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I wanna see some not-so-stock mirrors. Whether you found some cool ones that screwed right on, or you crafted your own; I wanna see 'em!

Thanks guys.

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Those are really nice.

C'mon guys, post 'em.

RustyShackelford wrote:Those are really nice.
C'mon guys, post 'em.

Not much out there. After all, mirrors are to look "through" not "at". I do have one set of chrome round mirrors, but the arms don't extend out enough to make them truly functional. So I replaced them with some solid black ones that are taller and able to see what's behind.

Lunytune wrote:

RustyShackelford wrote:Those are really nice.
C'mon guys, post 'em.

Not much out there. After all, mirrors are to look "through" not "at". I do have one set of chrome round mirrors, but the arms don't extend out enough to make them truly functional. So I replaced them with some solid black ones that are taller and able to see what's behind.

Well, yeah. I don't mean post wild-looking mirrors that don't do the job they're meant to, I just wanna see what's out there. I'm especially interested in "DIY"-type mirrors. If you made it yourself, I wanna see it!

Also, if anyone can't point me in the direction of some cool websites to check out, I'd really appreciate it.

THANKS!

RustyShackelford wrote:I'm especially interested in "DIY"-type mirrors. If you made it yourself, I wanna see it!

I ran into a problem with my new Spree today which was created by somebody doing a DIY. When I bought the scooter, there was a really classy mirror, on one side, nothing on the other. The former owner pulled the mirror so we could load the scooter in the back of my minivan. When I got it home, I noticed the threads had been damaged. So here we go to the parts house to buy another tap to clean it up. Then I took a closer look at the threads on the DIY mirror. It wasn't 8mm, it was 5/16". I was lucky enough to be able to clean up the threads by tapping from the bottom and only because the damage wasn't deep.

I don't mind a guy doing a DIY, but please don't screw up the system so the next owner is unable to restore it. It's not a problem to find 8mm mirrors, but not so easy to find applicable mirrors in American thread.

Lunytune wrote:

RustyShackelford wrote:I'm especially interested in "DIY"-type mirrors. If you made it yourself, I wanna see it!

I ran into a problem with my new Spree today which was created by somebody doing a DIY. When I bought the scooter, there was a really classy mirror, on one side, nothing on the other. The former owner pulled the mirror so we could load the scooter in the back of my minivan. When I got it home, I noticed the threads had been damaged. So here we go to the parts house to buy another tap to clean it up. Then I took a closer look at the threads on the DIY mirror. It wasn't 8mm, it was 5/16". I was lucky enough to be able to clean up the threads by tapping from the bottom and only because the damage wasn't deep.

I don't mind a guy doing a DIY, but please don't screw up the system so the next owner is unable to restore it. It's not a problem to find 8mm mirrors, but not so easy to find applicable mirrors in American thread.

Good thing you were able to clean up the threads!
And thanks for bringing this up!
If I do end up having to pull a MacGyver, I definitely don't want to damage anything.

Didn't mean to throw water on your bonfire, but that was my frustration today. I have become somewhat like Wheelman. My shed has become an orphanage for wayfaring Hondas. The list of First Aid and Healings would be lengthy, but every scooter I own has required some TLC to get it running like I want it, and it is a never ending process to keep them going. We ride every day, and try to keep all of them servicable for family rallies. It's a full time job.

Lunytune wrote:Didn't mean to throw water on your bonfire, but that was my frustration today. I have become somewhat like Wheelman. My shed has become an orphanage for wayfaring Hondas. The list of First Aid and Healings would be lengthy, but every scooter I own has required some TLC to get it running like I want it, and it is a never ending process to keep them going. We ride every day, and try to keep all of them servicable for family rallies. It's a full time job.

Oh, no worries! Thanks for your input!
Yeah, maintenance is definitely an ongoing thing with these beautiful machines, and I'm loving every minute of it.

I don't know much, but I'm learning, and having a great time in the process.

My bike had mirrors with heads that stuck out and up quite a bit. I took my angle grinder and cut off the threaded portion and cut off 2-3" of stem and welded the stem back onto the threads at the appropriate angle You can barely see the welded area. I splashed the welds with aluminum paint and clear coat. I can see around them and that is how I like it. Pics on my signature.

I can't see past those stubbies...