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While waiting for the weather to improve I've been prone to cabin fever (AKA bending the credit card)

After 3 GS' , 2 x 1200 and 1 1250 (all factory lowered due to me being under tall) I've finally jumped ship after deciding I didn't want to pay over 20k to replace what I already had in the 1250 with something similar. Some of the reasons why I've not done this before include SWMBO not liking the pillion on the RS (now solved as she doesn't ride shotgun anymore) and the riding position as I'm both old and a shortie was just a tad too much on my wrists (now hopefully solved with the factory option of the tubular bars). The last fly in the oitment was the poorer rear view (compared to the GS) caused by the more canted forward riding position and where the mirrors are.

So I've invested in the INNOVV 3rd eye system, getting the mirror rather than the clock version. This was based on watching RiderCam TV's YouTube video so I have them to blame if it doesn't work out but intial impressions are positive. The control unit fits easily under the riders seat on the RS, I've put it under the steel crossmember and there's sufficient wiring to both locate the displays in the position I've used either side of the TFT and to get to the battery and the excess from the radar unit slips nicely under the plastic seat lock/support. The radar unit mounted easily with no mods required using the brackets they supplied apart from a slightly longer bolt (I had one of the BMW T25 bolts with the longer collar I used). Here's some photos showing the installation.

If you're intetested RiderCam TV have a 5% discount but Just the way it is have 10% off at the moment if you but direct from INNOVV UK's website.

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Thank for sharing. Do you have already experience from the road with Third Eye?

Sorry, not yet. I've been waiting for the weather to improve before I try it. Here in the UK it's been a mixture of rain, more rain and even more rain with the occasional brief period of cold sunny weather where the gritters have been out salting the roads. Once I've had the chance to try it I'll update the thread with a ride report. I did watch these before buying though

https://youtu.be/yHMn8xwsT_c?si=k69rN0lb5wyN97NL

https://youtu.be/pI_fcMwbmbs?si=Xl7qqYszunqVLfUE

I suppose under the right circumstances it’s worth it, but I’d rather practice diligence in monitoring my mirrors. I wouldn’t want this tech in my car, and if I needed it because of severe blind spots, I’d not have chosen that car.

Zitat von zer0netgain im Beitrag #4

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I suppose under the right circumstances it’s worth it, but I’d rather practice diligence in monitoring my mirrors. I wouldn’t want this tech in my car, and if I needed it because of severe blind spots, I’d not have chosen that car.

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Zitat von zer0netgain im Beitrag #4

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I suppose under the right circumstances it’s worth it, but I’d rather practice diligence in monitoring my mirrors. I wouldn’t want this tech in my car, and if I needed it because of severe blind spots, I’d not have chosen that car.

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Which version did you get? It looks like the indicators are next to the dash module.

Zitat von Boxerboy im Beitrag #5

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Zitat von zer0netgain im Beitrag #4

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I suppose under the right circumstances it’s worth it, but I’d rather practice diligence in monitoring my mirrors. I wouldn’t want this tech in my car, and if I needed it because of severe blind spots, I’d not have chosen that car.

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Zitat von zer0netgain im Beitrag #4

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I suppose under the right circumstances it’s worth it, but I’d rather practice diligence in monitoring my mirrors. I wouldn’t want this tech in my car, and if I needed it because of severe blind spots, I’d not have chosen that car.

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Interesting, I was having a similar thought myself; would this reduce my shoulder checks and is that a good or bad thing, I guess shoulder checks are considered a life saver my many of us in this demographic, so perhaps there’s an element of risk. Having said that if I happened to consider buying a bike where it was fitted I don’t think it would put me off, so maybe I just don’t like the expense associated with retrofitting?

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Zitat von Boxerboy im Beitrag #5

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Interesting, I was having a similar thought myself; would this reduce my shoulder checks and is that a good or bad thing, I guess shoulder checks are considered a life saver my many of us in this demographic, so perhaps there's an element of risk. Having said that if I happened to consider buying a bike where it was fitted I don't think it would put me off, so maybe I just don't like the expense associated with retrofitting?

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Zitat von Mr. 36654 im Beitrag #7

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Not being perfect, anything that helps me be more aware (alert) is good.

It's just like ABS. It doesn't prevent me from braking properly, it just helps me when I don't.

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Zitat von Mr. 36654 im Beitrag #6

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Which version did you get? It looks like the indicators are next to the dash module.

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It will be really interesting to get your feedback over the coming weeks, I’m sure having invested you’re going to like it, but still great to hear how useful you find it. I’m sure I would have gone for the same set-up with the mirror indicators placed to the sides of the screen, most visible and unobtrusive option.

Thanks for posting this. I have visibility problems in one eye, so anything that supports my shoulder checks is a good thing - looking forward to hearing your report.

Looking forward to further feedback from the OP on this one. Overall, I see far more positives than negatives in this system.
The tech averse among us might disagree, but each to his own.

littleade, it looks like you have a rear facing camera centrally mounted under the top box mounting rack. Would you have mounted the radar detector there if that space was not already occupied?

Zitat von Beerman im Beitrag #11

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Thanks for posting this. I have visibility problems in one eye, so anything that supports my shoulder checks is a good thing - looking forward to hearing your report.

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Zitat von Steady Eddie im Beitrag #13

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littleade, it looks like you have a rear facing camera centrally mounted under the top box mounting rack. Would you have mounted the radar detector there if that space was not already occupied?

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