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New mirror first impressions

Started by MnM Valk 97, Wed 08, Apr 2020, 05:13:41

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MnM Valk 97

I finally installed the new mirrors that I ordered on Dec. 31, (ahem) 2018. I got tired of having to tuck my elbows to see behind me, so bought the long stem mirrors from Hoosier garage thru Amazon. About $23 for the pair.
The mirror is almost identical in shape, but they are a full 4" longer than the stock mirrors. Fully deployed they span 45 1/2". Pretty wide.
I feel like the stems look a little spindly for this brawny bike, but after a quick jaunt up to triple digits (metric speeds, of course ;D ) on the way to work, I didn't notice any fuzziness or blurring.
On the up side there is a full panoramic view of what's behind me, way out to the sides.
In "hindsight" I would have probably opted for something maybe 2" wider than stock, simply for aesthetics.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/QVxD5gkDpcV7aR6k6

1997 GL1500CT
2015 GL1800C

Robert

Those look really good and match the oem pretty well as for shape and design. I must admit the elbow tuck to look was not always my favorite thing to do either. The only thing is I like about the oem mirrors though is they dont add any extra width to the bike. Between storage or just getting in tight situations I like the narrowness of them. But I may have to look into those, thanks.
"Some people see things that are and ask, Why? Some people dream of things that never were and ask, Why not? Some people have to go to work and don't have time for all that."

Jess from VA

Most of the time, for taller riders, UP is better than OUT for longer mirror stems.

But you are always limited to what is available, and fits.