Riderscan Blind Spot Mirror Eval

I bought this blind spot mirror a couple of weeks ago and having been riding and checking it out... A little pricey but worth the money is my evaluation. It did get some getting use to having yourself star back at you!!! With this mirror and the stock mirrors the only thing that is not covered is directly behind the driver, you can see 90* left and right clear back to the rear of the bike. This mirror once you build some trust in it's ability you can almost stop shoulder checking, it's that good.....


http://www.amazon.com/Riderscan-Blin...9817169&sr=1-1

I have one too! Love the situational awareness.

Yea, I saw yours and got jealous !!! I like it so far....

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Originally Posted by Steve 0080

I bought this blind spot mirror a couple of weeks ago and having been riding and checking it out... A little pricey but worth the money is my evaluation. It did get some getting use to having yourself star back at you!!! With this mirror and the stock mirrors the only thing that is not covered is directly behind the driver, you can see 90* left and right clear back to the rear of the bike. This mirror once you build some trust in it's ability you can almost stop shoulder checking, it's that good.....

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How does it attach to the F6B? Can't quite make out the PICs, suction cups or glue?
What if you have a Madstad?

It is held in place by two sided tape.... sorry for the delay in posting pic's... for some unknown reason I could not get them right side up... this after 300+ photos uploaded !!!! :icon_doh:



+... the Madstand has to be the driest shield I have ever been behind !!!!!!

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Originally Posted by F6B1911

How does it attach to the F6B? Can't quite make out the PICs, suction cups or glue?
What if you have a Madstad?

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Steve and I both have the Madstad. I think it makes the whole package look better too, because it fills in the gap between inner shield and dash. This on top of it being very effective. Also, if you position it in a "top down" position, in other words push down the top, it expands the view considerably

65 mph,no hands and no music, with on coming traffic. Are you freaking nuts? Turn on some music.

If you plan to order from Amazon,,,very slow mail from overseas.. ANY LOCAL dealers?

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Originally Posted by baiao

If you plan to order from Amazon,,,very slow mail from overseas.. ANY LOCAL dealers?

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Nope, they come from the UK.

This forum costs me money, just ordered one from Amazon.:icon_mrgreen:

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Originally Posted by stroguy

65 mph,no hands and no music, with on coming traffic. Are you freaking nuts? Turn on some music.

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Got it covered...piped into my helmet !!!

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Originally Posted by Steve 0080

Yea, I saw yours and got jealous !!! I like it so far....

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Both hands off the bars Steve! And you're drifting right!:yikes:

Glad you like it!

Agree about no more over the shoulder looks being necessary... I love that! It takes a little adjustment though in how you use your mirrors; for me, it's become a two step process because you can't tell if someone is approaching at a high speed. I first check the OEM mirror to make sure no one is coming up fast behind me, then check the Riderscan for the blindspot.

Here's a close up on a Madstad; the arms have pretty good adjustability (my bike is FILTHY in this pic).

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-P...0/DSC00599.JPG


Also works well on a Clearview shield

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-W...0/DSC00651.JPG

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Originally Posted by Steve 0080

Got it covered...piped into my helmet !!!

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OK, carry on.

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Originally Posted by srt8-in-largo

Here's a close up on a Madstad; the arms have pretty good adjustability (my bike is FILTHY in this pic).

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George, did you ever find out anything about why your base shield is different from everyone elses?

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Originally Posted by hiflyer

George, did you ever find out anything about why your base shield is different from everyone elses?

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No I haven't yet... still waiting to get my bike back. :icon_biggrin:

Thanks for reminding me though; I should be able to ride up to Madstad sometime next week.

Too distracting, I'd be staring at myself all day! :icon_cool:

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Originally Posted by baiao

If you plan to order from Amazon,,,very slow mail from overseas.. ANY LOCAL dealers?

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Got mine in about 10 days !!!!! when ordered it said 30!

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Originally Posted by bobbyf6b

Too distracting, I'd be staring at myself all day! :icon_cool:

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Bobby, anyone as good looking as you SHOULD be staring at themselves all day!
Someone like me, on the other hand, would instantly bring 7 years of bad luck for breaking the mirror. :yikes:

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Originally Posted by Ixol Phaane

Bobby, anyone as good looking as you SHOULD be staring at themselves all day!
Someone like me, on the other hand, would instantly bring 7 years of bad luck for breaking the mirror. :yikes:

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:crackup:

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Originally Posted by bobbyf6b

Too distracting, I'd be staring at myself all day! :icon_cool:

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If I had one, I'd be distracted looking back at my beautiful bride of 35.

or these guys down at the autozone for 3 bucks. http://www.autozone.com/safety-and-s...ror/31937_0_0/

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Originally Posted by mtcgun

or these guys down at the autozone for 3 bucks. http://www.autozone.com/safety-and-s...ror/31937_0_0/

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Ahhh... bro. Not the same :icon_biggrin:

Hi,

Amazon no longer carries these puppies. Does anyone know how to buy them (short of converting dollars to pounds and crossing the ocean myself? Do any of our forum sponsors carry these guys?

Thanks,
pete

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Originally Posted by pdxstriper

Hi,

Amazon no longer carries these puppies. Does anyone know how to buy them (short of converting dollars to pounds and crossing the ocean myself? Do any of our forum sponsors carry these guys?

Thanks,
pete

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Pep Boys and Walmart carry similar rear view convex mirrors. Also if you order something overseas via credit card; that is normally converted automatically by your credit card company when they process the charge from foreign currency into dollars.

I've ordered (in the past) a custom flyscreen for my Triumph Rocket; and the vendor had listed the cost in pounds. It was converted into a dollar charge (at that current exchange rate) by my VISA card issuer.