My Piaggio MP3 scooter was struck by a hit-n-run driver; most of the impact was absorbed by the kickstand (which twisted like a pretzel), but the rear reflector was also smashed. That reflector is impossible to find, as it is not original equipment but apparently is slapped on during the import process to meet U.S. DOT requirements. In keeping with the Piaggio's Italian lineage, I ordered two of these tricolor reflectors and applied them via the self-adhesive backing (removing and keeping the undamaged right rear reflector). It is the same size as the original and has stayed securely put. I arranged both of them with the red square facing backwards (so one of them is not exactly an Italian flag) because I figured it was important, traffic-wise, to have the red portion in the rearmost position.
The only reason I did not give this five stars is it could be a little less rigid. The surface I applied it to is slightly curved, and the reflector's stiffness causes the rearmost edge to stick out slightly so that the self-adhesive does not stick to the scooter at that edge. We're only talking a few millimeters, only noticeable under close inspection, and if your intended application is a flat surface then it would be perfect. I note that Amazon sells these reflectors in a number of color configurations and I am sure they all would have the same fine properties.Get more detail about Italian Flag Reflector, Auto, Motorcycle, RV, Truck, Boat - Free S/H.
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