Re: [ST] RS mirror warning

[Eric Sheley <Eric@xxxxxxxxxx>]

At 05:47 PM 5/10/01 -0400, Paul Fox wrote:
>i was putting everything back together.  i got to the second nut on
>the second mirror, using a 1/4" drive ratchet on the 6mm stud, and
>oops -- the stud twisted right off.  i think the mirror bases may
>simply be cast -- the studs are very weak.  be gentle when installing
>them.

The Daytona has notched bolts installed so that when you drop the bike the 
bolts break instead of the fairing or mirror. I would assume the RS is 
setup the same way.

- -Eric


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