Through his 20’s and 30’s he competed in off-road desert races, including the Baja 250, 500 and 1000. Of course, we use CAD/CAM to design our parts, and 3D printing to test models, but beyond that, our products are pretty old school. With outstanding visibility from the convex shaped mirror glass, a virtually indestructible body, and the convenience of a RAM ball at the end, the Doubletake Mirror is the perfect choice for replacing or adding mirrors to your bike. Our first time out, we noticed the Double Take Mirrors can be adjusted in more positions than OEM mirrors for optimal rear view angles. This is my pick on Adventure bikes and where I am not planning to fold the mirror down as much, but still want protection against damage.

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When the mirrors are adjusted out to the sides in a lower position, it made it easier to see around your body. new master cylinders as a result, 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. Here’s the production area, where we assemble glass into housings and prepare shipments to make their way out into the world.The round shape means that it folds down easily and tucks away perfectly, and the short stem means it stays rock solid when deployed. If you take a fall, hit a tree branch or catch a mirror in the face, the Double Takes’ breakaway design allows them to just move out of the way without causing any damage. On several occasions we tested the impact resistance of the Double Take Mirrors and no breakage occurred.

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My goal was to protect the bike (and myself), and be able to tell a Crown Victoria with a lightbar from a Camry with a ski rack. Advertised pricing excludes applicable taxes title and licensing and are subject to change without notice. Last July, I bought a piece of dirt, and spent the fall and winter putting up a warehouse in Salida, CO. The RAM-B-108BU consists of a 1" diameter rubber ball connected at a right angle to a v-shaped base.One of the things we like most about the Double Take mirrors is that you can keep them in the up position off-road if you choose. The top and bottom socket design allows you to quickly put the mirror just where you want it and with a few twists of the hand tensioner, it's firmly set into position. As for inspiration, thoughts, and ideas, something inside me always is looking at things asking how they could be better. We use a glass filled nylon resin that is similar to what a Glock handgun is made from, it is seriously tough stuff. Everything you might possibly need to fit the mirrors to you bike or move it to another bike in the future.

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One small annoyance we experienced with the Double Take folding dual sport mirrors was that they sometimes lost their adjustment after riding at higher speeds. Generally, the idea is quick- whether it is a cocktail napkin or a page in a journal, the idea and basic design spill out in a day. Double Take folding dual sport mirrors utilize a high quality glass reflector that won’t easily scratch when covered with grit and mud. 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. If you want to avoid contact with your helmet, the Double Take Mirrors can be adjusted out farther to the sides than OEM units.Folding motorcycle mirrors are able to absorb impacts better and you can also collapse them down to get them out of the way. We carefully select products that we have tried and tested ourselves and found them to be essential to our wider riding community. This offers a really versatile mounting system that also makes it super easy to take the mirror on and off if you are going to be riding some really gnarly off road sections and just want them out of the way. Adventure starts with a passion for the unknown, and we believe a willingness to explore can happen in your own neighborhood or across the world. First, it starts with the pure joy we have all felt when we let the clutch out and felt the freedom and grace and balance that is riding a motorcycle.

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With that in mind, our mission is serving people who share our passion with products they can trust.

Right hand mirrors on Yamahas, certain Betas, and certain KTM bikes may require a reverse thread adapter. My partner in that business and I got countless messages from people who had gone on a trip they might not otherwise have attempted, and their excitement positively glowed out of their messages.