Looking for anyone who replaced their stock mirrors

mike932 · Post by **mike932** » Thu Apr 28, 2016 4:32 am

Which mirrors did you buy? Do you like them?

dasscooter · Post by **dasscooter** » Thu Apr 28, 2016 1:34 pm

The Roughhouse mirrors are the best option for the Buddy

mike932 · Post by **mike932** » Thu Apr 28, 2016 6:51 pm

Thanks. Are buddy mirror connections 10mm?

DeeDee · Post by **DeeDee** » Thu Apr 28, 2016 7:45 pm

Mirrors are 8mm, one right hand thread, on left hand thread. If you search the forum, you will find extensive information on this along with product links.

skully93 · Post by **skully93** » Fri Apr 29, 2016 1:56 am

look for a pair of yamaha c3 mirrors. Work great.

mike932 · Post by **mike932** » Fri Apr 29, 2016 2:01 am

black sunshine · Post by **black sunshine** » Fri Apr 29, 2016 8:05 pm

skully93 wrote:look for a pair of yamaha c3 mirrors. Work great.

seconded - i LOVE mine!

mike932 · Post by **mike932** » Fri Apr 29, 2016 8:29 pm

Might buy both of these since I can return them at my local walmart if i don't like them. If I like them, I will buy thread adapters.....

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Ken-Sean-Blac ... r/46832237

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Ken-Sean-Blac ... r/46832233

mike932 · Post by **mike932** » Thu May 05, 2016 6:09 pm

I'm testing a mirror that is $6 each from Walmart. It is the black one below. I like it better than the stock mirror. It shakes less and has better optics. I will order another one for the right side and an counterclockwise adapter.

Here is the adapter (just order one): http://www.ebay.com/itm/Motorcycle-Mirr ... 2w&vxp=mtr

Here is the mirror (you need to order two): http://www.walmart.com/ip/46832237

k1dude · Post by **k1dude** » Thu May 05, 2016 6:46 pm

Damn. The adapter costs as much as the mirror!

mike932 · Post by **mike932** » Thu May 05, 2016 7:13 pm

lol yes but the adapter is a very handy thing to have for a buddy scooter

iwannascoot · Post by **iwannascoot** » Thu May 05, 2016 7:21 pm

mike932 wrote:lol yes but the adapter is a very handy thing to have for a buddy scooter

That orange milk crate needs to be replaced with a different color. Just sayin'

Billy

mike932 · Post by **mike932** » Thu May 05, 2016 7:25 pm

Red milk crate would look much nicer, but orange improves my odds of survival in traffic. It also makes it less likely that a car will drive into my parking spot and hit my scooter.

Joejitsumd · Post by **Joejitsumd** » Fri May 06, 2016 6:39 am

Do the Yamaha c3 mirrors fit the buddy's right side reverse threads without an adaptor?

mike932 · Post by **mike932** » Fri May 06, 2016 1:52 pm

^ Probably, but you could always buy one later if it doesn't.

sc00ter · Post by **sc00ter** » Sat May 07, 2016 12:32 am

Genuine and Yamaha love the reverse thread right mirror. Yes, C3 mirror will work the right side. And those Wally World mirrors look just like stock Yamaha Bug Eye Zuma mirrors, meaning no crappy adapter. Trust me, the adapters never stay tight enough, and you will always be messing with the mirror coming loose. My Zuma has RRGS mirrors on it, and no matter what we do the right mirror always comes loose. I know what your thinking, Thread Lock. Have fun with that idea. Been there, done that.

mike932 · Post by **mike932** » Sat May 07, 2016 2:18 am

No I wasn't thinking thread lock. I was thinking lock washers. You're welcome....

http://www.fastenermart.com/lock-washers.html

sc00ter · Post by **sc00ter** » Sat May 07, 2016 2:57 am

After alot of experimenting with our Zuma's and Buddy's we know what works and what doesn't. The reverse thread on the right side leaves very few options. The Yamaha C3 mirrors are the best we have found. I have the Zuma round mirrors (like your Wally World find) on my old Buddy. To keep the right side RRGS mirror tight on the Zuma with the dreaded adapter we have tried split washers, wavy washers, star washers and other methods that always fail at the best possible time. Seems 12,000 RPM's at 60+ mph will test mirror adapters very well, but the RRGS mirrors are super sexy (and expensive!) so then are worth the hassle on the Zuma. Buy Yamaha mirrors and you wont have to learn about different kinds of washers, we already did the homework for you. You're welcome!

mike932 · Post by **mike932** » Sat May 07, 2016 2:59 am

Yet another guy doubts my handyman skills. I will prove you wrong.

rkcoker · Post by **rkcoker** » Sat May 07, 2016 1:59 pm

mike932 wrote:Yet another guy doubts my handyman skills. I will prove you wrong.

SIGH! Let no challenge go .. er ... unchallenged.

A-A-Ron125 · Post by **A-A-Ron125** » Tue May 10, 2016 5:46 pm

I just bought these mirrors on Amazon and they screwed right in no problem. They vibrate WAY less at idle and provide a lot more viewing area behind me. If I'm wearing something with baggy sleeves then my view behind still isn't the best, but if I have short sleeves/bare arms then I can see behind me perfectly. They also give my Buddy 125 a much less feminine look IMO. I think the skinny arms and small round mirrors of the stock pieces make the Buddy look more feminine than it needs to be. These are totally worth the money!

http://www.amazon.com/Universal-Fit-Adj ... ge_o01_s00

VSP · Post by **VSP** » Tue May 10, 2016 8:00 pm

Bar end mirrors. I like em.

Great write up here....
topic4495.html

k1dude · Post by **k1dude** » Tue May 10, 2016 9:04 pm

VSP wrote:Bar end mirrors. I like em.

Great write up here....
topic4495.html

Bar end mirrors are terrible in California where lane splitting is legal. The OP is in California.

VSP · Post by **VSP** » Tue May 10, 2016 9:18 pm

Good call. I'm not a lane splitter. I could see them being a problem for that!

mike932 · Post by **mike932** » Tue May 10, 2016 9:47 pm

A-A-Ron125 wrote:I just bought these mirrors on Amazon and they screwed right in no problem. They vibrate WAY less at idle and provide a lot more viewing area behind me.

Very helpful. Thank you. And satisfies my requirement to be CHEAP.

mike932 · Post by **mike932** » Tue May 10, 2016 11:24 pm

Even cheaper......
http://www.amazon.com/Reverse-Thread-Sc ... WCB7MCM119

sc00ter · Post by **sc00ter** » Wed May 11, 2016 3:09 am

I thought you already ordered the right side mirror adapter and already bought the Wally World mirrors?

mike932 · Post by **mike932** » Wed May 11, 2016 1:04 pm

sc00ter wrote:I thought you already ordered the right side mirror adapter and already bought the Wally World mirrors?

I did. Apparently you have a problem with me thanking people for other ideas.

sc00ter · Post by **sc00ter** » Wed May 11, 2016 1:17 pm

Handyman skills are what you claimed, yet to went to the tried and tested method of ordering the correct mirrors. Backup plans are for those who question their handyman skills.

mike932 · Post by **mike932** » Wed May 11, 2016 1:19 pm

Who said I ordered the Amazon mirrors? Holy crap you are a jerk. It's like you are flirting with me or something. Get lost.

iwannascoot · Post by **iwannascoot** » Wed May 11, 2016 2:31 pm

mike932 wrote:Who said I ordered the Amazon mirrors? Holy crap you are a jerk. It's like you are flirting with me or something. Get lost.

"Your mother is a prostitute, but I do not mean that as an insult, so if you can't take jabbing, get off the internet."

There you go again. Must you be so confrontational?

Billy

mike932 · Post by **mike932** » Wed May 11, 2016 2:40 pm

I return insults. That's how I roll. And thanks for taking my quotes out of context.

iwannascoot · Post by **iwannascoot** » Wed May 11, 2016 2:53 pm

mike932 wrote:I return insults. That's how I roll. And thanks for taking my quotes out of context.

The context was about your personal insults that are inappropriate, nothing else.

You're welcome, Billy

mike932 · Post by **mike932** » Wed May 11, 2016 2:57 pm

iwannascoot wrote:
mike932 wrote:I return insults. That's how I roll. And thanks for taking my quotes out of context.
The context was about your personal insults that are inappropriate, nothing else.

You're welcome, Billy

My insults are ALWAYS in response to another person's insults, but you won't post their insults, will you? You are disingenuous. Oh and by the way, YOU are being confrontational too right now.

iwannascoot · Post by **iwannascoot** » Wed May 11, 2016 3:12 pm

I quoted you, That's not disingenuous.

Billy

mike932 · Post by **mike932** » Wed May 11, 2016 3:12 pm

iwannascoot wrote:I quoted you, That's not disingenuous.

Billy

You quoted me OUT OF CONTEXT which IS disingenuous. Here is my quote IN CONTEXT.....

ME: "I bought a Buddy Scooter 2 days ago, so I made this video an hour ago.....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfnSgCzGhb4"

OTHER GUY: "What's next? Are you going to duct tape on some foot pegs?"

ME: "Don't be like that. I was trying to be helpful."

OTHER GUY: "If you can't taking the jabbing...get off the internet"

ME: "No."

OTHER GUY: "Well ok then, quit the b*tchin."

ME: "Your mother is a prostitute, but I do not mean that as an insult, so if you can't take jabbing, get off the internet."

OTHER GUY: "See, I actually thought that was funny! Good job kid. There's hope for you yet."

iwannascoot · Post by **iwannascoot** » Wed May 11, 2016 3:25 pm

From "quit your b*tchin" to "Your mother is a prostitute..." is rude and confrontational. There is no need for that on this forum or any forum I would want to associate with. I guess you were raised with different values than I was.

Sorry if I offended you with my personal opinion.

Billy

mike932 · Post by **mike932** » Wed May 11, 2016 3:28 pm

iwannascoot wrote:From "quit your b*tchin" to "Your mother is a prostitute..." is rude and confrontational. There is no need for that on this forum or any forum I would want to associate with. I guess you were raised with different values than I was.
Sorry if I offended you with my personal opinion.
Billy

Did you scold the other guy for being rude and confrontational? Of course not. Because you are disingenuous. As for your "values", you are pretentious.

By the way, THE OTHER GUY said "quit your bitchin".

iwannascoot · Post by **iwannascoot** » Wed May 11, 2016 3:30 pm

No, I am respectful....

Billy

mike932 · Post by **mike932** » Wed May 11, 2016 3:32 pm

iwannascoot wrote:No, I am respectful....

Billy

No you're not. And stop hijacking this thread. If you wish to continue this argument, private message me.

Dooglas · Post by **Dooglas** » Wed May 11, 2016 3:48 pm

sc00ter wrote:Genuine and Yamaha love the reverse thread right mirror. Yes, C3 mirror will work the right side.

Yes, any Yamaha scooter mirror set will work without adapters. The Vino mirrors are nice ones as well.

sc00ter · Post by **sc00ter** » Wed May 11, 2016 3:57 pm

All Im saying is sometimes being cheap is not always the best way to go. I too rigged a rear rack on my Buddy after two 1st gen. rear racks broke, with disastrous results. The "new" gen. 3 design has held up with no issues. Money well spent. I also have messed with those crappy mirror adapters, with less than stellar results. Zuma still has those RRGS mirrors on it, and I constantly mess with them on rides when the right side works loose. You have a quality scooter and I would hope you would at least treat it with quality accessories. Everyone warns you about a $13 rear rack-for a reason. Everyone also suggest known mirrors that work without adapters-for a reason. Spend the money now and avoid nasty/horrible surprises later!

sc00ter · Post by **sc00ter** » Wed May 11, 2016 3:59 pm

Dooglas, I forgot about the Vino mirrors! Sharp looking! Those are from the 125, right?

k1dude · Post by **k1dude** » Wed May 11, 2016 5:47 pm

skully93 wrote:look for a pair of yamaha c3 mirrors. Work great.

I just looked up the C3 mirrors and they are 10mm. Not 8mm like the Buddy.

Dooglas · Post by **Dooglas** » Wed May 11, 2016 7:45 pm

sc00ter wrote:Dooglas, I forgot about the Vino mirrors! Sharp looking! Those are from the 125, right?

Yes, from the Vino 125.

mike932 · Post by **mike932** » Wed May 11, 2016 9:46 pm

Installed the Walmart mirror on the right side with adapter today. Then I rode 45 miles. The mirror did not come loose at all. Didn't even use lock washers or threadlock.

sc00ter · Post by **sc00ter** » Thu May 12, 2016 3:33 am

Strange on the C3 mirrors being a different size, as Im actually looking at some on a Buddy 125 as I type this in my garage. That adapter you have is the one that makes the mirror sit up higher than stock on the throttle side, weird looking to those of us who like things symmetrical. That adapter is not "that bad" as it allows you to use the stock mirrors locking bolt to keep it tight. I have a drawer full of those adapters from all the different mirrors we have ordered over the years. My friend was seriously going to use them as sling shot ammo, but I rescued them for some reason-as you never know when one might come in handy. The RRGS mirrors mount different, hence the constant loosening.

mike932 · Post by **mike932** » Thu May 12, 2016 3:41 am

Yeah, I figured you might have different adapters. These work very well so far.

bigmike7801 · Post by **bigmike7801** » Thu May 12, 2016 8:21 pm

mike932 wrote:
iwannascoot wrote:I quoted you, That's not disingenuous.

Billy
You quoted me OUT OF CONTEXT which IS disingenuous. Here is my quote IN CONTEXT.....

ME: "I bought a Buddy Scooter 2 days ago, so I made this video an hour ago.....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfnSgCzGhb4"

OTHER GUY: "What's next? Are you going to duct tape on some foot pegs?"

ME: "Don't be like that. I was trying to be helpful."

OTHER GUY: "If you can't taking the jabbing...get off the internet"

ME: "No."

OTHER GUY: "Well ok then, quit the b*tchin."

ME: "Your mother is a prostitute, but I do not mean that as an insult, so if you can't take jabbing, get off the internet."

OTHER GUY: "See, I actually thought that was funny! Good job kid. There's hope for you yet."

I would just like to point at that I'm "OTHER GUY"!

Also, my mother WASN'T a prostitute. That would infer she was paid.

mike932 · Post by **mike932** » Thu May 12, 2016 8:29 pm

I maintained your anonymity as part of the Witness Protection Program.