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Scooters - 125 to 300 => Downtown 300 => Topic started by: subwoffer on May 25, 2012, 04:38:07 PM

Title: Aftermarket mirrors ,grips , and stuff
Post by: subwoffer on May 25, 2012, 04:38:07 PM
Hi !
Just found this forum , and I'm rally glad because it is one of the few that is still active.
Anyway, I have a question :

I had plans to change my mirrors to aftermarket nice looking ones , but could not find info about thE size of the screw. Is it 10 or 8 mm??  And both of them gettin loose against the clock am I right ?

P.s
Sorry for my English , I'm from Israel .

P.s.s

This is the first Visual mod I've made , after a really easy slide on the side , I've decided to make an overall paint job , not too much , but still breaking the Default design

http://campl.us/cor8thBqxiK (http://campl.us/cor8thBqxiK)
Title: Re: Aftermarket mirrors , screw size
Post by: zombie on May 26, 2012, 12:36:33 AM
Real nice Subwoffer. I like the creative flair. Your mirror bolts/studs are 8mm clockwise. Yamaha is the only scooter I know of that uses reverse threads. So yes against the clock to loosen.
Title: Re: Aftermarket mirrors , screw size
Post by: subwoffer on May 26, 2012, 03:06:46 AM
Thank you very much ! Will be posting pics soon !:)
Title: Re: Aftermarket mirrors , screw size
Post by: Vivo on May 26, 2012, 06:53:48 AM
What's the other bike with the cover?
Title: Re: Aftermarket mirrors , screw size
Post by: subwoffer on May 28, 2012, 08:15:02 AM
R1
Title: Re: Aftermarket mirrors , screw size
Post by: Vivo on May 28, 2012, 08:23:29 AM
R1

Woooww!  :o :o :o
Title: Re: Aftermarket mirrors ,grips , and stuff
Post by: subwoffer on May 28, 2012, 10:28:17 PM
hey , does anybody know any kind of brands for aftermarket grips?
Title: Re: Aftermarket mirrors ,grips , and stuff
Post by: zombie on May 28, 2012, 10:35:29 PM
7/8" is the bar size. I bought some ebay grips for two bikes, and am quite happy with them 8.00 USD
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=7%2F8%22+grips&_sacat=0 (http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=7%2F8%22+grips&_sacat=0)
Title: Re: Aftermarket mirrors ,grips , and stuff
Post by: subwoffer on May 28, 2012, 11:16:57 PM
wow, cool , thanks for the link .
i hope theres some a bit more high standart grips, i would like to purchase quality item .

BTW , how hard to install them ? and what about the weights ? i suppose they're not necessary ?
Title: Re: Aftermarket mirrors ,grips , and stuff
Post by: zombie on May 28, 2012, 11:23:42 PM
The grips I bought are http://www.ebay.com/itm/7-8-Handlebar-CNC-Rubber-Gel-Grips-Motorbike-Street-Dirt-Bike-MX-Dresser-Bobber-/180892576522?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2a1e09ab0a&vxp=mtr (http://www.ebay.com/itm/7-8-Handlebar-CNC-Rubber-Gel-Grips-Motorbike-Street-Dirt-Bike-MX-Dresser-Bobber-/180892576522?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2a1e09ab0a&vxp=mtr)  Both pair.
They are fine. I didn't use the little ends cause I have bar end mirrors. If they last one year I'll be happy.
To change them I use a thin screw driver to push in between the old grip, and the bar. Once an airspace is opened I use dish soap to lube it, and twist it off. I then use Gasoline to lube the new grip. It softens the rubber, and Melts it in place.
Title: Re: Aftermarket mirrors ,grips , and stuff
Post by: subwoffer on May 28, 2012, 11:37:55 PM
left grip is 22 but the right is 24 am i right ? or they're both the same?
just ordered
http://www.ebay.com/itm/7-8-22mm-Blue-Handlebar-Hand-Grips-for-Kawasaki-Ninja-ZX-2R-6R-9R-10R-12R-ZX14-/320806139254?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4ab1893576&vxp=mtr#ht_1892wt_1396 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/7-8-22mm-Blue-Handlebar-Hand-Grips-for-Kawasaki-Ninja-ZX-2R-6R-9R-10R-12R-ZX14-/320806139254?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4ab1893576&vxp=mtr#ht_1892wt_1396)
Title: Re: Aftermarket mirrors ,grips , and stuff
Post by: zombie on May 28, 2012, 11:40:35 PM
Yep! you are right. The right grip is bigger cause of the throttle. Mine had splines on the throttle tube that I filed off. It made installing the metal covers easier.
Nice Grips!
Title: Re: Aftermarket mirrors ,grips , and stuff
Post by: Vivo on May 29, 2012, 03:08:00 AM
hope theres some a bit more high standart grips, i would like to purchase quality item .


There's Arlen Ness, Kuryakyn brands and dirt bike styles like Pro Grip, Renthal, Scott, etc.
They're more expensive tho.
Title: Re: Aftermarket mirrors ,grips , and stuff
Post by: zombie on May 29, 2012, 03:21:09 AM
Yeah There is some nice stuff out there... http://japan.webike.net/ (http://japan.webike.net/) You can spend hours just looking at this site alone. They have some of the real top stuff.
Title: Re: Aftermarket mirrors ,grips , and stuff
Post by: subwoffer on May 29, 2012, 02:39:12 PM
Yeah There is some nice stuff out there... http://japan.webike.net/ (http://japan.webike.net/) You can spend hours just looking at this site alone. They have some of the real top stuff.


some wicked stuff on this site , makes my eyes shine  but , i see no search by KYMCO brand  ( the " exhaust " type of air filter really got mine attention ) ( posted this comment in a wrong thread :D )

do you have any familiar webshops with some unique stuff , as i already said = filters , accessories and stuff
Title: Re: Aftermarket mirrors ,grips , and stuff
Post by: zombie on May 29, 2012, 10:11:20 PM
http://www.spi-parts.com/ (http://www.spi-parts.com/)
http://www.racingplanetusa.com/ (http://www.racingplanetusa.com/)

I would call the first one. Louie is the owner. His site is a hella mess to navigate.
You can also call/email Webike Japan for much better help. I am chatting with them a few times a week.
Title: Re: Aftermarket mirrors ,grips , and stuff
Post by: subwoffer on May 29, 2012, 11:22:01 PM
thanks for the links BUT
have you noticed how hard to find a simple word called DOWNTOWN on all of those sites? got damn is this bike so unpopular? D:
i need to search for an items that i think will fit and then ask the seller about it :\
anyway i see nothing special anywhere . its like almost stock parts (and im talking about bike apparel only, not engine parts) . i had hopes to find some shiny oil covers (on handlebars) or some sportish short break leavers (damn you t-max for having all these) , or , i dont know , maybe some nice looking backrests .
you see what i mean ?
Title: Re: Aftermarket mirrors ,grips , and stuff
Post by: bdrannik on May 29, 2012, 11:54:52 PM
thanks for the links BUT
have you noticed how hard to find a simple word called DOWNTOWN on all of those sites? got damn is this bike so unpopular? D:

Keep in mind that this model is not called a Downtown in all parts of the world..  In Taiwan/Japan it's the Nikita 300i and in many places it is the SuperDink 300i.

There are a quite a few Nikita 300 accessories listed here:
http://www.kymcorider.com/home/product.asp?cid=1&fid=309 (http://www.kymcorider.com/home/product.asp?cid=1&fid=309)

NHRC in Taiwan has some nice items:
http://www.nhrc.com.tw/e-live/front/bin/ptlist.phtml?Category=107453 (http://www.nhrc.com.tw/e-live/front/bin/ptlist.phtml?Category=107453)

I will be ordering a set of these brake levers:
http://www.nhrc.com.tw/e-live/front/bin/ptdetail.phtml?Part=N-KDT1235-00&Category=107453 (http://www.nhrc.com.tw/e-live/front/bin/ptdetail.phtml?Part=N-KDT1235-00&Category=107453)

Along with the matching bar ends:
http://www.nhrc.com.tw/e-live/front/bin/ptdetail.phtml?Part=HC-1126-05&Category=107453 (http://www.nhrc.com.tw/e-live/front/bin/ptdetail.phtml?Part=HC-1126-05&Category=107453)

Brent



Title: Re: Aftermarket mirrors ,grips , and stuff
Post by: Vivo on May 30, 2012, 01:27:35 AM
It's called Grand Dink here. :)
Title: Re: Aftermarket mirrors ,grips , and stuff
Post by: bdrannik on May 30, 2012, 02:42:07 AM
Yes - I forgot about the Grand Dink name.  Which country are you located in?  I believe the Nikita name is only in Taiwan/Japan but do not know where the other names are used.
Title: Re: Aftermarket mirrors ,grips , and stuff
Post by: Vivo on May 30, 2012, 02:51:35 AM
Yes - I forgot about the Grand Dink name.  Which country are you located in?  I believe the Nikita name is only in Taiwan but do not know where the other names are used.

Philippines. The Yager is the Dink here.
Title: Re: Aftermarket mirrors ,grips , and stuff
Post by: zombie on May 30, 2012, 02:59:33 AM
"got damn is this bike so unpopular?"

Well why didn't you say it was a "got damn" Super dink?
Then I would have said... Look them up for any bike. 90% of it fits. Then you will have to call.
Title: Re: Aftermarket mirrors ,grips , and stuff
Post by: Vivo on May 30, 2012, 03:10:34 AM
i see nothing special anywhere . its like almost stock parts (and im talking about bike apparel only, not engine parts) . i had hopes to find some shiny oil covers (on handlebars) or some sportish short break leavers (damn you t-max for having all these) , or , i dont know , maybe some nice looking backrests .
you see what i mean ?


Aaaah! I see what you mean subwoffer or subwoofer......

You want your scoot to look something like thiiiss!!!!

(http://www.dieselupload.com/files/1/scooter-017.jpg)



Title: Re: Aftermarket mirrors ,grips , and stuff
Post by: zombie on May 30, 2012, 04:40:37 AM
http://www.imb2b.com/news/leads-141.html (http://www.imb2b.com/news/leads-141.html) 
Title: Re: Aftermarket mirrors ,grips , and stuff
Post by: subwoffer on May 31, 2012, 11:52:14 PM
i see nothing special anywhere . its like almost stock parts (and im talking about bike apparel only, not engine parts) . i had hopes to find some shiny oil covers (on handlebars) or some sportish short break leavers (damn you t-max for having all these) , or , i dont know , maybe some nice looking backrests .
you see what i mean ?


Quote
Aaaah! I see what you mean subwoffer or subwoofer......

You want your scoot to look something like thiiiss!!!!

(http://www.dieselupload.com/files/1/scooter-017.jpg)








subwoffer !!! :)

and , i wish i had the cash for a project like this :)

thanks everybody for the links but non of them support international shipping :\ i want this leavers so badly!



Title: Re: Aftermarket mirrors ,grips , and stuff
Post by: subwoffer on May 31, 2012, 11:53:26 PM
BTW im from israel .
Title: Re: Aftermarket mirrors ,grips , and stuff
Post by: zombie on June 01, 2012, 02:14:56 AM
SIP Germany
Title: Re: Aftermarket mirrors ,grips , and stuff
Post by: zombie on June 01, 2012, 02:15:14 AM
Google
Title: Re: Aftermarket mirrors ,grips , and stuff
Post by: subwoffer on June 02, 2012, 05:32:49 PM
well i tried them all ,  international shipping on none of them .
kinda giving it up
Title: Re: Aftermarket mirrors ,grips , and stuff
Post by: zombie on June 02, 2012, 09:45:31 PM
International to where? Jupiter? Sip ships to the US, and they are BASED in MOST European nations... I don't think you are applying yourself.
Every country has a scooter shop. Even Crow ate ya!
Where are you? I'll buy you the parts/bring them to you/have my trained monkey install the parts for you. No charge!
Title: Re: Aftermarket mirrors ,grips , and stuff
Post by: zombie on June 02, 2012, 09:47:44 PM
Just looked back. Israel... There are some lovely scooter shops in Palestine. Ask for Pete.
Title: Re: Aftermarket mirrors ,grips , and stuff
Post by: bdrannik on June 03, 2012, 02:42:15 AM
Subwoffer if you like any of the NHRC parts, such as those I have listed below, I am about 99% sure that NHRC will ship internationally to you.


There are a quite a few Nikita 300 accessories listed here:
http://www.kymcorider.com/home/product.asp?cid=1&fid=309 (http://www.kymcorider.com/home/product.asp?cid=1&fid=309)

NHRC in Taiwan has some nice items:
http://www.nhrc.com.tw/e-live/front/bin/ptlist.phtml?Category=107453 (http://www.nhrc.com.tw/e-live/front/bin/ptlist.phtml?Category=107453)

I will be ordering a set of these brake levers:
http://www.nhrc.com.tw/e-live/front/bin/ptdetail.phtml?Part=N-KDT1235-00&Category=107453 (http://www.nhrc.com.tw/e-live/front/bin/ptdetail.phtml?Part=N-KDT1235-00&Category=107453)

Along with the matching bar ends:
http://www.nhrc.com.tw/e-live/front/bin/ptdetail.phtml?Part=HC-1126-05&Category=107453 (http://www.nhrc.com.tw/e-live/front/bin/ptdetail.phtml?Part=HC-1126-05&Category=107453)

Title: Re: Aftermarket mirrors ,grips , and stuff
Post by: subwoffer on June 03, 2012, 08:48:41 PM
Subwoffer if you like any of the NHRC parts, such as those I have listed below, I am about 99% sure that NHRC will ship internationally to you.

i would really like to have this leavers . can you please tell me how much have you paid for them ?


Just looked back. Israel... There are some lovely scooter shops in Palestine. Ask for Pete.

Really? in palestine? they have no proper roads to drive any kind of 2 wheels transport   ... never saw a single motorcycle on their lands , how can any scooter shops , specially with rare items could survive there?
really hard to believe.


and about scooter shops in my area . YES , theres tons of them , but none of them have any cool items unless it's T-MAX (damn him again)
unfortunately our stupid nation loves everything that every one have ( its like 70% of cars on roads it's mazda 2\3\6, and bikes  joyride and movie ) . people searching items with stable market . if it's not popular like hell , hard to find anything that's not stock .
Title: Re: Aftermarket mirrors ,grips , and stuff
Post by: zombie on June 03, 2012, 09:42:36 PM
I just don't understand!!! Israel is a modern nation that has everything we have in the US. Is it that no one will ship there? Perhaps someone here near you can order what you want, and Drop ship to you. Try looking up the items you want, and post them up. I have done this several times for others that could not arrange shipping.
Title: Re: Aftermarket mirrors ,grips , and stuff
Post by: bdrannik on June 03, 2012, 10:17:25 PM
i would really like to have this leavers . can you please tell me how much have you paid for them

I have not purchased them yet but the price I received in an email from NHRC was US$76 for the levers and US$12 for the bar ends. (plus shipping costs)
Title: Re: Aftermarket mirrors ,grips , and stuff
Post by: subwoffer on June 06, 2012, 12:46:27 PM
sent them a message , still no reply . hope they're alive
Title: Re: Aftermarket mirrors ,grips , and stuff
Post by: bdrannik on June 17, 2012, 01:13:40 AM
To change them I use a thin screw driver to push in between the old grip and the bar. Once an airspace is opened I use dish soap to lube it, and twist it off. I then use Gasoline to lube the new grip. It softens the rubber, and Melts it in place.

Zombie, were these the grips on a Downtown or other model?  On the Downtown the left grip is easy to remove and replace but the right grip is vulcanized to the throttle tube.  I had to carefully slice away the rubber using a razor blade and then sand off the remaining rubber.  The new grips I used are 22mm/24mm ProGrip model #699, which are nice gel type grips that help a lot with vibration.

I purchased them at my local dealer but here is an online site that has a photo of the model 699 grips:

 http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/11/55/689/4489/ITEM/Pro-Grip-699-Open-End-Sportbike-Gel-Grip.aspx (http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/11/55/689/4489/ITEM/Pro-Grip-699-Open-End-Sportbike-Gel-Grip.aspx)
 
Brent
Title: Re: Aftermarket mirrors ,grips , and stuff
Post by: zombie on June 17, 2012, 01:17:12 AM
It's good to see someone get what they want.