HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT MIRRORSRS ?

The majority of motorized two-wheelers are fitted as standard with two rear-view mirrors, which may suggest that this is a specific mandatory equipment to motorcycles. The reality is slightly more complex. What does the law say on the approval of motorcycle mirrors? What are the mandatory and recommended equipment?

Thread diameters of mirrors

If you want to change the mirror, the first thing to do is to measure the thread diameter of the mirror. Indeed there are two different dimensions: ØXNUMXmm et ØXNUMXmm . This varies depending on the vehicle model. You can measure your thread with one meter , a rule, or a caliper .

If, however, the mirror you want is not available in the right diameter, you can bring an adapter . The latter will allow you to screw a XNUMXmm rearview mirror onto a XNUMXmm support or vice versa.

Law of rear-view mirrors in France

In accordance with Article RXNUMX-XNUMX of the Highway Code , every motor vehicle must be fitted with one or more rear-view mirrors of sufficient size, so arranged as to enable the driver to watch the road to the rear from his seat. Age of the vehicle, regardless of its normal load, and the field of vision of which does not include any appreciable blind spot liable to mask a vehicle about to pass.

In practice, only two-wheelers with a maximum speed par construction exceeds XNUMX km / h must be equipped with two rear-view mirrors. For others, only the left rear-view mirror is compulsory on the motorcycle, the one placed to the right of the handlebars is however recommended.

There is no statutory size for motorcycle mirrors. For information, the faulty mirror is sanctioned par a class XNUMX fine. This corresponds to a flat-rate fine of € XNUMX â‚¬ which can go up to a maximum of â‚¬.

$Dans certains cas, le policier peut considérer que rouler avec un seul rétroviseur est une infraction. En effet, si le certificat de conformité de la moto fait état de deux, le fait qu’elle ne soit équipée que d’un seul peut être assimilé à une modification sans autorisation du modèle.$ In some cases, the police may consider it an offense to drive with just one mirror. Indeed, if the certificate of conformity of the motorcycle makes state of two, the fact that it is equipped with only one can be assimilated to a modification without authorization of the model. the.

On recent models, the mirror brackets are integrated into the handlebars and not maintained on the handlebars.ar removable fixing collars as par in the past, they are therefore considered to be an integral part of the two-wheeler.

Motorcycle rear-view mirrors homologation

Types and characteristics of motorcycle mirrors

If you want to change your mirrors because of degradation or a simple urge to change, you should know that you will be faced with many choices. There are in fact three different types of mirrors: adaptable, for sports, original.

Rétro motorcycle sights for sports

They are called "fairing mirrors". It is not erected in the standard way, it is necessary here to mount them on the front fairing directly. They are fixed using two separate screws, as well as spacers, which will be fixed without the slightest difficulty in the previous fixings of the original mirrors. There are also nuts to put on the screen in order to keep the device in place.ar security. Each model of mirrors is sold with adapters so that it can adapt to the model of motorcycle you own.

Rétro original sights

To find an original mirror, simply bring the model of your frame and search on commercial sites which list the models according to the frames. It is also possible to find happiness at a lower price in a scrapyard. Standard models have a 30mm thread which allows for a stock mirror exchange set.

Rétro universal adaptable sights

They are universal and can be attached to the motorcycle mounts directly or to a stalk. They therefore mounted without any problem on roadster s, road, enduros, or quads. No modification is to be considered. They are preferred in the event of damage to the original mirror.

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Criteria for choosing motorcycle mirrors

If your left motorcycle mirror is faulty or you want to make changes to your mount, remember to keep in mind the selection criteria, namely:

â € ¢ The ergonomics of your frame. While mirrors are generally adaptable and can fit from one bike to another, it is best to choose the ones that will suit the face of the bike for an idea of aesthetic but also for practical reasons. A sporty and elongated frame will not go well with high mirrors of types custom s that will hinder driving when started at high speed.

â € ¢ The price is an important factor in the choice. They can easily go from single to triple depending on the brand and model design. The characteristics of the motorcycle, if the mirrors have a set of XNUMX mm to allow an exchange, it is important to ask the questions of the bindings before the purchase.

â € ¢ The location of the mirrors. You should know that on a motorcycle you have two options for placing the mirrors. Either in normal mode on the handlebars of your machine, or on the ends of the motorcycle handles. It should be noted that for this latter solution, it is necessary to ensure that the thread is of the correct diameter before ordering your mirrors. On the handlebars this does not pose too much of a problem knowing that some models are supplied with their attachment system.

â € ¢ The shape of the mirrors. Itâ € ™ s the aesthetic aspect that seems important in the shape of retro, donâ € ™ t be fooled.ar too aggressive shapes. In fact, the mirror may turn out to be too small for a good reading of the road on ultra-thin retro par example. You will meet round shapes with more aggressive shapes that will give a new look to the bike. Prefer to stay on a compromise between visibility and aesthetics for a good reading of what is happening behind your back. Safety doesn't have to be the look of your bike. A good rear-view mirror should also be in a good position to prevent you from twisting around to do a back reading.

Motorcycle mirrors accessories

Here is the type of accessories you can add to your mirrors:

â € ¢ Des mirror extensions are commercially available for those who wish to lengthen the model and improve the driver's vision.

â € ¢ Des mirror brackets in order to be able to mount the mirrors on handlebars that do not have parts that can allow it.

â € ¢ Des mirror adapters if the thread is too small for the new gadget. The ÃXNUMXmm to Ã˜XNUMXmm mirror adapter is easily installed on your original XNUMXmm mirror holder. The thread is standard (screwing to the right). It will allow you to install a new rear-view mirror with a thread of XNUMXmm in diameter. There are also adapters from mm to mm. Reminder: the standard thread (screwing to the right) mainly concerns left-hand mirrors whereas the inverted thread (screwing to the left) will mainly concern the right-hand mirrors. This can also vary depending on the model.

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Conclusion

To correctly choose your mirror (s), the two main elements are as follows: The thread diameter and aesthetics. Measure your thread to know if it is an XNUMXmm or XNUMXmm thread, then choose a model with the shape and the color that you like!

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