omarf Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 I like to know what's behind me. Sometimes I'm not the fastest thing on the road and if I was I'd want to check behind for cops. Since the mirrors mostly showed my elbows I knew I needed to change something. But I also sometimes do bicycle race referee or escort work and for that you really need mirrors. Maybe the people who don't have a problem with the stock mirrors move their heads to the side when looking in the mirror? If your body style is such that you can see behind you with the stock mirrors, congratulations. Some of us can't, and the mirror extensions are a great modification. If you can see fine, consider yourself lucky, and move on! I was replying to someone else's specific question. I'm also a relatively large guy, 5' 9" and 210 lb, and see fine with the stock mirrors. I'm glad the extensions are available and work for you, whatever works best, use it. Please however, do not tell me to "move on," when I express my experiences and thoughts. Omar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member DavidS Posted August 20, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted August 20, 2016 If your body style is such that you can see behind you with the stock mirrors, congratulations. Some of us can't, and the mirror extensions are a great modification. If you can see fine, consider yourself lucky, and move on! I was replying to someone else's specific question. I'm also a relatively large guy, 5' 9" and 210 lb, and see fine with the stock mirrors. I'm glad the extensions are available and work for you, whatever works best, use it. Please however, do not tell me to "move on," when I express my experiences and thoughts. Omar Wasn't responding to your quote, just the overall thread questioning the value of a modification that many folks find very useful. No offense intended..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omarf Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Gotcha. Be well :-) Omar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakota Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 I foresee mirror extenders in my future. No matter how I adjust them the first 1/3 of the mirror is taken up by my arm/shoulder. With a little head tilt I can see behind me just fine. Broad shoulders and a Road crafter 3 don't help. I road a ZX14r the other day (fantastic bike) and was stunned by how much better the mirrors were. I also agree with the above advice about getting the best gear you can afford. Better to stretch to afford safety gear than stretch to afford the bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabefzr6 Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 I can't emphasise enough how many issues have been cured with my suspension upgrade. 1 Handling is amazing now 2 Speed wobble is completely gone 3 Very dificult to touch down the oil pan or exhaust 4 Seat is more comfortable 2008 Street Triple G 2015 FJ-09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member 2and3cylinders Posted July 5, 2017 Premium Member Share Posted July 5, 2017 Cool! Thanks for the posts. I hadn't even really thought of getting mirror extenders. I've got a few ideas for windscreens and seats, now it's time to convince the wife to let me do it.It is always easier to ask for forgiveness than permission.....45 years married to the same babe.... IMO one is no easier than the other but in wedded bliss to the same human female for only 36 years (a blink of an eye to a Vulcan) with whom together we increased the the estrogen level in our little family by 4 fold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wordsmith Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 It is always easier to ask for forgiveness than permission.....45 years married to the same babe.... IMO one is no easier than the other but in wedded bliss to the same human female for only 36 years (a blink of an eye to a Vulcan) with whom together we increased the the estrogen level in our little family by 4 fold.56 years, but only two-fold! Riding a fully-farkled 2019 MT-09 Tracer 900 GT from my bayside home in South East Queensland, Australia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YamaGeezer Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 Crash bars and anything to make yourself more visible. I use Givi bars, high viz gear and a motodynamics brake light. ATGATT!!!!! Ride Safe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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