Seeing Behind You

[bccap]

I have been considering buying the new Reevu modular helmet. I tried there full face at last years Motorcycle show. But at $500 and $50 for replacement face shields, I find the price a bit steep. I was also not 100% sure if I liked the image.
So after surfing around google I found this solution that a few riders have used for $50.
Has anyone tried this ? And if so what is your review ?

http://www.amazon.com/Pyle-PLCM36-3-5-Inch-Universal-Rear-view/dp/B0037WNONS#productPromotions

 

[Guest]

Hmm not sure why I would need one on a bike, maybe a trike or a dresser. Don't know. Sure could have used them on our combines.

 

[bccap]

I'm thinking combined with mirrors. All I can see is the lanes beside me, nothing behind. A couple of times the vehicle behind me has pulled out to pass just as I am making a lane change. And only the last shoulder check has saved me.

 

[Guest]

I'm thinking combined with mirrors. All I can see is the lanes beside me, nothing behind. A couple of times the vehicle behind me has pulled out to pass just as I am making a lane change. And only the last shoulder check has saved me.

Don't know, never had any real problem seeing behind me. At least you can turn your head, me I have about 10-(on a good day) 15 degrees of head movement.

 

[bccap]

Be safe.

I have a rule. Always check twice before changing lane.

It's kinda like a pre-check and the go for it check.

I give myself **** if I just do one.

DP

That's what I do as well. But I still don't have anywhere the visibility I have in a car. Plus my jacket with armored shoulders limit my shoulder check. A little better if I'm not wearing it but still.... I think I'll give it a go. Looks like a simple mod, and not expensive.

 

[BigD_83]

Personally, I'd rather not have the visual distraction in front of me, especially at night if that screen has any brightness to it...

 

[wkmpt]

Personally, I'd rather not have the visual distraction in front of me, especially at night if that screen has any brightness to it...

Having a rice rocket pull out behind you with improper Xenon HID's on a dark night would suck.

Do the Reevu's have an auto-darken feature or anything?

 

[trevor]

Hey Garth I feel your pain. My 80 gs has awesome mirrors but my new gixxer has brutal mirrors! I always feel a little nervous on it compared to my gs. I like to be able to look in a mirror all the time to know exactly whats going on behind me. And constantly turning around to look over my shoulder takes my eyes off the road where they need to be.

 

[bccap]

Having a rice rocket pull out behind you with improper Xenon HID's on a dark night would suck.

Do the Reevu's have an auto-darken feature or anything?

Yes the Reevu's do. And supposedly so does this camera. Here is a video of one on a 250 ninja.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zA609PGcvGs

 

[Steel Toed Tank]

OMG!! A rear view HELMET!?!??!
That is the coolest motorcycle accessory EVAR!!

Now I'm never going to have to stop for the cops again, lol.

 

[tom203]

I'm thinking combined with mirrors. All I can see is the lanes beside me, nothing behind. A couple of times the vehicle behind me has pulled out to pass just as I am making a lane change. And only the last shoulder check has saved me.

Just get better mirrors (i.e. ones that stick out enough to see BEHIND you and don't vibrate). My stock mirrors were useless, I temporarily replaced them with my dirt bike mirrors till I scooped a pair of honda mirrors off ebay- big improvement for ten bucks!

 

[Gregory]

this guy is free

this guy is free

He sits on your shoulder and whispers in your ear when danger happens

http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl...FRcBA=&docid=jlf4x9QcvQMejM&sa=X&ei=wX_IUPKzO

 

[Guest]

the things behind me usually disappear quickly enough.

 

[Guest]

Okay just watched the video on the rear view camera. I don't like the distraction at all from the screen. As it is, we have to keep our heads ( well y'all do, me that is a nearly impossible now days) moving trying to watch out for cagers, deer, and assorted other things that make riding so much fun. I see this thing making some riders lazy and others just plain mesmerized with this rear view contraption. My gf's son was looking at my bike the other day and commented about how wide my mirrors were and he would ditch those for something shorter. He asked me why I kept them, told him because I can see behind me. I'm sorry, though I think some of these electronic do dads are just making people too lazy for their own good.

 

[bccap]

It's not an option I really wanted to do. I have nice long mirrors on the 750 which work just fine. But on the 1100 they are mounted on the fairing and don't leave me many choices. However I just had a look at the 1100 and I don't see a place I could mount the screen anyway. So I'm back to the Reevu helmet option.

 

[tkent02]

It's not an option I really wanted to do. I have nice long mirrors on the 750 which work just fine. But on the 1100 they are mounted on the fairing and don't leave me many choices. However I just had a look at the 1100 and I don't see a place I could mount the screen anyway. So I'm back to the Reevu helmet option.

Let us know how that Reevu works out. I like the idea, but my concerns are the quality of the picture in the mirror in odd lighting and precipitation, and if the forward view is cut off too low vertically.

I don't want to be the sacrificial guinea pig on this one.

 

[bccap]

I tried the full coverage at last years Vancouver motorcycle show. But I didn't try it with glasses on. So I am a bit concerned with focus at close range. Unfortunately they will not be at this years show so I'm humming and hawing a bit. But if I do buy one I'll put a full review on. I am in communication with their rep so maybe I'll just ask him.

 

[tkent02]

If it's like a regular mirror, you focus on the distance to what you are viewing, not the distance to the mirror. Not sure how this works in this case. I think it is just an elaborate arrangement or mirrors, isn't it?

Waiting to hear what you find out.

 

[bccap]

Just got a reply to my e-mail.


Hi Garth There is a possibility the helmets will be in a local dealer's booth " Top Gear". (604) 255-6247. We were just at a show displaying the modular. You can put the helmet on without taking off your glasses. If you have thick frames, you can lower the mirror surface above or below. There are tons of people wearing Reevus with glasses. There is a misconception out there. The rider is not suppose to be looking directly into the mirror. If you have the helmet correctly fitted, within 2-3 hrs of riding you will be able to see behind you using your peripheral vision. Looking directly into the mirror is easy. The only time you need to really do this is when you are initially setting it up. The entire idea of the technology is to be able to see behind you while looking forward not taking your eyes from the view of the road ahead. That is why we call it " The game Changer"! all you need to see behind you is headlights, vehicles and cops. You don't need to distinguish logos. D

 

[Guest]

Just got a reply to my e-mail.


Hi Garth There is a possibility the helmets will be in a local dealer's booth " Top Gear". (604) 255-6247. We were just at a show displaying the modular. You can put the helmet on without taking off your glasses. If you have thick frames, you can lower the mirror surface above or below. There are tons of people wearing Reevus with glasses. There is a misconception out there. The rider is not suppose to be looking directly into the mirror. If you have the helmet correctly fitted, within 2-3 hrs of riding you will be able to see behind you using your peripheral vision. Looking directly into the mirror is easy. The only time you need to really do this is when you are initially setting it up. The entire idea of the technology is to be able to see behind you while looking forward not taking your eyes from the view of the road ahead. That is why we call it " The game Changer"! all you need to see behind you is headlights, vehicles and cops. You don't need to distinguish logos. D

Need some pics of this helmet, I'm having a hard time visualizing how it is set up in side.