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Your American IronHorse motorcycle is equipped with handlebar-mounted rear view mirrors (Figure
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).
These mirrors have a curved, convex viewing surface in order to provide the operator with a wider span of visibility
to the rear.
The convex nature of the mirrors gives the illusion that items viewed in the rear view mirrors are smaller and
thus farther away from you than they really are. Therefore, great care must be exercised when making judgments
as to how far back items actually are in your rear view mirrors.
OBJECTS VIEWED IN YOUR REAR VIEW MIRRORS ARE CLOSER THAN THEY APPEAR. TAKE CARE WHEN
JUDGING DISTANCES THROUGH USE OF REAR VIEWING MIRRORS.
Using rear viewing mirrors is an excellent habit to develop. Always check the positioning of your mirrors
before starting off on a ride. Always use an “over-the-shoulder” check method to check blind spots not visible
through mirrors.
CAUTION: Mirrors can become misaligned through vehicle use, bumping, vibration, etc. Always ensure that your
mirrors are firmly attached to the vehicle and are adjusted according to the operator’s requirements prior to each
ride.
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