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Post by medic09 on Aug 24, 2006 22:15:49 GMT -5
Is there a way to tighten a mirror? Mine are firmly attached at the handlebar. The problem is keeping them adjusted where I want them. The R mirror 'droops' after 5 minutes of riding, and I no longer have a useful view. Constantly reaching up to readjust is really annoying. I don't see any way to fiddle with the joint where the mirror attaches to the stem.
Any suggestions? Or do I shop for new mirrors?
Thanks!
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Post by hopwheels on Aug 25, 2006 0:27:52 GMT -5
Yep, sounds like it's time for new mirrors. Make sure and get Yamaha specific mirrors, as the right hand mirror screws on counter-clockwise. I learned my lesson on that when I ordered a pair from JC Whitney (super-cheapies!) and the right wouldn't screw on. Doh!
Gary
Hopwheels
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Post by medic09 on Aug 25, 2006 15:56:04 GMT -5
So I rode by a Yamaha dealer and bought a pair of mirrors. On the interstate on the way home, the R mirror is drooping till I lose my view. Now what? Return it for another? I'm getting a little skeptical about this...  |
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Post by jstava on Sept 24, 2006 22:38:42 GMT -5
Here's something that's worked for me: On my SRX6, I tried winding heavy duty polyester thread (black to match the mirror stem and collar) around the join. It worked a little bit, I wound on some more pulling it very tight, securing it with several clove hitches. Pushed under the collar with a small screw driver, it worked even better. Concerned about it wearing ad eventually loosening up, I undid the lot, made up a small batch of araldite (epoxy glue) with which I wet the polyester thread well as I wound it on, finished it as before, and trimmed it neatly and wiped the excess glue before setting the mirror to the right position and letting it set for t4 hours. Now it will never move, but is not ajustable. There's my mongrel solution, if it's of any use.
jstava
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Post by StewRoss on Sept 25, 2006 4:05:01 GMT -5
Mate, Buy the genuine SR mirrors and you should never have any more problems...hmmm, a sweeping statement...oh well. The original mirrors are still available from the US...ask Hopwheels...and they will remain in place nicely despite the vibrations. I've never had any problems with these over many years...I've wrecked a couple in crashes, but that's another story... Not the cheapest alternative, but give 'em a go. SR  |
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Post by medic09 on Oct 8, 2006 21:30:29 GMT -5
Thanks, Stew.
I'm finding with all our little projects (SR 500, CB750K, T160) that I'm often happier with original or near original parts; especially since we're mostly interested in riding the bikes per stock design.
Over the winter, I may look for some mirrors for her, along with a few other things.
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Post by StewRoss on Oct 9, 2006 4:07:30 GMT -5
Hi, Yes genuine is often the best...probably due to them putting the bits through some sort of test before selling the bikes...Deus or Vanem here in Aus...should be able to supply you with aftermarket bits mailorder...that would be OK for the job. Probably plenty of US places as well. People also use bar end mirrors and screw them into the mirror mounts...good quality Jpanaese ones would be decent stuff...check around. SR  |
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