Worthwhile Enhancements for a Phil Read Replica - part 2, mirrors

[Drew400]

As our expert readers will know, the Phil Read Replica came with no mirrors or indicators. However, being a standard 750 F2 underneath, it was always ready to receive them (albeit there's no chance of fitting handlebar mirrors in the usual place).

I have introduced both to my bike without cutting any holes - which for me is important in terms of keeping the bike as original as possible.

The mirrors are a must. I bought a pair of pedal bike bar-end mirrors from Halfords  (£6.99 each). Having cut off the bit that goes in the handlebar (at an angle), I could then use a longer bolt to fasten it to the windscreen in place of the plastic nut/washer. See pics.

Not only do they work fine (without any vibration nor struggling against wind) they can be folded flat out of the way if necessary.

Part 1 of this story (fitting LED indicators is on my previous thread "LED Indicators (anyone fitted them?)" in March this year. The post-script to that story is my MOT garage man loved them!

Hope that's useful to someone.

Cheers, D.

[haynes66]

i'm going the slightly costlier route by buying one of those reevu helmets. my lid needs changing anyway.

[Drew400]

I looked at those but didn't take the plunge. Be great to hear how you get on with it.

Cheers, D.

[haynes66]

you'll have to wait till next year though! very slow progress at the mo. too much going on.

[Drew400]

Ha ha, understood!

[Spitfire]

Must investigate those, as it would be nice to be able to see behind me at speed, they might just fit my nose fairing.

Cheers

Dennis

[Drew400]

Indeed, for £6.99 a pop they're almost disposables (or at least re-usables)!

Cheers, D.

[Greebo]

Hi Guys

I have a pair of SS bar end Mirrors for sale as new
from "Disciovolate".. fit 18 to 22mm bars...fully ajustable

http://www.discovolantemoto.co.uk/bar-end-mirror-round-2199-p.asp

They cost me £38 Each plus vat, now surplus to requirements..

Open to OFFERS I am looking at about £40 for the Pair