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Old 01-05-2008, 09:39 AM
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would like a little input here. i believe a rear view mirror is very important on our bikes but still trying to find a good one. the one i have now straps on the grip with Velcro and of course spins and i am not real happy with it. i have seen ones that you clamp to the handle bars and ones that go into the bars like a plug. what is the best way to go?
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Old 01-10-2008, 09:12 AM
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Have you looked at motorcycle mirrors? They come in hundreds of styles and can handle vibrations like no other. Here is a link to a motorcycle aftermarket parts warehouse superstor thingamajigger...

http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb.dll?parta~partsort

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Old 01-10-2008, 11:04 AM
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This is the one I put on my bike. I like the looks and it is very functional. Traveling in the bike lane I needed a Left hand mirror. If you do choose a mirror, make sure it is for the side you need. Some are universal and some are designated left hand or right hand.CHROME BLADE MIRROR CHOPPER MOTORCYCLE BICYCLE NEW HD - eBay (item 310013131767 end time Jan-13-08 18:03:57 PST)
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Old 01-14-2008, 06:30 PM
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I used a bar end mirror....5 bucks and works great.
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Old 01-19-2008, 05:01 PM
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Here's the back side of my mirror its suppost to be unbreakable the mirror is but the housing ain't and for the right side which I'm using on the left cause I like it low. I got 2 of them from fleabay cheap I relly like them and as you can see easy to mount. Look close and you can see the superglue repair.
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Old 01-20-2008, 12:25 PM
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Better picture of mirror I really like mine and I can see whats behind me and it doesn't shake.


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Old 01-23-2008, 09:18 PM
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Default Re: rear view mirrors

I was in Wal mart the other day and noticed they sell rear view mirrors for bikes (Bell brand)
It looked like they were a strap on design (velcro).

Looked to be a wide angle mirror but kinda small....might be hard to see with all the vibrations?

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they suck lol. always twisting around and a waste of money. if you want a set i have some lol
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Old 01-28-2008, 01:08 AM
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Default Re: rear view mirrors

Hi just so you-all know, Whizzer uses small long-neck motorcycle mirrors, which thread into the control sets but could easily use a strap around the bars.

Small sized motorcycle mirrors, or moped mirrors will work nicely.

I also have a bicycle thing that clips on eyeglasses, kinda cool, kinda wierd.

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Old 02-02-2008, 12:13 AM
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I used a bar end mirror....5 bucks and works great.
I got reamed... I paid 14 bucks for the same thing.

Plastic bar end mount with reflective mylar instead of glass. Oh well. At least I can vaguely see through it.


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