# Replacement mirrors

**URL:** <https://forum.vf1000.com/t/replacement-mirrors/1496>\
**Category:** In the Shed\
**Created:** [February 18, 2011, 4:08pm UTC](https://forum.vf1000.com/t/replacement-mirrors/1496 "2011-02-18T16:08:28Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 6\
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**Author:** ![Skullster](https://forum.vf1000.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/9fc348/32.png) [@Skullster](https://forum.vf1000.com/u/Skullster)\
**Post date:** [February 18, 2011, 4:08pm UTC](https://forum.vf1000.com/t/replacement-mirrors/1496/1 "2011-02-18T16:08:28Z")

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My FF has developed an automatic speed limiter in that when I get to 75 mphish the right mirror folds in on itself! Very clever 😉

I wondered if anyone had any suggestions on a good replacement - I know the 10mm fitting is pretty standard and having mirror longer arms/ bigger mirrors would help visibility.

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**Author:** ![paj](https://forum.vf1000.com/user_avatar/forum.vf1000.com/paj/32/535_2.png) [@paj](https://forum.vf1000.com/u/paj)\
**Post date:** [February 18, 2011, 5:29pm UTC](https://forum.vf1000.com/t/replacement-mirrors/1496/2 "2011-02-18T17:29:28Z")

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LOL mine used to do that too above about 120mph, for some reason seems to only happen when BIF borrows the bike…

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**Author:** ![scratcher](https://forum.vf1000.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/a87d85/32.png) [@scratcher](https://forum.vf1000.com/u/scratcher)\
**Post date:** [February 18, 2011, 5:40pm UTC](https://forum.vf1000.com/t/replacement-mirrors/1496/3 "2011-02-18T17:40:31Z")

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Loctite threadlok does the trick!!

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**Author:** ![Skullster](https://forum.vf1000.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/9fc348/32.png) [@Skullster](https://forum.vf1000.com/u/Skullster)\
**Post date:** [February 19, 2011, 1:03pm UTC](https://forum.vf1000.com/t/replacement-mirrors/1496/4 "2011-02-19T13:03:47Z")

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Should have explained its the mirror swivel socket that is the problem not the thread on the shaft itself. I found some with a longer arm to mirror on e-bay for £20 They may also let me see a bit past the old elbows. cheap enough so I’ll tell you how we get on.

> **[QUAD BIKE MIRRORS LONG ARM PAIR 8 & 10mm (011685) | eBay](https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190498458185?pt=UK_CartsParts_Vehicles_ATVQuad_Trike_Parts_Accessories_SM&hash=item2c5a97ca49)**
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> QUAD BIKE MIRRORS LONG ARM PAIR 8 & 10mm (011685) | Vehicle Parts & Accessories, Quad, ATV & Trike Parts | eBay!

I need to swivel the whole mirror arm in to get though our gate.

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**Author:** ![crooky1811](https://forum.vf1000.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/94ad74/32.png) [@crooky1811](https://forum.vf1000.com/u/crooky1811)\
**Post date:** [February 19, 2011, 7:20pm UTC](https://forum.vf1000.com/t/replacement-mirrors/1496/5 "2011-02-19T19:20:44Z")

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I bought some pattern ones from Wemoto for my FF when the stock ones went all floppy on me.They look just like the stock ones but stay where you put them.About £30 i think but well worth it.They do cheaper ones that dont look like stock as well.

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**Author:** ![Skullster](https://forum.vf1000.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/9fc348/32.png) [@Skullster](https://forum.vf1000.com/u/Skullster)\
**Post date:** [March 8, 2011, 7:30pm UTC](https://forum.vf1000.com/t/replacement-mirrors/1496/6 "2011-03-08T19:30:07Z")

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Well those e-bay ones are highly recommended! The extra length certainly help visibility and the simple design goes well. I will move the bar forward next to ease the wrist strain.