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Title: Changed the mirrors
Post by: Yamahammer1200 on November 04, 2015, 10:13:21 PM
I put on a pair of CBR1000 replica mirrors $18.
+  Can see past my elbows.
+  Lightweight
--  May be too lightweight
--  1/2" wider, but also 1/2" shorter
Highway test this weekend.  (//)
Title: Re: Changed the mirrors
Post by: aviationfred on November 05, 2015, 09:27:51 AM
You should really like the change. The non OEM versions can be a touch on the buzzy side at speed (blurry view), but at least you are able to see that something is behing you.

Fred
Title: Re: Changed the mirrors
Post by: Yamahammer1200 on November 05, 2015, 10:58:44 PM
That's all I want.  Other bikes were sneaking up on me, and luckily no Highway Patrol! 
BTW, what does ATTGATT stand for?
Title: Re: Changed the mirrors
Post by: moparman70 on November 05, 2015, 11:02:04 PM
I should save the answer for Pat ----- All the Gear All the Time

sc2
Title: Re: Changed the mirrors
Post by: Urban_Legend on November 06, 2015, 12:37:56 AM
Quote from: Yamahammer1200 on November 05, 2015, 10:58:44 PM
That's all I want.  Other bikes were sneaking up on me, and luckily no Highway Patrol!  
BTW, what does ATTGATT stand for?

ATGATT stands for  - All The Gear All The Time.

There is also SMIDSY - Sorry Mate I Didn't See You.

SWMBO - She Who Must Be Obeyed
Title: Re: Changed the mirrors
Post by: simi_ed on November 06, 2015, 01:47:49 AM
Also:

SWMBI =she who must be ignored
Title: Re: Changed the mirrors
Post by: great white on November 06, 2015, 04:05:01 AM
I went with cbr250 mirrors.

They look a bit wide compared to the other cbr mirrors, but the rearward visibility is miles better than the stockers or the other cbr mirrors I was using.

I can actually see part of the tailpiece of my own bike.

Just eBay specials, 35 bucks. Seem pretty clear from want i can tell. Clear enough to not bother me anywhere....:)
Title: Re: Changed the mirrors
Post by: rlucas on November 06, 2015, 06:22:32 AM
Quote from: simi_ed on November 06, 2015, 01:47:49 AM

SWMBI =she who must be ignored



You're single, right?  :drinks:
Title: Re: Changed the mirrors
Post by: simi_ed on November 06, 2015, 10:31:12 AM
No, but I am independent minded.  :drinks:
Title: Re: Changed the mirrors
Post by: Pat Conlon on November 06, 2015, 11:21:30 AM
I'll make sure and forward this to Sue...
Title: Re: Changed the mirrors
Post by: simi_ed on November 06, 2015, 04:18:57 PM
I'll deny everything!!!
Title: Re: Changed the mirrors
Post by: Pat Conlon on November 06, 2015, 04:52:38 PM
Deny all you want. She will know. She knows you better than you know yourself.

What a cool lady. A very funny gal.....Say hello for me.
Title: Re: Changed the mirrors
Post by: Yamahammer1200 on November 07, 2015, 11:53:07 PM
ATGATT- I get it, and  couldn't agree more.  I just rode to the Progressive Motorcycle Show in Sacramento, and the CBR 1000 mirrors were quite an improvement, especially on the Interstate. 
At the show, I sat on an FJR1300, and a Super Tenere, and even a SR400.
Sitting on a modern bike sure is nice, but the $$$ made my arse sore real fast.
The FJ still looked better than any of them.