Anyone else finding the view you get via the VTR's mirrors ?

Stratman · Post by **Stratman** » Sat Oct 28, 2006 3:59 pm

Mines the Digigear (datatool) one.

I don't think extension leads and rain mix either

LotusSevenMan · Post by **LotusSevenMan** » Sat Oct 28, 2006 6:42 pm

Well I've wired it all in and chopped off about 400mm of excess cable. Scary cutting that thinking "Have I overdone it?" Also taken the opportunity to wire in the new heated grips, but I do want to shorten the leads on that they have obviously been designed to go all the way back to the batteries on most bikes as miles of twin core to 'lose'. It'd look untidy if left like that. No way Pedro!!! One way to get a very flat battery when accidently left on I'd think. Mine is wired through the ignition switch for obvious reasons.
Not sure if my DG8 Acumen will work as I just can't see enough outside now to set up the programming (although it's now dry; why not through the daylight times then?). You have to teach it 1st then neutral, 2nd etc etc. Has to run at between 2,000 & 4,000 rpm for each gear until it locks on to the tacho/speedo readings and then you knock it up a cog 'till sixth. Has to be done on a paddock stand of course. Lucky enough one came with the bike when I bought it. Result!

Tried the mirrors before I removed the 'screen to get to everything for the above. They look 'different', and I think look fine too (I know it's all personal opinion) but I really CAN see behind now as the extensions not only move the mirrors out by 100mm but up too. Amazing difference!!!!! Hopefully they won't suffer from increased vibration, but we'll see. will take all of ten minutes to reconvert if a dismal failure, but I do hope not. I assume that is probably why shorter riders can see OK ish as they sit lower with the result of lower elbows.

Stormin Ben · Post by **Stormin Ben** » Sat Oct 28, 2006 11:38 pm

LotusSevenMan wrote:Unfortunately my workshop is the back garden with a blue (grey!) sky above so not condusive to extended working times. Raining at the moment too.

Lotusman,
Get one of these

I got one from B&Q for Â£20 and it is ace

Mirrors,
I'm with Dookie on thsi one and have never really had a problem. Just move the elbow in slightly and the view is fine
I'm 6'3" (but with a tall body & long arms if that makes a difference)

LotusSevenMan · Post by **LotusSevenMan** » Sun Oct 29, 2006 12:05 am

SB.
How strange is that. I have just had a mate deliver one of these to me just for this purpose. Wow. really spooky!!!!!!

I'll still try my extensions and see how it goes. At least it'll be a unique 'Storm.

LotusSevenMan · Post by **LotusSevenMan** » Wed Nov 01, 2006 9:04 am

http://static.flickr.com/121/285521722_ ... 80.jpg?v=0

http://static.flickr.com/122/285521724_ ... bc.jpg?v=0

Rock solid mirrors with no more vibration than normal (which was my worry). First time I have actually riden the VTR without the 'flappy arm' syndrome and REALLY can see what is behind me. Looks? Well I think it looks fine & actually don't care 'cos I can at last see behind so what the h*ll. Can be folded back so I can get through my limited width gate. Result!!!

edit. That second picture makes the garden look llike a junk yard (no comments). In reality the pipework and green cover are from a stationary pumping engine.......... don't ask. Boyz and Toyz)

chaz · Post by **chaz** » Wed Nov 01, 2006 11:51 am

I couldnt see anything in my mirrors until I pulled up on the drive and noticed the walls of the houses flashing blue

got to find extenders or knock something up at work

LotusSevenMan · Post by **LotusSevenMan** » Wed Nov 01, 2006 11:57 am

Hopefully they just wanted to compliment you on your riding skills, err, except for your rear observation!!!!!

LotusSevenMan · Post by **LotusSevenMan** » Wed Nov 01, 2006 5:40 pm

Thanks Sweetie!!!

For those that only want an inch (but take a mile?) here is one manufacturer's answer.

http://www.zianet.com/GenMar/

bacharach · Post by **bacharach** » Sat Nov 04, 2006 10:08 am

I was always told that riding with your elbows tucked in was a more optimum riding position as opposed to the elbows out Traillie style. Has the added benifit of being more aerodynamic, gives more control, reduces the shock of bumps going up through your elbows and shoulders but more importantly, keeps your elbows out of the way of the mirrors. May not be comfortable to everyone but works for me.

LotusSevenMan · Post by **LotusSevenMan** » Sat Nov 04, 2006 10:21 am

That was just the problem! Elbows tucked in against the body and still a view of elbows. Had to physically lean my body at my hips to get a view behind. Elvis would have been proud!!! Doesn't make for safe riding for me personally. Must be good when the 'standard Honda issue' fits ya.
Depends on how wide your body is suppose with leathers on.

Supermodels and Racing Snakes? OK for them I guess and you Bacharach

bacharach · Post by **bacharach** » Sat Nov 04, 2006 10:51 am

Ah, I see your problem,
The only solutions I can think of off the top of my head are to have a bracket made to drop the mirror to view below your elbows (similar height to ST1100 Pan Europeans) or take the mirrors off and put one of the mirrors that fit to the end of the grips.

Cut and paste this into the address bar

http://www.cartestsoftware.com/fz1/bare ... ation.html

or these which don't stick out too far (may still see your elbows though)

http://www.scootworks.com/swcart/shop/p ... mirror.htm

Hope these help

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LotusSevenMan · Post by **LotusSevenMan** » Sat Nov 04, 2006 11:07 am

This is working for me!
thanks for the links though!!!

Hanuman · Post by **Hanuman** » Sat Nov 04, 2006 3:25 pm

I went out for a thrash on the storm last night, havent been on it for a few weeks after doing a couple of K on the Busa.

It was so weird. I got used to not sitting so far over the head stock, the mirrors seemed useless, all I could see were my elbows.

This is the trouble with having two bikes and I think you can be a danger to yourself if you are master of neither. I felt as though I had lost the feel for the storm, 100 miles in towards Dumfries and It was all coming back to me.

I find I just need to move a little to check the mirrors safely and it's no biggy.

LotusSevenMan · Post by **LotusSevenMan** » Sat Nov 04, 2006 5:46 pm

Well my mate had his VTR to my place today so I could fit an Acmen DG8 gear indicator and heated grips to his bike.
This is the first time we've had the two bikes together (mine is 'new' to me!) and a good chance to do a side by side comparison.

Very interesting actually. My bike felt physically much larger due to the mirror extensions, PowerBronze 'screen and the 6mm rear shock jack-up. He was amazed at the amount of rearward view on mine so it ain't just me!!!

And

His is the one with the neat VTR plate!!!!!!

LotusSevenMan · Post by **LotusSevenMan** » Mon Nov 06, 2006 12:38 am

Figured something out today about the mirrors which is vey height related.
If you are taller like me you will have to reach forward less than a shorter person to get to the bars. This means my elbows are actually further back than a shorter persons and so mine get in the line of vision more. Makes sense?

VTR1000.ORG

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