Alternative Mirrors

Wes · 15-Dec-2009, 15:09

Does anyone know if there are any alternative mirrors available for my 749. The 749 I looked at before I bought mine had some that looked more the the ones on the 848/1098

I know the originals look nice but with the current weather some decent mirrors would really help!

Cheers

Wes

ChrisAndo · 15-Dec-2009, 15:48

i've got a set of the ducati performance ones and they make a massive difference. relatively easy to fit too provided you aren;t too hamfisted and use a decent allen key so you don;t round the (soft) bolt supplied.

Major plus is they don;t vibrate at speed whoich cheaper ones will do.

swannymere · 15-Dec-2009, 20:20

Rather than going down the expensive route of replacing the mirrors, have you thought and/or tried fitting blind-spot mirrors that you get from Halfords?

Found these on eBay, big 7.5cm;

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2x-All-Ride-Adhesive-Blind-Spot-Mirror-7-5cm-Diameter_W0QQitemZ220521361125QQcmdZViewItemQQptZU K_CarsParts_Vehicles_CommercialVehicleParts_SM?has h=item335818eee5#ht_1259wt_1167

or regular sized ones;

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BRAND-NEW-CIRCULAR-BLIND-SPOT-WIDE-ANGLED-MIRROR_W0QQitemZ390078697313QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_ CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item5ad2808f61

just fit them to the outside edge of your std. mirror and hey presto £75+ saved, potentially.

its me · 09-Jul-2010, 19:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisAndo

i've got a set of the ducati performance ones and they make a massive difference. relatively easy to fit too provided you aren;t too hamfisted and use a decent allen key so you don;t round the (soft) bolt supplied.

Major plus is they don;t vibrate at speed whoich cheaper ones will do.

I second that, no more chicken flapping for me now.

Shazaam! · 10-Jul-2010, 19:42

[QUOTE have you thought and/or tried fitting blind-spot mirrors ...?

just fit them to the outside edge of your std. mirror and hey presto £75+ saved, potentially.[/quote]

I second that recommendation but put them inboard. The outside edge of the mirror is the most useful for a rear view.

170 · 16-Jul-2010, 00:47

DP mirrors like these?

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15-Dec-2009, 15:09	#1
Wes Registered Forum User Montjuic Posts: 58 Join Date: Mar 2005 Alternative Mirrors Does anyone know if there are any alternative mirrors available for my 749. The 749 I looked at before I bought mine had some that looked more the the ones on the 848/1098 I know the originals look nice but with the current weather some decent mirrors would really help! Cheers Wes Reply

15-Dec-2009, 15:48	#2
ChrisAndo Registered Forum User Bikes: Ducati 749 Posts: 8 Join Date: Oct 2009 i've got a set of the ducati performance ones and they make a massive difference. relatively easy to fit too provided you aren;t too hamfisted and use a decent allen key so you don;t round the (soft) bolt supplied. Major plus is they don;t vibrate at speed whoich cheaper ones will do. Reply

10-Jul-2010, 19:42	#5
Shazaam! DSC Club Member Big Twin Posts: 1,167 Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: San Diego, CA [QUOTE have you thought and/or tried fitting blind-spot mirrors ...? just fit them to the outside edge of your std. mirror and hey presto £75+ saved, potentially.[/quote] I second that recommendation but put them inboard. The outside edge of the mirror is the most useful for a rear view. Reply