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Hmm, could this be solution to my mirror problems ?
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They look cool but i dont think you will see bugger all out of them
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That's kinda like what I saw on the KTM that day, but upside down! He had the reservoirs above and forward, with the mirrors neatly tucked in behind, looked really clean, and he said he got a good enough view under his arms. If you have good situational awareness and rarely ride in traffic then mirrors are less important than they would be on a commuter. Have another look at http://www.raptorchapter.org.uk/viewtop ... 406#p32406
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Choosing new mirrors is getting harder everyday! :rant:
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Image Fitted these mirrors & I must admit for £10 they are great . I can now see what's behind! They wouldn't fit over the bar ends so I removed them. Think I ordered the wrong size as I had to find a slimmer rubber insert & nut to go inside the handlebar. Hit a ton and they stay put. Yay !
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raptor996 wrote:Image Fitted these mirrors & I must admit for £10 they are great . I can now see what's behind! They wouldn't fit over the bar ends so I removed them. Think I ordered the wrong size as I had to find a slimmer rubber insert & nut to go inside the handlebar. Hit a ton and they stay put. Yay !
For what they are the cheapo rizoma knockoff bar ends are a very good mirror if you like that sort of thing.
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V4mp wrote:Choosing new mirrors is getting harder everyday! :rant:
Step 1 - hydraulic clutch conversion.
Step 2 - hidden "blindsights".
Simples!
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Spyke wrote:
V4mp wrote:Choosing new mirrors is getting harder everyday! :rant:
Step 1 - hydraulic clutch conversion.
Step 2 - hidden "blindsights".
Simples!
Bit off topic, but why hydraulic clutch conversion ? :blush:
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I actually like the feel of the cable clutch, its funny, on the sv forums,cable clutch conversion is popular!
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ozzraptor wrote:I actually like the feel of the cable clutch, its funny, on the sv forums,cable clutch conversion is popular!
I like that feeling too, very precise ! :happyhappy:
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V4mp wrote:Bit off topic, but why hydraulic clutch conversion ? :blush:
Because if you don't have a clutch fluid reservoir then you can't very well hide a blindsight mirror behind it!
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Spyke wrote:
V4mp wrote:Bit off topic, but why hydraulic clutch conversion ? :blush:
Because if you don't have a clutch fluid reservoir then you can't very well hide a blindsight mirror behind it!
Right! :D
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