Monster 696 Mirror Options - FOLLOW UP w/ Bar-End Mirrors

[DucaChic]

Raux,

Did just that. Thanks again. Very helpful.

[orangelion03]

Another mirror option...

Someone suggested FAR mirrors to me while I was looking for a set of 696 mirrors.  I may be ordering a set of these:
http://www.moto-science.com/product/73805/Ducati-Folding-Mirrors-225-325mm-Adj-Stems--Pair_330266.html

[Dano]

I just put a set of Monstrack mirrors on my 695. I think they look fantastic, and they have 3 lengths to choose from for best personal visibility. I don't know if they are compatible with the 696 but you might want to look at them. monstrack.com

[orangelion03]

I just put a set of Monstrack mirrors on my 695... monstrack.com

Thanks for that tip Dano!!  I like those!  A bit pricier than I wanted to pay, but at least you get a PAIR of well crafted mirrors for the cost of a single Rizoma.

[DucaChic]

Thanks everyone who voted and/or posted comments.

When I started this evaluation, I didn't think I would want to use bar-end mirrors (aka CRG LS). However, further discussion and evaluation has prompted me to reconsider. I really like the way my bike looks without any mirrors and the bar-end style support that aesthetic better than other designs. As a result, I took the advice of a member here and have ordered a pair of the (cheap) "Third Eye" bar-end mirrors in order to test how I like the bar-end mirror location.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001600YZ4/ref=ox_ya_oh_product

At first I suspect I will test them with my stock mirrors in place and then again without my stock mirrors. This way I will know for certain if the bar-end style works well for me.

Look for more to come at the conclusion of my field test.

[DucaChic]

Field Tested the inexpensive Third-Eye Bar-End Mirrors this weekend.

I must admit, after several hours on the road with them, I was pleasantly surprised how good they looked and how well they performed. For a person who was originally dead set against Bar-End Mirrors, I found the Convex design and far left and right location to provide excellent visual coverage behind me. Initially I did have to get use to the new location, but I found over time that the wider field of view in these mirrors provided a lot of information with just a glance. I didn't have to "look" for what was around me, I could quickly "see" it.

As the optimum riding season is quickly drawing to a close, I think I will keep these inexpensive alternatives mounted for now and replace them with the CRG LS come Spring. I am thinking that the adjustable CRG Shortys would be an excellent complementary addition also.

[JPJ]

I just ordered Rizoma Ellisse mirrors - in two tone

[DucinKtown]

HI Ducgirl,

I have the CRG's and love em, I just wish I was in Florida so I could be riding now, my bike away till March.

I have no regrets with em.

Enjoy

Russ

[Holden]

I just wish I was in Florida so I could be riding now

FL has curved roads?

[DucinKtown]

Fl and curved roads, nope, I don't think so, but Hey i could be wrong.

I guess you can say I'm lucky to live in the mountains of western Canada, great twisties.

But when its -20 and snowing, Florida looks real good with flat straight roads.


Russ

[Venom51]

Just throwing in my 2 cents. I got the CRG Lane Splitters and love them.

[DucaChic]

Even though the polling has closed, I appreciate the ongoing feedback.

Thanks!

[Tommysurfs]

I did the same thing you're doing with the 3rd eye mirrors.  After a while, I realized that they really work very well and I decided to keep them instead of dropping all that $$$ on crg's.  I 'd rather spend the $$$ on tires, but that's just me.

[COP TZR]

I did the same thing you're doing with the 3rd eye mirrors.  After a while, I realized that they really work very well and I decided to keep them instead of dropping all that $$$ on crg's.  I 'd rather spend the $$$ on tires, but that's just me.

Are the 3rd eye mirrors made from plastic and do they have a convex mirror?  Are they foldable, and do they vibrate alot blurring the image behind you?

thanks

[herm]

for anyone on the fence about the crg mirrors, they have additional benefits.

last spring i had a low speed get off, and not only did the CRG survive, but it acted almost like a frame slider, holding my bike just far enough off the ground to avoid any damage to the tank (mixed blessing now that i think about it)

anyway......cheers!