I need to install a mirror for when I am leading a club ride. I haven't found the right mirror yet, as when I screw the mirror into the end of the handlebar, it eventually comes loose. Do I need to drill out the inside of the bar and install a mirror with an expansion bolt? Where do you get the right kind of mirror with a built-in expansion bolt?
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So-called "bar-end" mirrors are widely available over the internet at virtually every motorcycle accessory vendor. They all have expansion bolts and never fall out. However, bar-end mirrors are not the best for ATV's...they are not positioned all that well, and they stick out where they get whacked in tight areas.
A handlebar clamp-on mirror that sticks up maybe 8-10 inches works best for me. Do NOT get the Acerbis plastic one. These are made to allow the bike to be inspected for "street-legal" status. The mirror itself is worthless in function. It is too small and vibrates all over the place. Get a metal stemmed mirror....again, widely available at motorcycle accessory vendors.
A handlebar clamp-on mirror that sticks up maybe 8-10 inches works best for me. Do NOT get the Acerbis plastic one. These are made to allow the bike to be inspected for "street-legal" status. The mirror itself is worthless in function. It is too small and vibrates all over the place. Get a metal stemmed mirror....again, widely available at motorcycle accessory vendors.
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Henri,
check out this site;
http://www.bugeyes.com/index.html
They are little rear view mirrors that attach to your helmet so you don't get that vibration from the bike like other mirrors. I haven't tried them, but I will if I have the need as they look like a good solution. Maybe someone has had some experience with these "bug eyes"?
check out this site;
http://www.bugeyes.com/index.html
They are little rear view mirrors that attach to your helmet so you don't get that vibration from the bike like other mirrors. I haven't tried them, but I will if I have the need as they look like a good solution. Maybe someone has had some experience with these "bug eyes"?
Henry,
I don't know where they get them but I often see these touring bicyclists wearing a small mirror that is attached to their sunglasses. I have been kinda keeping an eye out for one of these myself just to see if they would work. I don't always wear a helmet when I ride (yeah, I know, kids--don't do this at home!) so the type that attach to a helmet won't do me much good. Maybe I'll look around on the internet a bit. If I find them, I'll either post here or send you a PM.
I don't know where they get them but I often see these touring bicyclists wearing a small mirror that is attached to their sunglasses. I have been kinda keeping an eye out for one of these myself just to see if they would work. I don't always wear a helmet when I ride (yeah, I know, kids--don't do this at home!) so the type that attach to a helmet won't do me much good. Maybe I'll look around on the internet a bit. If I find them, I'll either post here or send you a PM.
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