Mirror problems
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my left side mirror wont stay put. The actual mirror that rotates on that ball keeps slipping. When i move the mirror around to the place where i want it and let go, it falls down. Of course in that range where i would need it to stay its all loosy goosey. Do i have to now replace the whole mirror since i think its the ball itself has become stripped or something, or is there another fix out there? I thought about just supergluing it in place, but then it would be stuck like that. Yeah i can move the mirror where it will stay, but its not in a position where i can see anything behind me out of it.
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RE: Mirror problems
Are these stock or aftermarket? On my last bike, I tried 3 different types of aftermarket mirror sets and had problems with all 3. I DID superglue them and they wouldeventually vibrate loose after awhile. And they would usuallyvibrate loose at inopportune times like when I was on a long trip.
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Are these stock or aftermarket? On my last bike, I tried 3 different types of aftermarket mirror sets and had problems with all 3. I DID superglue them and they wouldeventually vibrate loose after awhile. And they would usuallyvibrate loose at inopportune times like when I was on a long trip.
Are these stock or aftermarket? On my last bike, I tried 3 different types of aftermarket mirror sets and had problems with all 3. I DID superglue them and they wouldeventually vibrate loose after awhile. And they would usuallyvibrate loose at inopportune times like when I was on a long trip.
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RE: Mirror problems
I had a set like that and ended up putting the slightest crimp in the mirror near the ball. Not enough to be notiiceable but enough to tighten the mirror at the ball.
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From: The Wasteland
RE: Mirror problems
Are there 2 little screws on the back of the mirror? If so just tighten them up a little but be careful its easy to break the glass outta the mirror if you over tighten, trust me I know from experience.
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RE: Mirror problems
Before I bought replacement mirror I would take the mirrors off the bike. Place glass down on a towel on work bench and with a center punch, ping two small little dimples into the back of the mirrors right at the ball and see if that would tighten things up.
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From: Grosse Ile, Mi
RE: Mirror problems
Agree with whaap. Exactly what I would do but, before the glue try.
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