Doc H's Blind Spot Mirrors

[wiredgeorge]

Got a set and they came in Saturday. Do the Doc's blind spot mirrors attach to the black outside frame of the mirror or stick to the bottom/left corner of the mirror surface? The blind spot mirrors come with velcro and also have a self-stick pad already installed. I am prone to use the self stick pad as I can think of no reason I would remove the mirrors, once installed but was wondering what others did. Pse... could use your input! Thanks wg

 

[Bob Denman]

:nopic: :thumbup:

 

[Pampurrs]

They sell those little fish eye mirrors at most auto parts stores for a couple of bucks. That's where I got mine.

Pam

 

[Roadster Renovations]

We used the adhesive backing on the black edge over a year ago and it is still holding. Need to take care putting on and taking off any covers that go over the mirror.

 

[Roadster Renovations]

Actual Picture

Here is an actual picture I took of a car that was beside me. I was unable to see it in my peripheral vision and it was hidden from the main mirror. The neat thing about these is that you teach yourself to glance at the small mirror before changing lanes. It has saved my bacon several times. (note: the white car in the big mirror is not the one in the small mirror) They sell cheaper ones just about everywhere, but these are adjustable, are just the right size, and have the shaved curved corner that allows more of the big mirror to be used. That is why I use them.

 

[Pampurrs]

Got a set and they came in Saturday. Do the Doc's blind spot mirrors attach to the black outside frame of the mirror or stick to the bottom/left corner of the mirror surface? The blind spot mirrors come with velcro and also have a self-stick pad already installed. I am prone to use the self stick pad as I can think of no reason I would remove the mirrors, once installed but was wondering what others did. Pse... could use your input! Thanks wg

How much are they?

Pam

 

[Pampurrs]

Here is an actual picture I took of a car that was beside me. I was unable to see it in my peripheral vision and it was hidden from the main mirror. The neat thing about these is that you teach yourself to glance at the small mirror before changing lanes. It has saved my bacon several times. (note: the white car in the big mirror is not the one in the small mirror) They sell cheaper ones just about everywhere, but these are adjustable, are just the right size, and have the shaved curved corner that allows more of the big mirror to be used. That is why I use them.

How much are they? Where do you get them?

Pam

 

[wiredgeorge]

How much are they? Where do you get them?

Pam

Pam, You can get a nifty set of convex mirrors at the auto parts store. They obscure the part of the mirror they are mounted on. To me, if I had more experience with convex mirrors they might not be bad but the little ones are hard to make out what is behind you. The thing about Doc's mirrors he didn't mention is that they articulate. In other words, stick em on and they MOVE inside their frame for lining up precisely to the rear.

The pics he has on his website are not the best and I wanted to be SURE where to put them before making them a permanent part of my rear view mirror set up. They are sold on Doc's website which you can get to by pushing the HOME button on this site.... that is where all the site' sponsors are located. As far as cost... well all things designed to work specifically for a Spyder cost too much. Generic/universal is MUCH cheaper only that stuff doesn't work worth a hoot in many cases... like your auto-parts store convex mirrors.

I can't believe that Can-Am engineers couldn't have made the mirrors; especially the left, stick out 4 more inches. The view of my clutch lever and my wife's elbow and armrest aren't all that helpful as the mirrors set up now and I really am uncomfortable not having a clear view to the rear. There are times when a head on a swivel doesn't work all that great and a good mirror is far better. I am hoping Doc's mirrors fix this safety issue or at least minimize it!

Haven't put my add-on mirrors on yet but this is a shot of my left rear view sitting in my garage. About 1/2 the area to the rear is obscured by my hand and clutch lever.

 

[Pampurrs]

Pam, You can get a nifty set of convex mirrors at the auto parts store. <snip>

Yeah, I mentioned that a few posts above

Pam

 

[Roadster Renovations]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00UL718QC

 

[jimclarkf1]

blind spots

i have the mirror bar extensions, work great, had them 5 years now don,t remember how much

 

[Magdave]

Pam, You can get a nifty set of convex mirrors at the auto parts store. They obscure the part of the mirror they are mounted on. To me, if I had more experience with convex mirrors they might not be bad but the little ones are hard to make out what is behind you. The thing about Doc's mirrors he didn't mention is that they articulate. In other words, stick em on and they MOVE inside their frame for lining up precisely to the rear.

The pics he has on his website are not the best and I wanted to be SURE where to put them before making them a permanent part of my rear view mirror set up. They are sold on Doc's website which you can get to by pushing the HOME button on this site.... that is where all the site' sponsors are located. As far as cost... well all things designed to work specifically for a Spyder cost too much. Generic/universal is MUCH cheaper only that stuff doesn't work worth a hoot in many cases... like your auto-parts store convex mirrors.

I can't believe that Can-Am engineers couldn't have made the mirrors; especially the left, stick out 4 more inches. The view of my clutch lever and my wife's elbow and armrest aren't all that helpful as the mirrors set up now and I really am uncomfortable not having a clear view to the rear. There are times when a head on a swivel doesn't work all that great and a good mirror is far better. I am hoping Doc's mirrors fix this safety issue or at least minimize it!

Haven't put my add-on mirrors on yet but this is a shot of my left rear view sitting in my garage. About 1/2 the area to the rear is obscured by my hand and clutch lever.

My RT mirror goes a lot farther out than that. Push on the outside edge harder. I have mine adjusted so you can barely see the rear sides and the handle just barely at the right edge near the bike. :thumbup:

 

[gypsy_100]

My RT mirror goes a lot farther out than that. Push on the outside edge harder. I have mine adjusted so you can barely see the rear sides and the handle just barely at the right edge near the bike. :thumbup:

:agree:

 

[gypsy_100]

They are sold on Doc's website which you can get to by pushing the HOME button on this site.... that is where all the site' sponsors are located.

How about a hint? I see no Doc Humphrey's listed as a sponsor. What's his sponsor/business name?

 

[Roadster Renovations]

How about a hint? I see no Doc Humphrey's listed as a sponsor. What's his sponsor/business name?

Sorry. We are Roadster Renovations!

http://dochumphreys.wix.com/roadster

 

[Elembytes]

Don't take the mirrors for granted

Don't rely on mirrors to protect your hide! Do what they taught you at your MSF course---TURN YOUR HEAD AND LOOK WITH YOUR OWN TWO EYES! Mirrors can be helpful but you looking at what is around you is what will be most important!

 

[ravseren]

blind spot mirrors

Consider Saeng TA mirrors. I have used them on my machines for almost 20 years...no blind spots at all. They aren't cheap, but I think I'm worth something!

 

[GunDoctor]

Installed two from the .99 cent store, just have a blue tint. Works great.


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[jaherbst]

Hey, I got a pair of those funny shaped mirrors from amazon two weeks ago. Jury is still out. Takes too much time and a little distracting with these seventy five year old eyes. I find myself trying to find cars in a two square inch mirror that is stuck way out on the end of the OEM mirrors. Maybe I will give it a little more time or just take them off. No big monetary loss.

Jack

 

[Roadster Renovations]

Hey, I got a pair of those funny shaped mirrors from amazon two weeks ago. Jury is still out. Takes too much time and a little distracting with these seventy five year old eyes. I find myself trying to find cars in a two square inch mirror that is stuck way out on the end of the OEM mirrors. Maybe I will give it a little more time or just take them off. No big monetary loss.

Jack

I took a while for me to get used to them. Don't focus on the small mirror. Learn to glance at them. You will get used to it when something is there in no time. I installed mine last year before we took the New England trip. (14 States 4400 miles 11 days) It took a few days to get used to not trying to focus on them. I glance at both mirrors and can recognize when something is there that shouldn't be. My right eye was 20/400 at that time and I was still able to use it so I think if you give it more time and glance generally (don't focus) you will do fine.