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1 mirror or 2? what do you do?

Started by The ModFather, September 01, 2011, 08:58:32 AM

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The ModFather

Nice mirrors are spendy so I've been debating throwing symmetry to the wind and rockin one mirror. Anyone going with one and got some pics?
2005 S2R 800 Analog Motorcycles Custom Build
2007 Sport Classic 1000S
2008 848 Track Bike
2015 Diavel Dark - Sold
2005 Monster 620 Dark - Sold

arai_speed

I have just the one and love the look.



Great in the canyons - kinda shitty on the street.  [thumbsup]

akmnstr

I've gone with one at times and thought it was putting my life at risk.  For a while I used one bar end mirror and a OEM and liked the combination from a function perspective.  But esthetically, it was kind of funky.  I even did 2 OEMs and a bar end and I loved having the complete picture of what was going on behind me.  But it too was funky.  I would never again do just one.  I don't like being surprised by a cage in a blind spot.
"you may all go to hell, and I will go to Texas!!" Davey Crockett & AKmnstr

"An American monkey, after getting drunk on brandy, would never touch it again, and thus is much wiser than most men."
Charles Darwin

"I don't know what people expect when they meet me. They seem to be afraid that I'm going to piss in the potted palm and slap them on the ass." Marlon Brando

Scooter Montgomery

I had 2 bar end mirror, then 1 fell of on the highway.
2003 620 Half Dark/ Half Silver 35,000 happy miles

pennyrobber

Just one on the left. It's convex so it gives a good view of my 6. For everything else, I use the old glance method.
Men face reality and women don't. That's why men need to drink. -George Christopher

uglyducky

went from 1 to 2 due to sketchy drivers tryin to sneak by in my blind spot.  at speed (over 50-60mph) while in traffic and changing lanes i found it hard sometimes to throw a look over my shoulder
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2007 S4RS - pearl/red with some tweaks (sold)
2005 S4R - Bastarda Nera (sold)
2001 M900Sie modded to high holy hell (sold)
2001 996 Biposto - (sold)
dirtypunkysocalreggae . . . MANDORiCO

AquariusII

1 man, 1......thats all I can use at a time....1.

The ModFather

I hear ya Ugly Ducky me too. Especially with a Lid on. At least now I can see them coming better at night with my new Clear Alternatives Tail Light!!  [Dolph]
2005 S2R 800 Analog Motorcycles Custom Build
2007 Sport Classic 1000S
2008 848 Track Bike
2015 Diavel Dark - Sold
2005 Monster 620 Dark - Sold

uglyducky

Quote from: Duck Naked on September 01, 2011, 01:34:08 PM
I hear ya Ugly Ducky me too. Especially with a Lid on. At least now I can see them coming better at night with my new Clear Alternatives Tail Light!!  [Dolph]
[thumbsup]
2008 S4RS - Tricolore #324 (about to get bastardized)
2007 S4RS - pearl/red with some tweaks (sold)
2005 S4R - Bastarda Nera (sold)
2001 M900Sie modded to high holy hell (sold)
2001 996 Biposto - (sold)
dirtypunkysocalreggae . . . MANDORiCO

tankerbutt

I use the one, almost completely useless, bar end mirror.  It's not convex so its of almost no use, but it looks cool.  I just use the tried and true "glance" method.   [thumbsup]



zarn02

I prefer the look of two mirrors. If you've no aesthetic preference, you could buy one and see if you miss the other one?

When I had my M900 I went from the godawful stockers to two bar-end mirrors, and then after a crash it spent the remainder of its life with zero mirrors.
"If it weren't for our gallows humor, we'd have nothing to hang our hopes on."

Duc Buz

Uno, useless bicycle barend.  Always look back anyway.
11B4P (Ret) US Army
2003 620 Dark (Matte Silver)

NFJ79

I had two nice PSR bar end mirrors.  Went down a few weeks ago destroying one of them.  Tried riding with one mirror and didn't like it.  Didnt like the lack of view and the way it looked on the bike.  Now I'm running two ebay knockoff's.
2005 Ducati Monster S2R 800 Dark

akmnstr

I have a pair of these
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Bar-End-Mirrors-Triumph-Motorcycle-1-Bar-Adapter-/350489052123?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item519ac683db

I think they may be made in China but they are well made and provide a good rear view.  The price is for a pair.  I've been using them for a couple of months now. 
"you may all go to hell, and I will go to Texas!!" Davey Crockett & AKmnstr

"An American monkey, after getting drunk on brandy, would never touch it again, and thus is much wiser than most men."
Charles Darwin

"I don't know what people expect when they meet me. They seem to be afraid that I'm going to piss in the potted palm and slap them on the ass." Marlon Brando

RBX QB

2 required here in WA... http://www.americanmotorcyclist.com/asp/legisltn/laws.asp

Tho, it doesn't say they have to be on different sides of the bike!  [evil]