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on: May 12, 2022, 11:59:14 pm
So, I put these DoubleTake adventure mirrors on my semi-Scramblerized Interceptor and though they're ok I kinda feel like they don't quite fit the classic look of the bike.

It got me thinking about what style of mirrors are most appropriate for the 650s in their various forms. I had some round bar ends on at one point but they're quite small.

What are you using?


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Reply #1 on: May 13, 2022, 12:09:00 am
Halcyon


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Reply #2 on: May 13, 2022, 01:58:37 am
Halcyon

Those are gorgeous. Do they come in black, and where do you buy them?


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Reply #3 on: May 13, 2022, 02:13:33 am
What about the official Royal Enfield bar end mirrors?


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Reply #4 on: May 13, 2022, 02:20:17 am
What about the official Royal Enfield bar end mirrors?

I personally think they're overpriced for the quality, but I'm also looking for options outside the bar end universe.


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Reply #5 on: May 13, 2022, 02:30:35 am
I personally think they're overpriced for the quality, but I'm also looking for options outside the bar end universe.
The advertised price is crazy. I found them on eBay for about $70, with the nicer bar end caps.

And the quality seems to be equal to more expensive mirrors out there.


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Reply #6 on: May 13, 2022, 03:05:10 am
I personally think they're overpriced for the quality, but I'm also looking for options outside the bar end universe.
How about the RE touring mirrors, which suit the bike and are reportedly a big improvement over stock? Agree with sleeper that you can buy OEM parts for a fraction of the RRP on ebay. I can recomend the seller on the UK fb group, Raju Lax, who does cash on delivery at very competitive prices.


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Reply #7 on: May 13, 2022, 03:38:28 am
Ebay copy of Halcyon Mirrors
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Reply #8 on: May 13, 2022, 03:38:50 am
I know it’s personal but I like the OEM mirrors, I think they suit the retro look and are perfectly functional for me. YMMV. Obviously lots of folks like the bar-end mirrors, and I admit I’ve never tried them.


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Reply #9 on: May 13, 2022, 04:26:10 am
I personally think they're overpriced for the quality, but I'm also looking for options outside the bar end universe.
They are excellent quality and maintain position. Also absolutely no vibration blur. I’d buy them again in a heartbeat.
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Reply #10 on: May 13, 2022, 04:56:28 pm
They are excellent quality and maintain position. Also absolutely no vibration blur. I’d buy them again in a heartbeat.

I can say the same thing about the Kemimoto ones I bought off of Amazon for $30.

Ok, maybe not 'Excellent' quality, but more than sufficient, stay in place, no vibration blur and managed to survive a low speed oopsie with minimal damage.

I've handled the RE mirrors and they're fine, but I don't really think they're worth the ~$80 they go for on eBay, let alone twice that from a dealer. They just don't seem that much better to me.



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Reply #11 on: May 13, 2022, 05:03:06 pm
Those are gorgeous. Do they come in black, and where do you buy them?

no black - https://classicpartsltd.com/


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Reply #13 on: May 13, 2022, 06:51:55 pm
I have Royal Enfield bar end mirror brackets and Kemimoto mirrors. They are constructed the same (Kemimoto & Royal Enfield  bar end) so you can mix & match.
 The Royal Enfield bracket is taller by a few mm and the Kemimoto mirrors are bigger by 2mm.
 This combination works great.
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Reply #14 on: May 14, 2022, 03:38:03 am
Scheisse.
Pricey but they are like jewelry. Moto gadget was my second choice - have had them before very cool non glass mirror made from polished aluminium.