GPS in left mirror / Rear view camera in right mirror

Jayy · Mr. Ponzi Joined: 08 Jun 2009 Karma :

Just stumbled across this nifty looking mod this guy makes.

Can't see any reason why that's a bad idea? Especially the wide angle on the camera, gives you a better view actually and no blind spot.

What do you think?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZ2XPHB7mo4

goto10 · World Chat Champion Joined: 16 Oct 2011 Karma :

davethekwak · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 25 Jan 2017 Karma :

UK MOT requires an wing mirror IIRC so would need 3 wing mirrors on bike. Looks a neat idea though.
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ScaredyCat · World Chat Champion Joined: 19 May 2012 Karma :

Yes... watch the one whre he gets 'chased by a police helicopter' ... Rolling Eyes

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Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

Looks pretty niffy but damn, those mirrors are like house bricks and I'm not particularly sure why but having your GPS in the left mirror can't be the most convenient place, can it? Laughing

Copycat73 · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Jan 2013 Karma :

another over sophisticated solution to a problem that never ever existed.... Rolling Eyes

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Hawkeye1250FA · World Chat Champion Joined: 14 Oct 2016 Karma :

Adam?

Edit: thought that was a bit harsh....

Ok, technically brilliant. Very well implemented and gimmicky. 👍 Those satnavs are not cheap though. I've got one. I like swapping it from one bike to another. This removes that option.

Also sun glare.

Also would take a while to re-adjust to looking right ..... to see what's on your left.

Also - (imo) - looks shit.

Also - clip a mirror - fucking expensive.

Also - nah that's enough for now.....
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J.M. · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Mar 2011 Karma :

Wouldn't mind having something like that down in the dash area. Mirrors are quite useful in London so don't want to get rid of them, but filtering would become easier in some places without mirrors.
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Jayy · Mr. Ponzi Joined: 08 Jun 2009 Karma :

^^ I rode around for nearly a year with no mirrors on the ZX10R and it was fine... the only thing I had to constantly look out for was if I wanted to pop a wheelie and if the police were behind me Laughing

I do prefer having mirrors though, as much as it pleases me aesthetically with none.

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anthony_r6 · World Chat Champion Joined: 31 Mar 2011 Karma :

I'd be concerned about having your wing mirrors and sat nav stolen whenever you leave it somewhere around people. Too risky.
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