different mirrors

scullyfu · Post by **scullyfu** » Wed Aug 07, 2013 3:51 pm

i've been wanting to get some new mirrors for my 09 buddy125, but have checked scooterworks, etc. but can't seem to find anything other than stock. where should i be looking to find different styles that would work with my scoot?

i absolutely hate the stock ones.

thanks in advance.

PeteH · Post by **PeteH** » Wed Aug 07, 2013 3:54 pm

I have a Cuppini windshield, and I thought that the gizmology for attaching the mirrors looked a little clunky. I went with 'inexpensive' bar-end mirrors. Most sellers advertise them for specific bikes, but they're virtually all the same, as long as they fit in a 7/8" bar. Loads of 'em out on eBay for around $20-25. I thought I'd start with these cheap ones and eventually upgrade to expensive folding mirrors, but I'm happy with what I have.

SonnyD · Post by **SonnyD** » Wed Aug 07, 2013 5:47 pm

Yeah, I think they look best with bar end mirrors.... you just need a dremel or something to open up the throttle tube so the expanding plug will go into the bar....and be sure to cut enough away so it doesn't bind the throttle up and keep it from returning to full stop...

walke2jd · Post by **walke2jd** » Wed Aug 07, 2013 7:56 pm

I swapped my mirrors for stock Yamaha Zuma mirrors and couldnt be happier. They are well made, large enough to be useful, and look pretty great on the buddy.

Plus, the price is right.

TVB · Post by **TVB** » Wed Aug 07, 2013 8:46 pm

The mirror threads used by the Buddy are somewhat standard: you need to make sure you get a set with reversed left-/right-hand threads.

When one of my mirrors broke, I replaced them with the mirrors used by the Yamaha C3. Shorter stems, larger mirror, much better construction.

There's some additional info about mirror options in this thread.

Whimscootie · Post by **Whimscootie** » Thu Aug 08, 2013 10:09 pm

PeteH wrote:I have a Cuppini windshield, and I thought that the gizmology for attaching the mirrors looked a little clunky. I went with 'inexpensive' bar-end mirrors. Most sellers advertise them for specific bikes, but they're virtually all the same, as long as they fit in a 7/8" bar. Loads of 'em out on eBay for around $20-25. I thought I'd start with these cheap ones and eventually upgrade to expensive folding mirrors, but I'm happy with what I have.

I've got Honda Ruckus black mirrors on my Met. I plan to add them on my next scoot too. They are pretty inexpensive if you like the look.

You can get them from Honda or I've seen them on Ebay too.

Rob · Post by **Rob** » Thu Aug 08, 2013 10:30 pm

A few years back after a tip from an MB post, I purchased Zoomer mirrors from Ebay. I like the way they look although the blue tint took some getting used to. I'm not sure if they're still available, but you might want to check it out on this oldie post.

Zoomer Mirrors

Rob

Rob · Post by **Rob** » Thu Aug 08, 2013 10:33 pm

TVB wrote:The mirror threads used by the Buddy are somewhat standard: you need to make sure you get a set with reversed left-/right-hand threads.

I'm fairly certain that when I ordered the Zoomer mirrors, I had to go with 8 mm adapters, standard left and reversed right. I'll have to go back and check.

Rob

batgirl101 · Post by **batgirl101** » Thu Aug 08, 2013 10:48 pm

middle of the page---it's what i have and love them

http://www.ebay.com/itm/black-silver-mi ... es&vxp=mtr