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| posted on 24/9/22 at 02:13 PM |
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exterior mirrors for the 7
Hi All
Can I ask your experience at the type of exterior rear view mirrors you have for the 7. I found convex type not giving me a clear view then the flat
type was not wide enough. It has been a limited choice on the market as I felt the stem had to be very long as well and it had to be fixed to the
front screen pillars.
It would be an immense help to know, what type you have and your views?
[Edited on 24/9/22 by axle]
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adithorp
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| posted on 24/9/22 at 04:15 PM |
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I've got R1 bike mirrors on my Fury. They were available as long or short arms. Unfortunately they're flat glass as a convex would be better
on the n/s.
"A witty saying proves nothing" Voltaire
http://jpsc.org.uk/forum/
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Sanzomat
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| posted on 24/9/22 at 04:16 PM |
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I'm just using cheap motorcycle mirrors on my locost. Mounted off the scuttle as there were already holes in it when I got it so handy to have
bolts in those holes! The fairing mount type usually have a base with two bolt holes so give a stable mount and I've found there is then
sufficient adjustment and enough extension to see behind. Circa £18-£20 a pair off ebay.
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nick205
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| posted on 25/9/22 at 09:06 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Sanzomat
I'm just using cheap motorcycle mirrors on my locost. Mounted off the scuttle as there were already holes in it when I got it so handy to have
bolts in those holes! The fairing mount type usually have a base with two bolt holes so give a stable mount and I've found there is then
sufficient adjustment and enough extension to see behind. Circa £18-£20 a pair off ebay.
Did the same on my MK Indy. I re-used the Ford Sierra centre reR view mirror screwed to the scuttle as well. Gave me ample rear viewage for road
driving. No issues with SVA either.
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axle
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| posted on 25/9/22 at 09:51 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Sanzomat
I'm just using cheap motorcycle mirrors on my locost. Mounted off the scuttle as there were already holes in it when I got it so handy to have
bolts in those holes! The fairing mount type usually have a base with two bolt holes so give a stable mount and I've found there is then
sufficient adjustment and enough extension to see behind. Circa £18-£20 a pair off ebay.
Hi all
Thanks for all the replies much appreciated and hope to see more.
Any chance of the link for Circa £18-£20 a pair off ebay.
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nick205
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| posted on 25/9/22 at 04:25 PM |
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^^^
No link I'm afraid, I built my car 2005-8 and bought the mirrors off Ebay. I'm sure there are plenty more on there. Check for ones with
free shipping and option to return.
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Sanzomat
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| posted on 26/9/22 at 06:50 AM |
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mirrors
mirrors
This kind of thing. There are loads more to choose between. Some have slightly different mounting arrangements so check the pics for the ones that
look like they'd fit best
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ianhurley20
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| posted on 26/9/22 at 07:29 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by adithorp
I've got R1 bike mirrors on my Fury. They were available as long or short arms. Unfortunately they're flat glass as a convex would be better
on the n/s.
I put R1 mirrors on mine but they were convex glass and worked well for me - bought from Normous Newark autojumble and boxed as a pair and under
£20
[Edited on 26/9/22 by ianhurley20]
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40inches
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| posted on 26/9/22 at 07:38 AM |
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I have a pair of bike mirrors that I used for IVA, you can have them for the cost of postage
 
Description
 
Description
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axle
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| posted on 26/9/22 at 07:45 AM |
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Thanks for all the replies much appreciated
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nick205
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| posted on 27/9/22 at 07:06 AM |
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axle
Checking back through my Photo Archive it appears I bought wing mirrors for a Honda NC 29/30.
Link here to a pair on Ebay (I'm sure there'll be plenty more on Ebay an on the web).
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/115173362072?hash=item1ad0de0998:g:IbgA
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pewe
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| posted on 27/9/22 at 09:17 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by 40inches
I have a pair of bike mirrors that I used for IVA, you can have them for the cost of postage
Description
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Honda CBR 600's IIRC?
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40inches
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| posted on 28/9/22 at 07:46 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by pewe
quote:
Originally posted by 40inches
I have a pair of bike mirrors that I used for IVA, you can have them for the cost of postage
Description
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Honda CBR 600's IIRC?
I believe so A good field of view.
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nick205
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| posted on 28/9/22 at 09:08 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by pewe
quote:
Originally posted by 40inches
I have a pair of bike mirrors that I used for IVA, you can have them for the cost of postage
Description
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Honda CBR 600's IIRC?
They look pretty much identical to the ones I bought and used. Worked well for me, passed SVA and gave a great field of view.
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axle
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| posted on 28/9/22 at 09:29 AM |
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Thanks this tremendous help.
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nick205
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| posted on 29/9/22 at 07:56 AM |
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axle
be sure to post an update when you get a pair and get them fitted - let us see what get!
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axle
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| posted on 30/9/22 at 08:46 AM |
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yes I will it might be next year now by the time this awful weather has passed it will be the time to have the car off the road. Many thanks for
everyone on this matter.
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