They made a huge difference in reducing buffeting and wind noise on my Gen1 bike.
I like hard parts, that are more/less designed to save the soft parts, being the first thing down. Those little $19 black plastic things on the ST 1300, right below the valve covers, were worth their weight in gold. They looked like a trim piece, but were designed to protect everything else.
A lot probably depends on what type of mirrors your used to, I don’t have mirror vibration issues but in my opinion the mirrors are simply to small, compared to Goldwing mirrors Tenere mirrors are pretty lousy.
On a V-Strom the extenders were used to reduce buffeting as the mirrors channelled the air behind the screen which rolls up and causes turbulence, I fitted them to my S10 and found they improved things but as the mirrors are smaller and a better shape there was less of an impact.
Sounds like an excellent trip with an interesting history with that old road. Ride safe, but don't forget your seat.
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Thanks! The point about the seat is well taken. Much more butt friendly that way.
Thanks for asking. The mirrors are some no name double folded units.
Whilst we don't have this issue with the S10, I have attempted the Airhawk solution on previous pillion seats - it worked when mostly riding straight, but failed once the curves got tight/steep as it was impossible to stop that sensation of the seat pad moving around slightly, which my wife found disconcerting. In the event she decided she would only use the airhawk on the slab, switching to well padded cycling shorts under her bike clothing for the more challenging roads if/when necessary.
Yes, we both have tried the Airhawk and feel the "sliding". For the driver not pleasant at all, so ill just be less comfy. I absolutely want to feel what feedback my bike gives me.
