Motorcycle Mirrors

**2WheelFun** · 07-02-2005

OK...I want to ask any and all who have bought some decent mirrors for your Vulcan if you found any that work as well as the stock OEM mirrors that came on your bike? I know alot of riders have upgraded their mirrors only to report that they have bad vibration and can't even see what's behind them. If you have some mirrors on your bike that you like...please let me...us...know which ones you bought and where I...we...can get them. I really want to upgrade my mirrors but would like to bypass having a few pair that don't work to well sitting and collecting dust.

Thanks!

**Spok** · 07-02-2005

I figure if you have vibrating mirrors you should try to get yourself a wind buffeting situation to counter act the mirror shake so that you can see whats behind you.

**2WheelFun** · 07-02-2005

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Originally Posted by spok

I figure if you have vibrating mirrors you should try to get yourself a wind buffeting situation to counter act the mirror shake so that you can see whats behind you.

The OEM's work just fine...I just don't like their looks and want to get customs but not get disappointed in ones that don't work well.

**Spok** · 07-02-2005

thats the rub isn't it. aftermarket look better but oem work. whats a guy to do?

**2WheelFun** · 07-02-2005

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Originally Posted by spok

thats the rub isn't it. aftermarket look better but oem work. whats a guy to do?

Ask around and see who may be holding out?

**Spok** · 07-02-2005

let me know what you come up with as I too like being to see whats behind me but the oems are quite, um...ugly

**2WheelFun** · 07-02-2005

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Originally Posted by spok

let me know what you come up with as I too like being to see whats behind me but the oems are quite, um...ugly

Stay tuned here and hopefully we'll find out together!

hot_shoe_cv · 07-02-2005

my suggestion? Dont look at the mirrors, look in them .

**2WheelFun** · 07-03-2005

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Originally Posted by hot_shoe_cv

my suggestion? Dont look at the mirrors, look in them .

Now there's a styling tip for all of us riders! Heading down the highway looking in the mirror to see how cool we look!

hot_shoe_cv · 07-03-2005

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Originally Posted by whistle clean

Now there's a styling tip for all of us riders! Heading down the highway looking in the mirror to see how cool we look!

I think I need to edit that.. look at the image in the mirror. If you see yourself you must be a woman or you need a serious adjustment of said mirrors.

**2WheelFun** · 07-03-2005

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Originally Posted by hot_shoe_cv

I think I need to edit that.. look at the image in the mirror. If you see yourself you must be a woman or you need a serious adjustment of said mirrors.

LOL...Not a woman...and the mirrors are adjusted...just gets lonely out there on the backroads at times so I give myself a nod now and then.

**Spok** · 07-03-2005

I use the back of my headlight to look at how cool I am on my ride. I use my mirrors to see the car that doesn't see me.

hot_shoe_cv · 07-03-2005

OOOKaaay.... I wish I could get rid of the italic . I keep clicking in it but it won't go away

**2WheelFun** · 07-03-2005

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Originally Posted by spok

I use the back of my headlight to look at how cool I am on my ride. I use my mirrors to see the car that doesn't see me.

That reminds me of those carnival mirrors!

**Spok** · 07-03-2005

it really provides a different perspective on the world. my favorite place to catch the reflection is riding down a tree lined country road on a sunny day. the view of the blue skies and the trees wizzing by on both sides is great.

**2WheelFun** · 07-03-2005

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Originally Posted by spok

it really provides a different perspective on the world. my favorite place to catch the reflection is riding down a tree lined country road on a sunny day. the view of the blue skies and the trees wizzing by on both sides is great.

Panorama Vision! LOL

RampRat · 07-03-2005

I've been thinking about getting a couple of the Kuryakyn Magnum Mirror's but did not know how bad they would viberate & if they would work any better than the stock ones.

**2WheelFun** · 07-03-2005

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Originally Posted by RampRat

I've been thinking about getting a couple of the Kuryakyn Magnum Mirror's but did not know how bad they would viberate & if they would work any better than the stock ones.

Your in the same boat as I am! I have looked at those but again would like to hear from others who may have bought them to offer a report before the rest of us go spending our $$$ needlessly if they don't work well.

RampRat · 07-03-2005

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Originally Posted by whistle clean

Your in the same boat as I am! I have looked at those but again would like to hear from others who may have bought them to offer a report before the rest of us go spending our $$$ needlessly if they don't work well.

I've been trying to talk the visa card (wife) into letting me order the V&H big Shots or the Hard Krome 3" and used the "saving money" thing by not ordering the mirrors

No, it's not working

**2WheelFun** · 07-03-2005

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Originally Posted by RampRat

I've been trying to talk the visa card (wife) into letting me order the V&H big Shots or the Hard Krome 3" and used the "saving money" thing by not ordering the mirrors

No, it's not working

Hmmm...well if you were to buy 30 sets of mirrors just to see which ones worked it'd cost way more than pipes so she could easily see how your getting good info here is a huge $$$ saver...so...pipes should actually be affordable now.

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Spok Whatever Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mount Vernon, Washington Posts: 33,810	I figure if you have vibrating mirrors you should try to get yourself a wind buffeting situation to counter act the mirror shake so that you can see whats behind you. __________________ 2005 V2k Beartooth Kawasaki for all your needs 1-800-556-3098

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Spok Whatever Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mount Vernon, Washington Posts: 33,810	thats the rub isn't it. aftermarket look better but oem work. whats a guy to do? __________________ 2005 V2k Beartooth Kawasaki for all your needs 1-800-556-3098

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hot_shoe_cv *Vintage Rider* BTK Expert Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: central AZ Posts: 741	my suggestion? Dont look at the mirrors, look in them . __________________ 02 Mean Streak, Jardine 2/1 pipe, hiway bars w/pegs, floor boards,ISOgrips w/throttle boss, Kriss head light modulator, Corbin Young Gun ostrich saddle, etc. 660 Yamaha Raptor sport quad for the dirt. Last edited by hot_shoe_cv : 07-03-2005 at 12:02 AM.

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Spok Whatever Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mount Vernon, Washington Posts: 33,810	I use the back of my headlight to look at how cool I am on my ride. I use my mirrors to see the car that doesn't see me. __________________ 2005 V2k Beartooth Kawasaki for all your needs 1-800-556-3098

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hot_shoe_cv *Vintage Rider* BTK Expert Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: central AZ Posts: 741	OOOKaaay.... I wish I could get rid of the italic . I keep clicking in it but it won't go away __________________ 02 Mean Streak, Jardine 2/1 pipe, hiway bars w/pegs, floor boards,ISOgrips w/throttle boss, Kriss head light modulator, Corbin Young Gun ostrich saddle, etc. 660 Yamaha Raptor sport quad for the dirt.

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Spok Whatever Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mount Vernon, Washington Posts: 33,810	it really provides a different perspective on the world. my favorite place to catch the reflection is riding down a tree lined country road on a sunny day. the view of the blue skies and the trees wizzing by on both sides is great. __________________ 2005 V2k Beartooth Kawasaki for all your needs 1-800-556-3098

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RampRat Needs A Real Job BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wyoming Posts: 3,668	I've been thinking about getting a couple of the Kuryakyn Magnum Mirror's but did not know how bad they would viberate & if they would work any better than the stock ones. __________________ "It's not a gun-free zone if you get shot while you're there"