Your Motorcycle Mirrors

[Mina]

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A little off topic but I'm thinking about taking mine completely off. I know legally, you're obligated to have at least one mirror. But is there a limit to how small it can be?

 

[RockerGuy]

Your not kidding Rocker Guy, Ducati mirrors, what mirrors. Always, always do head checks regardless your mirrors as advised above.

They paid good $ for the bike but can't put a decent mirror

Sport bikes have small mirrors because they want to eliminate aerodynamic drag.

 

[Riceburner]

I replaced my Yamaha ones with OEM Suzuki ones. They had longer arms. Better for regular riding, I could see more behind me. The stock ones were fine when in full tuck, but I don't ride that way most of the time.


yep always shoulder check.

 

[Riceburner]

A little off topic but I'm thinking about taking mine completely off. I know legally, you're obligated to have at least one mirror. But is there a limit to how small it can be?

AFAIK, it only states that there has to be a rear view mirror.

 

[nfq]

A little off topic but I'm thinking about taking mine completely off. I know legally, you're obligated to have at least one mirror. But is there a limit to how small it can be?

What about those Convex mirror pod things?

 

[250R-ICE]

If you can, add weight to the stalk end or the back of the mirror glass to dampen the harmonic (tape a wheel balance weight just to try).
Sometimes after market non-OEM mirrors look identical, but are thinner and lighter and vibrate more.
But, the 650R does have most parts rubber mounted for a reason.

That's a great idea. I'm going to try experimenting with that...

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