Zohan

I don't need one I know ppl who love this
http://www.jeanknowscars.com/cool-te...?__federated=1

MKW

wow...I remember our parents' generation all had these in the 70s..prob why they never caught on back then

VIC_50th

Motorcycling makes you a MUCH better car driver - you will become so aware of everything around you in traffic, it'll feel amazing! I rode throughout my university years and for many after.

Chuck is absolutely correct - if people would only figure this out there would be no "need" for blind-spot monitors on new cars. You can do it in your driveway with the help of another person: Get yourself in the best seat position for proper car control; then set your inside rear-view mirror for best view rearwards. Get your accomplice to stand at the right then left extremes of you field of vision in the rear view mirror, about one car length from your rear bumper, then set your outside mirrors to just catch them at the left and right positions in turn. This should give you the most coverage available. Next time you are out in traffic check as Chuck suggests. You will still have to turn your head left or right to check close beside you, but we all do that anyway.... right??!!
You will quickly accommodate to the loss of seeing your rear fender in the outside mirror, and the benefits are huge!

991999R

i spent many many many many liters of fuel doing the metchosin GP

jlanka

OK I tried this last night and it actually works VERY well. No more blind spot.

1 question: I lose the ability to use the side mirrors for backing, say into a parking spot where I'm looking to split the lines, etc.

How can I accommodate that loss?

solomonschris

There has been some good advice given on how to adjust the outside rear view mirrors. While adjustment can be made to eliminate the blind spot for a car or truck, there will still be a blind spot that can hide a motorcycle. I have 1"x2" stick on convex mirrors on every car and motorcycle I have owned. The only vehicle I have owned with perfect mirrors was my F250 horse hauler. The bottom 20% of the mirror was convex. I would like to see Porsche do something similar.

7and911

Just wonder why porsche doesn't fix this issue.... More convex glass or bigger size....?!

LexVan

Shut the front door!!!

clangpap

True, but about the first thing any living motorcyclist learned was maintain a proper position in the lane and to stay out of blind spots (trucks an even a bigger issue than cars). As VIC_50th mentioned, former and current motorcyclists make better car drivers because they are naturally so focused on keeping track of where all the vehicles surrounding them are and what they're doing.

WCE

No matter how you adjust your mirrors, you will always have a blindspot directly next to you which requires that awkward look to the left. That's why I have always used one of those simple wedge mirrors - don't feel comfortable driving without one. A must for quickly clearing the left lane before jumping in and hammer down!

7and911

WCE, CPTAmericaMV and Solomonschris could you post a pic please? where are you attaching the sticker, near the inside edge or the outside edge of the side mirrors? If it is near the outside edge would the view get obscured by the housing?

solomonschris

To clangpap: You are right about the defensive driving skills that one must learn to survive riding motorcycles. I have been riding for 52 years. I've had 36 street bikes and several dirt bikes. I am certain that the reason I have never been in an accident (aside from luck) is due to the skills I learned on bikes. With that said, the fact remains that there are tens of thousands of motorcycle riders that have not yet learned those skills. Some believe a really loud exhaust will save them! I buy the little convex mirrors mounted on a wedge shaped base. I place them at the bottom of the mirror. I much prefer these to the round mirrors. They are found in most any auto parts store. I'm an old fart and uploading pictures is really frustrating for me. My Avatar is a car I sold last August (like an idiot) and so far I haven't figured out how to change it. I don't like a constant reminder of my mistake ....Chris

clangpap

I love it when someone makes me feel young (I'm only 58) - kudos to you for continuing to ride too.

Loud pipes save lives...really? Then why do I want them to fall victim to Darwin?

CPTAmericaMV

I'm out of town and away from my car at the moment. I placed the mirrors on the outside edges in the corners.
My view is not obscured by the mirror housing. I am so much more comfortable with the blind spot mirrors on. I never have to turn my head behind to check when changing lanes now.

CPTAmericaMV

I had the girlfriend take some shots for you. I hope this helps.