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Kuryakyn Blind Spot Mirrors
« on: November 04, 2007, 11:34:16 AM »

Wanted to eliminate some "drag" on my bike so decided to take off my stock handlebar mirrors and try Kuryakyn's new blind spot mirrors with built-in turn signal lights.  This required drilling holes in my inner fairing as the mount location is identical to the FLHX, but they provide a template for drilling the holes that is spot on.  Simple install and wiring for mirrors plugs into your harness.  I have to point out that the harness initially provided was wrong, for some reason Kuryakyn ordered harnesses for separate turn signal connections from the main harness. This arrangement is only applicable for Road Glides, not Electra Glides.  The Electra Glide harness uses a single six pin connector.  I called Kuryakyn, they were aware of the problem, made the correct harness and shipped immediately.  Everything worked perfectly.  Kudos to Kuryakyn for excellent customer service :2vrolijk_21:  I really like these mirrors, the visibility is good (still see some knuckles) even with the Wild 1 575's and the turn signals are very visible.  Bike also looks cleaner and I think I picked up an mph or two! ;D 
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Re: Kuryakyn Blind Spot Mirrors
« Reply #1 on: November 04, 2007, 11:35:08 AM »

Another angle...
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Re: Kuryakyn Blind Spot Mirrors
« Reply #2 on: November 04, 2007, 11:35:46 AM »

Last one...
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Re: Kuryakyn Blind Spot Mirrors
« Reply #3 on: November 04, 2007, 11:58:40 AM »

Where is the light? on the end or that "sweep" in the middle?
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Re: Kuryakyn Blind Spot Mirrors
« Reply #4 on: November 04, 2007, 05:29:25 PM »

Where is the light? on the end or that "sweep" in the middle?


On the end, half moon shape
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Re: Kuryakyn Blind Spot Mirrors
« Reply #5 on: November 04, 2007, 06:22:48 PM »

On the end, half moon shape

Pete, are they just t/s or t/s and running lights?  Also, how about trying to grab a low light image sometime with the lights working?  Might look pretty cool.
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Re: Kuryakyn Blind Spot Mirrors
« Reply #6 on: November 04, 2007, 06:44:24 PM »

Pete, are they just t/s or t/s and running lights?  Also, how about trying to grab a low light image sometime with the lights working?  Might look pretty cool.

Don, not real good at this but here ya go...
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Re: Kuryakyn Blind Spot Mirrors
« Reply #7 on: November 04, 2007, 06:49:46 PM »

Took a short video with my digital camera, however, it has a .wmv file extension that I can't post.  Any other options?
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Re: Kuryakyn Blind Spot Mirrors
« Reply #8 on: November 04, 2007, 07:00:12 PM »

Don, not real good at this but here ya go...
Ohhhhhh, that does look cool.  :coolblue: spyder
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Re: Kuryakyn Blind Spot Mirrors
« Reply #9 on: November 04, 2007, 07:50:02 PM »

Took a short video with my digital camera, however, it has a .wmv file extension that I can't post.  Any other options?


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Re: Kuryakyn Blind Spot Mirrors
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Re: Kuryakyn Blind Spot Mirrors
« Reply #11 on: November 04, 2007, 08:49:54 PM »

Try this...


Dammit.


That's what I was afraid of Pete.  You really suck. 


I like those.


Had been keeping an eye on the listing at Kuryakyn since they'd been posted pre-release.  Really wanting to see a set actually on a bike.  Have never really been a fan of any of the fairing mounted mirrors seen so far.  Not wild about boring big holes in the inner fairing either.  Was really afraid I was going to like these whenever finally saw them on a bike though.


Dammit.... Those look good. :drink:
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Re: Kuryakyn Blind Spot Mirrors
« Reply #12 on: November 04, 2007, 08:54:48 PM »

Ok, need to get all nosey about more details. 

What is the mount like?  Is the inner support such that you're not worried about adding stress or even eventually cracking the inner fairing?

We've got the same handlebars.  Strictly from the photo it looks as if the mirrors aren't high enough above the bars to clear.  How much of your hands and arms do you see (if any)?

How well met is their "no blind spot" promise?  Is it a good wide range of vision? Both inward and outward in each mirror?

Are the LEDs in the mirrors able to be serviced?  Or if a light ever goes out is a complete mirror the only option?

With the mirrors at the angle they'll be mounted to the fairing and adjust for vision how far around the bike toward the front will the signal light still be visible?  Good view from the side streets of an intersection or cars you're in the process of passing?

Thanks for pic and vid Pete.  Just glad that Christmas is coming :2vrolijk_21: .
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Re: Kuryakyn Blind Spot Mirrors
« Reply #13 on: November 04, 2007, 09:35:45 PM »

 
Hey, Pete!  That's pretty good when you can get 2lane excited about something! :2vrolijk_21:  Usually, it's the other way around. ;D ;)

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Re: Kuryakyn Blind Spot Mirrors
« Reply #14 on: November 04, 2007, 09:45:30 PM »

Ok, need to get all nosey about more details. 

What is the mount like?  Is the inner support such that you're not worried about adding stress or even eventually cracking the inner fairing?

We've got the same handlebars.  Strictly from the photo it looks as if the mirrors aren't high enough above the bars to clear.  How much of your hands and arms do you see (if any)?

How well met is their "no blind spot" promise?  Is it a good wide range of vision? Both inward and outward in each mirror?

Are the LEDs in the mirrors able to be serviced?  Or if a light ever goes out is a complete mirror the only option?

With the mirrors at the angle they'll be mounted to the fairing and adjust for vision how far around the bike toward the front will the signal light still be visible?  Good view from the side streets of an intersection or cars you're in the process of passing?

Thanks for pic and vid Pete.  Just glad that Christmas is coming :2vrolijk_21: .

If I suck, your a pain in the a$$! ;D

No worries about cracking the inner fairing, the mount is the same as the HD version with hard plastic disc between inner fairing and securing nut.  I have the Hawg wired speakers which required removing the support bracket which normally stiffens that area, but the mirrors are very light and cracking the fairing is not a concern.

Depending on how you like to position the mirrors, I don't see my arms at all and only the tops of my knuckles.  I position the mirrors so about 1/4 of the mirror views traffic directly behind me while the rest of the mirror focuses on the other lane.

Not sure why they call them blind spot mirrors, yours or the cages?  I use them to see directly behind me and to view traffic coming up on me in the opposite lane.  I always swivel my head anyway, never rely solely on mirrors

I don't know the answer to this question, didn't ask Kuryakyn, but the LEDs can be replaced without replacing the complete mirror.

View of the lamps around the bike is good.  Unlike the HD mirrors, the mirror edge sticks out beyond the fairing so the LED lamps can be seen let's say 120 degrees I guess, perhaps more.  I can put her outside at night and check if you like.

Overall the visibility is not as good as the mirrors they replaced and the vibration in the fairing is greater than on handlebars (at least during idle and slower speeds which is a function of the engine rpm),  so your eyeballs will have to get used to it, HOWEVER, for me they are located in a more natural viewing position while riding, the vibration disappears at speed, the turn signals are a plus and they look real good.  Our handlebars make the visibility worse than stock bars, but for me it is acceptable.  I considered mounting them a little higher, which is possible to do as they are elliptical shaped, but didn't.  No regrets though, would do it again.  
  
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