I'm sure it is possible to break the mirror, but I haven't succeeded yet and I've tried pretty hard, going so far as to race an enduro with the mirror in place. The product meets each of the goals I started out with, and after thousands of miles of testing, has proven to be exactly what I was looking for all those years!" Convex lens- we used SAE spec convex glass that provides a nicer field of view than a flat piece would, while retaining the ability to focus on details.

What makes the Doubletake mirror so intriguing though – and what gained popularity with dirt riders – was the fact that you’re able to fold the mirrors in once you hit the trail. Doubletake’s first product, the enduro mirror, had major success for rider’s with dual-sport bikes like the KTM 500 EXC, Suzuki DR650, KLX250, and the like. Folks could legally ride to the trail, then fold the mirror in close to the handlebar to prevent damage in the instance of a tip over. One small annoyance we experienced with the Double Take folding dual sport mirrors was that they sometimes lost their adjustment after riding at higher speeds. The mirrors stayed in place under 80 mph but when traveling any faster, the constant wind pressure would start to push them out of adjustment. Cranking down the twist lever made this occur less frequently. Many experiments later, the mirror for sale here is the result. The benefits of this system are many, but let me expound on a few:

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NOTE: SUPPLIED AS A SINGLE SET - FOR ONE SIDE ONLY (IE. TWO SETS ARE REQUIRED TO REPLACE A PAIR OF OEM MIRRORS) I have changed the brake/clutch levers to short ones, giving more control & protected these with Storm Barkbusters, converted rims to tubeless, with Avon TrekRiders 50/50 tyres & fitted a prefilter which makes the engine breathe easier and gives better throttle response. I have also had the suspension set up for me. Starting on the technology side, the XRx gets switchable ABS (with extra functions over the XR), switchable traction control and four throttle maps – Rain, Sport, Road, Off-road – alongside three riding modes (Road, off-road and Programmable). The throttle maps alter how the throttle responds while the power maps alter the ABS, traction control and map settings in one hit. In Programmable mode you can set your own choice of ABS, TC and throttle map. Unlike the base XR, the x gets cruise control as standard alongside a trip computer, which adds journey time, average speed, average fuel economy, fuel consumption and range until empty to the standard bike’s dash display, which has a fuel gauge and gear indicator. In terms of accessories, hard luggage is a very good extra and Triumph’s own aluminium panniers and top box are very popular alongside heated grips and a taller screen. A few owners go for aftermarket seats and replacement end cans but in general Tigers are left pretty standard with only crash protection another common addition alongside an auto chain lube system.

In off-road mode the XCA is just as at home, sorting out the traction control etc, the Tiger has stood up to being dropped, Heed engine bars help here!! Double Take folding motorcycle mirrors use standard RAM 1″ ball mounts as pivot points on the extension arm for maximum adjustability and impact resistance. First, because there are two ball joints, you have the ability to position it exactly where you want it, both when extended for viewing, and also when folded away.

NOTE: BMW G310GS & YAMAHA T7 TENERE REQUIRES OUR LEFT-HAND THREADED ADAPTOR ON THROTTLE SIDE TO MOUNT DOUBLETAKE MIRRORS. Last fall, when I dropped my bike and found myself buying two(!) new master cylinders as a result, and I decided it was time to make a really good mirror, one that would function well as a mirror, and also protect the bike (and me) from damage. Negatives are, its tall but lowering kit sorted that, it is heavy, especially fully loaded when stationary but once moving it feels light. In the warmer months, the engine gives off a lot of heat, uncomfortable when stationary. I found standard mirrors in effective (blurred vision) so changed to double take ones. Some riders may find the narrow 21inch front wheel a bit twitchy.