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Old 12-12-2008 | 06:47 AM
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Anyone using the split Vision Mirrors and hat do you think about them?
 
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Old 12-22-2008 | 02:20 AM
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Think it's too much bread. They look kind of weird. Any auto parts store has those little adhesive ones you can stick on the corners of your mirrors for the same effect. I don't know why people always want them on the outside. Seems they would work better on the inside corners, where all you see is your jacket and stuff, but I could be wrong.
 
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Old 12-22-2008 | 06:33 AM
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I tried them for a while but sold them. They didn't look right. The regular mirror just showed my shoulders so I had to use the convex mirror all the time. ...and they were not black.
 
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Old 12-22-2008 | 06:40 AM
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I run them and like them a lot. It really improves your rear view vision tremendously. Buy them online and save some $$ and the price isn't that bad.
 
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Old 12-22-2008 | 08:41 AM
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I have them and love them. it took a a bit getting used to them, but well worth it. sometimes safety over style is a good thing.
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Old 12-22-2008 | 09:32 AM
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I find split mirrors unnecessary on a bike, but of course I have never tried them. Jsut turn your head to see if anyone is there for safety's sake...
 
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Old 12-22-2008 | 09:48 AM
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hehe always been curious about this question thanks for asking it.

Not sure if I need them on the bike, I just swivel my head, though I do like on my cage, just for those blind spots
 
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Old 12-22-2008 | 11:38 AM
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had a set on mine and still found myself turning my head to look out of habit or whatever...so ended up taking them off and going with a set that fit the bikes personality...I agree with stretchman's comments.
 
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Old 12-22-2008 | 11:43 AM
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I just went to Pep boys and bought a small adhesive chrome-trimmed convex insert which fits in the outer corner to improve my side vision on existing mirror. About $2.50.
 
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Old 12-22-2008 | 01:37 PM
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I have them on my Heritage, does take some getting use to. It takes a little more adjusting to get it be effictive in seeing good into the lanes on both sides but I am begining to like the view it gives you. Still good to turn you head just to make sure you are paying attention.
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