WGREGT Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Those of you with 6th gens that have/use the OEM topcase (mostly you Euros and fwd-thinking 'Mericans like me...I love the thing for near-daily use but see few of them on the road)... Have you mounted any sort of mirror on the inside? I'd love to find/mod something to check eye contacts/helmet hair before going into work, etc. I was thinking a Goldwing topcase mirror would work, but they all seem to be lighted/overdesigned for something like I want. Doesn't have to be glass....thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer MadScientist Posted February 17, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted February 17, 2016 IDK what the inside of the topcase looks like, but how about just a piece of mirrored polycarbonate (http://www.mcmaster.com/#polycarbonate-lavatory-mirrors/=11606o4) cut to the size desired with standard scoring type plastic cutter. Not sure if there is any material to screw it to, but I would consider using some of the industrial double hook style "velcro" (http://www.mcmaster.com/#hook-and-loop-fasteners/=11607e3 or http://www.homedepot.com/p/VELCRO-brand-10-ft-x-1-in-Black-Industrial-Strength-Extreme-Tape-91843/205185844) so that the mirror could be removed in a pinch for extra cargo space or use off of the bike. Edit - Home Depot link might not work, search for item number: 205185844 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGREGT Posted February 17, 2016 Author Share Posted February 17, 2016 I like the idea, as I too was thinking "not glass" but the cheapest 12x12 is $25+. Maybe someone else sells it? I'll look and see... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer MadScientist Posted February 17, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted February 17, 2016 I know you can buy one of those cheapo tall door-back mirrors from target/walmart for about $20. They are acrylic rather than polycarb, so not quite as durable but easily cut. You might be able to find a mirrored acrylic sheet at like HD or Lowes, but I can't say that I've ever run across one in the store. The acrylic is going to be much more flexy than the polycarb so you might get a bit of a fun-house effect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Conedodger Posted February 17, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted February 17, 2016 How about cutting up an automotive visor for the mirror? Should be cheap to buy a used one. Then you have a cover for it to keep it clean and protected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer V-FORE Posted February 17, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted February 17, 2016 I just use the rear view mirrors, not as sophisticated, but then again its me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeper Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Look in the camping section of your favorite outdoor store. You should be able to find a small unbreakable mirror no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGREGT Posted February 17, 2016 Author Share Posted February 17, 2016 Ahhh...camping section. Good idea. Also, I just checked on this site. You may have heard of it. Amazon.com? A crap-ton of various ones on there. Should have thought of that first, I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Cogswell Posted February 18, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted February 18, 2016 There's a type of unbreakable mirror designed specifically for use in lockers. Should be perfect for the inside of the case lid. Some 2 sided tape should keep it in place. http://www.amazon.com/Unbreakable-Locker-Mirror-Mirrors-Amazon-com/dp/B00E6S48H8#customerReviews I'm also a top case fan and find it quite useful. Not crazy about the look but I find myself almost always riding with it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer MaxSwell Posted February 18, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted February 18, 2016 I try to not know what I look like. Why scare myself unnecessarily? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer MadScientist Posted February 18, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted February 18, 2016 I try to not know what I look like. Why scare myself unnecessarily? Afraid you might see the deer stalking you from the treeline? ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer MaxSwell Posted February 18, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted February 18, 2016 I try to not know what I look like. Why scare myself unnecessarily? Afraid you might see the deer stalking you from the treeline? ;) HaHa! So true. Being from Wis, I imagine you have a similar concern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFR4Lee Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 I try to not know what I look like. Why scare myself unnecessarily? LOL. I guess I could look in the mirror and see how my hair looks. But if I'm on the bike, I probably don't have a brush anyway. But if i was commuting, and appearance was important, or I was feeling girly (not), a mirror could be handy, I'd just glue one on inside the lid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGREGT Posted February 19, 2016 Author Share Posted February 19, 2016 I'm just primarily thinking about client meetings and potential client meetings. I can leave the helmet in the topcase and explain away the jacket usually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer The mailman Posted February 19, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted February 19, 2016 My solution is a #4 buzz on top and a #2 fade around the bottom.No hair dryer, no comb, no helmet head, and no barber. Instead of a $20 hair cut, my wife and I enjoy a few extra drinks on the patio after she cleans me up. (a sure sign of old age when your wife buzzes your head) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted February 19, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted February 19, 2016 My solution is a #4 buzz on top and a #2 fade around the bottom.No hair dryer, no comb, no helmet head, and no barber. Instead of a $20 hair cut, my wife and I enjoy a few extra drinks on the patio after she cleans me up. (a sure sign of old age when your wife buzzes your head) +1 times they are a chagin ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer RollinAgain Posted February 19, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted February 19, 2016 A cheap shower shave mirror from Amazon would work perfect. The one I bought is only $10 and is made from a non-breakable material and is only 6 inch x 4 inch size. http://www.amazon.com/Shave-Well-Company-Fog-Free-Travel/dp/B0083VCV1O/ref=sr_1_3?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1455898095&sr=1-3&keywords=shave+mirror Rollin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFR4Lee Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 a sure sign of old age when your wife buzzes your head My Dad said it's when you use a wash cloth, no comb required. I'll keep paying my haircut guy as long as I can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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