Royal Enfield Continental GT650, Fitting the ROYAL ENFIELD accessory bar end mirrors and Finishers!

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  • Опубликовано: 29 ноя 2024

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  • @terrycavender
    @terrycavender 3 года назад +76

    No Chinese goods! At least that's my motto... The RE parts look great, and the design suits the GT. One thing I have noticed is the quality of RE accessories, top notch. 👍

    • @brianperry
      @brianperry 3 года назад +8

      Guess your house is devoid of 'white goods' smart phones, cameras, TV and various other electrical items ..!!

    • @terrycavender
      @terrycavender 3 года назад +14

      @@brianperry as much as possible! Of course it isn't, but, it is possible to look at the country of origin and make a choice. I had a choice of an iPhone, (made in China) or the one I have now, which was made in Taiwan. The west sold themselves out to China for low cost, now we'll pay again, buying ourselves back.

    • @motosnape
      @motosnape 3 года назад +6

      @@terrycavender You always get some clever guy making the 'white goods' comment, when you point out that you're actually doing quite well at avoiding Chinese goods, it goes a bit quiet, doesn't it.

    • @terrycavender
      @terrycavender 3 года назад +6

      @@motosnape never even heard of "white goods," before this. I can't make policy for the world, but, what I can do is make a choice. In some cases, there is no choice. An example, I needed vinyl plank flooring for my house, so I went to my local home store, Home Depot, everything was Chinese made, just like Walmart, they'd sold out to China. 🙄 We did this to ourselves out of greed, now our enemy is using it against us.

    • @mannered_brat
      @mannered_brat 2 года назад +3

      INDIA won't let you down brother 🇮🇳❤!!

  • @grahamtricker4103
    @grahamtricker4103 3 года назад +7

    A big improvement over the stock mirrors... A beautiful bike the Continental GT 👍

  • @krsphotography93
    @krsphotography93 5 месяцев назад

    Recently bought a used GT 650 in the same colour as this one and have sourced some genuine bar end mirrors, have been watching a lot of your videos lately and glad to see this one showing how to fit them, I thought it seemed too easy to be true but glad it is that way! Thank you!

  • @andiway1208
    @andiway1208 3 года назад +3

    My dealer in Stafford gave me a pair of these FOC with my new Interceptor. I found them a bit of a faff to fit and had to adjust the throttle control, as a gardener and not a mechanic this wasn’t too taxing. I agree, very good quality and work really well (with original bar ends.........)
    Thank you Stu.

  • @richardbarry1360
    @richardbarry1360 3 года назад +1

    I bought the stork equivalent of those for my re classic 500. Made big difference with vibration problems of seeing what’s behind you, also decided to get them from a guy in India. He was a gentleman to deal with. done a fair price and had them to me in just over a week if I remember right.

    • @Johnny-sj9sj
      @Johnny-sj9sj 3 года назад +1

      Richard, can you pass on your supplier’s details? Ta.

  • @utharaptortrex
    @utharaptortrex 3 года назад +2

    On a recent royal enfield ride organized by my local dealer I saw a continental gt with some clamp on mirrors mounted on the forks, just bellow the headlight brackets and it looked really good.

  • @Yorkshiremadmick
    @Yorkshiremadmick 3 года назад +6

    Well Done Stuart, an idiots guide to fitment. I’m with you on bar end mirrors and these really make the Continental 👍🏻✊🏻

    • @Yorkshiremadmick
      @Yorkshiremadmick 3 года назад

      @@MrKdr500 unfortunately that one label that can’t be stuck on Stuart, he’s produced a video for them 👍🏻🤪🤪🤪

  • @kpurohit2000
    @kpurohit2000 3 года назад +2

    Hi Stuart, Lovely vids for us RE lovers ! Thank you , I admire that enthusiasm! It's so inspiring !

  • @stuartv-e8161
    @stuartv-e8161 3 года назад +4

    I really look forward to your videos particularly Fridays video...it's like the end of s weeks treat. Keep up the good work and thank you.
    Bye Stuart 🙂

    • @gordonforbes9948
      @gordonforbes9948 3 года назад +1

      Me too, I always wait till I'm sat down and can watch on the big telly.

  • @tristanparry5155
    @tristanparry5155 Год назад

    Also, you can buy plugs (slotted black bolts) to cover up the holes left by the old mirrors. It completes the look IMHO. Cheap and tidy.

  • @motorings735
    @motorings735 3 года назад +1

    Ran into the same issue of the bar end lug spinning in the barrel of the handlebar. Pick up a belt strap wrench. They'll hold these bar ends perfectly still while you tighten/loosen them, and they're great for removing oil filters, parts with a delicate finish, or even jar lids.

  • @robertlindstrom540
    @robertlindstrom540 3 года назад +1

    Did not like the looks of the Continental GT at first but I find it has grown on me. Still propably choosing the Interceptor if I decide to buy an RE. Before this season started in the spring I almost ordered one but as usual, when I got to ride my old friend the Kawa Vulcan I´ve had for ten years now I was perfectly happy so we´ll see. If a thing ain´t broken it doesn´t need mending as the saying goes, and the Kawa will propably last me out if I choose to keep it. Only have room for one bike in the garage, which is very good for my financial status. Thanks for the video, as high quality as those mirrors.

  • @stormytempest3907
    @stormytempest3907 3 года назад +2

    Superb! Looks like a REAL ROCKERS bike!🇬🇧

  • @tristanparry5155
    @tristanparry5155 Год назад

    Hi Stuart, thank you for an excellent, clear and instructive video. Sure, it's not the hardest thing in the world to fit - but the info about refitting bar end plugs was really helpful and not an issue once explained. When I ordered the genuine parts, there was a QR code on the label for fitting instructions. This led to clear RE instructions (3 pages!). Their suggested position was to have the RE logo text on the outer side of each mirror. All up an excellent video, thank you. BTW are you a fan of the 'dropped' or hanging style of attachment - looks a bit trick, but obviously compromises field of vision.

  • @TarunChoudhry
    @TarunChoudhry 3 года назад +3

    For some reason even after owning Interceptor for an year, today I realise that RE itself sells these. What I am able to find out today is that in India, the website does not specify this as an accessory for Interceptor. It is listed for Meteor and GT. I am getting this pair. Thanks

    • @Lost_In_Maya
      @Lost_In_Maya 3 года назад

      Did it fit on your interceptor without much hassle?

    • @TarunChoudhry
      @TarunChoudhry 3 года назад

      @@Lost_In_Maya I gave it to the service guys and they did it, i just waited inside their showroom, they took the bike to their service bay and brought it with fitted mirrors. So not sure if it was cumbersome for them.

    • @Lost_In_Maya
      @Lost_In_Maya 3 года назад +1

      @@TarunChoudhry I bet they look amazing! Cheers

  • @ccooper8785
    @ccooper8785 3 года назад +2

    Hopefully this is not the start of RE prices being ramped up given how much every other manufacturer charges for spares/accessories in the UK. Thanks for posting yet another informative and enjoyable video.

  • @jecob11111
    @jecob11111 3 года назад

    Thanks for sharing your take on these bar end mirrors and finishers. I am inspired to put these on my GT650. Due to pandemic second wave lockdown, and subsequently monsoon rains in India, haven't had a chance to attend to the bike much.

  • @addme2007
    @addme2007 3 года назад

    Thoroughly enjoyed the video. The mirrors look fabulous. Please make a video of fitting these mirrors on interceptor 650.

  • @nathanhenry4214
    @nathanhenry4214 3 года назад

    Have a safe and happy weekend.

  • @share2211
    @share2211 3 года назад +2

    I was hoping you would opt for Halcyon square ones. This one looks good too

  • @Brian-tb1zs
    @Brian-tb1zs 3 года назад

    Stuart, Did your bobber hear you say “closer inspection to me reveals they are actually better quality” regarding Enfield over Triumph mirrors ? I sure heard it, good that my Bonneville didn’t hear it, it might start shaking going down the road. RE is definitely going to capture some Triumph fans, I picked up a new Meteor 350 for the wife last week. I am VERY impressed, very sturdy, smooth. We love it. I Apologize for the long winded comment ….Take Care ! 😎👍

  • @crumpet_
    @crumpet_ 3 года назад

    Lovely vid, plenty of great little tips on here. The kind of things that would have you scratching your head in the shed for an hour. Cheers Stu!

  • @tinks43
    @tinks43 3 года назад

    Very smart indeed! Have a great weekend & enjoy the ☀️😎

  • @David-sb7vg
    @David-sb7vg 3 года назад +1

    They look great and well worth the wait. Good job! You do well Stu managing your channel. Id be up all night with the pedantics and the haters.....but I'm an intolerant Yorkshireman lol

  • @VicariousxD
    @VicariousxD 3 года назад +13

    100+ is a bit much for those mirrors in my opinion. They cost 35-40 pounds here in India including taxes. Also they don't come with any instructions because everyone here in India expects you to buy them from your authorised shop and take them to an RE mechanic. Since manual labour is so cheap, cost of tools is never justified in India.

    • @stuartfillingham
      @stuartfillingham  3 года назад +6

      we are taxed heavily in this country Vicarious hence the price difference.

    • @mrl2582
      @mrl2582 3 года назад +1

      @@stuartfillingham I wonder whether there's a bit of subsidy on RE prices in their home market. I wouldn't be surprised and, if so, well done RE. Maybe also Asia in general since seen as poorer in many cases. Bar end mirrors in Thailand the equivalent of about £98. UK price £135 ish(?) both including local VAT.

    • @Johnny-sj9sj
      @Johnny-sj9sj 3 года назад

      This is the comment that I just now added (26 July 2021) which has mysteriously disappeared 🤔 so here I go again:
      Cheapskate idea: instead of paying more than a ton on posh bar-end mirrors for my RE 500 Pegasus Classic, which despite being fully and carefully run in, vibration at certain RPMs causes blurry vision on the originals, so I went on Amazon and got a pair of bicycle bar-end jobs for £10 the pair! I’ve already got the same ones on my bicycle and they are spot-on. Fully adjustable, look good (Black plastic), brilliant rear view, and zero blurry on vibration. You might have to use a couple of skinny cable-ties to lengthen the straps, which may be a tad too small, but the end result is unobtrusive and overall, pretty damn good 🙂

  • @P51D-Mustang
    @P51D-Mustang 2 года назад

    Hi Stu,
    My Mr Clean is landing in NZ end of January hopefully.
    I've pre ordered all add ons to go on as well, louder cans, single seat, low fly screen and bar end mirrors.
    I've been working through Xmas and NY, when this arrives my holiday starts lol! 😬

  • @michaelreuss4741
    @michaelreuss4741 3 года назад +4

    Stuart: being an owner of a RE Interceptor 650, I cannot but underline how abysmally cheap the handlebar controls look. They are an insult in every way. I replaced them with aluminium housed controls but that isn‘t the optimum yet. Maybe you can do sth on that in the future.

    • @stuartfillingham
      @stuartfillingham  3 года назад +2

      Have commented on this myself in the past. but I have to say over 2 years on, I've not had any issues with them, they are well up to the job. bearing in mind the Classic has the same switchgear!

  • @ranjitbijoy
    @ranjitbijoy 3 года назад +1

    Great content as usual stu 👏

  • @JDoubleOP
    @JDoubleOP 3 года назад

    Mirrors downwards looks even better

  • @michaelwhite8031
    @michaelwhite8031 Год назад

    The bike looks great Stuart.

  • @benhutchison2538
    @benhutchison2538 3 года назад

    Have the same ones for my dr mayhem as well. Have really enjoyed and learned a lot from all your great content. Thanks and greetings from crazy town USA!!!

  • @KRAM-zb2vc
    @KRAM-zb2vc 3 года назад

    Brilliant video as always Stuart and those are a mighty fine mirror indeed 😃👍🏻

  • @fredzuccarelli
    @fredzuccarelli 2 года назад

    Another brilliant video!

  • @stevep5985
    @stevep5985 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for the video Stuart, I'm glad to hear there is something on the way for the rear lights, I've been looking at options to tidy up the rear of my interceptor and I'm surprised that there isn't more choice. An interceptor specific kit from Motone Customs would be great, fingers crossed!

  • @SeifullahNikjou
    @SeifullahNikjou 2 года назад +1

    Dear uncle, great video I have a concern how you cover the holes left by the original mirrors.

    • @rahulsawane
      @rahulsawane 2 года назад

      In India you get those fancy plugs to cover them in some accessory shops. You can even try a half inch nut 🔩 of the same circumference and if it's longer then cut it down further.

  • @mikeyone100
    @mikeyone100 3 года назад

    Love the bike I would change the mirrors ,tail end and indicator lights great video Uncle Stewart I can't wait to buy my own GT

  • @TheXeroid
    @TheXeroid 3 года назад

    Love the music and the ride.

  • @stevemiller7433
    @stevemiller7433 3 года назад

    These mirrors look good on the Continental GT. I installed the Halcyon bar ends on my Interceptor and I'm not totally sold on the look... Might switch back, the standard mirrors work ok and stylistically look appropriate.. not sure.

  • @RawTube97
    @RawTube97 3 года назад

    Dr Mayhem one of the best paint🎨 option for GT 650 . Unfortunately Royal Enfield discontinued the paint option in India🇮🇳 don't know why!

  • @georgiesgirl64
    @georgiesgirl64 3 года назад

    Mirrors are lovely

  • @brianperry
    @brianperry 3 года назад

    I rode into Alicante yesterday and found myself sitting on...trying for size and feel... an Intercepter, a Continental GT. the Himalayan isn't really my 'thing'...Enfield is most definitely gaining a following here in Spain, which means more dealerships over the whole country. From sixteen year old...young and foolish... new 'Biker' in the early sixties to 'Older Biker' arriving to present day..... Am I arriving back to the future where it all began almost sixty years ago.

  • @gregoryenright4544
    @gregoryenright4544 Год назад

    Great video thanks for your help. Appreciate it.

  • @stevensanger
    @stevensanger 3 года назад

    They look good Stuart

  • @vipulkumar3329
    @vipulkumar3329 3 года назад

    U talked about Indian economy ☺️ thnx 😊

  • @caseyclifford8536
    @caseyclifford8536 3 года назад +1

    Thanks Stuart. Wish I had the $$$ to have both the Interceptor and the GT. Still trying to decide between the round or trapezoid shaped Halcyon mirrors for my Interceptor.

    • @SprocketScience1
      @SprocketScience1 3 года назад

      My vote, if I may, would be for the round one.

    • @caseyclifford8536
      @caseyclifford8536 3 года назад +1

      @@SprocketScience1 I agree the aesthetic of the round mirrors is better but the the trapezoid shape functionally gives more view. That is my dilemma.

  • @sebastiant1268
    @sebastiant1268 Год назад

    Hello, this mirror is better than the stock? regards

  • @michaelevans1658
    @michaelevans1658 3 года назад

    Looks smart uncle Stu.

  • @direktorpresident
    @direktorpresident 3 года назад

    That RE are fond of using...haha...hey Stu whenever I am faced with trying to get some torque on a finished component I use those rubber plumbing pipe grips, available at cheap tool stores, down to quite small sizes. Best wishes

  • @birbeck87
    @birbeck87 3 года назад

    Nice video your right they look a lot better than the stalks 👍

  • @rugbyvideo4531
    @rugbyvideo4531 3 года назад

    Hiya half expected you to pop up in TMF walk round at the Adventure Bike Festival!

  • @drivingmecrazy9998
    @drivingmecrazy9998 2 года назад

    Got these for my interceptor, the adaptors (genuine RE) are pants, the original bar ends have a kind of groove to stop rotation, the replacement bar ends do not and so will not sit flush and will rotate! The shop where I bought them explained that the adaptor has to be modified by the end user (using a file or similar), in order to sit properly. This is a very poor manufacturing error by Royal Enfield as the metal is very hard and will not be an easy modification for the majority of us owners and we shouldn't have to do this! Plus the mirrors and adapaptors stand me in £180, I feel I been mugged of.
    Edit: My bike is Euro 5, the bar end fittings are slightly different to Euro 4.

  • @mickmockett9031
    @mickmockett9031 3 года назад

    I agree the mirrors do look better on the clipons. It spoils the look though with empty holes on the clutch and brake levers.do they supply blanking plugs.

  • @williamjones6478
    @williamjones6478 3 года назад

    Mirror delete plugs can be expensive for what they are. Get a couple of suitably sized blank grommets and a drop of super glue does the job perfect. With the money left over go for a pint!!!!

  • @realtripathi
    @realtripathi 2 года назад

    Can they be setup upside down?

  • @nilaydas2543
    @nilaydas2543 3 года назад

    Dear sir, pls give a detailed review of another touring mirror in accessories series of royal Enfield..... please

  • @arunprasad3469
    @arunprasad3469 2 года назад

    Will it suits for classic 350

  • @wpah3090
    @wpah3090 Год назад

    Got a set of Bar end mirrors for my 2022 GT has the spacer, i went to put them on the bars as you described in your video, tightened the screw as tight as i could and it was still sloppy. do you recommend shims?

  • @henryhartley9993
    @henryhartley9993 3 года назад

    Nice one Stuart, bike looks much better with bar end mirrors....

  • @DoctorMthepodcast
    @DoctorMthepodcast 3 года назад

    Designed in the Uk built in India …we proud Indians

  • @russparker71
    @russparker71 3 года назад

    They really suit the Conti GT Stu.

  • @gregbrassington2120
    @gregbrassington2120 2 года назад

    Hi Stuart great chanell .
    Do these genuine bar end mirrors fit both G.T & Interceptor ?
    Help appreciated.
    They look great.👍

  • @Shinysideup
    @Shinysideup 3 года назад

    Nice upgrade.

  • @stephendove5306
    @stephendove5306 3 года назад

    Thank you for another enjoyable video , was the reason you went with the OEM mirrors over the Halcyon, colour or the fitting , still considering the Halcyon for my 2020 INT Glitter + Dust but put off by the price !

    • @stuartfillingham
      @stuartfillingham  3 года назад +1

      A bit of both really the Halcyons wont work with this bar end fitting.

  • @DeepkumarVelaga
    @DeepkumarVelaga 3 года назад

    I was able to remove the left hand finisher, but had to give up on the right side one, as the screw tries to spin infinitely.

  • @ridewithbcraja
    @ridewithbcraja 2 года назад

    Hi Stuart, can i fix this bar end finishers on meteor 350

  • @karlsquire8148
    @karlsquire8148 2 года назад

    Thank you so much for the comment about Chinese goods and supporting Indian My feeling exactly.

  • @akshatrockport
    @akshatrockport 3 года назад

    Can these be installed on interceptor?

  • @thomasnickel7828
    @thomasnickel7828 3 года назад

    Nice! Another question: Does anybody know where to get a pair of white walls for the GT? Thanks!

  • @edgurung4237
    @edgurung4237 2 года назад

    Do they fit the re meteor

  • @muddygti
    @muddygti 3 года назад

    I like your taste uncle Stu, especially your check shirt 👍🏻😎

  • @thanhoduy5405
    @thanhoduy5405 Год назад

    I want to buy and assembly with royal classic new reborn 350. So that pls help me about diameter of the glass + cover. Thank you so much

  • @trxy3609
    @trxy3609 Год назад

    Hey can you tell me the colour name of your gt? Is that colour discontinued now?

  • @abul4529
    @abul4529 3 года назад

    Hey stuart
    Can you please fit rectangular halcyon bar end mirrors on gt ?
    It Would really help me to get an idea
    Thanks

  • @benrawson007
    @benrawson007 2 года назад

    The issue with buying these RE mirrors is in UK they are £150, for the same mirrors here in Thailand, RE official they are £30.

  • @joeltony1234
    @joeltony1234 3 года назад

    I had to remove the entire assembly to fit my bar ends. Not the OEM ones but ones with a bar end built in. My question is, is it ok to not have the weighted piece inside the handlebar?

  • @_everydayelias
    @_everydayelias 3 года назад

    Any idea if these fit 2012 bullet 500?? Been looking for good quality ones to get for my bullet.

  • @nithinrocky1659
    @nithinrocky1659 3 года назад

    I want buy this product pls purchase online link

  • @TheMaskedheel
    @TheMaskedheel Год назад

    Ok I don't understand. My mirrors have like a metal part in the loop. It's not empty. I'm confused. Same mirrors.

  • @gauravissar8304
    @gauravissar8304 3 года назад +1

    I have always had an apprehension that with the heavy jacket sleeves one must not be able to see clearly without removing the hand from the handle in these mirrors.

    • @stuartfillingham
      @stuartfillingham  3 года назад +4

      No these can be adjusted to give a far better view than standard mirrors.

  • @karandikarvaibhav
    @karandikarvaibhav 3 года назад

    Hi ...I think the mirrors (royal Enfield genuine accessory) for export markets came with 3 year warranty from 2021 that why sudden price increase . for india its 1 year

  • @captainmoto206
    @captainmoto206 3 года назад

    I went with the Moto Gadget mirrors and love them. Side note: where are you from? Your accent is very unique. I’m guessing somewhere in England??

  • @ndaniel911
    @ndaniel911 3 года назад

    Very good video Stuart. Do they fit on the RE Interceptor?? Thanks. PS: Sorry my English is not very good. I am writing you from Argentina.

  • @sanifmulla8869
    @sanifmulla8869 3 года назад

    My height is 5 ft 6 inches...will it be enough to ride this beast

  • @Chakalaka176
    @Chakalaka176 3 года назад

    Hi there, could you share what actioncam u did use in your video?

  • @TheGravekai12
    @TheGravekai12 3 года назад

    Hi Stuart, can we fit these onto the interceptor?

  • @run_cycle_life4005
    @run_cycle_life4005 3 года назад

    Top job 👍🏻

  • @richardtomlinson2063
    @richardtomlinson2063 3 года назад

    Completely irrelevant to this video, but I'll post anyway. I'm a Brit working in Mali and I've just bought a Norton. Well, TVS to be precise, but same thing? Will always buy anything but Chinese when I have the choice.

  • @harmangifty
    @harmangifty Год назад

    Thanks 🙏😊

  • @tristanparry5155
    @tristanparry5155 Год назад

    Thanks!

  • @rishukhanna4448
    @rishukhanna4448 3 года назад

    Thank you

  • @neilmcintyre3904
    @neilmcintyre3904 3 года назад +1

    How do I donate to your channel

    • @stuartfillingham
      @stuartfillingham  3 года назад

      Links in the video description Neil, Thanks for asking!

  • @jjnewman65
    @jjnewman65 3 года назад

    Love a bar end mirror. It’s the first thing I do to my bikes. I use HJR bar ends. Reasonable price to quality ratio. What annoys me is the price of black out plugs manufacturers charge. They should be included in the bar end package.

  • @EnfieldLife
    @EnfieldLife 3 года назад

    were you located?

  • @caravaggiosaccomplice7841
    @caravaggiosaccomplice7841 3 года назад

    First thing I did is get rid of the Mickey Mouse mirrors. Tasteful bar end mirrors are much better in my opinion and not unsafe.

  • @themoog3889
    @themoog3889 3 года назад

    As nice as these are I think for the price I would go Halcyon ....although I wish they did them in black ! 😐

    • @stuartfillingham
      @stuartfillingham  3 года назад

      Halcyons wont work with the Continental because of the floating plug.

    • @themoog3889
      @themoog3889 3 года назад

      @@stuartfillingham good point ! Although I think if I really wanted them I'd try yank the inserts out with a slide hammer , I put cheap Chinese ones on my Interceptor to try them as I've never used them before and didn't want to commit big money ....now I've realised they're awesome I'll take another look ! 👍

    • @stuartfillingham
      @stuartfillingham  3 года назад

      @@themoog3889 Good point, I do have a slide hammer somewhere from my body shop days, and was just considering the same. Halcyon do provide their mirrors with the expander fittings so it should work if you can get them out. They do a small street fighter version that might look the part.

  • @Scrumpys
    @Scrumpys 3 года назад

    Shame they don't supply plastic caps for original mirror holes. Common failure on this type of supply.

  • @jeffreymarbaniang1801
    @jeffreymarbaniang1801 2 года назад

    My dream bike 😞💔

  • @aneeshprasobhan
    @aneeshprasobhan 3 года назад

    nice

  • @seauryakumar
    @seauryakumar 3 года назад +1

    I'm not a psychic but in the future I see a shotgun, a sherpa and/or a scram in your garage.

  • @daveinwla6360
    @daveinwla6360 3 года назад +1

    I agree that Mickey Mouse mirrors don't look right with clip-ons.
    What really looks authentic, though, is NO mirrors. To do that
    and still meet California DMV requirements, I used to put a
    *dentist mirror* at the end of one clip-on, and I snapped a visor
    holding two small mirrors onto my helmet. Cops used to tag
    along in what they thought were my blind spots, but I always
    saw them. :-)