At first the GT mirrors seemed poorly designed to me. I tried installing a pair of stick on round spot mirrors in the area that just showed my hands and arms but the fell off in the summer heat here (109F). For some reason now I don't have a problem with the mirrors, it may be that I've adjusted my arm positions or just got used to the mirrors but I have no problem looking behind the scoot now on either side. It could also be that I tend to ride with my arms pretty well straight ahead, I like to lean back a bit when riding so that might be some of the reason. Also this being warm weather the fact that I'm mostly wearing my mesh jacket without a liner helps a bit too. My winter gear has a lot thicker sleeves. All in all though after 6000 miles I'm satisfied with the OEM mirrors.