Pride Apex Rapid mobility scooter mirrors 8mm thread

[Beachball]

Well I order some mirrors for my mobility scooter they came and the seller make sure you line them up and they would screw in but they would not so i have sent them back for a full refund .
So i am wondering now if i need a Tap Wench and Chuck set ,is this the right tool ?
i want to make sure there is thread in the holes on my scooter and then the next new mirrors will fit so any information i would appreciate Thanks

 

[ProfJohnL]

Without being able to see what the problem is, it's not really possible to advise on what tools you may need.

I suggest you speak to your supplier or the manufacturer to find out what is needed.

 

[Hutch]

I fitted a pair of mirrors to my wife's Pride rapide mobility scooter, 8 mm thread size, no problems, you should not need to use tap set on the steering bars. I bought them from E bay , I would post a link but they are no longer available. Just use an 8 mm threaded bolt to run down the threaded hole.

 

[Hutch]

Sorry to be a Doom Monger, but if you do not know, if you need a tap set, then you will do more damage using it.
Take your scooter to a mobility shop they will advise you..

 

[Hutch]

Beachball, the thread inserts in the handles are very easy to cross thread and to also strip the threads, be very carefull with them.

 

[Beachball]

Without being able to see what the problem is, it's not really possible to advise on what tools you may need.

I suggest you speak to your supplier or the manufacturer to find out what is needed.

Hi Prof JohnL Thanks for advice you have have been very helpful

 

[Beachball]

I fitted a pair of mirrors to my wife's Pride rapide mobility scooter, 8 mm thread size, no problems, you should not need to use tap set on the steering bars. I bought them from E bay , I would post a link but they are no longer available. Just use an 8 mm threaded bolt to run down the threaded hole.

Hi Hutch i have brought a 8mm threaded bolt going to try that way

 

[Beachball]

Sorry to be a Doom Monger, but if you do not know, if you need a tap set, then you will do more damage using it.
Take your scooter to a mobility shop they will advise you..

Thought i would ask about the tap set was not sure what it did but thanks for your advice

 

[Dustydog]

BB
They just screw in to the factory prepared thread. You may two black plastic protection caps to remove. Then just screw them in and finally tighten the lock nut.

PRIDE ELITE / GO GO MOBILITY SCOOTER MIRRORS 8mm THREADED FOR DELTA TILLER | eBay

If you have the Delta Tiller handlebars like in the picture below, simply pop open the tabs and screw in the mirrors. Pair of Universal 8mm Threaded mirrors (pair). Will fit 8mm threaded holes. Thread size: 8mm.

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[Beachball]

BB
They just screw in to the factory prepared thread. You may two black plastic protection caps to remove. Then just screw them in and finally tighten the lock nut.

PRIDE ELITE / GO GO MOBILITY SCOOTER MIRRORS 8mm THREADED FOR DELTA TILLER | eBay

If you have the Delta Tiller handlebars like in the picture below, simply pop open the tabs and screw in the mirrors. Pair of Universal 8mm Threaded mirrors (pair). Will fit 8mm threaded holes. Thread size: 8mm.

www.ebay.co.uk

Hi DD i took the two black plastic caps off the left side 8mm threaded screw it went straight in but the right side it went in a little and that was it . so we are thinking of using a plug tap to see if that sorts it but thanks for the advice

 

[Beachball]

Latest update the plug tap has work and it was filled with paint and other stuff and it clean now and the 8mm threaded screw goes in like it should .

 

[Dustydog]

It’s behind you!!

 

[Beachball]

It’s behind you!!

 

[Hutch]

It’s behind you!!

Oh No it's not.

 

[Beachball]

Oh No it's not.

But it in the garage

 

[Dustydog]

But it in the garage

Panto spiel😉

 

[Beachball]

The mirrors are now on my mobility scooter and they look great

 

[otherclive]

The mirrors are now on my mobility scooter and they look great

Yes but can you get good rearwards vision. with them.? Don't trust then 100% still use the "motorcyclist"s over the shoulder rearwards glance"

 

[Beachball]

Yes but can you get good rearwards vision. with them.? Don't trust then 100% still use the "motorcyclist"s over the shoulder rearwards glance"

Hi clive i have made a note of it and thanks for your input

 

[Dustydog]

BB,
I assume you are not going to use this on the road?

 

[Beachball]

BB,
I assume you are not going to use this on the road?

Hi DD it for using when i have to cross the road to the park and then back on the pavement with my two dogs .

 

[Hutch]

Now what you need is a couple of rear lights, as on my wife's Chariot.

 

[Beachball]

Now what you need is a couple of rear lights, as on my wife's Chariot.
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it looks nice is it a big job to do

 

[otherclive]

it looks nice is it a big job to do

Dead easy if you buy a couple of bicycle rear lights many will come with the plastic jubilee clip integrated. All you do is unfasten the clip, route it around the support of the scooter and then tighten it up using a screwdriver., or some have a rotary thumb wheel. The most difficult bit is synchronising the flashes between the two lights. (TIC) as you cannot press them both simultaneously. Literally it can take hours. 😱

https://www.amazon.co.uk/CatEye-Omni-TL-LD135-Rear-Light/dp/B008QVXSE0/ref=sr_1_14?keywords=rear+bike+lights&qid=1666972283&qu=eyJxc2MiOiI2LjI2IiwicXNhIjoiNS40OSIsInFzcCI6IjUuMjEifQ%3D%3D&sr=8-14

 

[Hutch]

You don't really want the rear light sycronised as it gives a hypnotist effect, to people behind you. Then they follow you to the local pub, but don't buy you a drink.