch) and also turn my head enough to see 3/4 to the rear left. Checking for cars coming from my left requires either pulling up square to the road I'm turning onto, or angling the bike in such a way that I can "merge" into traffic after checking in the mirror. I had a few awkward "take it on faith" moments early on before this became a habit. __________________________________________________ I am NOT an adrenaline junkie, I'm a skill junkie. - csmith12 Nam et ipsa scientia potestas est. Heri historia. Cras mysterium. Hodie donum est. Carpe diem.

August 2nd, 2013, 12:21 PM	#13
Ytse Frobozz Not dead yet! Name: Rob Location: Marlborough MA Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 315	I think my elbows look awesome so I don't consider this a problem.
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August 2nd, 2013, 12:27 PM	#14
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