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Any Experience with Wide View Convex side mirrors for F3Limited
Hi, looking to see if anyone has installed the Wide View Convex Mirrors from Value Accessories or Slingmods for the F3L/F3T. Are they worth the $80, will they stay in place or fall off after a couple of months. Thanks for any insight.
Bob
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I have the ones from another distributor, you need to use some super glue on them to be assured they will stay, but they are really worth the money.
Cruzr Joe
2018 F3 Limited, BRP Driver Backrest, Spyderpops Lighted Bump Skid, Dual Spyclops Light, Mirror Turn Signals, Laser Alignment, Engine LEDs, Fog Lights With Halo's, Cushion Handgrips, BRT LEDs, and Under Lighting, Lamonster IPS, (with Clock), F4 25" Vented Windshield with Wings, Airhawk "R" Cushions. Position 4 Brake setting, Short reach Handlebars, Dash Mounted Voltmeter and 12 Volt Plug. Set of 3rd pegs. Extended Passenger Seat. Exterior BRP Connect setup, Ultimate Trailer
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We have them on an RT and like them. Just cleaned the stock mirrors well with alcohol, then carefully lined up the convex mirrors and stuck them on. Only a couple months and a couple thousand miles, but no problems so far.
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2000 Honda GL1500SE
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I have the convex mirrors on my STS. They are the same mirrors, same part number, as used by the F3.
Initially the mirrors came loose after a few months. I recleaned and reattached the mirrors with
E6000 epoxy. No problems in the last 15,000 miles. The mirrors are worth the investment!!
David C
2016 F3T
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I had the wide view mirrors on my 2014 RT. They work, but I didn't think there was a significant difference. I felt he advertising for the mirrors was a bit deceptive, changing camera angles to make the new mirrors look like they covered more area.
On my 2020, I elected to use spot mirrors with more coverage. They still look like OEM.
As always, my free advice comes with a double your money back guarantee.
If it ain't broke, don't break it.
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2020 RT Limited Asphalt Grey
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Originally Posted by ThreeWheels
I had the wide view mirrors on my 2014 RT. They work, but I didn't think there was a significant difference. I felt he advertising for the mirrors was a bit deceptive, changing camera angles to make the new mirrors look like they covered more area.
On my 2020, I elected to use spot mirrors with more coverage. They still look like OEM.
As always, my free advice comes with a double your money back guarantee.
Where did you get them?
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I have these on my vehicles. Work great - stays on - adjustable.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Originally Posted by Mikey
Where did you get them?
https://www.amazon.com/Mirror-Framel...S85DYQREWYWFJB
Hope this helps
If it ain't broke, don't break it.
IBA #47122
2020 RT Limited Asphalt Grey
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I have 2" blind spot mirrors on the outside of the stock mirrors. About 10 bucks. They cover the entire side. I can't see that the convex mirrors would give better coverage.
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I just ordered the square ones.
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I had the wide view mirrors on my RTL. Put them on according to instructions with no additional adhesives. No issues with them with over 30K miles. I felt they improved rear visibility a lot. And, no more blind spots. I think they were one of the best safety additions made to my bike..... Jim
2005 Windveil Blue Premium Mustang Convertible
2008 Honda GL1800/California Sidecar Trike, SOLD
2014 Platinum Silver Satin Spyder RTL, SOLD
Semper Fi
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I bought a set for my new to me 2013 RTL, got ready to install them, low and behold, the previous owner had already put a set on!
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these look pretty good
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Originally Posted by Terrance
I'm afraid those would make me seasick. I'm a minimalist and because I spoiled my mirror view on my F3T by moving the bars forward and up (monkey arms is my nickname) I put bar end mirrors on and use them exclusively. They also serve well as vibration dampers. Very nice. Details @ the link in my sig...
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I've had them on my F3 for 3 years without any issues.
2017 F3-S
2010 Honda Element
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Thanks
Thanks to all of you for your input. I just ordered the convex mirrors.
Bob
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Really like all the feedback in this thread. Only been riding a month, and this blind spot issue is a constant thorn.
Checked around ...pictures ...videos ...never saw much to win my confidence that the “30% more” was worth the price.
In fact, had very similar feelings as ThreeWheels on the matter...
Originally Posted by ThreeWheels
I felt he advertising for the mirrors was a bit deceptive,
changing camera angles to make the new mirrors look like they covered more area.
I found the camera shots misleading, and in others, the “before” mirror angles are... questionably positioned.
Not that it isn’t MORE viewing angle, but... some of those product photos... jeeeez.
Seem to lean closer to “maliciously staged” than “accidentally poor photo shooting”.
So... while I been researching, needed something installed to stave off my premature demise, until I find my permanent solution.
Been trying out a different set of Spot Mirrors
(Pros: CHEAP! Fast! EFFECTIVE! Less Blindy!
Cons: N/A. I just need more experience with them. My eyes stay on them a half-second longer than I feel comfortable with, at the moment).
I rate them a SolidGood addition, I can stick with these for a while I think.
And if I find something better? a little GooGone/Thread/Razor and I can get them right back off.
The post from Jackhartjr kinda confirmed some hunches I have tho...
Even if I get a set installed, I might not notice much difference
...aaaand $90 later, be right back out on the hunt for something wider/better. Handlebar mounts possibly.
...Once I see a set of WideVU mirrors in person tho, who knows.
Enough people seem to be happy with them (and they sell out quick!)
seems likely I might too.
More Rides will tell
Thanks All
2019 Sp Yder F3-T
+Lamonster Mirror Locks AMEN! | +Lamonster FogLights | +MadStad Windsheild | +Dual A-Arm Running Lights
+Spyclops LED Light | +SpyderExtras Grille | +TricLED Wide-VU Mirrors
...and what dreams may come
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2019 Sp Yder F3-T
+Lamonster Mirror Locks AMEN! | +Lamonster FogLights | +MadStad Windsheild | +Dual A-Arm Running Lights
+Spyclops LED Light | +SpyderExtras Grille | +TricLED Wide-VU Mirrors
...and what dreams may come
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A few things to consider, they are permanent, they add weight to your mirrors meaning your mirror shake may increase, if you have an F4 windshield with wings, the wings will rub on them to open up.
Other than that they are great at increasing your field of view.
2017 F3 Limited
2017 F3 Limited , Lamonster Black Dymond brake pedal with brake rod at #5 Pure Magnesium Metallic
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Originally Posted by Shadowrun
Once I see a set of WideVU mirrors in person tho, who knows.
Let me know when and where you want to meet up.
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2017 RT-S SE6 Pearl White
My rides:
2000 Honda GL1500SE
1980 Suzuki GS850G
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