Blind spot and or extra or different mirror options?

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Blind spot and or extra or different mirror options?

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I find myself sometimes wishing the stock mirrors were bigger. They work and are adequate but could use some help. They dont seem big enough to put a stick on blind spot helper. I had a pair of Saeng blind spot mirrors that attached to the windshield on a BMW K12LT I had years ago. They are great but I dont remember them costing $253 dollars

https://saeng.com/product/quick-scans/

So has anyone replaced the stock mirror or have a add on solution?
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I replaced those gawdawful stock handlebars with one intended for a T140 Triumph, and then cut it even narrower. Got my elbows out of the mirrors — and my hands out of cold wind.

I also ditched all traces of the factory radio, fabricated a blank cover where the speakers used to be, and put spot mirrors there.
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Re: Blind spot and or extra or different mirror options?

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Bonnie and Clyde wrote: Sun Jul 03, 2022 3:59 pm I find myself sometimes wishing the stock mirrors were bigger. They work and are adequate but could use some help. They dont seem big enough to put a stick on blind spot helper. I had a pair of Saeng blind spot mirrors that attached to the windshield on a BMW K12LT I had years ago. They are great but I dont remember them costing $253 dollars

https://saeng.com/product/quick-scans/

So has anyone replaced the stock mirror or have a add on solution?
I use stick-ons in the lower inside corners. Love 'em. Got them at AutoZone IIRC. They're fairly small, but big enough to do the job. Still no substitute for looking over my shoulders!
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Re: Blind spot and or extra or different mirror options?

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I never thought of the mirrors as to small, but have had mirror extensions on my last couple of XII's. Getting them moved out a couple of inches makes all the difference in the world, no more blind spot trying to see last your own arms. Contact Kevin Wanner if you need a set. He makes a great set of extensions, they look good and only takes a few minutes to put them on.
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Re: Blind spot and or extra or different mirror options?

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viewtopic.php?t=5805&hilit=Kevin+Wanner

viewtopic.php?t=5805&hilit=Kevin+Wanner


So there is no classified add with Kevin listed how do I contact him?
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