Wing mirrors

[Burnleyfan188...]

Hi guys,

I dont have a bike yet myself, hoping to get a 125 when i have done my cbt.

The problem is...I want to keep the bike locked down and covered in the back yard, our back gate however isn't the biggest in the world. Looking at it I should be able to fit a bike through pretty easily but whether the wing mirrors will go is another question.

Are the wing mirrors on most bike able to tuck in for this situation or easily removed?

Apologies as I have never owned a bike before...dont want to spend over £1000 and it doesnt fit through the gate lol

Thanks.

[NickD]

Not much help this, but some do, some don't.

You'd be better off asking about particular models, whatever you are considering someone here is bound to have one.
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[Burnleyfan188...]

Yeah sorry mate forgot to mention that, probably from the following 3 depending on money situation:

YBR 125
CBR 125
CG 125

[Ragdoll]

The mirrors on my CBR 125 screw in and out
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[acwman]

Probably easier to measure the width of your gate, and then when you go in search of your bike, to bring a tape measure with you.
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[Burnleyfan188...]

Ragdoll

[Cigaro]

Not what you asked, but it may be helpful to know that wing mirrors aren't a legal requirement on a bike. I've never had them on any of my bikes, much prefer to swivel my head round instead

P.S. Do you live in Burnley? I live in Great Harwood so not far from you.

[.Chris.]

The mirrors on my CD250U are just too wide for my gate but there are two solutions. Either fold one of the mirrors in or 'wiggle' the bike through the gap by turning the bars and tilting the bike.
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[jonchivers]

[CaNsA]

Nah mate, u want to buy my Honda CLR125

great fun

[thx1138]

is your gate on a wall, or on a fence?

If it's a fence, think about making a larger gate, with a catch on to keep it open, so it doesn't blow shut when putting your bike away.

Do you have to get to your back garden via some sort of communal passageway, cos that could prove awkward, and be worth taking into account.

[matthab]

the Ybr's also screw out, i would think about widening the gate. Also its best to invest in a good lock/disk lock/ground anchor etc
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[fourten]

[Burnleyfan188...]

Thanks all,

The gate is on a brick wall so I guess im stuck with it lol.

Yeah i live in burnley bassjunky, what you ride?

Fourten: thanks for that, looks like ill be getting a CBR 125, just got a bonus at work so that can go towards it

[fourten]

[Noxious89123]

[Burnleyfan188...]

I have heard quite a few people say they are good bikes, I'll try a few out next week when im off work and see which i prefer.

[bs16]

Don't worry if you damage a wing mirror.

Next time you are out on your bike just borrow one off a BMW as they won't notice it's missing until they're billed for it at their next service