I need to fit a wing mirror to the Conquest. Ordered a nice convex one off Flea Bay.
Can anyone help me please with a picture as to the optimum place to put it on the O/S wing? I lost most of my "OYT" pics when the computer crashed and the ones I have left don't really show the mirror position?
Thanks in advance,
Neil
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Wing Mirror Fitting
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Re: Wing Mirror Fitting
Neil,
I checked my strict Conquest and my DJ252. Both have flat mirrors. Measurements are as follows:
Strict - 22" back from rear of chrome headlight surround; 1.25" (toward side) from wing centre
DJ 252 - 17" back from rear of chrome headlight surround; 1" (toward side) from wing centre
I was surprised by the difference - there may be a lot of variation and useability may not be that sensitive to position. I find the mirrors on the DJ 252 easier to use, but a convex mirror might be better in the closer position?
I checked my strict Conquest and my DJ252. Both have flat mirrors. Measurements are as follows:
Strict - 22" back from rear of chrome headlight surround; 1.25" (toward side) from wing centre
DJ 252 - 17" back from rear of chrome headlight surround; 1" (toward side) from wing centre
I was surprised by the difference - there may be a lot of variation and useability may not be that sensitive to position. I find the mirrors on the DJ 252 easier to use, but a convex mirror might be better in the closer position?
Chris Young
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Re: Wing Mirror Fitting
Thanks, Chris, just what i wanted.
Better dig out the tape measure....................
Better dig out the tape measure....................
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Re: Wing Mirror Fitting
Fitted to your exact measurements, Chris and works a treat!! Again, many thanks.
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Re: Wing Mirror Fitting
I need to do the same for my DJ252, so thank you both - Chris for the measurements and Neil for trying it first!
Cheers, Henry Curwen
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