Do they make mirror extensions for motorcycles?

Question

I'm new to this game here so maybe I just don't know what I'm talking about. I jsut bought this 86 Honda 450 and it has the factory mirrors on it. They're rectangular - 5" something by 2" something on 6" posts.

I was riding today and noticed I can't really see much to the sides and rear without leaning out of the way and no matter how I adjust them. They don't vibrate or anything, I just can't see much. And also, obviously, I can't see what's directly behind me.

Is there some type of mirror extension, or wider mirror I can buy that'll help me see better? You know - like what a truck or car would have when towing a trailer.

Answer 1

It's just the way it is. the mirrors are made that way for aerodynamics. Everybody has to look past their arms or over their shoulders. I don't even have mirrors on my primary bike. I just do shoulder checks. Even when I ride a bike with mirrors I rarely use them. I rely on actual sight by doing shoulder checks.

Answer 2

I have never seen mirror extensions for sale.

I am a bit confused by your question to be honest.

Since you are not going to be reversing then you never need to see what is directly behind you. I have the mirrors positioned so I can see if there is a car about to overtake me or if there is one close behind me.

I have a Honda CB400 with the factory mirrors and they are perfectly fine.

Of course they have the normal blind spots which all bike mirrors have which is why I always do a life-saver when I am turning or changing lane.

Answer 3

nearly all bike mirrors are like this. get used to it. why would you want to make your bike wider and less manoeuvrable in tight traffic anyways ?

Answer 4

Yes there are mirror extensions made, any dealer should be able to order them for you.  

Answer 5

If you have to lean out of the way, you do have an adjustment problem. You may need to move the posts as well as the mirror. If that doesn' t do it, you will need to buy different mirrors. It's one way that folks go about customizing their rides. Take a look through the some sites like Drag Specialties, J & P Cycles, or Dennis Kirk.