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The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => Accessories and modifications - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: mtn.connie on May 22, 2011, 05:22:50 PM

Title: Add on mirrors
Post by: mtn.connie on May 22, 2011, 05:22:50 PM

I had seen (before the crash) that someone had some convex mirrors that were mounted on top of the stockers. Can anyone provide a source for these?

Title: Re: Add on mirrors
Post by: mtn.connie on May 23, 2011, 07:35:12 AM

Nobody?

Title: Re: Add on mirrors
Post by: Pokey on May 23, 2011, 07:46:59 AM

I just add some small automotive blindspot mirrors, makes a world of difference.

Title: Re: Add on mirrors
Post by: mtn.connie on May 23, 2011, 08:07:55 AM

Quote from: Pokey on May 23, 2011, 07:46:59 AM

I just add some small automotive blindspot mirrors, makes a world of difference.

I was thinking that. Where on the mirror did you place them?

Title: Re: Add on mirrors
Post by: B.D.F. on May 23, 2011, 11:20:22 AM

I have been using these for a few years:

(http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f82/BDF08012008/KiPass-Mirror2.jpg)

They were something like $6 from Pep Boys if I remember correctly. They completely eliminate the blind spots on both sides of the bike.

The round convex mirror 'stick on' types work OK but take up quite a bit of stock mirror space.

Brian

Quote from: mtn.connie on May 22, 2011, 05:22:50 PM

I had seen (before the crash) that someone had some convex mirrors that were mounted on top of the stockers. Can anyone provide a source for these?

Title: Re: Add on mirrors
Post by: Sea Level on May 23, 2011, 11:39:01 AM

Quote from: B.D.F. on May 23, 2011, 11:20:22 AM

The round convex mirror 'stick on' types work OK but take up quite a bit of stock mirror space.

If you place them at the inside lower corner, all it blocks is your view of the side luggage bags, but you still get a wide-angle view of the road beside you.

Title: Re: Add on mirrors
Post by: koval68 on May 23, 2011, 11:46:22 AM

Or you can do this:
http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/item/auxiliary-mirror/17255 (http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/item/auxiliary-mirror/17255)

Title: Re: Add on mirrors
Post by: Mal on May 23, 2011, 12:02:59 PM

Quote from: mtn.connie on May 23, 2011, 08:07:55 AM

I was thinking that. Where on the mirror did you place them?

I put mine on the lowest outer corner... They seem to work very well there...

Title: Re: Add on mirrors
Post by: Conrad on May 23, 2011, 02:17:20 PM

Here's where I stuck mine. I can see the blind spots plus the lil convex mirror doesn't take up any useful mirror real-estate. The only thing you can see in the bike's mirror where I stuck em are the bags anyways.

Title: Re: Add on mirrors
Post by: JoeR on May 23, 2011, 02:56:54 PM

I bought some round blind spot mirrors at Wal Mart, they rotate to adjust what I'm looking at.  I stuck them on the lower inside corners of my mirrors, now I get some useful information in that area instead of looking at the front of the bags.

Title: Re: Add on mirrors
Post by: CrashGordon on May 23, 2011, 03:48:14 PM

Quote from: Sea Level on May 23, 2011, 11:39:01 AM

If you place them at the inside lower corner, all it blocks is your view of the side luggage bags, but you still get a wide-angle view of the road beside you.

What he said.

Title: Re: Add on mirrors
Post by: VirginiaJim on May 23, 2011, 04:39:17 PM

Blindspots?  Where are these blindspots?  I can't see them....

Title: Re: Add on mirrors
Post by: incabird on May 23, 2011, 07:20:49 PM

Here are some links to some of the mirrors suggested on the site before.

http://www.drivingcomfort.com/blind-spot-mirrors.cfm (http://www.drivingcomfort.com/blind-spot-mirrors.cfm)

http://www.directlineparts.com/product.asp?pid=2308&str=4 (http://www.directlineparts.com/product.asp?pid=2308&str=4)

Title: Re: Add on mirrors
Post by: Conrad on May 24, 2011, 04:49:27 AM

Quote from: vajim on May 23, 2011, 04:39:17 PM

Blindspots?  Where are these blindspots?  I can't see them....

That's like one of the road signs that I pass every day on my commute.

(http://www.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/2980036/2/istockphoto_2980036-hidden-driveway-sign.jpg)

How do they know?