New Mirrors
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New Mirrors
Ive now got some replacement mirrors from the2wheels at eBay Hong Kong at http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/290589022915 ... 1497.l2649
They were smaller than I thought so see these photos. The mirrors do present a smaller view of the world and I have less arms in them so will see if I get used to them. I had to install them backwards to get full lock on my ermax windscreen so just enough clearance for the headlight and idle off switches! Maybe will get more top speed with the lower drag
DSCF6711 by TazPCX, on Flickr
DSCF6712 by TazPCX, on Flickr
DSCF6714 by TazPCX, on Flickr
DSCF6715 by TazPCX, on Flickr
DSCF6716 by TazPCX, on Flickr
They were smaller than I thought so see these photos. The mirrors do present a smaller view of the world and I have less arms in them so will see if I get used to them. I had to install them backwards to get full lock on my ermax windscreen so just enough clearance for the headlight and idle off switches! Maybe will get more top speed with the lower drag
DSCF6711 by TazPCX, on Flickr
DSCF6712 by TazPCX, on Flickr
DSCF6714 by TazPCX, on Flickr
DSCF6715 by TazPCX, on Flickr
DSCF6716 by TazPCX, on Flickr
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I think they're ugly as sin. Different strokes I guess!
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Thanks. I think the stock ones are plain But I really got these to get better clearance of my windscreen, and I have tilted my handlbars forward again to get better clearance for my long arms.
By the way why do Honda have to tighten up bolts on handlebar so tight. It was a bugger twisting the brake assemblies around and I was only able to move one side. I ruined two allen keys on the other side. Will ask the dealer to do it when I go in for my first service.
By the way why do Honda have to tighten up bolts on handlebar so tight. It was a bugger twisting the brake assemblies around and I was only able to move one side. I ruined two allen keys on the other side. Will ask the dealer to do it when I go in for my first service.
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They just do not look right at all on the PCX.
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sorry taz,they dont do it for me either, i looked at those as well
Scoots so far- Peugeot jetforce 125,honda Dylan 125,yamaha x max 125,honda pcx 125,honda nss300 forza ;-) and bikes were kh250, zxr750L1,zx9B1,zx9c1,wr426,xjr1300sp,09-z1000
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Whatever floats your boat. I think they look like futuristic shrek ears.
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Not a fan either tbh. They dont go with the bike at all. But hey, its your bike. If you like em then who cares what anyone else says.
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They look fine and look like they work well. I do agree that the stock mirrors are rubbish. I want body-integrated mirrors, that'd be awesome.
Currently ride: Nothing right now - mostly mountain biking with my boys until they're old enough to ride
Previously rides: 2011 Honda PCX 125, 2005 V-Strom DL650, 1974 Vespa Ciao, 2011 Honda PCX 170 (tons of mods - takegawa 170cc big bore kit, gears, etc), 1996 Honda Nighthawk 250, 1987 Honda Spree, 2000 KTM 125SX, 2003 Honda Silverwing, 2007 Genuine Buddy 125, 1998 Honda PC800, 2008 Buddy 125 (white), 2008 Buddy 125 (red), 2001 Honda Reflex, 1987 Honda Elite, 1988 Honda Spree, 2007 Yamaha Vino, 2007 Honda Metro, 2x 125cc pure-chinesium dirt bikes
Previously rides: 2011 Honda PCX 125, 2005 V-Strom DL650, 1974 Vespa Ciao, 2011 Honda PCX 170 (tons of mods - takegawa 170cc big bore kit, gears, etc), 1996 Honda Nighthawk 250, 1987 Honda Spree, 2000 KTM 125SX, 2003 Honda Silverwing, 2007 Genuine Buddy 125, 1998 Honda PC800, 2008 Buddy 125 (white), 2008 Buddy 125 (red), 2001 Honda Reflex, 1987 Honda Elite, 1988 Honda Spree, 2007 Yamaha Vino, 2007 Honda Metro, 2x 125cc pure-chinesium dirt bikes
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Mirrors are for girls to put on their make up.
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I may still get mirror extenders as can only put on my steering lock by moving the left mirror a bit each time. But thats only because I twisted my handlebars as far fwd as possible as my arms are too long. I had to return to my dealer yesterday to get them to loosen one of the handlebar hex bolts as it was so tight. They used a proper hex driver instead of those soft metal L shaped ones so I will buy a set, around $50. By the way, the tool kit with the PCX is pathetic. May take mine out as its using up luggage space!
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I took my toolkit out, just dumped it in my "random tools" drawer. It's all rubbish...
I have my own toolkit I take with me on long rides that is actually worth something. I can't imagine fixing anything with the Honda kit.
I bought a mirror extender kit with my tall Givi windshield. I think it was $10, direct from Givi.
I have my own toolkit I take with me on long rides that is actually worth something. I can't imagine fixing anything with the Honda kit.
I bought a mirror extender kit with my tall Givi windshield. I think it was $10, direct from Givi.
Currently ride: Nothing right now - mostly mountain biking with my boys until they're old enough to ride
Previously rides: 2011 Honda PCX 125, 2005 V-Strom DL650, 1974 Vespa Ciao, 2011 Honda PCX 170 (tons of mods - takegawa 170cc big bore kit, gears, etc), 1996 Honda Nighthawk 250, 1987 Honda Spree, 2000 KTM 125SX, 2003 Honda Silverwing, 2007 Genuine Buddy 125, 1998 Honda PC800, 2008 Buddy 125 (white), 2008 Buddy 125 (red), 2001 Honda Reflex, 1987 Honda Elite, 1988 Honda Spree, 2007 Yamaha Vino, 2007 Honda Metro, 2x 125cc pure-chinesium dirt bikes
Previously rides: 2011 Honda PCX 125, 2005 V-Strom DL650, 1974 Vespa Ciao, 2011 Honda PCX 170 (tons of mods - takegawa 170cc big bore kit, gears, etc), 1996 Honda Nighthawk 250, 1987 Honda Spree, 2000 KTM 125SX, 2003 Honda Silverwing, 2007 Genuine Buddy 125, 1998 Honda PC800, 2008 Buddy 125 (white), 2008 Buddy 125 (red), 2001 Honda Reflex, 1987 Honda Elite, 1988 Honda Spree, 2007 Yamaha Vino, 2007 Honda Metro, 2x 125cc pure-chinesium dirt bikes
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Only wussies brake, right?gn2 wrote:Mirrors are for girls to put on their make up.
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Ive gone and ordered mirror extenders off eBay now. Guess you need them for any tall windscreen if you want to use the stearing lock. I also bought a new set of hex drivers, hopefully stronger metal and they are longer shaped L so hopefully more torque!
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Brakes is mostly for people who can't read the road ahead.Fiah wrote:Only wussies brake, right?
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