Mirror Vibration

1BADK9

Limited Edition Member
Oh and sorry Sam in all seriousness, congrats on a test ride, outside of the mirror issue what did you think, is a Big Dog your proverbial cup o' tea, or what?
 

snake1962

Active Member
Yep they vibrate, like many have said look over your shoulder. Welcome and if it works out for ya, after you've been on a dog no matter what other bike you own it'll make you a better rider.
 

SamF

Member
Oh and sorry Sam in all seriousness, congrats on a test ride, outside of the mirror issue what did you think, is a Big Dog your proverbial cup o' tea, or what?
been hectic week--- sold my Electra Glide a few hours ago-- got asking price and all-- very nice nice people, went to a good home:flag:

and, my new (to me) DOG is a GO! :up:

yep-- got an 07 Chopper-- fucker is like new--- 2700 miles on it, and the owner is s super guy who takes damn good care of his shit-- he's got two new CVO's and 2 other bikes, so this one had to go-- not kidding--- near showroom condition--

will pick it up Thursday-- can't wait

yeah, love the dog---woohoo!
 

SamF

Member
There are several things that contribute to mirror vibration. First, it depends on the length of the mirror stems and the shape of the stems. If you've got long stems that rise high (vertically) above the handlebars, then you're headed for a vibration problem. The reflected image in your mirrors is gonna' look like a UFO on drugs! Look around and see if you can replace the stems with a design that only rises vertically by 3-4 inches, then turns out and runs a longer distance horizontally. That helps.

If you want to keep your existing mirrors and stems, you can try re-doing the mirror mount with some rubber and electrical tape inside the mount. Basically, you are creating your own vibration isolator. Or alternatively, check out that link that someone posted for the "Vibranator" that installs inside your handlebars - looks like a pretty clever design.

I use the mirrors a lot - because I ride in congested traffic in LA.

But I still agree with one of the comments above - you gotta' turn your head and check those lanes beside you. Mirrors won't save you from insane cages. If you're riding beside a car in a nearby lane ... always stay out of the "death zone". That is the region of physical overlap where if the cage suddenly pulls over into your lane - some part of his vehicle will clip your bike. Accelerate through that zone, then re-set to cruising speed.

dT
Hey DT!

Thanks, man-- appreciate your input-- I will seriously think about what you said- and see if that will work for me---
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