ER6F 2012 Mirrors

[dazzas1066]

Hi

I am looking at buzing the ER6F. I test rode the ER6N today and was a nice bike. I have been unable to find a ER6F to test ride at the moment.

I found the ER6N mirror not the best, but saw the ER6F mirrors are wider apart. Does anyone have experience with the 2012 model.

I noticed on the website that they sold extensions for previous models but not the 2012. Therefore with the wider handle bars I was thinking maybe its been resolved?

Any feedback would be welcomed.

Thanks

[Muscle Bike Rider]

ER6 Mirrors are well known to be bad for visability, kawasaki do mirror extenders for about £40, I just got used to them and tucking my elbows in to see directly behind. They dont look much different to me on the 2012 model but only a sit on and see will tell realy.
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[Rogerborg]

ER6f mirrors are one of the recommended upgrades to the totally useless stock mirrors on the GPZ500. But they're only a little bigger, I'm not surprised that they give a great view of your elbows.

Sack it off, spring for some bar end mirrors, see what's actually behind you.
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[dazzas1066]

So today i made another test ride on an ER6N. Very difficult to find an F available to test ride here. I can say actually the mirrors were fine. I must have set them up incorrectly before.

However I am also not tall (5'8") and arms of normal size, so there is let of me to obsure the view.

No vibrations either on this version in my opinion. Good news....

[g8zpd]

I've got the 2012 er6n - I find rear view fine and I'm a big fat b*stard.

Vibration is great compared to the older version I did my mod2 on. I was looking at the gladius because that was so much smoother (I did my mod1 on one).

I tried the new er6 and it was just as smooth and just that little bit bigger that suited me.

[Kierran]

I have the F the now. Dont find the mirrors too bad when set up properly but do occasionaly have to move my body position to get a look. Also the vibrate a lot!!!


Forgot to change them before putting a pillion on last week and had to stop. Wont make that mistake again!
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[dazzas1066]

OK Thanks for the feedback. I pick up the new bike on saturday, so no turning back now+

[DonDino]

Congrats on the new bike.
I also bought a 2009 ER-6N. Picking it up some time next week, when my license comes through in the post.

I test rode it yesterday, and didn't see any problem with the mirrors, I could see fine behind me on both sides.

[recman]

[DonDino]

[recman]

And you got a test ride with a Mod 2 cert?

[DonDino]

[recman]

Well done that man!
All the dealers I've spoken to about test rides around my way wouldn't even entertain the idea of giving me a test ride on my Mod 2, some bullshit about not being insured for bikers with a full licence less than a year.
My licence is back now and although I haven't had the big insurance payment option yet, when I do I'll more than likely be buying from whoever does it.

[DonDino]

[dazzas1066]

So I have now got the new bike ER6F and I can say the mirrors are usable but not the best. The mirror position of the ER6N is much better than the ER6F.

The ER6F (2012) mirrors are not impossible to work with, Generally you need to glance both to see which one is giving the best view at that time. Like the above post mentioned, you need to ensure they are positioned correctly and this takes a little playing around with.

I also find it helps to take a quick look when cornering. You get a good view when the bike is slightly leaning.

Even though the mirrors are not the greatest I definately recommend the bike,

[DonDino]