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Old Jun 25, 2007 | 06:12 AM
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Iv been looking around for some new mirrors an Im not sure on what to pick up. Iv seen a few on Ebay that dont look bad.Im looking at racing mirrors on ebay but they dont look to be all that much smaller. But Iv also considered just taking them off cause I think that looks the best but idk from a safety point. Have any of you guys used any other mirrors besides the stock one if so what ones an how did the work overall
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Old Jun 25, 2007 | 06:14 AM
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ehh..
mirrors are a good thing. keep em.
and i personally think you should keep them stock..

no idea what kind of bike you have though
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Old Jun 25, 2007 | 06:52 AM
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Look at a race bike - there's no such thing as race mirrors.

Stock, remove, or CRG hindsight.
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Old Jun 25, 2007 | 07:06 AM
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suzuki sucks, my bike vibrates so much if i want to look in my rear view mirrors for the popo i have to pull the clutch in....which means they are catching up !

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Old Jun 25, 2007 | 07:15 AM
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btw, bald, fix the quote in your sig
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Old Jun 25, 2007 | 07:29 AM
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if you take your mirrors off, yo It doesn't look good.... It looks like an idiot owns the bike. I understand 90% of the OEM mirrors on themarket today are lame, but they are necessary
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Old Jun 25, 2007 | 07:51 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by MSchu &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">if you take your mirrors off, yo It doesn't look good.... </TD></TR></TABLE>

Why? I'm too lazy to put them back on after track days, so they stay off on the street. Street riding isnt any different without them for me.
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Old Jun 25, 2007 | 08:04 AM
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that must be the gold standard then
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Old Jun 25, 2007 | 08:06 AM
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I love my mirrors and wish I could use them on the track.
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Old Jun 25, 2007 | 08:06 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by elise &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">ehh..
mirrors are a good thing. keep em.
and i personally think you should keep them stock..

no idea what kind of bike you have though</TD></TR></TABLE>
I have a 03 R6
Im really just looking for smaller mirrors the stock ones are huge, bulky an ugly. A buddy of mine has these pig spotter mirrors but you cant see **** out of them So instead of wasting money on them I would just opp to take them off completly an just buy the cover plates
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by .RJ &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Why? I'm too lazy to put them back on after track days, so they stay off on the street. Street riding isnt any different without them for me.</TD></TR></TABLE> You get pulled over alot for not having them?
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Old Jun 25, 2007 | 08:25 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by baldmofo &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
You get pulled over alot for not having them?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Nope. I've been pulled over a few times this year (no tickets, fortunately) and the cops havent said anything about the mirrors... or my front turn signals (flush mount), or not having an inspection sticker.
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Old Jun 25, 2007 | 08:28 AM
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At least the R6 mirrors have relatively good rearview. I had a pair of those "race-type" mirrors from Lockhart Phillips on my F3, and they suck for showing anything besides elbows.
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Old Jun 25, 2007 | 10:33 AM
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Well thanks guys I think Im going to just get rid of them all togather instead of buying some that im not going to be able to see out of anyway <TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by MSchu &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">if you take your mirrors off, yo It doesn't look good.... It looks like an idiot owns the bike. I understand 90% of the OEM mirrors on themarket today are lame, but they are necessary</TD></TR></TABLE> I guess Im going to be one of thoes idiots
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Old Jun 25, 2007 | 10:36 AM
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It seems like not having mirrors is putting way too much trust in other drivers. I would like to see what's coming up behind me...
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Old Jun 25, 2007 | 10:48 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by iLude &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">It seems like not having mirrors is putting way too much trust in other drivers. I would like to see what's coming up behind me...</TD></TR></TABLE>

I ride without mirrors, but I am constantly aware of everything around me. I look back almost as much as I look forward.

But I did that with mirrors too.
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Old Jun 25, 2007 | 10:59 AM
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I always ride with mirrors. I can't stand not being able to see my sexy self.
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Old Jun 25, 2007 | 11:05 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ricepapertiger &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I always ride with mirrors. I can't stand not being able to see my sexy self.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Polish your gas tank.
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Old Jun 25, 2007 | 05:55 PM
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only thing i see in my mirrors is my arms
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Old Jun 25, 2007 | 06:55 PM
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Bar ends FTW
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Old Jun 25, 2007 | 08:59 PM
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ive had my mirrors off my bike since my lay down awhile ago and i hate it. i think the bike looks MUCH more complete with them and i hate having to look back EVERY time instead of MOST of the time.
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Old Jun 26, 2007 | 03:53 AM
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Half the time when I look in the mirror all I see is my shoulder's an elbows anyway until I move them out of the way, so in that time I could of just took a quick glance behind me to see whats going back there
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Old Jun 26, 2007 | 04:11 AM
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Tried to warn you guys...

now if there were a helmet based system or camera based system that would be a diffrent story.
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Old Jun 26, 2007 | 10:41 AM
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http://www.magicalracing.co.jp/


best looking aftermarket mirrors imo

expensive


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Old Jun 26, 2007 | 11:20 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by chitownrida &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">http://www.magicalracing.co.jp/


best looking aftermarket mirrors imo

expensive


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eww

http://www.rizoma.com
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Old Jun 26, 2007 | 01:40 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by GermanHondaSlayer &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Bar ends FTW</TD></TR></TABLE>

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