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Old Aug 18, 2016 | 12:08 PM
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Check to see if there is a screw on the front side of the mirror's right by the stem and ball. If so tighten it up and your mirror will stay in place. I got a 1988 sporty to have some fun with and I had the same issue buy the time I got to the end of my street (about 2 miles) it was looking at the ground or pipes. On a side note my mirrors are mounted on top.
 
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Originally Posted by WildBill_50
Check to see if there is a screw on the front side of the mirror's right by the stem and ball. If so tighten it up and your mirror will stay in place. I got a 1988 sporty to have some fun with and I had the same issue buy the time I got to the end of my street (about 2 miles) it was looking at the ground or pipes. On a side note my mirrors are mounted on top.
I decided to get another pair of mirrors. These will go on top. And they seem to go up and out a bit more. So all should be fine.
 
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