DIY Mirror Extensions

ogopogo · May 7, 2017

Made these extensions so I could see a little more of the road and a little less of my arms. Each mirror is now about an inch wider, a couple inches back, and a little higher. Modest improvement at no cost except for my time. Not sure if it was worth doing but I'll probably leave them on. The notch on the underside is a drain hole.

escapefjrtist · May 7, 2017

Nice idea!

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ogopogo · May 9, 2017

Update: After 500 kms I realize I haven't had to dip my elbows a single time. That's a worthwhile improvement for me. And it only took a day or so to get used to the somewhat more elephant-eared appearance.

NTXFJR · May 9, 2017

"Update: After 500 kms I realize I haven't had to dip my elbows a single time. That's a worthwhile improvement for me. And it only took a day or so to get used to the somewhat more elephant-eared appearance.

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Nice work! Did you modify something to get that, or is it made from scratch?

ogopogo · May 10, 2017

NTXFJR said:
Nice work! Did you modify something to get that, or is it made from scratch?

Scratch built from steel strap. Each extension is made from one 1/8" x 1" x 9" bent into a U. And 3 pieces of 1/8" x 3/4" x 2" with 4 drilled holes. Bolts tacked in to provide the mounting studs. All the joints are V grooved to bury the welds, and after that it's mostly trimming and grinding. A couple hours for the first one, and about one hour for the second. They'd be better if made from aluminum, and I may do that some day if I run out of projects.