Should I Have Flipped My Mirrors? - Harley-Davidson FXBB Street Bob

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  • Опубліковано 25 гру 2024

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  • @Raiders_87
    @Raiders_87 2 роки тому +1

    That garage days poster is sick i need that, mirrors down looks koo

  • @mcgoo721
    @mcgoo721 Рік тому

    That white towel over the tank got me thinking white street bobs probably look sick haha

  • @dadandmad
    @dadandmad 4 роки тому +2

    “Today, I’m going to talk to you about my flipping mirrors” 😂
    I flipped mine on my standard bars when I first got my bike but all I could see were my armpits! I changed my mirrors on the apes and although they do stick up still, I need to see Mad over my shoulders so it’s form over fashion for me at the moment. If it was just me I’d probably just put a clip on mirror on one side lower down.
    They look much better flipped for sure providing you can see in them. 👍

    • @MisterKiwiRider
      @MisterKiwiRider  4 роки тому

      They are working just fine for now although I do see my elbows a bit. I think I'll see what is available in clip on bar mirrors at some point

  • @rob7105
    @rob7105 4 роки тому

    My forty eight came with flipped mirrors, wasnt sure for a start but they are so much better both in looks and visibility now that i'm used to them.

    • @MisterKiwiRider
      @MisterKiwiRider  4 роки тому +1

      Nice. I think I'm definitely going to like this

  • @zl0wm4n
    @zl0wm4n Рік тому

    Very nice when flipped

  • @georgecatalin138
    @georgecatalin138 2 роки тому

    Man .. that ape is amazing .. i will install the same for my Indian Chief Dark Horse '22 .. And yes , mirros down are best looking for that bike 👍✊ Congrat's bro' and ride safe ✌✊

  • @johnstocker6728
    @johnstocker6728 2 роки тому

    I think any way that you like them is the best way to have them. About to do the same thing to my bike not sure I'll like it used to them being on top. We should get together and see how they look come on over to Oklahoma.

    • @MisterKiwiRider
      @MisterKiwiRider  2 роки тому

      We hope to make it State-side one day in the not too distant future!

  • @rickcastillo3573
    @rickcastillo3573 4 роки тому

    I flipped mine. I love the look, plus I can still see behind me. Just takes a little getting used to.

  • @mrharleypup
    @mrharleypup 2 роки тому

    Great vid, I just fitted 14"old school bars on my 2005 Softail, mirrors flipped underneath give it a clean look. Much better riding position with the apes. Just have to get used to looking in your mirrors under your arms. Ride safe.

  • @keyweekarma5088
    @keyweekarma5088 4 роки тому +1

    Definitely mirrors down, great addition to the bike.

  • @ronwissinger2678
    @ronwissinger2678 4 роки тому

    Looks better down as long as you like it that is all that matters 👍

  • @nitrowife
    @nitrowife 4 роки тому

    Mirrors down looks awesome! Good Choice!

  • @letiziapassanisi9967
    @letiziapassanisi9967 Рік тому

    Did you need to buy another indicator for the right side? I believe my left side only comes with one. 🤔

  • @HughBeRiding
    @HughBeRiding 4 роки тому

    Good call, it's definitely thumbs up for mirrors down

  • @MojaOrtiz
    @MojaOrtiz 4 роки тому

    Beautiful Bike! Thanks for the video btw,Cheers.

  • @billb8732
    @billb8732 3 роки тому

    I may have missed the comment regarding why you changed back to apes. Any specific reason you ditched the Hollywood bars?

    • @MisterKiwiRider
      @MisterKiwiRider  3 роки тому

      I was looking to create a more upright riding position. Along with the forward controls this configuration has been more comfortable for me

  • @keenan368
    @keenan368 4 роки тому

    Those bars are DOPE!

    • @MisterKiwiRider
      @MisterKiwiRider  4 роки тому

      Thanks! I'm full of joy for these bars. The ride is great

  • @BoDean52
    @BoDean52 4 роки тому +2

    The bars and the mirrors look great down if you can see. Be safe

    • @MisterKiwiRider
      @MisterKiwiRider  4 роки тому

      Cheers brother, yes I can see with them down as they are the HD mirrors with the longer arms (rather than the stock ones).

    • @locoocho2415
      @locoocho2415 2 роки тому

      They look great down. In your opinion which one has the better visibility up or down? Question for you how are your rear brakes? I've seen other videos on the Street Bob 114, 2022 and two people said the rear brakes were not that good. .

  • @ThrottleDownunder
    @ThrottleDownunder 4 роки тому

    Looks awesome with them down for sure

  • @aaronbearden8507
    @aaronbearden8507 2 роки тому

    Those mirrors look better up!

  • @shotshotrod3487
    @shotshotrod3487 4 роки тому

    Looks great mate! Definitely down! Oh, and the bars...definitely a YES!

  • @waygone6657
    @waygone6657 2 роки тому

    The mirrors down is the right way. Try a short extension to get them just a little farther down and out and they will be just right.

  • @stuwhyte479
    @stuwhyte479 4 роки тому

    Mirrors down for sure, looks way better.. Cheers my fellow kiwi🍻

  • @greghinchley6277
    @greghinchley6277 3 роки тому

    Notice the stems. He has the "long stems". HD also has a short stem version.

    • @MisterKiwiRider
      @MisterKiwiRider  3 роки тому +1

      Correct, yes, I'm not sure this would be quite as practical with the short stemmed (stock) ones

  • @Homebeez
    @Homebeez 4 роки тому

    Definitely looks cleaner. I like the bars too. Definitely mirrors down.

  • @jimweagant8920
    @jimweagant8920 4 роки тому

    Looks good and mirrors down

  • @specialorder9379
    @specialorder9379 4 роки тому

    Looks great! I have flipped mirrors on my bars. It will take a few rides but you will get used to it. Be safe!

    • @MisterKiwiRider
      @MisterKiwiRider  4 роки тому

      It took very little time at all to get used to the flipped mirrors. Very glad that I did it

  • @StevieTV253
    @StevieTV253 4 роки тому

    so whats your thoughts after riding? i had mine under for 2 days and just couldnt see as much as i wanted. re-mounted my blinkers to the forks so flipping them was super easy. still on the fence.

    • @MisterKiwiRider
      @MisterKiwiRider  4 роки тому +1

      Took me a while to get the angle right but now that i have it's pretty good. See enough when I need to. A good balance between function and looks. That being said, in the future I want to look to getting just a single bar mounted mirror and place it lower down, or a low profile mirror and place it above the bar. But happy enough for now.

    • @StevieTV253
      @StevieTV253 4 роки тому

      @@MisterKiwiRider right on. I love the look. I'm just so used to the amount of vision I get from above. 🤘🍻

    • @MisterKiwiRider
      @MisterKiwiRider  4 роки тому

      @@StevieTV253 I get that. It is very different

  • @stephenmacpherson9565
    @stephenmacpherson9565 4 роки тому

    Down. Gives it a meaner look. Bless. Goose.

  • @mish4776
    @mish4776 4 роки тому

    Hi where did your bars put on and fitted

    • @MisterKiwiRider
      @MisterKiwiRider  4 роки тому

      Hi there, I had them fitted at our local H-D workshop

  • @jeffstange9183
    @jeffstange9183 4 роки тому

    did you ever resolve the issue with one of the buttons coming off your HD bevel seat?

    • @MisterKiwiRider
      @MisterKiwiRider  4 роки тому

      Not really. I've had three now and every one of them has lost a button. The drag is that the seat is super comfortable but has this really poor design feature. I'm saving my pennies to hopefully have the seat re-upholstered without the buttons in the not too distant future.

    • @jeffstange9183
      @jeffstange9183 4 роки тому

      @@MisterKiwiRider that sucks brother, cause that seat looks great on your bike and would look great on mine, if you get the re-upholstered done, post a vid

  • @marinehm
    @marinehm 2 роки тому

    I think the flipped mirrors just give you a better look of the under side I’d your forearms and elbows. Further glancing distance equating to longer time away from the direction of travel. Am I wrong?

    • @MisterKiwiRider
      @MisterKiwiRider  2 роки тому +1

      These actually worked out really well. I got the long arm H-D mirrors and visibility was excellent when flipped. I now have low profile Arlen Ness mirrors on the top of the bars 👍

  • @The333
    @The333 4 роки тому

    Looks really great Mr. KR! Nice. DOWNTOWN! :)

  • @Viper6-MotoVlogger
    @Viper6-MotoVlogger 4 роки тому

    Looks awesome matey👍

  • @janbrooker2167
    @janbrooker2167 4 роки тому

    Down looks good :)

  • @billybob1511
    @billybob1511 4 роки тому

    What about the front bag is there a vlog on it? ;-)

    • @MisterKiwiRider
      @MisterKiwiRider  4 роки тому

      Haha, there can be 😆 It's a Harley one that you should likely be able to find on their website 👍

  • @1kiwisaffer734
    @1kiwisaffer734 3 роки тому

    Mirrors down for sure in this case, looks 👌

  • @OZARKSHDRIDERS
    @OZARKSHDRIDERS 4 роки тому

    That's the same chubbys I have on my bike and I love em, now on my SuckerPunch I only have the one 4" Flip down on the left stem,it just makes for a better look all around brother, mirrors down for the old school look man 💯, ride safe guys 👍🏼

    • @MisterKiwiRider
      @MisterKiwiRider  4 роки тому +1

      Nice brother, I love these bars. High and wide arm position and good control of the bike :D I had pondered whether I should remove one mirror and I may yet do that :D

    • @OZARKSHDRIDERS
      @OZARKSHDRIDERS 4 роки тому

      @@MisterKiwiRider yes sir, that's why I bought the Chubbys perfect feel and look for me as well 👍🏼💯

  • @RidingintheOzarks
    @RidingintheOzarks 4 роки тому

    Mirrors down, THat is what I did on my Street Glide and they give me better visibility looking under my arms rather than thru my shoulder...

  • @bodog3209
    @bodog3209 4 роки тому

    Looks good. I’ve been looking at the fxbb. The mirror down is the look I would be going for

    • @MisterKiwiRider
      @MisterKiwiRider  4 роки тому

      After two years I can say without hesitation that the FXBB is a great bike 😎👌

  • @billylines
    @billylines 4 роки тому

    Down! Love the look

  • @ZAYZAYY27
    @ZAYZAYY27 4 роки тому

    first second of them being flipped "oo idk on this bike suprisingly" 5th second "oh yeah nvm theres no going back"

  • @BS-tj3bq
    @BS-tj3bq 3 роки тому

    Couldn’t flip the mirrors on my 18 fxbb. It did not come with brackets on the right hand side. It has a nut w/ indicator hardware integrated into it.

    • @MisterKiwiRider
      @MisterKiwiRider  3 роки тому

      Oh wow, I guess they aren't all created equal. I know indicator and lighting regulations can differ around the world. Maybe that can affect the placement and engineering?

  • @Podge.
    @Podge. 4 роки тому +2

    Mirrors down looks heaps better but at the end of the day it’s your bike you do what you like you have to ride it not us

  • @funguseater40
    @funguseater40 4 роки тому

    Looks fantastic. I am going to do the same to my Iron 1200 with the mini apes. Cheers mate!

  • @UnforgivenRiderNz
    @UnforgivenRiderNz 4 роки тому

    Damn. Hope this works on 2016 streetbob. Cheers Mr Kiwi Rider. Definitely mirrors down

    • @MisterKiwiRider
      @MisterKiwiRider  4 роки тому +1

      I've found that if the bars are too short then your arms get in the way too much for flipped mirrors. Tried it on the old bars but no dice

  • @michaelzacher6747
    @michaelzacher6747 2 роки тому

    Wow

  • @BSThaGawdzBrassnDruMSektion
    @BSThaGawdzBrassnDruMSektion 4 місяці тому

    I love the mirror flipped but couldn't find a good angle for the left mirror. Couldn't see shit smh

  • @impoppa9647
    @impoppa9647 4 роки тому

    Much better with the mirrors down!

  • @TheBlueBikeDoyle
    @TheBlueBikeDoyle 4 роки тому

    Down for sure

  • @BigTruckRacing
    @BigTruckRacing 4 роки тому +1

    No , I'm sorry , I know alot of people love the lower but in my opinion having to look down takes a split second away from your peferil vision that could determine between seeing a problem or having a problem .

    • @MisterKiwiRider
      @MisterKiwiRider  4 роки тому +1

      No need to apologise, I appreciate the point of view 👊😎 Interestingly the mirrors are in pretty much the same place as they were when they were on the top of my previous bars. My head is in the same position when riding so the movement to view the mirror is pretty much the same as it was 👍

  • @upnorthrider
    @upnorthrider 4 роки тому

    Definitely mirrors down 🤙

  • @02bigkev
    @02bigkev 4 роки тому

    Mirrors down 🤙

  • @FXDXT-13
    @FXDXT-13 4 роки тому

    Good shit bro.
    Do whatever the #@%$# makes ya happy ; )

  • @Rolltide530
    @Rolltide530 4 роки тому

    Mirrors down fo sho!

  • @stevengolden9002
    @stevengolden9002 4 роки тому

    Think it looks great down. I have a hard time seeing threw my elbows.

    • @MisterKiwiRider
      @MisterKiwiRider  4 роки тому

      The good thing about these mirrors are that I upgraded from the stock HD ones to the ones with longer arms so I have a view out past my arms :D

  • @truckmanonfire
    @truckmanonfire 4 роки тому

    Mirrors down definitely.

  • @antonbugler4925
    @antonbugler4925 4 роки тому

    down bro

    • @MisterKiwiRider
      @MisterKiwiRider  4 роки тому

      Nice brother. That seems to be the general consensus :D

  • @BSThaGawdzBrassnDruMSektion
    @BSThaGawdzBrassnDruMSektion 4 місяці тому

    Think my mirrors just aren't meant t I b flipped smh

  • @BigTank1212
    @BigTank1212 Рік тому

    Down