Mirrors

finniee · Spanner Monkey Joined: 03 Jul 2013 Karma :

I'v noticed I'm using my mirrors less and less due to the fact its easier to do a wee shoulder check, fair enough you can move the mirror to suit your need. My question is : Can you remove your mirrors or do you need to have them on ?.

Minty · World Chat Champion Joined: 23 Dec 2005 Karma :

Lots of people remove them.
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DrSnoosnoo · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Mar 2012 Karma :

My instructors said the best thing you can do with mirrors is remove them.

I keep them because I like having them and I can actually see backwards
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clancy · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Apr 2009 Karma :

I don't use them, can't see fuck all out of them

Still have them fitted though
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c_dug · Super Spammer Joined: 04 Sep 2007 Karma :

My last two bikes have had bar end mirrors fitted instead, far more suited to an inner city commute.
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J.M. · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Mar 2011 Karma :

Mirrors are good. It's difficult to get a concept of speed whilst looking behind you, unless you look for too long.

That said, I haven't had (usable) mirrors for 2 years now.
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delsol · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 Apr 2011 Karma :

clichéd

If someone invented rear view mirrors only today, I would buy them.

Louise · World Chat Champion Joined: 22 May 2006 Karma :

I took them off the Bandit and the R1 - IMO makes the bike look better but also made me feel uncomfy. Made me do shoulder checks more, but you cant see whats coming up behind IE: Copper followed me doing 85 up the A27 - No need for shoulder checks as I didnt plan on changing lane.. Untill he got side by side and waved the old slow down finger Laughing

Ive had them on ever since.

Eddie Hitler · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 Nov 2007 Karma :

Used to ride without them, these days I always use them.

mailee · Spanner Monkey Joined: 15 Dec 2012 Karma :

I wouldn't be without my mirrors on the Virago I can see everything behind me. They are the original fitting and work very well.

Nobby the Bastard · Harley Gaydar Joined: 16 Aug 2013 Karma :

My mirrors are useless for seeing backwards.

They are, however, perfect for seeing into the 'lifesaver" area. I rarely do the look over the shoulder these days as it's superfluous.
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MC · Banned Joined: 01 Apr 2013 Karma :

Didn't have mirrors on my bike for a while, bought some as I like to keep an eye on whats behind me (as Louise's story highlights Smile

). Still mainly do shoulder checks, but sometimes I glance at them. Bike looks better without tho.
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Christoffee · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 20 Aug 2013 Karma :

Who has a RiderScan?
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Christoffee · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 20 Aug 2013 Karma :

Who has a RiderScan?
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Tungtvann · World Chat Champion Joined: 07 Dec 2012 Karma :

Cop spotters.

Joncrete Cungle · World Chat Champion Joined: 31 Jan 2012 Karma :

Saved my bacon on a couple of occasions when tha law have crept up behind me. Thumbs Up