Do I really need Mirrors ?

Belladonna · Post by **Belladonna** » Dec 13th, '15, 22:40

Good Evening Boys and Girls,

I was wondering about the mirrors. Is it illegal riding without them ? I am always looking over my shoulder etc so I really don't use mirrors at all and my bike would look much better without them

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ptolemyx · Post by **ptolemyx** » Dec 14th, '15, 06:06

Mirrors on a bike are not a legal requirement for MOT or Construction and Use reg's. You are wise to use the old lifesaver look over the shoulder. Personally, I don't bother looking behind as nothing is faster than me

Ruffian · Post by **Ruffian** » Dec 14th, '15, 07:24

As above not needed legally,
But can be helpful at times (checking where police are)
Maybe just change where there angled so have to move your head a distance to look into them, (is this makes sence)

Belladonna · Post by **Belladonna** » Dec 14th, '15, 09:00

Thank you for reply guys. "Using the old lifesaver look" ?

Is there a new one ???

Yes, I do look because I love my bike as much I love my life therefore I care for both

boylard100

Yes, that makes sense. I saw one guy having them attach to handlebar $:-\$ Kinda strange but it didn't look so bad.
And I don't speed on public roads so I don't have worries about speed Police

Ruffian · Post by **Ruffian** » Dec 14th, '15, 10:42

I didn't mean move the mirrors I just mean angle them low so have to duck to see in them,
(So if a car behind has bright lights it won't blind you as would just light up your shoulder or similar)

gee46 · Post by **gee46** » Dec 14th, '15, 16:08

Myself and boylard have handlebar mirrors and there small and out the way but give a good view behind if you do get chance to look behind lol

Scotty · Post by **Scotty** » Dec 14th, '15, 18:15

You don't need mirrors per se, try removing them and riding around for a day or two, especially if you're on a sports bike. You'll soon bolt them back on again....

Post by **Robbo87** » Dec 14th, '15, 18:52

Scotty wrote:You don't need mirrors per se, try removing them and riding around for a day or two, especially if you're on a sports bike. You'll soon bolt them back on again....

Very simply, and accurately, put.

Bullet · Post by **Bullet** » Dec 14th, '15, 20:26

There are plenty of aftermarket mirrors that can compliment a bikes look even enhance it. Some mirrors are a waste of time and in my case I can't remove as easily as indicators built in.
Personally I've never used them as I'm flat on the tank most of the time lol

Belladonna · Post by **Belladonna** » Dec 14th, '15, 22:23

Thank you for your replies. I have seen few nice ones actually but not so sure how I will fit them

Yes, I will take mirrors off and see how I feel

Buggs · Post by **Buggs** » Feb 21st, '16, 10:00

I don't have mirrors on my latest project and I HATE riding without them, I like to see what's being me it's that friggin loud I wouldn't hear the plod if they wanted a word

Mickle · Post by **Mickle** » Feb 21st, '16, 16:54

SuperK wrote:Thank you for your replies. I have seen few nice ones actually but not so sure how I will fit them

Yes, I will take mirrors off and see how I feel

Nice mirrors, are they off a Vespa?

Belladonna · Post by **Belladonna** » Mar 14th, '16, 22:30

ahahahhaha No, off a Suzuki

Mirrors are back on. It was just too much of looking behind

It was a great experience but now I am sure I can't live without them as I do use them A LOT

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