My Only Complaint.

[mark4Jesus]

I only have one complaint with my Spyder. As tall as I am, with a long torso, the instrument panel and mirrors are low for me. I have to look down to see the mirrors and display/gauges. All other bikes that I have had put the mirrors higher where it was a mainly a side glace to see. There is no way to change this, but I am getting used to it. The fact that I have graduated to tri-focals makes the situation worse also.

But hey, I love my Spyder, so this "complaint", in the big scheme of things, in very minor.

 

[ofdave]

Lamonster has mirror relocating options. And someone here did there own relocating. Can't find it but try searching. Looked like a good way to raise the mirrors. If you find the post-share it here.
I agree on the "looking down" to see the mirrors. Took a while to get used to it.
Don't have to deal with tri-focals but sometimes going down a flight of stairs with bi-focals can be a fun experience!

 

[mark4Jesus]

I have found Lamonster has relocators for the F3 mirrors, not the RT.

 

[JayBros]

I think that because of their design relocating RT mirrors would be an expensive task. You hit the key, you're getting used to it. I'm 6'4" or so and didn't notice any problem getting accustomed to the mirrors or gauges as I have to look down at the gauges in both cages. I do have to wear cheaters for reading and they are not necessay to read the gauges but do help sharpen the detail of the GPS images. I can though read the GPS clearly with a tiny squint. Might you be able to use only bifocals when riding and save the trifocals for stops?

 

[SpyderConvert]

I only have one complaint with my Spyder. As tall as I am, with a long torso, the instrument panel and mirrors are low for me. I have to look down to see the mirrors and display/gauges. All other bikes that I have had put the mirrors higher where it was a mainly a side glace to see. There is no way to change this, but I am getting used to it. The fact that I have graduated to tri-focals makes the situation worse also.

But hey, I love my Spyder, so this "complaint", in the big scheme of things, in very minor.

I wear trifocals also, but for riding, I have a pair of Oakley wraparound sunglasses that are bifocals. They have only the distance and mid-range portions which allows me to see the gauges and mirrors perfectly.

 

[jaherbst]

I believe M/C Dave on here offers mirrors that mount high on the windshield. This might be for you.

Jack

 

[fastfraser]

Check out TricLEDS.com sight sponsor . They have stick on mirrors that give you 30 % more vision .

 

[Bob Denman]

x2 for TricLEDs' mirrors... :thumbup:

 

[Tyris]

I don't like looking down to see the mirrors either. I saw a dashmount kit that would give some mounting possibilities but have not seen any mirrors yet that would work with the balls associated with the dashmount. Still plotting.

 

[blacklightning]

I actually had no trouble seeing with the mirrors on my RT or RSS. Now that I have a F3T, I do have a little difficulty. It seems as if my elbow or shoulder is always in the line of sight.

 

[Chupaca]

Little checking.....

There are several solutions to this problem. There are the bar end mirrors, the dash 180° mirror and then the clip-on windshield mirrors. Don't know if there is any handlebar mirrors like Lamonster has for the F3 but probably could get a setup with the ram ball and clamp-on. Some have come up with solutions to see around trailers. Just need to find what would work best or wait till you get totally used to it....:roflblack:

 

[Lew L]

Here is a option------

https://www.saeng.com/category.php?category=61


cut and paste the above into your browser for more options. Expensive though-- there may be cheaper windshield options.

Lew L

 

[UtahPete]

I believe M/C Dave on here offers mirrors that mount high on the windshield. This might be for you.

If you hadn't said that, I would have, Jack. I'm considering getting some in addition to my OEM mirrors with TricLED add-ons.

 

[UtahPete]

Check out TricLEDS.com sight sponsor . They have stick on mirrors that give you 30 % more vision .

That doesn't solve the problem that the OP is posing; still have to look down to the OEM mirror location.

 

[mark4Jesus]

If you hadn't said that, I would have, Jack. I'm considering getting some in addition to my OEM mirrors with TricLED add-ons.

The ones that can be stuck to the windshield look like be a good solution. However, sticking something on the windshield kinda bugs me. Mainly for how it would look.

 

[mark4Jesus]

Lots of good ideas! Thanks everyone!

 

[Motorcycledave]

I have your mirror cure

Hi Dave here,
This mey be just what you need to see better on your Spyder
Check it out I have them in stock @ $24.00pr.

Ride Safe
Dave

I only have one complaint with my Spyder. As tall as I am, with a long torso, the instrument panel and mirrors are low for me. I have to look down to see the mirrors and display/gauges. All other bikes that I have had put the mirrors higher where it was a mainly a side glace to see. There is no way to change this, but I am getting used to it. The fact that I have graduated to tri-focals makes the situation worse also.

But hey, I love my Spyder, so this "complaint", in the big scheme of things, in very minor.

 

[Docster]

I only have one complaint with my Spyder. As tall as I am, with a long torso, the instrument panel and mirrors are low for me. I have to look down to see the mirrors and display/gauges. All other bikes that I have had put the mirrors higher where it was a mainly a side glace to see. There is no way to change this, but I am getting used to it. The fact that I have graduated to tri-focals makes the situation worse also.

But hey, I love my Spyder, so this "complaint", in the big scheme of things, in very minor.

If you're really cheap, take off the seat and sit in the frame

 

[mark4Jesus]

If you're really cheap, take off the seat and sit in the frame

:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack: Might be rough going over bumps!

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

The ones that can be stuck to the windshield look like be a good solution. However, sticking something on the windshield kinda bugs me. Mainly for how it would look.

The big challenge will be to find a mounting location and method that won't cause the mirrors to vibrate. I mounted a mirror to a bar attached to the dash to see around and above my trailer. It vibrated a lot but I could still see if a car was coming up behind but it wasn't comfortable to use full time. I think a windshield mounted mirror would vibrate.