I didn't like the limited adjustability and chrome stalks on the OEM mirrors so I went with some FAR brand mirrors that came stock on some KTM models and are a common fold-away upgrade for off-road riding. There are a lot of other companies selling knock-offs that have the same looking design, K-Speed even sell some just for the CT125 and C125, but I know the FAR brand ones hold their position well and don't vibrate much (even on a v-twin) when they're properly adjusted. The FAR ones are comparable in quality to Touratech's adjustable folding mirrors and Doubletake Mirrors in my opinion, just different looks and functionality between them.
I bought this set of the 243mm version off of eBay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/114140914534
Tools used: 14mm wrench, 17mm wrench, blue threadlocker
OEM mirror on left.
Each mirror came with a variety of mounts that have a 14mm nut built into them. The FAR brand mirrors will say FAR on them.
I didn't pay attention to figuring out the sizes, just used the one that matched the same size and thread direction of each OEM mirror.
This is what the mount looks like before the mirror is inserted. When the 17mm nut on top tightens down it clamps the base around the mirror.
Here they are installed. The top joint under the boot has a good range of adjustability that can be done by hand while still holding position well on a bumpy ride.
The nut at the base of the the upper stalk allows you to adjust the mirror length and you can rotate the stalk there. The elbow joint under it is what makes it a folding mirror, you can fold the mirrors at that joint by hand (often a good idea to do when you get on a single track trail so you don't clip trees with them) and there are small clicks along the way that hold it in each incremental position. The mirrors are designed so that most of the joints will let the mirror turn or fold upon impact so they're less likely to break, and they're serviceable where you can take them apart and replace individual parts if needed.
There's also a longer 280mm length available. I've been satisfied with the 243mm giving me a view of both the lane behind me and lane to the side of me on each side so I haven't tried the 280mm ones, but I have read that because they're longer some people observe issues with them vibrating more.
I bought this set of the 243mm version off of eBay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/114140914534
Tools used: 14mm wrench, 17mm wrench, blue threadlocker
OEM mirror on left.
Each mirror came with a variety of mounts that have a 14mm nut built into them. The FAR brand mirrors will say FAR on them.
I didn't pay attention to figuring out the sizes, just used the one that matched the same size and thread direction of each OEM mirror.
This is what the mount looks like before the mirror is inserted. When the 17mm nut on top tightens down it clamps the base around the mirror.
Here they are installed. The top joint under the boot has a good range of adjustability that can be done by hand while still holding position well on a bumpy ride.
The nut at the base of the the upper stalk allows you to adjust the mirror length and you can rotate the stalk there. The elbow joint under it is what makes it a folding mirror, you can fold the mirrors at that joint by hand (often a good idea to do when you get on a single track trail so you don't clip trees with them) and there are small clicks along the way that hold it in each incremental position. The mirrors are designed so that most of the joints will let the mirror turn or fold upon impact so they're less likely to break, and they're serviceable where you can take them apart and replace individual parts if needed.
There's also a longer 280mm length available. I've been satisfied with the 243mm giving me a view of both the lane behind me and lane to the side of me on each side so I haven't tried the 280mm ones, but I have read that because they're longer some people observe issues with them vibrating more.
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