Got some new side mirrors. What do you think?

[32690taylor]

Was thinking about getting a set of mirrors for a little while now, but I really didn't want to spend to much money on a set then get them torn off on the trail. Finally found a set on ebay for $30. Red breakaway side mirrors, they installed in a few minutes, fit just below the honda acc wind deflector. They seem sturdy enough, they dont shake or vibrate around at all. Visibility seems to be good and we'll see how long they last. Here's where they came from <2 Red Breakaway Side View Mirrors Honda Big Red & Pioneer 500 700 1000 | eBay> . What do you guys think. Do they look OK? We're they worth it?

 

[gullyjumper]

I think they look good!

 

[swsebek]

Me too

 

[Deluxe700]

NICE !!!

 

[Smitty335]

Was thinking about getting a set of mirrors for a little while now, but I really didn't want to spend to much money on a set then get them torn off on the trail. Finally found a set on ebay for $30. Red breakaway side mirrors, they installed in a few minutes, fit just below the honda acc wind deflector. They seem sturdy enough, they dont shake or vibrate around at all. Visibility seems to be good and we'll see how long they last. Here's where they came from <2 Red Breakaway Side View Mirrors Honda Big Red & Pioneer 500 700 1000 | eBay> . What do you guys think. Do they look OK? We're they worth it?View attachment 59515 View attachment 59516 View attachment 59517 View attachment 59518

Very nice!

 

[Tuco69]

Nice!

 

[EricG]

Looks good. I was actually looking at them for awhile on ebay. Have to let us know how they hold up down the road. Do they smack back if you hit something?

 

[32690taylor]

Looks good. I was actually looking at them for awhile on ebay. Have to let us know how they hold up down the road. Do they smack back if you hit something?[/QUOTE

Looks good. I was actually looking at them for awhile on ebay. Have to let us know how they hold up down the road. Do they smack back if you hit something?

Unfortunately, they aren't spring loaded, so if there is a hit they have to be put back in place. But there is a lock nut on the underside of the mirror mounts, I tightened it up to stiffen the hinge a little bit. Didn't want them folding up at top speed.

 

[32690taylor]

Looks good. I was actually looking at them for awhile on ebay. Have to let us know how they hold up down the road. Do they smack back if you hit something?

Here are some more pics of the underside and mounting clamps if that helps.

 

[EricG]

Here are some more pics of the underside and mounting clamps if that helps.View attachment 59529 View attachment 59530

I used the wrong terminology there. What I meant is if they hit something they fold back as opposed to breaking. Looks good interested to hear how they hold up with some riding behind them.

 

[32690taylor]

I used the wrong terminology there. What I meant is if they hit something they fold back as opposed to breaking. Looks good interested to hear how they hold up with some riding behind them.

Sorry about that, but yeah. If they hit something they just fold in instead of breaking.

 

[SXSHP500CO]

Was thinking about getting a set of mirrors for a little while now, but I really didn't want to spend to much money on a set then get them torn off on the trail. Finally found a set on ebay for $30. Red breakaway side mirrors, they installed in a few minutes, fit just below the honda acc wind deflector. They seem sturdy enough, they dont shake or vibrate around at all. Visibility seems to be good and we'll see how long they last. Here's where they came from <2 Red Breakaway Side View Mirrors Honda Big Red & Pioneer 500 700 1000 | eBay> . What do you guys think. Do they look OK? We're they worth it?View attachment 59515 View attachment 59516 View attachment 59517 View attachment 59518

Very nice! I should have looked prior to buying the over priced ones

Great job!

 

[elkguide]

Well, they've been on for 2 days..........

how well do they "fold" back?








(or are they laying beside some tree back on the trail?)

 

[Smitty335]

Sorry about that, but yeah. If they hit something they just fold in instead of breaking.

I like them, but I don't think they would work for me. i would need the hinge on the inside of the ROPS. I tore/ruined my rear view mirror 2 weeks ago, I ride very tight woods. OK P5 owners lets hear it, HA!

 

[32690taylor]

Well, they've been on for 2 days..........

how well do they "fold" back?








(or are they laying beside some tree back on the trail?)

No issues to report yet. Out of the box they seem to fold a little to easily for my liking, so I tightened them just a bit more. The curved glass distorts the reflection a bit, still getting used to them.

 

[32690taylor]

I like them, but I don't think they would work for me. i would need the hinge on the inside of the ROPS. I tore/ruined my rear view mirror 2 weeks ago, I ride very tight woods. OK P5 owners lets hear it, HA!

I understand, that's why I didn't want to spend $150 on a name brand set.

 

[trigger]

Was thinking about getting a set of mirrors for a little while now, but I really didn't want to spend to much money on a set then get them torn off on the trail. Finally found a set on ebay for $30. Red breakaway side mirrors, they installed in a few minutes, fit just below the honda acc wind deflector. They seem sturdy enough, they dont shake or vibrate around at all. Visibility seems to be good and we'll see how long they last. Here's where they came from <2 Red Breakaway Side View Mirrors Honda Big Red & Pioneer 500 700 1000 | eBay> . What do you guys think. Do they look OK? We're they worth it?View attachment 59515 View attachment 59516 View attachment 59517 View attachment 59518

Those red mirrors gave me an idea. Thanks for posting.

 

[Chooglin]

Those red mirrors gave me an idea. Thanks for posting.

Oh no , you going to spend more money ?

 

[trigger]

Oh no , you going to spend more money ?

Lol, $6.95... doesn't really count as a mod does it?

 

[nbomar]

I had those mirror. Lots of companies sell that same set as theirs. I broke 3 of them and decided to switch to something different. I’m running the seizmik now and granted it is a lot more expensive, but the mirror is inside a housing with a detent built into the bracket so it snaps back in place after being folded in. This also allows the mirror to fold in farther. I like those mirrors and the cost was much better, but after continuing to buy them I decided to spend the money on the more expensive ones. Good luck I hope they work well for you.


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