what are you guys running for a mirror on the sportsman and where you mounting them? any part numbers and where did you buy it. thanks.

 

I don't have a part number but we have been using the polaris brand mirror that installs into the end of the handlebar. They work great and the can be rotated out of the way. Don't buy the non-polaris brand, we did and they suck.

 

i looked at one for 33.00 but thet stick out and im worried they will get broke by trees.

 

Stendori.....
I got the Kolpin handguards and the y have built in convex mirrors.....They work pretty well and I think you'd like them too.....
John

 

[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-disgusted.gif[/img]I had the Polaris mirrors on mine, could never get them to stay tight so I cut the hole in the grip end wider, that helped, but then the left grip started tearing exposing the heat element. then I would keep finding either side laying on the trailer after traveling. Finally, I called **** (makers of the mirrors) and they sent me some replacement rubber compression bushings. I put those on but still could'nt keep them tight. Maybe my hands are too big and I tend to push them outward ?? Anyhow, I lost the left one in the woods last fall during hunting, then took off the right and put Scott Comp II grips on without mirrors. My opinion.... Nice for trail riding, but at $34 ea. overpriced and a PITA any other time if you ever ride in dense wooded areas!!!!

 

you should worry about whats infront instead of behind


factory stuff seems best in the long run

 

I bought a polaris mirror "Mirror
Part # 2871217

but how do you get it mounted on grip? cut off end of grip or do you try to get grip off first?

 

I have them also, but I don't like them. I could never see anyone behind me. I plan on converting the clamps into an additional dash board to mount gages and switches. JMO

 

go to the bicycle shop and buy a pair of Third Eye bar end mirrors. They cost $10 per side and work well. you have to cut out the end of the grip and insert them into the handlebar.

 

Cabella"s sells practically the same mirror Polaris does for 20.00 bucks..I got the POlaris brand on one of mine the Cabella"s on the other..same mirror