Mirror Extensions are In From the Machine Shop

[Mad Matt]

I got my prototype mirror extensions in today. They work great. A huge improvement in visibility. Of course the production versions will be black!! These are raw aluminum. These install without unhooking the wires. Installation takes a few minutes per side.

http://www.chromegarage.com/pics/matt/003/IMG_1455.jpg
http://www.chromegarage.com/pics/matt/003/IMG_1453.jpg

Mad Matt

[wildwillie]

Those are sweet gotta have when mine comes in wildwillie

[CanAmdude]

You need to make 2500 they all need them,
Looks good

[one2doo]

:congrats: This will help for sure.

[matusky]

You need to make 2500 they all need them,
Looks good

:agree: it's a shame there's no way to make them slide in and out like on my F350.... now that would be sweet..... so we'd still be able to use the outside/inside storage covers that slip over the stock mirrors.

Looks sweet though.... a little black powdercoat and you're all set! :bigthumbsup:

[Lamonster]

You still have my address right? ;D :bigthumbsup:

[Wijllie]

Believe it or not but over here in Belgium we have a helmet with rear view mirror installed.
You look up and see the traffic behind, while turning your head you can overview all.
So you don't need mirrors anymore on any bike. Not cheap but very effectiv!

http://www.reevu.nl/images/silver_black.jpg

http://www.reevu.com/

[Lamonster]

Believe it or not but over here in Belgium we have a helmet with rear view mirror installed.
You look up and see the traffic behind, while turning your head you can overview all.
So you don't need mirrors anymore on any bike. Not cheap but very effectiv!

http://www.reevu.nl/images/silver_black.jpg

http://www.reevu.com/


I was looking at those at the Indy show maybe 4 years ago. I have yet to see anyone use them here. I like the idea but I really like my flip helmet and I'm not willing to give that up. I think these extensions are going to be a must have accessory for me because the mirrors are pretty much useless the way they are now.

[Wijllie]

I was looking at those at the Indy show maybe 4 years ago. I have yet to see anyone use them here. I like the idea but I really like my flip helmet and I'm not willing to give that up. I think these extensions are going to be a must have accessory for me because the mirrors are pretty much useless the way they are now.


a solution could be an adhesive bigger mirror to put on the original.

[srarndt]

Very interesting.

How long are they? Do they pivot to move out of the way if needed? (like a side view mirror on many cars)

Thanks

[Lamonster]

Very interesting.

How long are they? Do they pivot to move out of the way if needed? (like a side view mirror on many cars)

Thanks


They are just an extension of the stock arms. Much cheaper and less work than making a whole new arm. :doorag:

[flyjake]

Please let us know when they will be available. I certainly would like a set.

[BajaRon]

Great deal Matt! Can I get a set in Red?

[BajaRon]

Believe it or not but over here in Belgium we have a helmet with rear view mirror installed.
You look up and see the traffic behind, while turning your head you can overview all.
So you don't need mirrors anymore on any bike. Not cheap but very effectiv!

http://www.reevu.nl/images/silver_black.jpg

http://www.reevu.com/

I have looked at these a few times. Some write-ups say they are heavy and I've got a bit of neck issue. Don't want any unnecessary weight on it.

Some have mentioned that my brain seems to be unnecessary and the rest is ugly so I guess there are other options. :joke:

[LittleJohn]

SWEET!!!!
Those extensions look like they belong!!!!
My first thought was also "do the swing out of the way" but after thinking about it, I cant think of any reason youd want to....LOL
Nice job!!!

[Wijllie]

Isn't it like...

I don't see much
and now
I don't see much but wider ?

[Lamonster]

Isn't it like...

I don't see much
and now
I don't see much but wider ?


No it's like, all I can see is my shoulders ::) and now I can see the car next to me. :bigthumbsup:

[2faston3]

Sweet!!!


Put me down for a set too!!! I will even anodize yours if you want, I work in a captive plating shop...

2faston3

[Wijllie]

No it's like, all I can see is my shoulders ::) and now I can see the car next to me. :bigthumbsup:


That makes sense 8)

[Way2Fast]

I can see the car next to me with the stock mirror arms.....how about the car Behind you ??

Richard

[pphantom538]

I'd be interetsed in a set. Great job.

[BajaRon]

Matt....Lamont told me what you said about my comment (Red Extensions). So now my feelings are hurt. Don't know if I'll even be able to climb on the Spyder to go to Daytona.

I thought you guys in Prescott were the Kinder-Gentler types. :'(

[jomamma1]

My wife would really like a set also. Let us know if more will be availabe.
Joe

[smokster]

very nice, please put me down for a black set
thanks
smokster

[billclemen]

I want to order a pair of the mirror extgensions. What do I need to do?
Wm Clements

[Mad Matt]

Matt....Lamont told me what you said about my comment (Red Extensions). So now my feelings are hurt. Don't know if I'll even be able to climb on the Spyder to go to Daytona.

I thought you guys in Prescott were the Kinder-Gentler types. :'(


Well if you won't be riding your Spyder any longer, can I come by and pick it up? My wife and I both like to ride the spyder and I am one short! ::) ::)

[BajaRon]

Well if you won't be riding your Spyder any longer, can I come by and pick it up? My wife and I both like to ride the spyder and I am one short! ::) ::)


Before you were just unkind, but this is outright CRUEL! Funny, all of my friends treat me the same way. ;D You would think I'd get used to it by now.

Even in my tremendous state of grief I am still riding the Spyder. Did 209, Hellbender, Dragon and Parkway today with this other gaudy yellow Spyder guy. A good bit more then 200 miles. I think I even managed to smile once. :joke:

Lamont told me that it was a bad idea to angle the muffler more....bad mojo or something he was saying. But have you noticed his latest muffler mod? After I get my RED mirror extenders Lamont will be powercoating his yellow, me thinks!

[Mad Matt]

The Mirror Extensions are now listed. We should have the first production batch ready to ship in about 4 weeks.

http://www.kewlmetal.com/Default.aspx?tabid=30&ctl=CatalogItemDetails&mid=369&CatalogItemID=379&MasterCategoryID=1&SubCategoryID=20&pagenumber=0

Mad Matt ;D

[BajaRon]

They look sharp Matt. Top notch work, as always.

[wildwillie]

Put me down for a set let us know how much $$$$$$ wildwillie :bigthumbsup:

[Lamonster]

Looks like there is a lot more to them than I thought. :spyder: Nice job. :bigthumbsup:

http://www.kewlmetal.com/PortalStore_Images/1/1/KD-117.jpg

[Rando]

Lamonster, since you have the most experience with the Spyder, do you feel that the mirror extension is a necessity?

[Lamonster]

Lamonster, since you have the most experience with the Spyder, do you feel that the mirror extension is a necessity?


For me they are. I had the same problem with my 109 and extending the mirrors makes all the difference in the world. Before I had to move around on the bike to see out of them but with the mirrors extended I can move my eyes instead of my body to see. :bigthumbsup:

[jeuchler]

The Mirror Extensions are now listed. We should have the first production batch ready to ship in about 4 weeks.

http://www.kewlmetal.com/Default.aspx?tabid=30&ctl=CatalogItemDetails&mid=369&CatalogItemID=379&MasterCategoryID=1&SubCategoryID=20&pagenumber=0

Mad Matt ;D


Thanks, Matt.

I ordered mine this morning (thanks for being open on the holiday!) in the hope I can have them before my Spyder gets delivered to the dealer...Then I can install them in his parking lot and be able to s e e all the way home.