Before I go out and buy tools I do not need

[oswaldters]

They are attached with double sided tape, so you can stick them to whatever you want.  The mounting kit also comes with some mounting brackets for putting the pods in on an angle.

I'll have 10 pods so I'm thinking about where to put them.  At least several pods will be around the rear wheel area and then they'll be some by the front wheel.  I'm also thinking the air intake under the seat will have a couple too.

Beyond that I'll just play with some ideas for a while and see what I come up with. 

[Rianna]

That sounds pretty good. I wonder how well the tape will hold. I'm thinking someone said they have to stay on solid and not flash. Is that right?

I do wonder why the scoots don't come equipped with flashing hazard type lights like cars do. When I first checked it out I half expected to be able to push that turn signal swith in in the center position to have both signals flash at the same time.

[oswaldters]

They do sell sets that change color and strobe etc.  But my understanding is that is illegal to use - which makes sense given how much of a distraction that would be for everyone.  Be visible is one thing, flashing like a Christmas tree is another.

That tape is supposed to be very strong (I think it's called VHB tape) and the led pods weight almost nothing.  Shouldn't be a problem to mount the pods.

I hope to get to it this weekend.

[Rianna]

Yeah, 'specially if you puttin' 'em right under the seat...I reckon you're butt would be flashin' then.

You gonna have a project every weekend, lol.

I wouldn't mind havin' some different mirrors one day.

[oswaldters]

Although, I have thought about putting in one of those tail lights that flashes when you first activate the brake.  The local PD motor units have them so I'm guess they're legal.

A project every weekend is good until the temps drop more, but that won't be too far off.

I did think about mirrors too - the stock ones don't work too well for me.

[Rianna]

Hey, that tail light idea would be a good thing. Everything you can add that will help alert other drivers is a plus. Your mirrors don't agree with you either? I thought it was just me because I'm short or something. They're great if you wanna look at your arm or your elbow or something. I just don't think they give a good view of what's behind you. Maybe if they came out further or something??

[oswaldters]

Agreed - they would be better if they stuck out to the side more - a rectangular shape instead of round.

When winter comes around and I wear a heavy coat, I can't see much of anything with those mirrors.

[Rianna]

I was thinking the same thing. The only winter coat I have is a size or 2 too big for me and it's a little on the puffy side. It's pretty warm, but it's not gonna be great for riding. It's dark too so not only will I have a hard time seeing other folks in the mirrors, they may have a harder time seeing me. Yes, the rectangular ones would be better than these round ones.

[oswaldters]

Either that or have some mirrors that stick further our so you can get a wider view.

[Rianna]

Yes, these stock ones sure could use an extender that could allow for a few more inches on each.

[lankeeyankee]

Topic is getting off from tool?

New topic maybe? Winter Clothes, Cold Weather Gear?

[Rianna]

The current conversation was actually leading up to which tools, if any, would be needed to change out your mirrors...but...yeah, we could chat about which tools would be needed to install heated grips and such in a Winter Clothes, Cold Weather Gear topic too, I suppose...

You snag any deer yet?

[lankeeyankee]

The current conversation was actually leading up to which tools, if any, would be needed to change out your mirrors...but...yeah, we could chat about which tools would be needed to install heated grips and such in a Winter Clothes, Cold Weather Gear topic too, I suppose...

You snag any deer yet?

Tools that come in handy depending on your technical abilites.
1) Tire gauage.
2) Feeler gauges, checking spark plug gap and valves.
3) Plastic Welder made by Devcon is some awesome stuff for bonding plastics.


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@Rianna
Hi
No, I have not taken any deer yet. I have seen plenty of does (female deer / anterless deer) and young bucks (male deer) Snagged a few good pictures though. ;-)

Your providing a lot of good info (off of tools) Winter warm clothing is important to those that ride in cold climates. I feel that this info may be not noticed by an individual that could use your experience and opinions.
I am no way to trying to be a moderator, just helping to keep it organized. Pass on good info just make it easy to find 

[Rianna]

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@lankeeyankee
Hi. No problem, lankeeyankee, I DO tend to get Off Topic quite a bit. This is the first technical type forum I've been to and I didn't notice any dedicated Off-topic thread. I may get the hang of things, though, and learn when to start a new topic. So sorry about the deer. You may have to wait for a night when the moon is right and go at night then. (If I was a big male deer sleeping all day and waking up at night hungry I would probably climb a mountain or the peak of a hill so I could look out all around and scout the best places to find food...and I'd probably wait until sometime between midnight and 2am when all the human folks get quiet.) Hope you bring home lots this year. 

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Plastic Welder made by Devcon is something I may just have to google and learn about. Sounds like a great thing to have on hand.