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Scooters - 50cc => Super 8 => Topic started by: Chris0381 on June 10, 2014, 11:04:47 AM
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I would like my mirrors on my 2013 2T to be higher so I dont have to put my head down to look at them. Are there any aftermarket mirrors that someone would recommend that are a bit taller ?
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Search long neck Italian scooter mirros on eBay. Not cheap for a pair....but I sure like how much I can see behind me.
Stig
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TY Stig will look them up.
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Check out cnc mirror riser extenders on amazon. I haven't tried them yet but they look like they might help you out.
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Check out cnc mirror riser extenders on amazon. I haven't tried them yet but they look like they might help you out.
Thanks BlackHawk, do you know off hand if the mirror is 8 or 10 mm. Can check that this weekend though. I like the thought of rising and extending.
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I had written to Kymco about that--they said 8mm but did not sound entirely sure. I've copied their e-mail below--just doesn't seem as certain as they should be. I would measure first. As I am also thinking about getting these, I'm hoping to check this weekend. I am also planning to write to the seller to find out about the threading issue. Per wkrebs helpful videos (find his stuff on the super 8 150 forum) both mirrors have to be unscrewed in a counterclockwise direction. I don't know if that is what they refer to as standard threading, though.
From: Drazan Jerkovic [mailto:djerkovic@kymcousa.com]
Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2014 2:59 PM
To: 'Getinfo'
Subject: RE: mirrors
It should be 8mm
Drazan Jerkovic
Warehouse Manager
Kymco USA
www.kymcousa.com (http://www.kymcousa.com)
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Do a search for mirror extenders in the super 8 150 forum, someone else ordered them and puts a link to the ones he got.
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Check out cnc mirror riser extenders on amazon. I haven't tried them yet but they look like they might help you out.
Got a set of those extenders....I forget now why they have been in the bottom of my tool box for a year. The long neck Italian mirrors ("moto-science" ebay seller) worked better for me...paid @$5 for the adapters. All of it from eBay.
Stig
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Got the extenders and installed them on my S8 tonight. They seem to be nice quality. I tested the fit by screwing the parts togeter by hand to make sure everything worked right. You have to remove the windshield before you can remove the mirrors; watch #2 of wkrebs excellent videos on youtube about removing panels from the S8 on how to do it. I did not take the scoot for a test run with them yet, probably will tomorrow. You'll have to sit on the scoot and work with your wrenches while adjusting them so you can tighten them into the proper position. If they work as I hope they will they will be an excellent investment for my scoot.
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I recommend making them just snug enough to stay while driving. Reason is if the bike falls you want them to spin out of harms way rather than snap off.
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Bar end mirrors work good and look sweet too.
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Got the extenders and installed them on my S8 tonight. They seem to be nice quality.
Could you post a link to your source. Glad it worked well for you. Will also look into bar end mirrors as they do look nice Bettin.
Thanks for all the input.
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00K0BOG6S/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00K0BOG6S/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
Z10 Motorcycle black mirrors Riser Extension Brackets Adapter 1 pair 8mm
by Z10 on Amazon'
I'll let you know how they work out once I take them for a spin, probably tonight.
Thanks for the advice about how tight they should be, Zombie
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OK looking forward to an impartial review Blackhawk.
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I doubled up on my mirrors. I have both fully adjustable in the OEM spots, and the bar end set.
The bar ends have saved my "blind spot" more than once. I paid 3.99 shipped from China for the bar ends..
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I doubled up on my mirrors. I have both fully adjustable in the OEM spots, and the bar end set.
The bar ends have saved my "blind spot" more than once. I paid 3.99 shipped from China for the bar ends..
That looks nice.
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It's a bad ass little bike.
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The test drive is done...took some getting used to and adjusting on the fly at one point, at about 5 miles in, the bolt on the right side loosened and I got a great view of my shoulder until I could pull over and tighten it up. Looks like I'll have to check out that locktite stuff.
anyhow, I waspleased with the new position of the mirrors. I wear a full face helmet and glasses, and found I had to tilt my head down further than I felt comfortable with while riding. With the risers I can see the mirrors and not have totilt my head nearly as much. I would have preferred them to be even a little higher. It does give a wider angle view behind me. I am pleased with them so far.
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Maybe try some teflon tape on the threads and report back ?
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Actually, tightening the bolts has worked since. I will keep the teflon tape in mind, though. Right now I'm thinking about adding a different windshield.
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No need to loc tite those, just torque the holder nuts down firmly.