Frustrated by the high cost of mirrors to fit on my windscreen and as the vehicles are frequently used in Europe as well as on motorways etc. in the UK I decided to explore other possibilities with the following result. I order to test I purchased two mirrors from Bowers (https://www.bowerspartsonline.co.uk/cla ... iew-mirror). Total cost £63.80
Separating the parts first step was to thread the original shaft. Started with a 7mm die, then 6mm. Threaded 35mm. Second bent shaft (protect thread with nuts) This was necessary as when initially fitted it interfered with side screen. Finally by using a locking nut and washer each side the shaft was attached to the curved aperture which allows the windsceen to be lowered.
Rear view mirrors.
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Re: Rear view mirrors.
You can actually buy mirrors that do this, with the stock type head on them!
https://mossmotors.com/407-488-windshie ... racket-kit
One of our club members did something similar as you, but put the mirrors in place of stanchion screws so that the windscreen could still be lowered.
https://mossmotors.com/407-488-windshie ... racket-kit
One of our club members did something similar as you, but put the mirrors in place of stanchion screws so that the windscreen could still be lowered.
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Re: Rear view mirrors.
The complete mirror from Moss UK
https://www.moss-europe.co.uk/bracket-m ... 7-400.html
or the bracket is
https://www.moss-europe.co.uk/mirror-wi ... 7-350.html
Bit different in the U.K.
https://www.moss-europe.co.uk/bracket-m ... 7-400.html
or the bracket is
https://www.moss-europe.co.uk/mirror-wi ... 7-350.html
Bit different in the U.K.
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That's the stock type bracket, which will mount in the factory holes on the RHD side. But it won't mount to the left without drilling
Re: Rear view mirrors.
Aftermarket motorcycle mirrors often have stems like jd is talking about. If you are offended by prices on aftermarket mirrors marketed for TC's. look at a place like this and you will be really offended. This is just a random example of countless offerings in the "mirror" search. https://www.jpcycles.com/product/bikers ... d=10069870