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Senzar Motocycle Sensor for blind spot

Interesting....🤔

Pricy even on sale. Kinda like a electronic dog fence...:roflblack: well less the :yikes: Will have to rely on the old fashion method. :thumbup:
 
I put ******* wide view mirrors on both of our F3's. Works great and for far less then the price of this unit.

I see that it's a supplier not to be mentioned:yikes:
 
Shoulder checks are a habit I hope to never lose. Always like things that make us safer but I think this is very pricy for an unnecessary accessory that can provide a false sense of security..... Jim
 
The old guys call it the "Messerschmitt Shuffle." A term brought home by WW II fighter pilots from the European theater. You never made a turn without looking over your shoulder because you just might turn into the gun sight of a Messerschmitt waiting will kill you. Same goes for becoming an old motorcycle rider. Motorcycle safety 101 requires you to always look over shoulder prior to making a turning movement, whether in a parking lot or on the freeway. If you can't do that you shouldn't be out there on two, three or even four wheels. You would be a danger not only to yourself but others also. If I offended someone here, so be it, but it's just the way the real world is out there.
 
I like my $3.95 solution better. Two convex blind-spot mirrors and strong habit of looking over the shoulder.

This graphic tells the story; I have these on bikes and on the Spyder. Straight line vision, peripheral vision, main mirrors and the convex mirrors combine to give 360° of vision. No need to spend $800 on something that can fail.
 

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2 things, 1 safety can't really be considered expensive & 2, cub the manufacturer is a leader in tpms manufacturing so i would expect good things
from their sensor.
 
CruisinTX....Why do you, or anyone for that matter, need 2 rear view mirrors? Why not simply adjust the mirrors outward to see down the adjacent lanes, so you can make evasive maneuvers rapidly? No need to stick anything on the mirrors then.
 
RICZ said:
CruisinTX....Why do you, or anyone for that matter, need 2 rear view mirrors? Why not simply adjust the mirrors outward to see down the adjacent lanes, so you can make evasive maneuvers rapidly? No need to stick anything on the mirrors then.
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well, if you notice, the blind-spot mirrors are in a location where you typically see only your own torso when the main mirrors are adjusted for the crossing effect I've illustrated. If you adjust the main mirrors so there is no or almost no blind-spot, you lose that crossing effect. The way I have mine, I never lose sight of oncoming vehicles. Also, evasive maneuvers are not always needed, but it is still nice to have 360° of vision. In my configuration, I can see things coming a long way off no matter where they are in the lanes of traffic. Then as they get closer, I never lose sight of them because they appear in my peripheral vision before they disappear from the blind-spot mirrors. Even with all that, I've ridden for so long using a turn of the head, I still do that too-just to be sure. I figure with over 450K miles on bikes since 1968 and only one accident, I must be doing something right. :riding:
 
Have you ever tried my method? I can see behind me just fine, but in addition, I can see what's happening in the lanes next to me. Apparently you never drove a truck.
 
RICZ said:
Have you ever tried my method? I can see behind me just fine, but in addition, I can see what's happening in the lanes next to me. Apparently you never drove a truck.
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why are you having such a problem with my methods? You do what's comfortable for you and I will do what's comfortable for me. I've done it for over 450K miles.

and just for the record I have driven trucks
 
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SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN said:
2 things, 1 safety can't really be considered expensive & 2, cub the manufacturer is a leader in tpms manufacturing so i would expect good things
from their sensor.
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I'm not knocking the mfg or quality of their product. I don't know anything about them. Just saying that there is no substitute for defensive and aware riding. I would never rely on anything but my own two eyes to check my blind spots. Seems to me that if I am riding as I should, I will be aware of traffic in my blind spot. To have an electric gizmo tell me what I already know is unnecessary. Rely on it if you like but it's not for me..... Jim
 
cruisinTX said:
why are you having such a problem with my methods? You do what's comfortable for you and I will do what's comfortable for me. I've done it for over 450K miles.

and just for the record I have driven trucks
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I was just concerned about your safety. No offense or arrogance and intended. Sorry you interpreted it that way. My apologies.
I'm post up in a hospital and I think the drugs made me choose my words poorly.
 
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cruisinTX said:
well, if you notice, the blind-spot mirrors are in a location where you typically see only your own torso when the main mirrors are adjusted for the crossing effect I've illustrated. If you adjust the main mirrors so there is no or almost no blind-spot, you lose that crossing effect. The way I have mine, I never lose sight of oncoming vehicles. Also, evasive maneuvers are not always needed, but it is still nice to have 360° of vision. In my configuration, I can see things coming a long way off no matter where they are in the lanes of traffic. Then as they get closer, I never lose sight of them because they appear in my peripheral vision before they disappear from the blind-spot mirrors. Even with all that, I've ridden for so long using a turn of the head, I still do that too-just to be sure. I figure with over 450K miles on bikes since 1968 and only one accident, I must be doing something right. :riding:
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I feel 1 accident on a bike is all it takes.
 
I love the blind spot indicators in my car. Looking forward to them on bikes; not because I don’t turn my head...I do. I will take all the driver aids I can get! Traction control, abs, cruise control. I could go on, but any thing that helps me stay safer is good. JMHO, Joe
 
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