What's that in my mirror?

[phiferpharm]

That would be me.. I finally found a mirror that works for my Tractor that I could attach to the roof support. It's a Cipa Extreme Boat Mirror I got today from Walmart online. I did a couple of modifications - Cut one side of the U presure attachment off, repainted where I cut it, added two strips of rubber to help cut down vibration, and bolted it on with washers and lock nuts. Took me less than an hour.

The picture I shot that shows me in the seat was with the Tractor running and I don't see problems with vibration yet. You can also see that you can lock it up and out of the way when needed.

 

[Artisan]

Good Idea! I was wishin' for just such a thing a couple day ago...

 

[creekbend]

Nice job. :thumbsup: Thanks for posting.

 

[Groo]

I tried sticking some tow mirrors on the dozer. they were always getting knocked off.

I'd like to do a mirror like that, but all I'd see is myself.

 

[Stihlrunner]

I used a suction cup ski boat mirror. Obviously the suction didn't stick so I urethaned it my ROPS roof. Works well because it is anti-vibe by design.

I like being able to see if a car or person comes up behind me while operating.

 

[travis potter]

I like it looks like a very good idea and good install.

 

[Gary Fowler]

I noticed that the frame for your canopy only extends about half way to the front. Is it stiff enough without the frame?

 

[phiferpharm]

I noticed that the frame for your canopy only extends about half way to the front. Is it stiff enough without the frame?

Thanks Artisan, Creek and Travis.

Yup Gary, the frame on the Kioti is actually longer than the one that came with my FarmTrac, which didn't have a cross-frame, and they appear to be from the same manufacture. I ran around quite a bit yesterday moving stuff in preparation for the storm we may get later today and it is stable as can be. I like that I can adjust the "wings" separately also.

I have a 1.5 mile single lane dirt road to get to my property and try to help keep it drivable for the handful of us who live out here. This lets me see if I'm kickin' dirt into someones face :thumbsup:

I'm liking it enough I may install one on my Center Console boat - That way I can see when a thunderboat is about to kick water in mine :confused2:

 

[glkingar]

Nice idea. I am so going to copy it as soon as I get a canopy.:thumbsup:

 

[BlueToy1]

Is that the Kioti factory canopy?