Mirrors

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Radar · #1 Unread post by **Radar** » Tue Sep 13, 2005 7:19 pm

I am not too happy with the mirrors on my scooter. The way they are now I have a huge blind spot behind me. I can try to adjust them but I mostly just see my arms and shoulders. Would it be better to get different mirrors or to have the existing mirrors moved further out? If I should just replace them, is there a good type of mirrors to get?

bennettoid · Wed Sep 14, 2005 3:20 am

I have a huge blind spot behind me too, but thats cuz I'm fat.

They aren't adjustable enough?

If they aren't then I guess you would need new mirrors, but most are adjustable to the point that you can see whose following you.

sedate_me · #3 Unread post by **sedate_me** » Wed Sep 14, 2005 4:51 am

Try doing what you intent to do -- move the mirrors more further out and see if your blind spot problem is solved. If the mirrors would not budge, then its time to replace. Try them out on your scooter before purchasing.

sapaul · #4 Unread post by **sapaul** » Wed Sep 14, 2005 5:17 am

See if there is any adjustment at the root of the stem, your scoot looks similar to my daughters and we had the same problem. I found that the stem is bolted on to the bar frame and we can adjust that way as well as the head. Also if you can do that you also get little blind spot mirrors that stick on your big mirrors.

Radar · #5 Unread post by **Radar** » Wed Sep 14, 2005 6:13 am

Thanks for the quick responses. I will definitly have a look at how the mirrors are mounted. Those little attachable mirrors sound interesting also.

canuckerjay · Wed Sep 14, 2005 12:50 pm

That scooter would look awesome with some Arlen Ness mirrors on it.

iwannadie · #7 Unread post by **iwannadie** » Wed Sep 14, 2005 1:24 pm

you mean you can see past your elbows? thats about all i see on my bike lol.

#8 Unread post by **ZooTech** » Wed Sep 14, 2005 1:42 pm

iwannadie wrote:you mean you can see past your elbows? thats about all i see on my bike lol.

Awww, Man! You can see your elbows?! Hell, I'd be happy to see anything in mine!

Of course, I'd be happy to stop slicing my thumbs open on them, too!

iwannadie · #9 Unread post by **iwannadie** » Wed Sep 14, 2005 1:45 pm

ZooTech wrote:
iwannadie wrote:you mean you can see past your elbows? thats about all i see on my bike lol.
Awww, Man! You can see your elbows?! Hell, I'd be happy to see anything in mine!

Of course, I'd be happy to stop slicing my thumbs open on them, too!

lol you choose looks over function thats what you get.

id really love some nice mirrors only with lcd screens in them and cameras on the bike to show what you want/need to see how cool would that be.

#10 Unread post by **ZooTech** » Wed Sep 14, 2005 1:56 pm

iwannadie wrote: lol you choose looks over function thats what you get.

Indeed. That's why I call them my "vanity mirrors".