PIG SPOTTED MIRRORS

global1336 · 05-01-2008, 4:04 PM

HEY GUYS IM INTERESTED IN BUYING PIG SPOTTED MIRRORS FOR MY 01 929RR. I JUST WANT TO KNOW IF THESE ARE HARD TO INSTALL, OR IF THEY ARE JUST JUNK. IF ANYONE HAS DEALT WITH THESE MIRRORS, PLEASE LET ME KNOW.

ReaperAZ · 05-01-2008, 5:37 PM

They are useless and a waste of money IMO. The stock ones are hard enough to see out of and you wanna put smaller ones that are right next to the fairing on it? Seriously, don't waste your money.

No to mention the fact they are hideous.

global1336 · 05-01-2008, 6:31 PM

thanks for your input, im just wanting something better than the stock mirrors. they stick out way too far. the pig spotted mirrors look like a pain in the ass to install. do you have any recommendations on a aftermarket set?

ReaperAZ · 05-01-2008, 6:40 PM

I ran CRG bar end mirrors on my 954. They aren't cheap but the quality is fantastic and you can see a heck of a lot better than the stock ones since your elbows aren't in the way.

CRG - Constructors Racing Group

global1336 · 05-02-2008, 12:26 PM

yea but they are uglier than hell. if you think the pig spotted mirrors are ugly, and the bar end's look good, than i dont know what to tell you. if my front cowl would cover the bar end mirrors i would get them but it doesnt.

TattooedGQ · 05-02-2008, 4:53 PM

The pig spotters are pretty fugly....i considered them until i saw them in person. I kinda want bar ends, but they aren't your cup of tea, why not get the mini mirrors off of ebay, they look pretty stock but smaller with less of a stalk .

ReaperAZ · 05-02-2008, 4:58 PM

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yea but they are uglier than hell. if you think the pig spotted mirrors are ugly, and the bar end's look good, than i dont know what to tell you. if my front cowl would cover the bar end mirrors i would get them but it doesnt.

Function over form.

global1336 · 05-02-2008, 9:30 PM

yeah ill try searching on ebay. thanks

JLight · 05-05-2008, 3:49 PM

Take them off. Who needs mirrors?

jayb232 · 05-10-2008, 3:04 PM

i found some pretty nice ones that have the turn signals intergrated on ebay. i'm sure they can mount to the 929 but may require some modding don't really know. let me know and i'll try to look up the seller.

global1336 · 05-11-2008, 7:06 PM

i appreciate your help. i actually bought a tv/back up camera from walmart, and it actually looks really good. you cant even see the camera. it was just hard to mount by my speedo(since there was no room). now im going to order the mirror block off plates to get rid of the holes.

929hit · 05-11-2008, 7:37 PM

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LOL

You should just get a radio in your helmet and have a friend follow you around to be your spotter.

global1336 · 05-11-2008, 7:46 PM

clown on me all you want. i thought the idea was stupid at first. but the stock mirrors are so damn bulky, and any good aftermarket set is at least 200 bucks. its kinda nice having it right by my speedo. im sure ill get pulled over though

TattooedGQ · 05-11-2008, 9:14 PM

take pics....then we'll see who's clowning on you. It might look good. we won't know until we see it.

global1336 · 05-11-2008, 9:27 PM

thank-you! at least give it a chance, its one thing if it just looks like ****, but not seeing it and criticizing it-come on now.

TattooedGQ · 05-11-2008, 9:40 PM

Pretty much, I've seen a few setups and its all placement of the screen. Personally I think they look good if you have a black, or really dark smoke wind screen and you tuck it above the speedo. I've seen ones on the triple clamp that i'm not a fan of, but its probably easy mounting. and the worst ive seen is on a bracket attached to the gas cap, not only is it ugly and kills the line of the bike, its dangerous trying to tuck over it and then trying to look at the tank while riding......good luck with the install.

global1336 · 05-11-2008, 10:17 PM

yea i know what you mean, i cut my windscreen about 3 inches to be even across my bike. so when i bought it, i didnt think it would work. its a 3.5 inch screen, and the black plastic shroud is very thin. usually they are really thick and bulky. but i set it in place of where i want it to go. i wouldn't install it unless it was hidden.

CR5DUB · 05-12-2008, 5:42 AM

Looking down at a monitor to see whats behind you?

That's a great way to get yourself killed.

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i thought the idea was stupid at first.

You should have stuck with your first instinct.

global1336
Join Date: 04-23-2008
Location: Indiana
Bike(s): 2001 CBR 929RR
Age: 21

Nevermind. I forgive your transgression.

global1336 · 05-12-2008, 9:14 AM

well if you would read the other posts you would know i dont have to look anywhere but by my speedometer. yeah im 21, at least i have my age listed, i have nothing to hide. how old are you? well im not going to get that personal. answer me this, do you have to take a multivitamin just to get on a sportbike?
hell you dont even have any pictures listed. you probably dont even own anything. now thats funny

TattooedGQ · 05-12-2008, 10:35 AM

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i wouldn't install it unless it was hidden.

Cool cool, it should look Ok. And although I somewhat agree with CR5 it's not AS safe as mirrors, I think it's better than nothing. But I wouldn't go calling you a squid for having it. Just make sure you do your head checks before changing lanes.

929hit · 05-12-2008, 1:00 PM

I wasn't clowning you.... Just some gentle ribbing.

I think backup cameras on most cars are hilarious...... Unless you've got a box truck that's impossible to see out of..... Or if you have a neck problem and can't turn around....
You must admit that the concept of a backup camera on a bike is funny.

Seriously though, I would also like to see pics....

global1336 · 05-12-2008, 2:52 PM

lol i know, but all jokes aside, i couldnt find a set of mirrors that looked good on my bike. ive been outside all day trying to make it fit, but the stand it came with is too big, and if i cut it down, it wont hold. any opinions.

TattooedGQ · 05-12-2008, 3:19 PM

Zip ties, JB Weld and bubble gum!!!

But seriously, where are you trying to mount it, above the speedo below the chopped windscreen?? Could always try mounting it off to the side, close to the fuse panel covers. But it all depends on what kind of mount you're working with.

CR5DUB · 05-12-2008, 4:18 PM

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well if you would read the other posts you would know i dont have to look anywhere but by my speedometer.

Well if you had any common sense you would realize why just about nobody, other than bike customizers that don't ride their bikes, does this.

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yeah im 21, at least i have my age listed, i have nothing to hide.

What do you want? A gold star?

"In order to be old and wise, one must first be young and stupid."

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how old are you?

36

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well im not going to get that personal.

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answer me this, do you have to take a multivitamin just to get on a sportbike?

Kinda contradicted yourself didn't you? What is a multivitamin going to do? All I have to do is walk out into my garage.

How long until this fade of yours (owning a sportbike) goes out of style and your on to the next big thing.

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hell you dont even have any pictures listed.

That'd be 'cause I am not an attention whore.

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you probably dont even own anything. now thats funny

Now that's funny, NOT!

On a more serious note, you should mount a forward facing camera so you can see what's ahead of you as well.

I apologize for having fun at your expense. I am done.

global1336 · 05-12-2008, 5:04 PM

attention whore? hey dipshit this is a forum website for bike owners, not myspace. if you want to make a friend then go there, or get a dog.i put pictures of my bike so people can look at it, give me there opinion, help me work through problems,etc. this IS my first bike. i actually waited till 21 to get one. you cant dog me for that, you have to start sometime. and what are you talking about "no one does this" what? look at how fast your going? i dont know how things are in california, but i live in the middle of nowhere, where nobody lives, or at least its not as hectic as california. i heard you cant do anything in california. its cool if you want to make jokes, i dont blame you, in all honestly, i learn something different every day on it. i dont know half the s*** that some of these people on here know.

CR5DUB · 05-13-2008, 3:05 PM

I guess I'm not done.

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attention whore?

It was a counter-jab to your jab. Lighten up, Francis.

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hey dipshit

Yes, bumblefcuk?

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this is a forum website for bike owners, not myspace. if you want to make a friend then go there, or get a dog.

Myspace? You are the twenty-one year old, not I.

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i put pictures of my bike so people can look at it, give me there opinion

Attention whore!

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help me work through problems

How are generic pictures of your bike going to help?

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this IS my first bike. i actually waited till 21 to get one. you cant dog me for that, you have to start sometime.

I did not dog you for that being your first bike or for getting a bike at 21. I merely asked when the fad is going to wear out for you.

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what are you talking about "no one does this" what? look at how fast your going?

No. Put a rear view camera on their bike. I don't look at how fast I'm going either. The less time spent looking down at the cluster, and the more time focusing on cagers and the road, the safer I am.

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i dont know how things are in california

Things are great. Riding 365 days a year. The desert, the mountains, the River, and the beaches. You should come out for a visit. There is some of the best riding to be had anywhere.

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i live in the middle of nowhere, where nobody lives, or at least its not as hectic as california.

I don't know what that has to do with putting a rear view camera/monitor on your bike.

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i heard you cant do anything in california.

You heard wrong.

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its cool if you want to make jokes, i dont blame you

Don't be so thin skinned.

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in all honestly, i learn something different every day on it. i dont know half the s*** that some of these people on here know.

I also learn something everyday. If one is not learning, one is either stupid or delusional. One thing I didn't have to learn though is that putting a rear view camera/monitor on a sportbike is just dumb.

global1336 · 05-13-2008, 4:36 PM

i really enjoy how you take all the time to let everybody know what questions your answering. very cute, i think you have too much time on your hands. california is just plain dumb. my brother in law lives in santa cruz. not