do you ride with no mirrors?

jesse4b11 · August 28th, 2014, 11:44 AM

Since my accident, I havent had any mirrors since they both broke off lol.
But im curious who else rides with no mirrors, and does it bother you?
I find that I dont care because I turn my head regardless, but it does suck because a lot of people tail gate down here in floridax and I have to look back constantly to make sure im not gonna die from behind.
So who rides without mirrors? Or whats your opinion on riding without them, im curious to see what people think, no judging.

csmith12 · August 28th, 2014, 11:51 AM

1st, I am not 100% sure of FL law, but I believe you are required to have at least 1 if your bike was manufactured with one.
2nd, I have logged many street miles without mirrors, personally don't mind either way but I would prefer to have at least one or both of them on the streets.

Full Disclosure: KY requires at least 1 mirror if the bike was manufactured with one. So don't follow my lead here.

LittleRedNinjette · August 28th, 2014, 11:54 AM

I wouldn't ride without both of them personally...

alex.s · August 28th, 2014, 12:01 PM

they're useful. and not heavy. worth their weight i think. it's been a long time since i've had more than 1 mirror on a bike though.

Alex · August 28th, 2014, 12:12 PM

I've got 4 on the RT.

jesse4b11 · August 28th, 2014, 12:21 PM

My boy has 4! Now thats what im talking about, florida law you do have to have at least one, but they dont bother bikers out here, as long as you arent stunting lol, I do wanna get mirrors sometime soon hopefully!

allanoue · August 28th, 2014, 12:21 PM

I have the 2 on my bike plus one on (in) my helmet.

NevadaWolf · August 28th, 2014, 12:30 PM

I'm too paranoid to not have some means of seeing behind me. Ended up getting longer mirrors because the stocks just showed my elbows.

I like the mod of adding in a backup camera and mounting the monitor up front.

fry1024 · August 28th, 2014, 12:52 PM

I've never ridden a bike w/o mirrors but with how often I'm checking my mirrors I doubt I would be comfortable w/o them.

jesse4b11 · August 28th, 2014, 01:20 PM

I hate not having mirrors, but because of not having money right now, ive learned to deal with it, its not so bad, but I want them back :'( its just good for checking on the person directly behind youx also when I rode to work today, this biker came really close to me, he sorta came out of no where and wanted to ride staggered, which I dont like doing, but had I not looked back randomly, I would have probably hit himx because I like moving around in my lane, its my lane, I dont share it with bikers unless were at a light, other wise I like my space

ninjamunky85 · August 28th, 2014, 02:36 PM

I hate riding without at least one mirror. The last time I did I got pulled over, not for no mirrors though, and I didn't even know the cop was behind me flashing his lights and sirens for like a mile. Luckily he was understanding lol.

capt_bugaloo · August 28th, 2014, 02:53 PM

I'll be the first to say the stock mirrors have a very limited view, but even mediocre mirrors are better than none. I'd recommend that you always have them on a street bike, but don't count exclusively on mirrors: regular shoulder checks are vital.

rojoracing53 · August 28th, 2014, 03:04 PM

My mirrors index in and out without losing position so I fold them in fairly often to lane split. For me riding without mirrors(or folded in) is like riding without a helmet, something just feels really wrong and I don't like it. Plus without mirror how am I supposed to spot cops getting onto the hwy behind me.

jesse4b11 · August 28th, 2014, 03:11 PM

Some good points being made!

Sirref · August 28th, 2014, 03:46 PM

I don't use my mirrors often but I like to keep them to check for cops behind me and on the 300 they take a little wind off your hands in the winter

cuong-nutz · August 28th, 2014, 04:09 PM

Got to have the mirrors. I feel very uneasy without them.

Rogue · August 28th, 2014, 04:24 PM

I'm constantly checking my mirrors, there's no way I would ever ride without them. I've even added the SW-Motech mirror wideners and corner spots to make the stock mirrors on the 300 actually usable.

jesse4b11 · August 28th, 2014, 04:27 PM

I dont remember how bad it was having the mirrors, its been such a while, but I just remember if I wanted to see behind me I had to tuck my elbow in for a second, then I could see behind me lol, where can I get stock mirrors? If anyone knows? Im assuming yhe obvious is the dealership, does anyone know the cost?

Ninjinsky · August 28th, 2014, 04:33 PM

Vital, I want to see forward and back, not forward or back

jesse4b11 · August 28th, 2014, 04:35 PM

Very well put lol

Trailerboy531 · August 28th, 2014, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

I've got 4 on the RT.

What's the point in having mirrors when that thing clearly comes with a forcefield and a missile defense system?

Sirref · August 28th, 2014, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

I've got 4 on the RT.

how do you ride with all that stuff on the bike, all I see are buttons and touch screens

I'm a simple person when it comes to riding, don't even need a tach or a speedo anymore. The simpler the better, which leads me to respect your ability to ride with all of those potential distractions all the more

NevadaWolf · August 28th, 2014, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sirref

I'm a simple person when it comes to riding, don't even need a tach or a speedo anymore. The simpler the better, which leads me to respect your ability to ride with all of those potential distractions all the more

I like the heavily farkled Rally bikes. Those are such a fun puzzle to figure out..

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

One of the riders in this year's event recently switched bikes to a Wing. He thinks he has the new one set up reasonably completely at this point:

Finesse · August 28th, 2014, 05:45 PM

Another vote for having both mirrors. My SV650 came with bar-end mirrors which I hated at first but now I love. They are much smaller but if I adjust them correctly actually show wider portion of the road behind/next to me. Plus I think they look way cooler than those antennae mirrors! Try a used pair on ebay, they should be cheap, and offer you a bit of a change without losing your field of view.

Insane Pie · August 28th, 2014, 06:10 PM

I use bar-end mirrors. They take getting used to, but I like them a lot. I can see a lot more. The only bad thing is they collapse at highway speeds. 75mph+

Finesse · August 28th, 2014, 06:11 PM

^Mine don't. Tighten those F'ers up!!

Insane Pie · August 28th, 2014, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Finesse

^Mine don't. Tighten those F'ers up!!

I did with one of them, it helped. But once I get on the highway it moves a bit. Maybe cause they're the Chinese ones.

Alex · August 28th, 2014, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NevadaWolf

I like the heavily farkled Rally bikes. Those are such a fun puzzle to figure out..

Saw this one a short while back:

build thread

Sirref · August 28th, 2014, 06:29 PM

^ that's what I'd expect from a police bike

Finesse · August 28th, 2014, 06:37 PM

I don't see a donut holder...

NevadaWolf · August 28th, 2014, 06:39 PM

Dayum!!

*wanders off in awe of farkle frenzy*

adouglas · August 28th, 2014, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jesse4b11

So who rides without mirrors?

Not me.

crimsondragon · August 28th, 2014, 08:36 PM

It's always been for me in every vehicle, not just bikes, that I do a mirror check, then a head check before switching lanes. You clear yourself that there's nothing close behind without having to lose sight of the front and then you can clear your blindspots before switching. Also, I keep a visual radar in my head. Even when I'm not thinking of switching lanes, I keep a lookout for vehicles and tag them mentally.

iamjacob · August 28th, 2014, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rojoracing53

My mirrors index in and out without losing position so I fold them in fairly often to lane split.

I'm guessing you don't have stock mirrors?

Flying · August 28th, 2014, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iamjacob

I'm guessing you don't have stock mirrors?

Jason has a pretty rad OEM setup.
https://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=120974

CZroe · August 31st, 2014, 05:51 AM

http://www.watchyoursix.com/mobile/default.aspx

Ninjinsky · August 31st, 2014, 06:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CZroe

http://www.watchyoursix.com/mobile/default.aspx

Since these things are important, Is your avatar a Dino or a Kangaroo ?

CZroe · August 31st, 2014, 06:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ninjinsky

Since these things are important, Is your avatar a Dino or a Kangaroo ?

Link to original page on YouTube.

Ninjinsky · August 31st, 2014, 07:12 AM

Excellent

(Might have known that if I gave an "A or B" choice it would be "C" )

bnj999 · August 31st, 2014, 11:11 AM

I used to think the mirrors made my sports bikes look ugly so I took them off. But after riding a couple of months without mirrors, I realized it's too dangerous and decided to put them back on. I never ride a bike without mirrors since then.

August 28th, 2014, 11:44 AM	#1
jesse4b11 ninjette.org member Name: Jesse Location: Orlando, Fl Join Date: May 2014 Motorcycle(s): ninja 300 Posts: 58	do you ride with no mirrors? Since my accident, I havent had any mirrors since they both broke off lol. But im curious who else rides with no mirrors, and does it bother you? I find that I dont care because I turn my head regardless, but it does suck because a lot of people tail gate down here in floridax and I have to look back constantly to make sure im not gonna die from behind. So who rides without mirrors? Or whats your opinion on riding without them, im curious to see what people think, no judging.

August 28th, 2014, 11:51 AM	#2
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	1st, I am not 100% sure of FL law, but I believe you are required to have at least 1 if your bike was manufactured with one. 2nd, I have logged many street miles without mirrors, personally don't mind either way but I would prefer to have at least one or both of them on the streets. Full Disclosure: KY requires at least 1 mirror if the bike was manufactured with one. So don't follow my lead here. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

August 28th, 2014, 11:54 AM	#3
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August 28th, 2014, 12:01 PM	#4
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	they're useful. and not heavy. worth their weight i think. it's been a long time since i've had more than 1 mirror on a bike though. __________________________________________________

August 28th, 2014, 12:12 PM	#5
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	I've got 4 on the RT. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)
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August 28th, 2014, 12:21 PM	#6
jesse4b11 ninjette.org member Name: Jesse Location: Orlando, Fl Join Date: May 2014 Motorcycle(s): ninja 300 Posts: 58	My boy has 4! Now thats what im talking about, florida law you do have to have at least one, but they dont bother bikers out here, as long as you arent stunting lol, I do wanna get mirrors sometime soon hopefully!

August 28th, 2014, 12:21 PM	#7
allanoue ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Al Location: York, Pa Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300..............2008 Ninja 500-sold...2009 Ninja 250-Crashed Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '14	I have the 2 on my bike plus one on (in) my helmet. __________________________________________________ Keep calm and ride on -Motofool Never quit on a rainy day -ally99

August 28th, 2014, 12:30 PM	#8
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'm too paranoid to not have some means of seeing behind me. Ended up getting longer mirrors because the stocks just showed my elbows. I like the mod of adding in a backup camera and mounting the monitor up front. __________________________________________________ <-- 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.

August 28th, 2014, 12:52 PM	#9
fry1024 ninjette.org guru Name: Jason Location: WV Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 650R & 2007 Buell Blast Posts: 323	I've never ridden a bike w/o mirrors but with how often I'm checking my mirrors I doubt I would be comfortable w/o them.

August 28th, 2014, 01:20 PM	#10
jesse4b11 ninjette.org member Name: Jesse Location: Orlando, Fl Join Date: May 2014 Motorcycle(s): ninja 300 Posts: 58	I hate not having mirrors, but because of not having money right now, ive learned to deal with it, its not so bad, but I want them back :'( its just good for checking on the person directly behind youx also when I rode to work today, this biker came really close to me, he sorta came out of no where and wanted to ride staggered, which I dont like doing, but had I not looked back randomly, I would have probably hit himx because I like moving around in my lane, its my lane, I dont share it with bikers unless were at a light, other wise I like my space

August 28th, 2014, 02:36 PM	#11
ninjamunky85 Que Buenos Son!!! Name: Ryan Location: Grovetucky, OH Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia Shiver 750, Husaberg FE 450, Ninja 300 (sold), xr100 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Nov '14	I hate riding without at least one mirror. The last time I did I got pulled over, not for no mirrors though, and I didn't even know the cop was behind me flashing his lights and sirens for like a mile. Luckily he was understanding lol. __________________________________________________ Don't do something because it's easy,.. Do it because it's not! If you aren't going forward, then you're falling behind. "Drive it like you stole it"!!!

August 28th, 2014, 02:53 PM	#12
capt_bugaloo motorcycle rider Name: Bruce Location: Victoria, BC Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver) Posts: A lot.	I'll be the first to say the stock mirrors have a very limited view, but even mediocre mirrors are better than none. I'd recommend that you always have them on a street bike, but don't count exclusively on mirrors: regular shoulder checks are vital. __________________________________________________ '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver)

August 28th, 2014, 03:04 PM	#13
rojoracing53 Fast-Guy wannabe Name: Jason Location: Brentwood, Ca Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja250, 2011 RM-Z250, 2004 NSR50, Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '13	My mirrors index in and out without losing position so I fold them in fairly often to lane split. For me riding without mirrors(or folded in) is like riding without a helmet, something just feels really wrong and I don't like it. Plus without mirror how am I supposed to spot cops getting onto the hwy behind me.

August 28th, 2014, 03:11 PM	#14
jesse4b11 ninjette.org member Name: Jesse Location: Orlando, Fl Join Date: May 2014 Motorcycle(s): ninja 300 Posts: 58	Some good points being made!

August 28th, 2014, 03:46 PM	#15
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	I don't use my mirrors often but I like to keep them to check for cops behind me and on the 300 they take a little wind off your hands in the winter __________________________________________________ I see you over there seeing me, do you see the me I think you see?

August 28th, 2014, 04:09 PM	#16
cuong-nutz RIP Alex Name: Cuong Location: Houston, TX Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): '10 250r, '09 265r Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 2	Got to have the mirrors. I feel very uneasy without them. __________________________________________________ HalfFast Racing Team Serving Greater Houston Area Riders:WFO Riders MotoHouston HPC CMRA Ride Smart Fastline Lone Star Track Days

August 28th, 2014, 04:24 PM	#17
Rogue Hooligan Name: Robin Location: Central Iowa Join Date: Jun 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja EX300 Posts: 250	I'm constantly checking my mirrors, there's no way I would ever ride without them. I've even added the SW-Motech mirror wideners and corner spots to make the stock mirrors on the 300 actually usable. __________________________________________________ Qui patiens est, teres. Teres est, ieiunare. \| Twitter: @Rogue_300

August 28th, 2014, 04:27 PM	#18
jesse4b11 ninjette.org member Name: Jesse Location: Orlando, Fl Join Date: May 2014 Motorcycle(s): ninja 300 Posts: 58	I dont remember how bad it was having the mirrors, its been such a while, but I just remember if I wanted to see behind me I had to tuck my elbow in for a second, then I could see behind me lol, where can I get stock mirrors? If anyone knows? Im assuming yhe obvious is the dealership, does anyone know the cost?

August 28th, 2014, 04:33 PM	#19
Ninjinsky ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Paul Location: UK Join Date: Apr 2014 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250, Yamaha RS200 (classic) Posts: A lot.	Vital, I want to see forward and back, not forward or back

August 28th, 2014, 04:35 PM	#20
jesse4b11 ninjette.org member Name: Jesse Location: Orlando, Fl Join Date: May 2014 Motorcycle(s): ninja 300 Posts: 58	Very well put lol

August 28th, 2014, 05:45 PM	#24
Finesse ran when parked Name: Katie Location: DC/MD Join Date: Aug 2013 Motorcycle(s): Freeride 250R, KLX250SF, mopeds Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '17, Dec '14	Another vote for having both mirrors. My SV650 came with bar-end mirrors which I hated at first but now I love. They are much smaller but if I adjust them correctly actually show wider portion of the road behind/next to me. Plus I think they look way cooler than those antennae mirrors! Try a used pair on ebay, they should be cheap, and offer you a bit of a change without losing your field of view.

August 28th, 2014, 06:10 PM	#25
Insane Pie ninjette.org member Name: Alex Location: Las Vegas Join Date: Apr 2014 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250 Posts: 132	I use bar-end mirrors. They take getting used to, but I like them a lot. I can see a lot more. The only bad thing is they collapse at highway speeds. 75mph+

August 28th, 2014, 06:11 PM	#26
Finesse ran when parked Name: Katie Location: DC/MD Join Date: Aug 2013 Motorcycle(s): Freeride 250R, KLX250SF, mopeds Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '17, Dec '14	^Mine don't. Tighten those F'ers up!!

August 28th, 2014, 06:29 PM	#29
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	^ that's what I'd expect from a police bike __________________________________________________ I see you over there seeing me, do you see the me I think you see?

August 28th, 2014, 06:37 PM	#30
Finesse ran when parked Name: Katie Location: DC/MD Join Date: Aug 2013 Motorcycle(s): Freeride 250R, KLX250SF, mopeds Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '17, Dec '14	I don't see a donut holder...
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August 28th, 2014, 06:39 PM	#31
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	Dayum!! wanders off in awe of farkle frenzy __________________________________________________ <-- 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.

August 28th, 2014, 08:36 PM	#33
crimsondragon ninjette.org member Name: Tim Location: NJ Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250 Posts: 47	It's always been for me in every vehicle, not just bikes, that I do a mirror check, then a head check before switching lanes. You clear yourself that there's nothing close behind without having to lose sight of the front and then you can clear your blindspots before switching. Also, I keep a visual radar in my head. Even when I'm not thinking of switching lanes, I keep a lookout for vehicles and tag them mentally.

August 31st, 2014, 05:51 AM	#36
CZroe CPT Falcon Name: J.Emmett Turner Location: Newnan, GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.	http://www.watchyoursix.com/mobile/default.aspx

August 31st, 2014, 07:12 AM	#39
Ninjinsky ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Paul Location: UK Join Date: Apr 2014 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250, Yamaha RS200 (classic) Posts: A lot.	Excellent (Might have known that if I gave an "A or B" choice it would be "C" )

August 31st, 2014, 11:11 AM	#40
bnj999 ninjette.org member Name: Blake Location: Pacific NW Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R Posts: 41	I used to think the mirrors made my sports bikes look ugly so I took them off. But after riding a couple of months without mirrors, I realized it's too dangerous and decided to put them back on. I never ride a bike without mirrors since then.

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