Motorcycles
Best blind spot mirrors for motorcycles
Glass-bodied blind spot mirrors blur at highway speed on motorcycles. Here is what to look for in a motorcycle blind spot mirror that actually stays in focus.
The vibration problem
Motorcycle mirrors live in a high-frequency vibration environment that cars do not. At 60+ mph, glass-bodied or all-metal blind spot mirrors visibly buzz, the image you need to make a fast lane-change decision becomes a blur of color.
What works on a bike
- Light housing. Chrome-plated nylon damps vibration far better than glass or die-cast metal.
- Adjustable mount. Motorcycle mirror surfaces are smaller and more curved than car mirrors. A 360° ball-and-swivel mount adapts; a fixed-angle mirror will point at the sky.
- Strong adhesive. 3M VHB tape rated for outdoor automotive use. Anything less and the first rainstorm wins.
Why riders pick Maxi View
Maxi View's chrome-plated nylon housing is the lightest blind spot mirror on the market and the most vibration-resistant. Riders have used it on CBR500s, VehiCROSS adventure rigs, and full-dress Harleys for two decades. The 360° mount handles the smaller, more curved mirror surfaces on bikes. And the glare-proof lens matters at night, when motorcycle visibility is at its worst.
Maxi View is the only patented, fully-adjustable, USA-made blind spot mirror. $29.95 a pair with a double-your-money-back guarantee.