Mirror mod...has anyone done it?

Vertigo · 01-09-2008, 04:13 PM

I was curious about any serious mirror mods for bikes... Has anyone done, or heard of, replacing the standard mirrors on a moto with slimmer, more flush mounting mirror housings fit with small LCDs and rear view cameras?

Something similar to:
eBay Motors: 99-02 KAWASAKI NINJA ZX6R PIG SPOTTER 2 LED MIRRORS (item 300128380864 end time Feb-02-08 14:55:06 PST)

I thought this would be a rather handy mod, though perhaps not really practical. I ride a ZZR600, and the stock mirrors catch a lot of my shoulders if I don't sit right, and get the positioned perfectly. I know they have a quick and cheap fix... extenders! but I was just wondering if anyone has even tried this? It I am guessing would be a serious 'custom' job.

Gickser750 · 01-09-2008, 04:23 PM

Pig Spotters are pretty common. they are a somewhat cosmetic mod. It seems the more experienced riders will agree that they sacrifice functionality for form. Its not for me, but I'm not one to judge.

Edit:
"These mirrors are desinged for a sleek look and they do decreases visibility by 20%-30% compared to stock mirror visibility depending on the model. If you need 100% rear visibility, Do Not Buy These Mirrors!"

Says that directly in the auction. Definitely not for me.

Gickser750 · 01-09-2008, 04:24 PM

Oh and it should be really easy to install.

Vertigo · 01-09-2008, 04:45 PM

Yeah, that much I have found, but I'm talking about using those TYPES of mirrors, and replacing the mirror surface with a small LCD screen that links to a directed cam. Those I'm sure would reduce my visibility severely. Thats why I was wondering if anyone heard of or has seen any that hold snug to the front like those, yet hook up to a camera or something so you can see without anything in the way. I'm sure it will create a good sized blind spot(maybe if you used a special lensed camera it wouldn't be so bad).

This was all just a passing thought. If I can ever find the hardware to do it myself, I will give it a shot, but this isn't some simple bolt on. I can't even find an LCD that would fit. Seems everyone wants bigger LCD's than I could fit in that mirror housing. And i don't want to cut apart another device to pull the LCD from it. $100 in the mirrors... $300-400 for the LCDs? I don't think so... It would definitely be a unique mod.

Vertigo · 01-09-2008, 04:49 PM

Thanks for the quick reply though.

R6Rupture · 01-09-2008, 05:19 PM

you mean like this

YouTube - one of a kind carbon fiber cbr 600RR (sillycycles.com)

i like my setup better

Vertigo · 01-09-2008, 05:54 PM

Actually no.... that was better than I had in mind. The mirror overlay was a great idea. Everything else, yeah... that! Thanks! So I know it has been DONE, but how to is something else.

You like your setup better? How so?

R6Rupture · 01-09-2008, 07:27 PM

you can see much more alot easier with a bigger screen and in the center.it works great like this but im going to mount it on top of my tach i need to move my tach down like an inch so it will fit and i can still see my redline.not on in the pic i blew a fuse

stb000013 · 01-09-2008, 08:01 PM

Props for the very cool, and functional mod R6!

Vertigo · 01-09-2008, 09:53 PM

Ok, that is beautiful. My original idea was to use a separate cam for each mirror, slightly angled in that direction... but seeing how well your single cam looks, I'm impressed and don't see the need for two. Once I get the cash saved up for that type of mod, I will definitely do that! And that is one really nice bike you have there man.

How much trouble and cost did that kind of setup(the cam/screen) run you?

R6Rupture · 01-09-2008, 10:01 PM

i got mine from a friends wrecked delivery van but its only 100$ i think at canadian tire.by far the best setup ive ever seen for the money.great vision in night or day and rock solid at all speeds.its wireless aswel so one less cord.google vr backup camera.it was really complicated installing it, took me days and i got really frustrated

Vertigo · 01-09-2008, 11:32 PM

That's pretty freaking sweet! I found one similar on eBay for $100. it wasn't the VR, and it had a wired cam...but it doesn't seem all that expensive. I'm going to check into this! The wiring is the only thing that will probably be a pain.

It took you days to get setup? That isn't promising.

Devil1 · 01-10-2008, 06:22 AM

Why do that when you can just turn around and see for yourself?

R6Rupture · 01-10-2008, 09:48 AM

try that doing 160..let me know how it goes

Vertigo · 01-10-2008, 10:52 AM

Personally, without doing 160... I would like to be able to see as much as possible without having to actually turn around and look over a shoulder. I want to be able to keep my eyes on the road ahead, and glance down and see everything I can behind me or beside me. Since my mirrors don't do as well as I would like... I like the idea of the cam system. Plus I love the looks of it. Gets rid of my mirrors and makes it look far more stream lined. Its just a personal preference thing.