loose mirrors on fairing

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  • barmstro

    #1

    loose mirrors on fairing

    My 85 GS1150 F has the mirrors mounted on the fairing,that mounting is solid,BUT the swivel adjustment on each mirror keeps moving at high speeds.
    I've looked and can't find a way to tighten them.
    Can anyone help me?
  • crag antler
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    • Jun 2002
    • 8290
    • Florida Cracker in North Carolina

    #2
    I have a set where a P.O. had used JB weld once they were in the position they wanted.
    I know you can still purchase them new from Bike Bandit as I just did for like $37.
    Doug aka crag antler

    83GS1100E, gone
    2000 Kawasaki Concours
    Please wear ATGATT

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    • Sandy
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      • Feb 2004
      • 7521
      • Cranbrook, BC Canada

      #3
      My GS1000S mirrors did that exact same thing. What I was able to do with mine was to actually remove the glass retaining ring without damaging it and there was a nut and spring inside the mirror head. Simply tightening the nut gave it more tension at the swivel and the problem was fixed. Look closely at yours, maybe you can do the same.
      '84 GS750EF (Oct 2015 BOM) '79 GS1000N (June 2007 BOM)

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      • Busafied

        #4
        Originally posted by Sandy
        My GS1000S mirrors did that exact same thing. What I was able to do with mine was to actually remove the glass retaining ring without damaging it and there was a nut and spring inside the mirror head. Simply tightening the nut gave it more tension at the swivel and the problem was fixed. Look closely at yours, maybe you can do the same.
        Exactly.

        I haVE managed ONCE, to tighten mine by spinning the mirror left (you facing the glass) was pure luck, never managed it since

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