RYKER: RiderScan mirror install and product review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 ต.ค. 2024
- UPDATE 2019-10-05: The new owner of the RiderScan mirror has them in-stock on their website ( www.sportourin... ) and they are also on Amazon again ( www.amazon.com... ).
UPDATE 2019-07-25: The original manufacturer of the RiderScan (HunterCreate.com) has sold the operation to a new owner (Sportouring.com). I have been in contact with the new owner, and they advised that a new production batch of the RiderScan mirror should be available within the next few weeks. I will send an update when I hear back from them to share the good news with everyone that has inquired about it! Cheers! --QM
Before I headed up to Austin to COTA for the races, I installed some of my accessories. This video details the installation of the RiderScan mirror on the Can-Am Adjustable Sport Windshield.
The best approach that I figured out is to push the windshield down to the lowest position and then mount the mirror so it rests on top of the black wind visor. The 3M VHB adhesive mounts are VERY sticky, so you get one shot to get them on correctly.
The RiderScan is a great safety aid for any traffic situation. There is a learning curve to understanding and using it effectively, but after you become accustomed to it, you'll wonder how you ever got along without it.
I really like this mirror on my standard/upright bikes (e.g. scooters, cruisers, and standard seating positions). I don't know how well it will work for my sportbikes because my arms would block the peripheral view area that the RiderScan helps to see. In general, the closer your eyes are to the mirror, the more you'll be able to see (everything appears smaller because of the convex mirror shape). I will try to dig up my spare RiderScan mounts, and I'll transfer the mirror to my Honda CB500F or Yamaha R1 to see how well it works.
You can order it from Amazon here: amzn.to/3nJjXLp
Here is the manufacturer's page: www.sportourin...
And this is their TH-cam channel: / riderscanofficial
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Thanks for introducing me to this product. I will order one from amazon.
No problem... glad to help! Cheers! 👍 --QM
Like to watch your films , you seems to like alot of gadges in your bike. I got myself a Ryker Rally and i love it alot. Looking forward to se more films from you.
Thanks for the feedback! I like to install all of the useful accessories for touring and commuting, but only if they are functional. I don't like add-ons that are just for cosmetic reasons... the item must have a functional or safety-related purpose. I will usually remove the accessories that I don't need for my normal commutes and weekend rides... less is better in those circumstances. --QM
Yeah his videos have me fired up about the Ryker.
Thanks for the video Quasi! Looking to install mine today. I've watched too many of your videos and seen the benefits of it not to get it Always appreciate your Vlog!
Thanks for the feedback! The RiderScan mirror is a great aid in city traffic to help see when cars are sneaking up in your blind spots. 👍 --QM
Thanks Bud, I think I'll get one for my Spyder. I like! Yeah, put the eyeballs on.
That's going to look pretty hilarious! A bright yellow Ryker coming down the street with big white eyeballs on the windscreen. Then I'll just need to add teeth in the grill or a tongue hanging out to complete the face. ;-) --QM
I hate reading instructions lol. Thanks for the video sir
Looks like it obstructs a lot of your view forward
It doesn't block my view forward. You can see it in action in a lot of my Ryker videos. The camera is mounted on the chin bar of my helmet, so it's 5-6" below my eye line. --QM
5 anos esse vídeo e esse retrovisor convecso continua caro mais vou comprar msm assim, o governo ama taxas e impostos no Brasil 🇧🇷
I think I will be getting one of these when it warms up a bit!
The mirror, a Ryker, or both? Maybe your 2013 RT needs a companion? 😜
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@@QuasiMotard The mirror! If I had unlimited funds, then both for sure!
Haha. I should have held off in the other video with asking my question about the mirror! Thank you!
No worries, glad to help!
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very cool product...... on the list!!!!
Thank you! We love your OCD....😀 🇨🇦
I was thinking perhaps a finer-tip, dry erase pen to mark the spots. Maybe two small dots a millimeter or so above the very top of both mounts. You know, something you can just wipe off with a dry cloth.
Yep, that works! Sometimes I use blue painter's tape to stripe a vertical cross on the windscreen to use as an alignment grid. That 3M adhesive is some sticky stuff... it doesn't like to move around after you get it on there! 😉👍 --QM
Damn it man I was wanting to see the stickers on the front with the eyeballs
Hahaha... you're the second person to mention that! I put a new windshield on my Ryker, so I'll be installing a new RiderScan as well. I'll put the eyeballs on this time and send you a picture of the finished product! Cheers! 👍
Now that you've had it mounted for some time... Are you still liking it? Is it still holding up?
Yes and yes! I have these mirrors on several of my bikes, and I can't recommend them highly enough. The RiderScan is a great safety aid in traffic, and it has saved my bacon more than once. The finish on these mirrors is surprisingly tough, too... I haven't noticed any scratches or problems in any of them, including the one that's been on my Honda SilverWing for over 8 years. I was concerned at first that the adhesive mounts might let go in the Texas heat, but the 3M VHB is excellent! 👍 --QM
Thank you !
No worries! 👍 --QM
Quasi, hello. I'm having problems installing my scanner, because it did not arrive asembled, with no instructions. What can do? Help!
All of the Rider Scan mirrors that I've received were fully-assembled. The pivoting side mounts have nylock nuts and small bolts that secure to the central pivot bar. The pivot bar clamps into the mirror pivot bracket... that's about it. You can send me some pictures at quasimotard@gmail.com , and I'll take a look at what you have. 👍 --QM
What kind of windshield do you have installed on your ryker?
The screen on the Ryker in this video is the Can-Am Sport windshield (can-am.brp.com/on-road/us/en/shop/ryker-accessories/wind-protection.html). I have since upgraded to the MadStad Engineering adjustable windscreen (madstad.com/collections/can-am/products/can-am-ryker-2019), and it is MUCH better for coverage and features. 😉👍 --QM
Thanks for the video!
Hi, can you give me an idea of what it's made of? I presume it isn't bent glass, is it a polished metal? I want to a blindspot mirror to place in my motorbike hand guards so need something like this but cut down to a particular shape. Do you think this can be cut?
The mirror is made from a thermoplastic (ABS presumably), so it could certainly be cut if needed. The reflective coating is deposited on the surface and it's quite durable. However, I don't know how well the surface would perform if the mirror was cut down... the coating might flake away at the edges. 😉👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard ok, thanks very much for the reply
My experience with peel and stick stuff (phone holders etc) for the windshield or dash have always ended in disappointment. After a few days of extreme heat or extreme cold...... they pop off and never stick again. I gave up buying peel and stick stuff. Let me know if you ever have that experience.
These mounts use the 3M VHB tape that is really strong. I've had this same mirror on my Silverwing for 7+ years and it hasn't budged a millimeter. I purchased a second set of mounts with that mirror several years ago, just in case I screwed one up, or wanted to move that mirror to another bike. Neither one of those situations has happened yet.
This video is 1year ago. Now, would you recommend this? And what is your review as of today?? ~
Absolutely! I've been using RiderScan mirrors for over 10 years on my other bikes, and I couldn't imagine riding without them. They are a huge safety aid in city traffic and also on congested highways... you are more aware of what's in your blindspots. Cheers! 👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard Do they come Assembled out to box or is there assemble required? Are those little black rods and screws already in place?
@@indiemusicpress4091 Yes, they are fully assembled in the box. There are adjustment screws that are used to position the adhesive mounting "ears" and to set the proper angle... just tighten those after everything is aligned properly. I usually set the up/down tension loose so I can adjust the mirror for different screen heights and to reach my MadStad screen's adjustment knobs. Cheers! 👍 --QM
Just ordered mine
I think you'll be pleased with the mirror. My order took about 7-10 days to arrive because they're shipped from the UK via Royal Post. Also note that you need to be present for the delivery (signature required, usually). I missed the initial delivery and had to go to my post office to sign and pick it up. There is a slight learning curve to using it effectively in traffic because most people aren't accustomed to seeing a 180-degree view in a singe image. After you get used to the fun house mirror effect, it becomes second nature to assimilate the info just like any other mirror. --QM
What are the plain white pads for?
Those are white eyeballs to place on the front of the windshield to cover the adhesive pads on the back side of the windshield. They're just a gimmick, but kinda funny if you like goofy stickers. 👍 --QM
QuasiMotard thank you sir
Hi there
Would you recommend completely eliminating side mirrors with this product.
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Would it work with a sportbike??
I would NOT recommend deleting the original side mirrors unless you intend to replace them with bar-end mirrors (at least one on the left handlebar in the USA). The RiderScan gives a wide, panoramic view, but it doesn't allow you to see directly behind you... your body blocks that perspective. As for mounting it on a sportbike, you can do it as long as you have a tall enough windscreen with an angle of greater than 45 degrees. The adhesive mounting pads and pivoting bracket for the mirror assume a near-vertical mounting plane, and you'll need enough height for the mirror to clear your torso (need to see above or below your arms and shoulders for the peripheral view). Let me know if you have any other questions... maybe I can take few pictures of the mirror on one of my bikes to help. Cheers! 👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard ok great info.
Thank you so much
I guess I'd have to see it in action. But that mirror looks like it would be distracting. And could block the view of the road. But course I'm not writing it.
There is a learning curve to using the RiderScan effectively because the view is very unconventional. However, it's positioned well below my eyeline and I don't find it to be distracting (the camera position is about 6" lower, so it's closer to the mirror than my eyes are). Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Need this . Almost hit a car, missed by a few inches
These mirrors can be a life saver in busy traffic! I've had many narrow-misses where the RiderScan prevented an accident. Houston cagers drive very fast and aggressive, so it's not uncommon to have a vehicle appear in a blind spot within just a couple of seconds. Check once and nobody is there, then start to change lanes and suddenly there is a giant SUV about to run you over. It's a war zone out there, so any safety item that tips the battlefield in the motorcyclists favor is a win! Cheers! 👍 --QM
Is this recommendable during night ride? Will the high beam of cars behind you distract your vision? Thanks for replying!
The RiderScan mirror helps during night rides, but I don't notice the benefits as much as during the daytime. Car headlights behind me or to the sides aren't amplified in the mirror because of the convex shape, and the mirror is in my peripheral vision instead of being in direct eye line. Cheers! 👍 --QM
Amazon site says "Currently Unavailable". I'll keep looking. Thanks!
Here is the manufacturer's page: www.huntercreate.com . You can probably order direct from them, which is what I did several years ago before Amazon carried the product. Note that buying from Amazon doesn't mean local (USA) fulfillment... it still ships Royal Post from the UK, so it's probably the same time and price as ordering direct. I have had so many comments and compliments on it because of the Ryker videos that I have considered bulk ordering 10-20 of them and then re-shipping to people here in the USA. That would avoid the 2-3 week wait for the usual overseas Royal Post lag. --QM
@@QuasiMotard I don't think they sell them anymore. The site has no products to buy.
@@punkinhead2634 Hmmm... did you try the manufacturer's site? Maybe I accidentally created a shortage with my videos... I've received more questions about that mirror than anything else so far. --QM
Update on the RiderScan mirrors: I received a reply from the new UK dealer today ( www.sportouring.co.uk/ ) stating that they should have a new production batch of RiderScan mirrors in 6-8 weeks. I will keep in touch with them regarding the availability and advise when I get more info. --QM
@@QuasiMotard Thank you for replying, I will keep checking.
Great video!
Waiting for this item to come back to Amazon
January 6th!
your ryker is beginning to look like an RT 🤔 subbed
Agreed... for touring and motocamping duty, it's getting a little bloated. For commuting and bombing around town, I dump the luggage so it's lighter and more naked-bike again. However, when fully loaded, it still weighs ~400 pounds less than the RT.
@@QuasiMotard quick question. have you installed the parking brake lock from sling mods? not sure which size step drill bit i need. any suggestions would be appreciated.
@@dolo747 Not yet... I ordered the lock from my dealer, but I haven't picked it up yet... will probably to that tomorrow (Tuesday). Apparently, I will need a couple of mounting bolts as well, so hopefully they have those in stock. A few other viewers/commenters mentioned that they have already installed their locks, and the process was easy. I'll dig through the comments to see who it was, and maybe we can ask about the hole size. --QM
Does anyone have this mirror mounted in a different way? I f you don't have a fairing and windshield do they have any brackets that allow you to attach them to your handlebars or something like that? I don't see anything on the internet.
No, unfortunately this mirror requires a windscreen as a vertical mounting surface. However, I'm sure that someone could create a handlebar bracket for it. The two mounting "ears" are attached with hex bolts and Nylock nuts... those could be removed and the mounting holes could be reused for other custom brackets. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard I just bought same mirror the whole kit with brackets for 19.99 on amazon 🤣
@@Voltomess Did it include handlebar mounts? If so, send me the link by email (quasimotard@gmail.com) or let me know what is the product name. TH-cam will eat your replies here if you post any links. 😉👍 --QM
Did you adhesive tape hold up
Yes, the 3M VHB tape is very durable. I have these mirrors on several of my bikes and they are all fixed very securely to the windshields. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
How do you remove the 3m adhesive tape. Will it damage your windshield?
@@rescue9953 3M VHB tape is a dense foam with very sticky adhesive. If you need to remove it, you can pull slowly and firmly, working outward until it releases from the surface. It won't damage plastics or well-cured paint, but loose paint can come off with the adhesive. I've removed and replaced the mounts a few times from my screems without any damage... however, the 3M VHB is usually stretched or destroyed in the process. 👍 --QM
LOOKS LIKE AN EYE SORE....😂😂😂
Are you assuming their gender?