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You have mirrors on your bicycle, right? You don't? Think of riding your motorcycle in the same way. Turn your head and save your life.  
You have mirrors on your bicycle, right? You don't? Think of riding your motorcycle in the same way. Turn your head and save your life.  


Not being able to see behind you is a common complaint, especially from those new to the Ninjette, but some long-time riders will say that the stock 250 mirrors are better than on other bikes. If you're trying to see behind you as well as you can in a car, you're bound to be disappointed.  
Not being able to see behind you is a common complaint, especially from those new to the Ninjette, but some long-time riders say that the stock 250 mirrors are better than on other bikes. If you're trying to see behind you as well as you can in a car, you're bound to be disappointed.  


There are some tweaks you can do to your Ninja to improve rearward visibility; these are listed below. Just remember to also turn and look before you change lanes. Motorcycle mirrors should never be completely trusted.
There are some tweaks you can do to your Ninja to improve rearward visibility; these are listed below. Just remember to also turn and look before you change lanes. Motorcycle mirrors should never be completely trusted.