Bar end mirror - what's your verdict?

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  1. Kevin1

    Kevin1 Elite Member

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    Does anybody use a bar end mirror?
    If so what's your verdict?
    I don't really like having to tuck my elbows in and still get a partial view of what's going on behind me.
    I've been looking at a Puig mirror.
     
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  2. PauloHRC

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    Often thought about these, certainly would look better than big sticky out mirrors!

    Just not sure they would offer a much better view because the mirror itself will be quite small. Worth a look though, I'll have a look for these Puig ones!
     
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    I would never have them. How the frig could I get my bikes through the front door?:rolleyes:

    Also, I reckon they're too wide for filtering into the Sunday church traffic!!
     
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    I like them on nakeds like the triple but think they look a bit weird on a sports from the front & rear view...I know this is a duc but shows how odd they look.

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    I think that looks good!!;)
     
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    @Spygoat will probably weigh in with this because these mirrors seem overly popular in the USA. (Opinion expressed by my views of being a forum slag:rolleyes:)
     
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  9. Spygoat

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    I had them on my Repsol. I didn't like them and took them off. I have them sitting on a shelf if anyone wants them. I also have a set of mirror block off plates with the LED's built in!

    But yeah, not my style once I had them on the bike.

    And truth to be told, not much better view of what's behind you. I also did not like looking at my hands to see behind me. They were great in full tuck, but that's about it.
     
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  10. Kevin1

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    Thanks for that spygoat, I’ll give them a miss then.
     
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  11. Jae

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    Might as well buy a café racer :p
     
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    Don’t suppose you still have those bar end mirrors gathering dust?
     
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    He’s not been on here for a while
     
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