Re: [ST] loose mirror

[Martin Waltman <marty_rw@xxxxxxxxx>]

I don't think you can tighten them. A new mirror is
about $120-$130. I tried taking it of and using a 
hammer a spin tight (screwdriver handle socket end)
that fit over the post and rested on the nut and a big
bolt to support the under side with this set up I
could get a good swing and not break the mirror. I
didn't work and now I believe the mirror is laughing
ant me as I ride down the road. I think I will try the
bolt trick.

Martin Waltman
Frederick MD
01 Blue Sprint

- --- Bil Swartz <bil@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> On Thu, 15 Jul 2004, Mr Baker wrote:
> 
> > 	Does anyone know if there is a way to tighten the
> mirror swivel
> > joint on an ST?  My right side was loose when I
> bought the bike (used)
> > the vibes are driving me a little nuts (ok I'm
> already a little nuts),
> 
> As far as we know there isn't any built in
> adjustment or way to tighten
> that up...
> 
> Try peeling back the covering boot (carefully) till
> you can get to the
> "elbow" joint...then using channel locks with
> suitable protection (wrap
> tape around the jaws, or use some thin pieces of
> wood) to protect the
> plastic, gently squeeze the top and bottom of the
> joint to see if you can
> tighten it up any.  Be very careful not to crush it!
> 
> Another poster mentioned a fix (not sure if in FAQ,
> Mods, or
> Archive) whereby they used a nut, long bolt and
> washers to run down thru
> that plastic elbow joint to put a little squeeze
> play on it.
> 
> FWIW, HIH, SDA...
> 
>  -- 
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