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Offline Tom

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Do you ever wonder who first thought of Rearview Mirrors?
« on: March 07, 2023, 12:52:03 PM »
Motorcycles, cars, buses & trucks have them.  Serious bicyclists have them. 

https://www.backthenhistory.com/articles/the-history-of-rearview-mirrors
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Re: Do you ever wonder who first thought of Rearview Mirrors?
« Reply #1 on: March 07, 2023, 01:02:26 PM »
Raul Julia/1976 movie The Gumball Rally:  "..what is behind you is not important."
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Re: Do you ever wonder who first thought of Rearview Mirrors?
« Reply #2 on: March 07, 2023, 01:02:41 PM »
All I can be sure of is that no Italian invented putting a rear view mirror on anything that was self propelled. It only matters what’s ahead, I no care whatsa behind me!
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Offline John Croucher

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Re: Do you ever wonder who first thought of Rearview Mirrors?
« Reply #3 on: March 07, 2023, 01:40:15 PM »
I always wonder why a horn is installed. And is required safety equipment in some States.  It is illegal to use in the State of Indiana.  Only allowed in an "emergency" situation.  But "emergency" is not defined in the state I.C. code. 

Riding with one hand only is illegal also. 
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Re: Do you ever wonder who first thought of Rearview Mirrors?
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Re: Do you ever wonder who first thought of Rearview Mirrors?
« Reply #4 on: March 07, 2023, 01:54:35 PM »
Quote from: Canuck750 on March 07, 2023, 01:02:41 PM
All I can be sure of is that no Italian invented putting a rear view mirror on anything that was self propelled. It only matters what’s ahead, I no care whatsa behind me!

I'm too busy looking at the road.   :grin:  I had them to my V7Sport as well as pod filters.   :shocked: 
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Re: Do you ever wonder who first thought of Rearview Mirrors?
« Reply #5 on: March 07, 2023, 02:52:56 PM »
I have reflected on it at times… :rolleyes:
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Re: Do you ever wonder who first thought of Rearview Mirrors?
« Reply #6 on: March 07, 2023, 02:54:20 PM »
 :grin:
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Re: Do you ever wonder who first thought of Rearview Mirrors?
« Reply #7 on: March 07, 2023, 03:04:53 PM »
they credit Ray Harroun first winner of the Indy 500 with inventing the rearview mirror.  He didn't need a riding mechanic to look out for him.  I'm not sure I believe it. 

if you're a boomer and race nut. you'll appreciate this "What's My Line?" show.  AJ & Ray on the same show, celebrating the 50th Anniv Indy "500".

https://youtu.be/nGNWLiuUsE4
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Re: Do you ever wonder who first thought of Rearview Mirrors?
« Reply #8 on: March 07, 2023, 09:34:10 PM »
I don’t know who invented them but I hate not having them. I keep swapping mirrors out on bikes and then end up on the road wondering what is behind me.
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Re: Do you ever wonder who first thought of Rearview Mirrors?
« Reply #9 on: March 08, 2023, 08:32:08 AM »
Quote from: tommy2cyl on March 07, 2023, 01:02:26 PM
Raul Julia/1976 movie The Gumball Rally:  "..what is behind you is not important."

First thing I thought of.  LOL!  So, we know it wasn't Italians who invented them.   :grin:
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Re: Do you ever wonder who first thought of Rearview Mirrors?
« Reply #10 on: March 08, 2023, 09:05:31 AM »
Reflecting; I left it and never looked back.   R3~
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Re: Do you ever wonder who first thought of Rearview Mirrors?
« Reply #11 on: March 08, 2023, 11:38:00 AM »
Quote from: rocker59 on March 08, 2023, 08:32:08 AM
First thing I thought of.  LOL!  So, we know it wasn't Italians who invented them.   :grin:
If you mean what I think…?
Then that’s hilarious… :bow: :thumb:
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Re: Do you ever wonder who first thought of Rearview Mirrors?
« Reply #12 on: March 09, 2023, 07:47:16 AM »
Well, they did make an entire Hollywood movie about the guy inventing intermittent windshield wipers... perhaps they will tackle mirrors next?
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Re: Do you ever wonder who first thought of Rearview Mirrors?
« Reply #13 on: March 09, 2023, 09:13:55 AM »
I saw this reflection in the rear view mirror of my truck.



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