Changed the mirrors

Yamahammer1200 · 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.

aviationfred · 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

Yamahammer1200 · 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?

moparman70 · November 05, 2015, 11:02:04 PM

I should save the answer for Pat ----- All the Gear All the Time

sc2

Urban_Legend · 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

simi_ed · November 06, 2015, 01:47:49 AM

Also:

SWMBI =she who must be ignored

great white · 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....

rlucas · 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?

simi_ed · November 06, 2015, 10:31:12 AM

No, but I am independent minded.

Pat Conlon · November 06, 2015, 11:21:30 AM

I'll make sure and forward this to Sue...

simi_ed · November 06, 2015, 04:18:57 PM

I'll deny everything!!!

Pat Conlon · 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.

Yamahammer1200 · 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.

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