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Offline Jeffbo1

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Need a mirror recommendation for my Mk5
« on: 31 Mar 2013 at 00:16 »
Starting to ride my Mk5 a bit now but it doesn't have any rear view mirrors......the handlebar is rather full with kill switch, horn, spark advance etc...so there isn't a lot of room for the clamp on variety....any suggestions would be most appreciated.....Jeff

Offline graeme

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Re: Need a mirror recommendation for my Mk5
« Reply #1 on: 31 Mar 2013 at 05:41 »
The obvious solution here is bar-end mirrors - available from any motorcycle accessory shop, or online.

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Re: Need a mirror recommendation for my Mk5
« Reply #2 on: 31 Mar 2013 at 05:42 »
That's what I was thinking about but am not sure if I want to cut out the end of my stock grips.....

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Re: Need a mirror recommendation for my Mk5
« Reply #3 on: 31 Mar 2013 at 06:38 »
Jeff,
       On my Dragonfly I have adapted a bar-end mirror to fit on the offside crashbar. This enables me to see who's creeping up on me without the mirror being close to my forward line of sight. This then reduces the risk of being dazzled by cars with lasers for headlights as they approach from behind - especially as my bike still has it's 6 volt glow worm living in the headlight.

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                  Eddie.

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Re: Need a mirror recommendation for my Mk5
« Reply #4 on: 05 Apr 2013 at 02:27 »
Thanks Eddie, that is the sort of thing i am looking for,,,,,many thanks pal