Well I am about to get the bike out after a winter of keeping it warm, I have a few jobs to do first.
One thing I would like to do is get the mirrors sorted, my problem is that I am 6 foot 5 and when in rideing kit the only thing I can see in my mirrors are my elbows is there anything I can do to help.
I dont want to bin the mirrors so are there any others out there that have the same problem and what can I do.
Mirrors
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, Feb 01 2007 09:37 am
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Posted 01 February 2007 - 09:37 am
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Posted 01 February 2007 - 09:49 am
hi i tink Wemoto and several udder suppliers can furnish you with mirror extensions, some peeps on ere have em fitted, (Mr. T for one i tink)
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Posted 01 February 2007 - 10:09 am
QUOTE(wicklamulla @ Thu 1st Feb 2007, 09:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi i tink Wemoto and several udder suppliers can furnish you with mirror extensions, some peeps on ere have em fitted, (Mr. T for one i tink)
Thanks wick, I thought this would be the answer but wont they just give me a view of my shoulders instead and look like my old superdream!!!!
Has anyone ever fitted mirror to the fairing???? just a thought
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Posted 01 February 2007 - 10:25 am
Anyone ever experimented with blind-spot mirrors.
Some cars have mirrors with a little tilt at the end so that it improves the side-ways view.
I have seen little stick-ons that give a sideways glimpse.
Then again- maybe its better to keep the shoulder check discipline
Some cars have mirrors with a little tilt at the end so that it improves the side-ways view.
I have seen little stick-ons that give a sideways glimpse.
Then again- maybe its better to keep the shoulder check discipline
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Posted 01 February 2007 - 10:27 am
QUOTE(MarkyMark @ Thu 1st Feb 2007, 10:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Anyone ever experimented with blind-spot mirrors.
Some cars have mirrors with a little tilt at the end so that it improves the side-ways view.
I have seen little stick-ons that give a sideways glimpse.
Then again- maybe its better to keep the shoulder check discipline
Some cars have mirrors with a little tilt at the end so that it improves the side-ways view.
I have seen little stick-ons that give a sideways glimpse.
Then again- maybe its better to keep the shoulder check discipline
I aways do "lifesavers" but mirrors give me that bit more confidance at the mo I have only been rideing for a year.
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Posted 01 February 2007 - 10:42 am
QUOTE(mad dog @ Thu 1st Feb 2007, 09:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks wick, I thought this would be the answer but wont they just give me a view of my shoulders instead and look like my old superdream!!!!
Has anyone ever fitted mirror to the fairing???? just a thought
Has anyone ever fitted mirror to the fairing???? just a thought
no it should place them betterererererere so as you can see past yer elbows and slouched shoulders !!!!
spyball alarm/immob, bluespot brake calipers and Stainless hoses, Fournales air adjustable shock with Remote Resevoir, forks raised 10mm thru yokes, racetech linear fork springs in 15 wt oil, Kappa wingrack/luggage, heated grips, Kedo handguards, dual heat controller to power heated jacket liner and or pants!!, Stebel 136DB horn, K&N air filter, colour matched Baglux tank cover (magnetic tank bag modified to fit cover), osram +50% headloight bulbs, headlight protector,"NitramSpecial" parking loight, tail light indicators all running on LED's & incorporate "Lite Buddies", MK7 Scottoiler fitted, taller screen, 2-2 stainless steel CCC's, Devil stainless down pipes. MKI Renntec engine crash bars & sump guard.
engine changed july 2007 on a dyno run it made 79.1BHP / Torque 59.9Had a brief flirtation with a 1999 MKIIa but it blew an exaust valve on the M5 so was sold on to be repaired.
I loike tay and hang sangwiches !
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Posted 01 February 2007 - 10:51 am
QUOTE(wicklamulla @ Thu 1st Feb 2007, 10:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
no it should place them betterererererere so as you can see past yer elbows and slouched shoulders !!!!
Cool, have to find some black ones. thanks for your help agian!!!!!
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Posted 01 February 2007 - 11:52 am
I'm 6'5" too and I just move my elbows. Is that bad?
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Posted 01 February 2007 - 12:28 pm
I use this one on the my TDM9. Helps a lot. Do not have to move elbows at all the time.
Just slightly sometimes
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Just slightly sometimes
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Posted 01 February 2007 - 12:31 pm
QUOTE(Dragan @ Thu 1st Feb 2007, 12:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I use this one on the my TDM9. Helps a lot. Do not have to move elbows at all the time.
Just slightly sometimes
http://www.twistedth...tview/2532/213/
Just slightly sometimes
http://www.twistedth...tview/2532/213/
They look good, bit pricey may be able to get some made?????
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Posted 01 February 2007 - 12:34 pm
I was thinking that, $60.00 for a few centimetres of steel with two holes!
I am sure we can get some made up for a fraction of that.
Me thinks another Andy K deal could be in the offing.
I am sure we can get some made up for a fraction of that.
Me thinks another Andy K deal could be in the offing.
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Posted 01 February 2007 - 12:35 pm
QUOTE(Andy K @ Thu 1st Feb 2007, 12:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I was thinking that, $60.00 for a few centimetres of steel with two holes!
I am sure we can get some made up for a fraction of that.
Me thinks another Andy K deal could be in the offing.
I am sure we can get some made up for a fraction of that.
Me thinks another Andy K deal could be in the offing.
i like the sound of that, I have a mk2 do they have the same thread size as a 900 ???
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Posted 01 February 2007 - 12:37 pm
I don't know but I a sure someone will chip in.
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Posted 01 February 2007 - 12:52 pm
Get rid of 'em
They only cause drag, and are unwanted clutter on the 'steered mass' causing slower steering
Concentrate on whats in fornt oif you and not where you've been
If you must see whats behind, then as you say, look over your shoulder.
Tidies up the lines of the bike as well without them great big hulking things sticking out
They only cause drag, and are unwanted clutter on the 'steered mass' causing slower steering
Concentrate on whats in fornt oif you and not where you've been
If you must see whats behind, then as you say, look over your shoulder.
Tidies up the lines of the bike as well without them great big hulking things sticking out
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Posted 01 February 2007 - 02:28 pm
I'm 6'3" and have non standard bars to achieve a more comfortable riding position. These are wider (as well as lower and more forward) than standard and have the added benefit of making the mirrors wider too. I see past my elbows with no problem. 
2 birds with one stone and all that 
2 birds with one stone and all that
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Posted 01 February 2007 - 02:35 pm
QUOTE(Cavey @ Thu 1st Feb 2007, 02:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm 6'3" and have non standard bars to achieve a more comfortable riding position. These are wider (as well as lower and more forward) than standard and have the added benefit of making the mirrors wider too. I see past my elbows with no problem. 2 birds with one stone and all that
2 birds with one stone and all that Nice bike mate! I like the extra lights.....
I did straight bars but they gave me bad back so went back to standatd???? your mirrors look differant to mine, will have a look to see if I can find some like yours....
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Posted 01 February 2007 - 02:39 pm
QUOTE(mad dog @ Thu 1st Feb 2007, 02:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
your mirrors look differant to mine, will have a look to see if I can find some like yours....
I think they may have changed them for the '99 model????
It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
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Posted 01 February 2007 - 03:13 pm
QUOTE(GuyGraham @ Thu 1st Feb 2007, 12:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Get rid of 'em
They only cause drag, and are unwanted clutter on the 'steered mass' causing slower steering
Concentrate on whats in fornt oif you and not where you've been
If you must see whats behind, then as you say, look over your shoulder.
Tidies up the lines of the bike as well without them great big hulking things sticking out
They only cause drag, and are unwanted clutter on the 'steered mass' causing slower steering
Concentrate on whats in fornt oif you and not where you've been
If you must see whats behind, then as you say, look over your shoulder.
Tidies up the lines of the bike as well without them great big hulking things sticking out
Guy you do make me laugh 
have ya any pics of yer new bike to show us ???
spyball alarm/immob, bluespot brake calipers and Stainless hoses, Fournales air adjustable shock with Remote Resevoir, forks raised 10mm thru yokes, racetech linear fork springs in 15 wt oil, Kappa wingrack/luggage, heated grips, Kedo handguards, dual heat controller to power heated jacket liner and or pants!!, Stebel 136DB horn, K&N air filter, colour matched Baglux tank cover (magnetic tank bag modified to fit cover), osram +50% headloight bulbs, headlight protector,"NitramSpecial" parking loight, tail light indicators all running on LED's & incorporate "Lite Buddies", MK7 Scottoiler fitted, taller screen, 2-2 stainless steel CCC's, Devil stainless down pipes. MKI Renntec engine crash bars & sump guard.
engine changed july 2007 on a dyno run it made 79.1BHP / Torque 59.9Had a brief flirtation with a 1999 MKIIa but it blew an exaust valve on the M5 so was sold on to be repaired.
I loike tay and hang sangwiches !
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I'll see what I can do
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QUOTE(wicklamulla @ Thu 1st Feb 2007, 02:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Guy you do make me laugh have ya any pics of yer new bike to show us ???
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