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Double Take Mirror

Stock information

Back in stock at 15/05/2013
£21.00
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Quick Overview

The only mirror you will ever need...
Features:

* Virtually indestructible
* Outstanding visibility
* Easy to fold or remove
* Position Anywhere
* Protect your controls
* Requires attachments to fit to your bike!

Double Take Mirror


The only mirror
you will ever need...


 





Virtually indestructible
Outstanding visibility
Easy to fold or remove
Position Anywhere
Protect your controls



"This mirror is the product of much frustration- I spent years breaking other designs and wondering what was going on behind me on the road.


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.


I had three goals for my design:


1.   That it work as well as an OEM mirror for seeing what was going on behind
2.  That it could fold completely out of the way, safe from giving or receiving damage when offroad and,
3.  That it be tough.



Ideally, it would even have some ability to give in a crash and prevent damage not only to the mirror, but also to the bike.


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.


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.


On most bikes, you can fold it perfectly along the handlebars, out of the way of any conceivable crash, and without blocking the view of the speedometer or GPS.


Second, because there is adjustable tension, it is easy to position it and then lock it in place.


The system uses RAM-Mount components, which are well known for their durability and effectiveness.


Third, the joints are stiff enough to hold the mirror at triple digit speeds, but will move if they are struck, which protects you from injury and your bike from damage.


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 body is made from 43% glass filled Zytel, which is really tough stuff.




Other benefits:


* Easy to remove the mirror entirely- just loosen the RAM arm, and remove it along with the mirror.
* 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. 
* Universal fit- You can easily swap the mirrors between bikes.
*Can be positioned further out than a stock mirror, resulting in seeing more of what is behind you and less of your elbow.




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!" , Ned Suesse






You may also be interested in the following product(s)

RAM Arm - 1 3/4 inch

RAM Arm - 1 3/4 inch

£11.00
RAM Arm - 5 1/4 inch

RAM Arm - 5 1/4 inch

£20.00
RAM Mount - Universal Motorcycle Handlebar Base with Single 1inch ball

RAM Mount - Universal Motorcycle Handlebar Base with Single 1inch ball

£13.00
RAM Mount - Brake/clutch perch Base with Two 1 inch balls

RAM Mount - Brake/clutch perch Base with Two 1 inch balls

£22.00

Questions on Double Take Mirror

  • From James Thornberry at 12/10/2011 09:10
    • Quit sure these mirrors come as is,with no mounts as standard.Is this true?
    • The mirrors come as they are shown with no mounting system.

      You will need to purchase a RAM arm either 1 3/4", 3" or 5 1/4" to suit your bike (or personal preference) and also a mounting system to attach the mirrors to your handlebars. Most people use a threaded ball mount into an existing mirror mount hole or a 'U'-bolt clamp directly onto the handlebars.

      Hope that helps!
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  • From Bert Van Tichelen at 29/10/2012 07:45
    • Hello,

      Do these mirrors come as a pair or do I have to order two pieces?

      Best regards,

      Bert
    • The mirrors must be ordered seperately. You must also order individual mounting hardware for each mirror.

      Hope that helps
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Customer Reviews

Doubletake - Very Durable Review by KildareMan
Overall rating
The standard mirrors on the Tiger 1050 & now 800 look nice but don't hold up well to the vicissitudes of the Irish weather. The Double take are the perfect solution. They're more robust, better looking and offer far more in the way of adjustment than the originals. I've yet to break one! (Posted on 06/02/2013)
Excellent choice Review by Ben
Overall rating
I originally replaced my stock mirrors on the V Strom with bar ends but after getting tired of catching them on the garden gate and clipping car wing mirrors I decided to replace those with the double take mirror on the 5 inch arm. I'm quite wide at the shoulders so I needed the extra length to see around myself. It performed marvelously but you do need to do the RAM arm up very tight to keep it in position.
I only had the mirror on the Suzuki for a couple of weeks before chopping it in for a KTM 990 Adventure, the mirror perch has the same thread and it works perfectly but I might consider a shorter arm as the perch is closer to my hand than on the Suzuki. Other than that I have good vision at motorway speeds and it's only engine vibration under acceleration that causes vibration, something that any mirror is likely to suffer from, would definitely recommend this product and Adventure Spec! (Posted on 18/09/2012)
Great replacements Review by Ackack
Overall rating
I took my Africa Twin offroad and forgot to take the mirrors off.... as usual I had a lay down and damaged one of the mirrors.
These are a great replacement and give me as much rear view if not more than the originals AND when it lays down now they just move rather than get damaged.
Perhaps an expensive solution but I know I won't need to replace these any time soon.
I purchased the 3 1/2 in and smaller 1/3/4 in arm too but I am going to replace the longer one with the shortest arm. The longer arms vibrates at speed and the shorter one doesn't.
I would recommend these to anyone who needs offroad and onroad rear view! (Posted on 19/02/2012)
Reflection! Review by Dale
Overall rating
After breaking my own mirror I decided to buy the doubletake. As with other things I have bought from Adventurespec its turned out to be an excellent quality product really suited to off road riding. Recomended 100% Thanks Dale. (Posted on 05/10/2011)
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