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Chris0381

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Re: Would like higher mirrors.
« Reply #15 on: June 26, 2014, 05:11:13 PM »
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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Re: Would like higher mirrors.
« Reply #16 on: June 26, 2014, 05:48:52 PM »
It's a bad ass little bike.
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Re: Would like higher mirrors.
« Reply #17 on: June 26, 2014, 11:39:20 PM »
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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Re: Would like higher mirrors.
« Reply #18 on: June 29, 2014, 09:45:34 AM »
Maybe try some teflon tape on the threads and report back ?
2013 Super 8 50cc 2T Air Cooled Mfg'd 2012
Stock pipe derestriction
Smooth Boss
6.5gm Dr Pulley sliders
Malossi Torsion Controller
Malossi Fly Clutch- yellow springs
Polini Variator
#95 Main Jet
Purple Malossi Contra Spring
42 MPH on the flats with the wind

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Re: Would like higher mirrors.
« Reply #19 on: June 29, 2014, 01:10:16 PM »
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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Re: Would like higher mirrors.
« Reply #20 on: June 29, 2014, 05:26:35 PM »
No need to loc tite those, just torque the holder nuts down firmly.
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