Convex Mirrors

chess · April 18th, 2009, 06:04 PM

Maybe the best $4 I've spent in a while...

This might be a farkle, I don't know...but since it technically probably makes the bike LOOK worse, I'll stick it here. I see it as a safety upgrade.

I had the 3.75" version of these on my Virago, but they are too tall for the Ninjette's mirrors. Today, I saw the 3" version at O'Reilly's while I was trying to get a Wix oil filter. They're $2 each, and they don't look all that bad. They increase my visibility by quite a bit...or at least my confidence in my visibility.

The brand is Hot Spots, and I recommend the 3" version (3.75" won't fit and 2" is too small to see). Also, I recommend placing them as far outboard as you can to increase your field of vision directly behind you.

Be safe out there!

http://www.etrailer.com/pc-HSM~49202...utm_medium=ppc

TrueFaith · April 18th, 2009, 06:36 PM

A lot of us got the 1.5" ones from Walmart for $1.50 each, but it's pretty well known that these stick-on convex mirrors are about the only way to see anything but your elbows in the Ninja's mirrors.

Snake · April 18th, 2009, 07:09 PM

Thanks for the tip. They look good.

Sound Wave · April 18th, 2009, 07:12 PM

i got the 2" ones. it helps in the day, but they are kind of useless at night if there are a bunch of cars behind me.

Alex · April 18th, 2009, 08:11 PM

That my friend, is a farkle.

/thread moved...

miks · April 18th, 2009, 08:14 PM

Nothing wrong about them, doesn't look too bad!

snowlife · April 19th, 2009, 10:02 AM

I really think that they look like **** (general). BUT if they came as standard it would be another story, no mod lines. I had a hire car mitsu lancer 2004ish that had great convex mirrors, I could see the whole world out of those mirrors. I really appreciated it as a motorbike rider. I wish they did it on bikes.

mxnello · April 19th, 2009, 01:10 PM

K-Mart and NAPA both have little rectangular ones, look good and do the job, they look much better than the round ones

zail · April 19th, 2009, 01:49 PM

I got some mirror extenders - they make the world of difference! Now I can see road, not elbows!

kkim · April 19th, 2009, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zail

I got some mirror extenders - they make the world of difference! Now I can see road, not elbows!

where did you get the extenders from and how much were they?

sorry for the thread hijack, but any pictures?

mike_sema · April 19th, 2009, 02:17 PM

i got this from cycle gear for 4 bucks

zail · April 19th, 2009, 02:37 PM

extenders were £30 ... would upload pic but ridiculous replacement laptop doesn't have bluetooth

Kawa make their own but the ones I got were made by a German co called SW-Motech - they are the same ones as for the ER-6 F (06) and the GPZ500 (94onwards) .. they fit loads of other models too - not sure if US and Europe model names are the same? They are worth their weight in gold and realy easy to fit - they fit into the original mounting and then the mirrors fit into them giving loads more adjustment and er, rear view

kkim · April 19th, 2009, 02:50 PM

thanks. was this the part #? SVL.08.500.100

and look like this?
http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade...view/2516/220/

Sound Wave · April 19th, 2009, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zail

extenders were £30 ... would upload pic but ridiculous replacement laptop doesn't have bluetooth

Kawa make their own but the ones I got were made by a German co called SW-Motech - )

are these the ones you are talking about? http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade...view/2516/704/

edit: lol, kelly you beat me!

zail · April 19th, 2009, 03:12 PM

yep.. that's them - was just going to edit post with part no but you guys beat me to it! lol

kkim · April 19th, 2009, 03:21 PM

cool... thank you, Zail.

do you think you would be able to post some closeup pics anytime soon?

chess · April 19th, 2009, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snowlife

I really think that they look like **** (general). BUT if they came as standard it would be another story, no mod lines.

I agree, but *shrug* it's just the mirrors.

Quote:

I had a hire car mitsu lancer 2004ish that had great convex mirrors, I could see the whole world out of those mirrors. I really appreciated it as a motorbike rider. I wish they did it on bikes.

Agreed, and I can't imagine why they don't.

py2e · April 20th, 2009, 09:37 AM

I installed the mirror extenders on my bike. Sorry I don't have an up close pic... It doesn't affect the look of the bike at all, but it helps so much.

kkim · April 20th, 2009, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by py2e

I installed the mirror extenders on my bike. Sorry I don't have an up close pic... It doesn't affect the look of the bike at all, but it helps so much.

are they the same extenders that Zail posted about?

py2e · April 20th, 2009, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

are they the same extenders that Zail posted about?

yea

kkim · April 20th, 2009, 12:20 PM

thank ye, sir.

Sound Wave · April 20th, 2009, 02:21 PM

cool. thanks people. i think i am going to have to pick up a set.

so you don't have to tuck your elbow in anymore to see behind you?

py2e · April 20th, 2009, 02:31 PM

I can see fine without tucking them in, but I see more when I do.

zail · April 20th, 2009, 02:33 PM

Here's a close up pic for you all - only took the one angle though.. doh! And yes, no more elbow tucking! Hurrah!

kkim · April 20th, 2009, 02:38 PM

Thanks!

do you notice more vibration distortion in the mirrors? That was the one complaint I've heard from others that have used extenders on other bikes.

zail · April 20th, 2009, 02:57 PM

not noticed any vibration at all -maybe I'm just not going fast enough though??? lol

dyeclan · April 20th, 2009, 03:05 PM

Ah crap, there goes another $65 bucks. Seriously though, this is the most useful thread hijack evar!

py2e · April 20th, 2009, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zail

not noticed any vibration at all -maybe I'm just not going fast enough though??? lol

I have not noticed any vibrations at all either... even at 85 mph... unless you consider that as slow

Sound Wave · April 20th, 2009, 08:23 PM

thanks zail and pete. ordered a set. damn shipping fees to hawaii. too bad they didn't have usps as an option. only ups.

i am sure these will definitely be better than my 2" convex mirrors.

kkim · April 20th, 2009, 08:25 PM

damn... we should have ordered together and halved the shipping. I have not ordered mine yet, but will soon.

py2e · April 20th, 2009, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sound Wave

thanks zail and pete. ordered a set. damn shipping fees to hawaii. too bad they didn't have usps as an option. only ups.

i am sure these will definitely be better than my 2" convex mirrors.

I use both actually, but I place mine on the inside. I hope you like them because it is expensive!

Sound Wave · April 20th, 2009, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

damn... we should have ordered together and halved the shipping. I have not ordered mine yet, but will soon.

sorry. it didn't even cross my mind.

but yeah, i will call them to see if i can change the order.

Quote:

Originally Posted by py2e

I use both actually, but I place mine on the inside. I hope you like them because it is expensive!

well, if i DON'T like it, then i will sell it to you at a marked up price since you are partly responsible.

but seriously, i think i will probably leave my convex ones on too. more vision is better.

py2e · April 20th, 2009, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sound Wave

sorry. it didn't even cross my mind.

but yeah, i will call them to see if i can change the order.

well, if i DON'T like it, then i will sell it to you at a marked up price since you are partly responsible.

but seriously, i think i will probably leave my convex ones on too. more vision is better.

Why would I need another set? You might as well sell it to someone else at a marked up price, and then split the profit with me... because I'm partly responsible.

Sound Wave · April 23rd, 2009, 06:27 PM

unbelievable. i received the mirror extenders in the mail. one kit for myself and one for kkim.

anyways, i open up the first one thinking i was going to install it today. one of the bolts if filled solid... plus the tip is not even shaped the same. one is a cylinder and the one that is filled solid kind of bulges out in the center. there is no recess for the allen bolt to fit. great quality control. lol. anyways, i emailed them asking them to send me a replacement via 2 day ups (the same method i used to order it). i will see what they say.

kkim · April 23rd, 2009, 06:31 PM

open up my kit and see if you can use parts from mine to get yours installed. Technically, you own both kits till I pay you.

I want you to install them to see what a difference they will make for me.

that was quick!

Sound Wave · April 23rd, 2009, 06:38 PM

the other kit seems fine. i didn't want to take from the good one. can't ride anyways for the next couple days with the storm that is supposed to hit.

i will see what they have to say first. hopefully they reply by tomorrow. i would just run down to the hardware store, but i don't know if these are specially treated not to rust or what... besides, they should be held accountable for replacing defective items free of charge.

kkim · April 23rd, 2009, 06:42 PM

Gary,

use the parts from the other kit... no problem. I'm not in a rush and will be traveling till 02may09.

yeah, make sure they give you another bolt, but in the mean time, mount yours up.

I wanna know how well they work!

Sound Wave · April 23rd, 2009, 06:47 PM

thanks! i will try to mount them later on tonight as long as the hospital leaves me alone. hopefully this bolt thing is squared away by the time our other order comes in middle of next week.

kkim · April 23rd, 2009, 07:01 PM

cool... looking forward to a full DIY, so take plenty pictures!!

komohana · April 23rd, 2009, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

cool... looking forward to a full DIY, so take plenty pictures!!

dang bruddah gary...didn't you see that one coming?

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April 18th, 2009, 08:14 PM	#6
miks I'm lovin' it. Name: Mike Location: Melb, Australia Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: A lot.	Nothing wrong about them, doesn't look too bad! __________________________________________________ Son: When I grow up I want to ride a motorbike. Father: You can't do both son.

April 19th, 2009, 01:10 PM	#8
mxnello ninjette.org member Name: Nello Location: Central, NJ Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R 'Blue' Posts: 53	convex K-Mart and NAPA both have little rectangular ones, look good and do the job, they look much better than the round ones

April 20th, 2009, 09:37 AM	#18
py2e ninjette.org member Name: Pete Location: Clifton, NJ Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 BLACK Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 164	I installed the mirror extenders on my bike. Sorry I don't have an up close pic... It doesn't affect the look of the bike at all, but it helps so much. __________________________________________________

April 20th, 2009, 02:31 PM	#23
py2e ninjette.org member Name: Pete Location: Clifton, NJ Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 BLACK Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 164	I can see fine without tucking them in, but I see more when I do. __________________________________________________

April 18th, 2009, 06:36 PM	#2
TrueFaith ninjette.org sage Name: Wayne Location: Brookfield, MA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Honda CBR250R Posts: 585	A lot of us got the 1.5" ones from Walmart for $1.50 each, but it's pretty well known that these stick-on convex mirrors are about the only way to see anything but your elbows in the Ninja's mirrors.

April 18th, 2009, 07:09 PM	#3
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Thanks for the tip. They look good.

April 18th, 2009, 07:12 PM	#4
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.	i got the 2" ones. it helps in the day, but they are kind of useless at night if there are a bunch of cars behind me.

April 19th, 2009, 10:02 AM	#7
snowlife ninjette.org member Name: snow Location: Australia Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): BMW f800gs Posts: 31	I really think that they look like **** (general). BUT if they came as standard it would be another story, no mod lines. I had a hire car mitsu lancer 2004ish that had great convex mirrors, I could see the whole world out of those mirrors. I really appreciated it as a motorbike rider. I wish they did it on bikes.

April 19th, 2009, 01:49 PM	#9
zail ninjette.org member Name: zail Location: Bristol, UK Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250r Posts: 156	I got some mirror extenders - they make the world of difference! Now I can see road, not elbows!

April 19th, 2009, 02:37 PM	#12
zail ninjette.org member Name: zail Location: Bristol, UK Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250r Posts: 156	extenders were £30 ... would upload pic but ridiculous replacement laptop doesn't have bluetooth Kawa make their own but the ones I got were made by a German co called SW-Motech - they are the same ones as for the ER-6 F (06) and the GPZ500 (94onwards) .. they fit loads of other models too - not sure if US and Europe model names are the same? They are worth their weight in gold and realy easy to fit - they fit into the original mounting and then the mirrors fit into them giving loads more adjustment and er, rear view

April 19th, 2009, 02:50 PM	#13
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	thanks. was this the part #? SVL.08.500.100 and look like this? http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade...view/2516/220/

April 19th, 2009, 03:12 PM	#15
zail ninjette.org member Name: zail Location: Bristol, UK Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250r Posts: 156	yep.. that's them - was just going to edit post with part no but you guys beat me to it! lol

April 19th, 2009, 03:21 PM	#16
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	cool... thank you, Zail. do you think you would be able to post some closeup pics anytime soon?

April 20th, 2009, 12:20 PM	#21
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	thank ye, sir.

April 20th, 2009, 02:21 PM	#22
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.	cool. thanks people. i think i am going to have to pick up a set. so you don't have to tuck your elbow in anymore to see behind you?

April 20th, 2009, 02:33 PM	#24
zail ninjette.org member Name: zail Location: Bristol, UK Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250r Posts: 156	Here's a close up pic for you all - only took the one angle though.. doh! And yes, no more elbow tucking! Hurrah!

April 20th, 2009, 02:38 PM	#25
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	Thanks! do you notice more vibration distortion in the mirrors? That was the one complaint I've heard from others that have used extenders on other bikes.

April 20th, 2009, 02:57 PM	#26
zail ninjette.org member Name: zail Location: Bristol, UK Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250r Posts: 156	not noticed any vibration at all -maybe I'm just not going fast enough though??? lol

April 20th, 2009, 03:05 PM	#27
dyeclan Scooter Trash No0b Name: Frank Location: Cleveland Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 EX250R 'Gears of War' Theme Bike, ZG DB screen, cowl, progrips. Posts: 73	Ah crap, there goes another $65 bucks. Seriously though, this is the most useful thread hijack evar!

April 20th, 2009, 08:23 PM	#29
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.	thanks zail and pete. ordered a set. damn shipping fees to hawaii. too bad they didn't have usps as an option. only ups. i am sure these will definitely be better than my 2" convex mirrors.

April 20th, 2009, 08:25 PM	#30
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	damn... we should have ordered together and halved the shipping. I have not ordered mine yet, but will soon.

April 23rd, 2009, 06:27 PM	#34
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.	unbelievable. i received the mirror extenders in the mail. one kit for myself and one for kkim. anyways, i open up the first one thinking i was going to install it today. one of the bolts if filled solid... plus the tip is not even shaped the same. one is a cylinder and the one that is filled solid kind of bulges out in the center. there is no recess for the allen bolt to fit. great quality control. lol. anyways, i emailed them asking them to send me a replacement via 2 day ups (the same method i used to order it). i will see what they say.

April 23rd, 2009, 06:31 PM	#35
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	open up my kit and see if you can use parts from mine to get yours installed. Technically, you own both kits till I pay you. I want you to install them to see what a difference they will make for me. that was quick!

April 23rd, 2009, 06:38 PM	#36
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.	the other kit seems fine. i didn't want to take from the good one. can't ride anyways for the next couple days with the storm that is supposed to hit. i will see what they have to say first. hopefully they reply by tomorrow. i would just run down to the hardware store, but i don't know if these are specially treated not to rust or what... besides, they should be held accountable for replacing defective items free of charge.

April 23rd, 2009, 06:42 PM	#37
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	Gary, use the parts from the other kit... no problem. I'm not in a rush and will be traveling till 02may09. yeah, make sure they give you another bolt, but in the mean time, mount yours up. I wanna know how well they work!

April 23rd, 2009, 06:47 PM	#38
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.	thanks! i will try to mount them later on tonight as long as the hospital leaves me alone. hopefully this bolt thing is squared away by the time our other order comes in middle of next week.

April 23rd, 2009, 07:01 PM	#39
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	cool... looking forward to a full DIY, so take plenty pictures!!

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