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Rear view mirror, side view mirror, or both? Whats your preference.

11K views 26 replies 19 participants last post by  Rmk1000  
#1 ·
I am shopping for mirrors and am curious what your guy's preference is concerning using a rear view, or side view or both. I have a Cooter Brown windshield so will likely have to notch it no matter which one I get.
I appreciate your thoughts.....
 
#3 ·
I have a rear view but my accessories block it, really liked it when I could use it before the modifications. I bought the axia alloys side mirrors because everything else I have purchased from them has been top notch, however I must say the convex mirrors they use make the side mirrors almost worthless, a flat style mirror while showing less viewing area would be more useful and less like looking through a fun house mirror
 
#7 ·
Thanks I just looked and found my local Cabellas has some of the Kolpin brand mirrors. I know they are not the same quality of the others but my bank has a rewards program and I have over 800.00 to Cabelas that have been sitting there since January. I am going to try them and if I don't like them I won't be out anything out of pocket.
 
#9 ·
Both!
I use my panoramic rear view more, but the side ones are useful for watching you rear tires placement.

I use the same side mirrors as motoracerx, but I flipped them upside down to get them low. It seemed to give me the best view.
I think my panoramic is from Polaris. Nothing special, but it works well. The mount for it seems crappy, but I haven’t had any issues.

It’s not a great pic, but these are the side mirrors flipped over.

That’s actually terrible. I can get a better picture if it matters...
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I have the Bronco side mirrors. I can't use a rear view one because of my extra kit bag that covers the entire back.
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#16 ·
I had a rear view inside, but could never see well through it. Busted it with my helmet on a good bounce, so I replaced with side mirrors. SO much better. If I get too close to something they fold in, unless I'm going fast.
 
#17 ·
So right Jyufer. I research almost everything I buy and won't buy it unless it's a good deal. My wife on the other hand thinks a good deal is if they have it when she wants it ;) Need less to say she makes no major purchases...
 
#19 ·
I just installed seizmik pursuit side mirrors on my xpt. They make a accessory mounting bracket that uses the rollbar bolts to mount. You don't have to alter your windshield. There cast aluminum housings, real glass, and lifetime unconditional warranty. Worth ever penny in my opinion.
 
#20 ·
As I mentioned earlier I order the Kolpin mirror set from Cabelas because I had a credit with them so no cost out of pocket. For anyone interested I got them today and put them on. So far I like them. I was surprised that the clamp that goes around the roll bar was thin enough that I didn't have to notch my windshield, they bolted right on. Like everything you get what you pay for but when I look into these I see what's behind me just likeand on about a fifteen minute test run they weren't vibrating or bouncing like I kind of expected. Time will tell how they hold up but if anyone is looking for a budget mirror this set came with two side views and 1 rear view.
 
#21 ·
I have the Seizmik Strike side mirrors, they aren't too pricey and have a lifetime warranty, when I destroyed one they had me a new one in a couple of days no questions asked. My rear view is a Polaris one that came with the RZR and i like it as well...
 
#24 ·
All 3 for me. Rigid reflect side mirrors with built in clearance lights, side shooters and spots are awesome so far. The bar clamps that come with them were garbage imho, so I bought the bracket kit that mounted them to the factory cage bolts.