Custom folding mirrors

Lightning 123

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I bought a nice set of mirrors on eBay, I wanted to be able to lower them out of the way because they don't need to be used all of the time. I accidentally bought two sets and realized that I could put both of them together to get 180 degrees of rotation to where they can be positioned just about anywhere and then fold them up nice and compact. I was able to do it for about 20 bucks.
 

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Those are pretty unique. Apparently well made from the photo, so it looks like a deal.
 
I think they will work out great, I'll post some pictures when I get them installed. It might be another month before I get
my ebike delivered. I used to have a plated dirt bike with folding mirrors, that's where I got the idea from.
 
The original mirror design had a flaw, they vibrated too much and I couldn't use them. I ended replacing them with FAR dual sport folding mirrors and they work great after I put some 3 inch extensions on the arms. when not needed they easily fold out of the way.
 

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Too bad about the vibration. I had the same issue with the mirrors on my motorcycle, but hoped that would work ok without an ICE pounding away. Anyway, you found something that works. In traffic, that's what matters.
 
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