Chinese mirrors

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  1. RobVG

    RobVG Member

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    For reasons I care not to discuss, I needed a new left mirror to go with my new right mirror. The OEM right cost $100 before tax.

    This time I wasn't in a rush so I ordered a PAIR from ebay for $30 including shipping from china. Took a little over two weeks to get here.
    They appear to be identical to OEM.

    For this price you might as well have a pair on the self just for fun....

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/331074309959
     
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    I have the same one and i couldn't see any obvious difference between oem and knockoff. My left is oem and right is knockoff. Glad i didn't buy oem very costly.

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    I've had a similar knock-off for about a year and a half. What I can say is that the allen bolt holding the mirror arm to the anchor fitting is not of OEM quality, it will start to rust noticeable pretty quickly. Other than that I have no serious complaints, it works and looks almost like stock for less than a fifth of the cost.

    For rust reference, bike is stored in a heated indoor garage, and I rarely ride in rain (I'm starting to get comfortable in my old age).
     
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    Thank, I'll keep an eye out for rust.
     

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