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Makes And Models => Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2012 and older => Topic started by: sgmdudley on April 25, 2012, 03:52:56 AM
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I just completed the purchase of an S-9 (in transit). The test ride today on a S-9
and two weeks ago on a XU confirmed what everyone has been saying about the
mirrors. Ypou cannot see the cars behind you.
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Someone posted that their dealer had an adapter kit. Can this be confirmed with
manufacturer and model? Many thanks.
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My dealer mounted a "mirror extender kit" (yes, it is essential). Not sure of the manufacturer but looks like a standard motorcycle accessory.
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Check out this thread for information and photos of the mirror extenders: http://electricmotorcycleforum.com/boards/index.php?topic=1940.0 (http://electricmotorcycleforum.com/boards/index.php?topic=1940.0)
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And here are the mirror extenders that I have on my Zero S (or at least ones that look exactly like what I have on my bike). I note that Amazon sells them for about half of what my dealer sold them to me for.
http://www.amazon.com/10mm-Motorcycle-Mirror-Riser-Extender/dp/B003VBW80U (http://www.amazon.com/10mm-Motorcycle-Mirror-Riser-Extender/dp/B003VBW80U)
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I just took another look at that Amazon part and realized that it is only for the right-hand mirror. You also will want to purchase a mirror extender for the left-hand mirror. This extender has left-hand threads and is machined differently than the one used for the right mirror.
You will also need to measure your mounting bolt diameter to be sure you purchase a mirror extender that uses the correct bolt size. The mirror extender referenced in my previous post is for 10mm bolts and I am not sure what size mounting bolt is used by the Zero (not wanting to remove my mirrors to check).
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My Zero Should arrive this week. I live 50 miles North of Denver and the dealer is on the South side
56 miles away, so they said they would deliver the bike to me. This means I can't verify the threads
for the mirtror adapters in advance.
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Amazon.com shows both 10mm right hand and 10mm left hand adapters from "Lucky Bike". Lucky also
has 8mm right hand adapters.
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Can someone verify what is required? I would like to order them and have them ready to install when
my bike is delivered.
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Thank you very much for the informnation provided so far. Can't wait to start riding an electric motorcycle.
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I ordered the left/right pair a couple days ago from Amazon (for $15, i didn't have much to lose). I'll post back once I get them.
What I'd really like is a folding mechanism I could use on my existing mirrors, something like the CRG lane-splitter bar-ends but that would allow the mirrors to be located up higher. I prefer the mirrors more up in my field of vision when I'm looking forward at the road. But the Amazon specials will do for now, and you can't beat the price (the CRGs are about $80 each online -- ouch).
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By my measurement, the bolts appear to have an 8mm diameter.
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My solution...
(http://i45.tinypic.com/29boysp.jpg)
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You have the CRGs, right?
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On my 2010 DS I ordered two right side mirror extenders and they work on both sides perfectly!
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I ordered the pair of mirror extenders from Amazon.com and found that threads of the mount and bolt of the left hand mirror is reversed (left-handed). So these extenders aren't compatible with the 2012 Zero S. I went ahead and mounted an extender on the right side, but will have to find another solution for the left side.
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I got them from eBay for my 2011 S.
1 x 10mm right hand.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170610277762 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170610277762)
1 x 10mm left hand reverse threads.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160589228107 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160589228107)
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So, I ordered the left hand mirror (reverse thread) extender from eBay and I now have an extra right-hand mirror extender. If anyone wants it just let me know - I'll send it to you for free (I hate to see it go to waste).
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I'm a little confused. One person claims that 2 identical extenders work just fine and another claims that he had to get a special extender for the left side. Are the mirrors of different bikes randomly threaded the same or different? Why would they have different threading directions on the two sides? (I guess perhaps so that the mirror extending towards the outside of the motorcycle will be threaded such that it can easily be pushed - "break away, folding" style - towards the back of the bike, but not towards the front?)
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I can't speak for other bikes, but the 2012 ZF9 has right-handed thread for the right-side mirror, and left-handed thread for the left-side mirror.
I imagine they did that so the wind wouldn't be pushing on the left-side mirror and loosening it.
I had no idea it was this way until I tried to remove the mirror to install the extender. (I did see Richard's post about this, but I had already ordered the extenders...)
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I concur with oobflyer. The left-hand mirror has left-hand threads. This is typical of mirror mounts for most motorcycles in my experience. This keeps the wind from knocking the mirrors loose while you are riding.
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I can't speak for other bikes, but the 2012 ZF9 has right-handed thread for the right-side mirror, and left-handed thread for the left-side mirror.
I imagine they did that so the wind wouldn't be pushing on the left-side mirror and loosening it.
I had no idea it was this way until I tried to remove the mirror to install the extender. (I did see Richard's post about this, but I had already ordered the extenders...)
I guess I just lucked out. On the 2010 DS both sides are left hand threads so the duplicate order worked! Only bummer is something is now wrong with my bike. Working with Zero to get it fixed while still under warrantee.
Stay sunny CO!
Adam
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That 2-year warranty is very nice. It was a selling point for me. I noticed right away the mirrors were not going to work...all I was seeing was my shoulders just like the article somone posted said about the DS mirrors, so my Aprilia dealer that sold me the Zero, put on a pair of Tuono mirrors and gave me the Zero ones as spares. The Tuonos look nice and do the job...they do stick out a little more. I suppose lane splitting was the reason to try and keep them in so close, but sheesh, you have to be able to see behind you.
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I checked the link to Amazon.com for the adapters. That takes you to Luckybike.com.
On Monday April 30, I ordered the 10mm Right Hand Thread adapter and the 10mm
Left Hand Thread adpater for $18.44 including shipping. Received them on Thursday
May 3rd and installed them. Major improvement.
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OK, ordered mine tonight. Gonna be sunny in Colorado tomorrow, looking forward to riding.
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If someone wants to order just the left-hand adapter (reversed thread) I have an extra right-handed adapter that I'll send to you for free - just let me know.
I got the left-handed adapter from Amazon (Luckybike) and it fit perfectly. Now I can see out of both mirrors - what a huge difference - the anxiety of not knowing what's going on behind me is now gone.
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After (left side) Before (right side)
(http://i45.tinypic.com/34i4knb.jpg)
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Nice comparison :)
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Even with these extenders, my field of vision is quite limited. I am thinking of getting another set and adding it on. Excessive? Would it help?
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I went with a single collapsible bar end you can see it here folded in. You can get one for each side, but I like the way it looks only on one side.
You can get the parts you need from http://www.hollywoodelectrics.com (http://www.hollywoodelectrics.com) you may need to call them though. Really cool guys.
The regual mirrors wrok pretty well if you don't stick your elbows out too for though.
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/383467_3139359123865_1261517185_32294661_550910696_n.jpg)