My biggest complaint - vibrating mirrors

SuperGmoney · May 1, 2013

I really wish I could tell who or what is behind me before I see blue lights some day. Must I invest in Rizoma bar end mirrors? I had them on my 2012 Monster 1100 Evo but not a fan of seeing them on my 1199. The handle-bar placement will be too low and will require taking my eyes too far off the road in front of me. Can someone share their experience with bar-end mirrors on the Panigale?

fireman1251 · May 1, 2013

CRG Arrows here....fantastic! discrete looks, fair price, no vibrations and as a bonus, you can actually see behind you.

blinkme2028 · May 1, 2013

I would have to agree with fireman. I have the CRG arrow mirrors as well and zero vibrations and field of vision on them are amazing. Highly recommend them!

slnvail · May 1, 2013

SuperGmoney said:
I really wish I could tell who or what is behind me before I see blue lights some day. Must I invest in Rizoma bar end mirrors? I had them on my 2012 Monster 1100 Evo but not a fan of seeing them on my 1199. The handle-bar placement will be too low and will require taking my eyes too far off the road in front of me. Can someone share their experience with bar-end mirrors on the Panigale?

Agree!

thudson · May 1, 2013

fireman1251 said:
CRG Arrows here....fantastic! discrete looks, fair price, no vibrations and as a bonus, you can actually see behind you.

Great input! I had my CRG mirrors installed recently and was able to enjoy them on Monday.. Wow, what a difference.. I actually could see everything behind me vs doing the chicken dance with arms...

bradp51 · May 1, 2013

SuperGmoney said:
I really wish I could tell who or what is behind me before I see blue lights some day. Must I invest in Rizoma bar end mirrors? I had them on my 2012 Monster 1100 Evo but not a fan of seeing them on my 1199. The handle-bar placement will be too low and will require taking my eyes too far off the road in front of me. Can someone share their experience with bar-end mirrors on the Panigale?

I have some of the new moto ones from italy. As i wanted to put on a new screen which I now have I have waited to fit. Damm working two jobs to afford all this stuff. Hopefully will try to find time tomorrow to fit and report.

jjsC6 · May 1, 2013

SuperGmoney said:
I really wish I could tell who or what is behind me before I see blue lights some day. Must I invest in Rizoma bar end mirrors? I had them on my 2012 Monster 1100 Evo but not a fan of seeing them on my 1199. The handle-bar placement will be too low and will require taking my eyes too far off the road in front of me. Can someone share their experience with bar-end mirrors on the Panigale?

I'm missing something. How are bar end mirrors any better when it comes to taking your eyes off the road? They are a lot worse in that regard.

To me, the problem isn't vibration although I agree there is some. The problem is those pesky arms and shoulders blocking my view.

XIXCIX · May 1, 2013

Are you guys all big?
Mine don't vibrate at all. I have zero issues with the standard mirror.
They leave the stock mirrors on monsters, Sbk848 and streetfighters for dust!

Hitter11 · May 1, 2013

XIXCIX said:
Are you guys all big?
Mine don't vibrate at all. I have zero issues with the standard mirror.
They leave the stock mirrors on monsters, Sbk848 and streetfighters for dust!

I'm 5'10" and 170 lbs. and mine vibrate like crazy. There's something about the angles that bug me also. I can't seem to get a good view out of the stick mirrors. Maybe it's just me though...

I don't like bar end mirrors or the Rizoma mirrors. I saw some other mirrors posted on here recently but I haven't done enough research on those yet.

Fabo · May 1, 2013

get your missus to sit on them and see if she complains ............

XIXCIX · May 1, 2013

Fabo said:
get your missus to sit on them and see if she complains ............

lol.

elmera · May 1, 2013

You guys with the Aarows -- what are you doing about signals? Just saying F it?

Frosty · May 1, 2013

Fabo said:
get your missus to sit on them and see if she complains ............

Damnit, I came here to post some snarky wife comment but you beat me to it.

alb · May 1, 2013

elmera said:
You guys with the Aarows -- what are you doing about signals? Just saying F it?

Luxmachine. Lux Machine Inc.

And yes, the CNC Arrows work for me! No vibes what so ever. They do take a bit of getting used to tho as their so low.

huckjai · May 2, 2013

My oem mirrors didn't even vibrate at all. They were just useless. I also have the CRG arrow mirror, mounted on my bar end, and it works great. Also using the Lux Machine block off signals, but they aren't that visible in broad daylight, so don't count on vehicles seeing it.

It only takes a second to glance down at the bar end mirror. It would take you the same amount of time to shoulder check. Also, I bet it takes you longer to see what's behind you using the oem mirrors. It did for me, since I had to move my head more so I can see past my arms, lol.

pizzadude2010 · May 2, 2013

Mine vibrate like crazy.
Once I get up to highway speeds I can't tell if it's a semi behind me or a smart car.
Looking to get something different.
I want to be able to see if a cop is behind me.

Capt CF · May 2, 2013

pizzadude2010 said:
Mine vibrate like crazy.
Once I get up to highway speeds I can't tell if it's a semi behind me or a smart car.
Looking to get something different.
I want to be able to see if a cop is behind me.

+1 - that's why I am trying the Rizomas (as soon as they come in).

Justifire · May 2, 2013

pizzadude2010 said:
Mine vibrate like crazy.
Once I get up to highway speeds I can't tell if it's a semi behind me or a smart car.
Looking to get something different.
I want to be able to see if a cop is behind me.

A cop behind you

Twist the throttle m8 !!
I'd rather have a rocket launcher for the cops in front of me....

rm4two · May 2, 2013

jjsC6 said:
I'm missing something. How are bar end mirrors any better when it comes to taking your eyes off the road? They are a lot worse in that regard.

To me, the problem isn't vibration although I agree there is some. The problem is those pesky arms and shoulders blocking my view.

Between the vibration and doing the chicken dance with my elbows i wasn't looking at the road anyway. However, I must admit that when I first installed my CRG's I was a bit concerned with taking my eyes off the road. But after using them for a while now I find that the field of view and image is so clean that it really is just a quick glance to see what behind or on side of you. I wouldn't go back to a stock location mirror on this bike! Love my CRGs!!

Trauma · May 2, 2013

Has anyone tried butting some gasket material between the mounting of the mirror and the frame? I ahve a customer that makes gaskets, if anyone thinks that would help.

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