Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 right-hand side rear view mirror was broken due to an accident that happened a few weeks back in Mumbai.

The motorbike was (maybe) hit by another vehicle from behind or left side or maybe I lost control from handlebar (though I drive below 40 kmph), still not sure – What actually happened? How I was lying on the road? But I had a right-side ribs injury. Recovering fast – not to worry.

Anyway, I enquired with a Royal Enfield Authorized service center about Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 right-side rear view mirror availability and was told that the cost of a single rear-view mirror would be approx. 300 but – not available.

What to do next? Motorbike driving without a rear view mirror is not easy.

I contacted Sharda Motors And Sons in Goregaon West, Mumbai. Though he is not Royal Enfield authorized service center, but takes care of servicing of all Royal Enfield motorbikes (new and old models) and also sells genuine Royal Enfield Accessories/Parts.

Original Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 Mirror Set was available.

I immediately reached and purchased the Rear View Mirror Set for Thunderbird 350 for Rs. 462. Paid – Rs. 500 (including fitting charges).

If I remember correctly, this is the second time since 2010 (bike purchasing year) I am replacing the rear view mirror.

And the make was/is SLD – nicely packed in a Royal Enfield carton box. PART NO: 597382 mentioned, Packed Date – mentioned (02/2015).

Note: Rear View Mirror original is a SET of two mirrors.

But today, when I searched Google – ‘Royal Enfield Thunderbird Part No. 597382’ – the result was cheaper than what I paid.

Customise Ride from Mohali, Punjab offering the same original rear view mirror SET (make – SLD) for RE Thunderbird for Rs. 457.38.

Now what I have learned – search Google also because google may find you cheaper rates for Royal Enfield original accessories/parts.

What say? Do you search online also for Royal Enfield Accessories/Parts or not before visiting the store?

I suggest: Please search online also with the part number – results will be different.