 Muth Blind Spot Signal Mirror, A cool safety doohickey |
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| Muth Blind Spot Signal Mirror, A cool safety doohickey |
 Oct 15 2009, 06:27 PM
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 FJR Pilot  Group: Members+ Posts: 476 Joined: 10-August 09 From: Portland, OR Member No.: 18,764 Bike: 2006 ABS AE (World)  |
I had these on my BMW K1200LT several years ago. Only they were the full size OEM mirror replacement models. I am thinking these would be a good thing on my bike. More visibility from the rear when signaling for a turn plus they function as a blind spot mirror. Plus I might not forget to turn off my turn signals so much. Looks like a pretty easy install.
http://www.kwmuth.com/products/kits/220-0056.htm    
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Oct 15 2009, 07:02 PM
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 FJR Pilot Group: Members+ Posts: 258 Joined: 19-February 07 From: Colorado Springs, CO Member No.: 4,755 Bike: 2003 (N. America) |
Post up some pics if you pull the trigger.
I love the idea, but a 3" circle seems like it would take a big chunk out of the useable mirror. Hopefully I'm wrong 
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Oct 15 2009, 07:47 PM
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FJR Pilot Group: Members+ Posts: 476 Joined: 10-August 09 From: Portland, OR Member No.: 18,764 Bike: 2006 ABS AE (World) |
QUOTE (Wanderer @ Oct 15 2009, 08:02 PM)  Post up some pics if you pull the trigger. I love the idea, but a 3" circle seems like it would take a big chunk out of the useable mirror. Hopefully I'm wrong Yeah, could be a big chunk. Perhaps putting it on the lower inside corner where all you can see is your elbow anyway. Yes I will post some pics if I do an install. -------------------- Go fast. Have fun. Live forever. So far, so good....
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Oct 16 2009, 07:31 AM
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 FJR Pilot Group: Members+ Posts: 393 Joined: 7-April 08 From: San Francisco Bay Area Member No.: 14,224 Bike: 2007 ABS (N. America) |
QUOTE (dustyrains @ Oct 15 2009, 08:47 PM) where all you can see is your elbow anyway. Not if you use the FZ-1 mirrors  But there you would only get a wide view of your elbows.I've the 2"diameter convex mirrors on the outer corners of my FZ-1 mirrors (on the FJR) and they work great. I just did a quick measurement with a tape measure not with something 3" in diameter in the same areas and not sure of there would be space. |
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 Oct 16 2009, 09:05 AM
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 sure, I take my meds...but riding is my therapy !!! Group: Members++ Posts: 3,491 Joined: 2-December 08 From: Metairie, LA Member No.: 17,187 Bike: 2004 (N. America) |
I hope they work out.
I've tried a few different products, and are quite happy with Maxi View Mirrors they are also available on amazon, etc - google maxi view mirrors FZ1 mirrors - found, by far, best on bottom inside of the mirrors - great product 
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Oct 17 2009, 07:07 PM
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Training Pilot Group: Members+ Posts: 65 Joined: 13-June 05 Member No.: 55 |
Spot mirrors eh!?
Check out these spots...       Bananas! |
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Oct 17 2009, 07:31 PM
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 FJR Squadron Leader Group: Members++ Posts: 578 Joined: 10-June 05 From: Mt. Vernon, WA Member No.: 19 Bike: 2003 (N. America) |
 Do those attach with double sided tape? Where did you get them? |
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Oct 17 2009, 07:44 PM
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Training Pilot Group: Members+ Posts: 65 Joined: 13-June 05 Member No.: 55 |
They do have a pad of double back tape on the base, but that is just to keep them turning. The main anchor is a self tapping screw which threads through the center of the base piece into the bottom of the stock mirror housing.
I make them up in the garage and sell them wholesale to vendors. However...... Bananas! |
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