Re: [ST] loose mirror

[John Hickman <jhickman@xxxxxxx>]

I used a variation of Rick's technique.  First, I used a pair of vice grip 
pliers to slightly straiten (unbend?) the "teeth" of the serrated washer. 
This gave the washer a tighter grip on the pivot post.  Then I used a 
C-clamp to tighten the washer/post combo with the sockets as described by 
Rick (see below).

>>Yep they are crap. There are 4 conical washers that are held on by a
>>serrated washer that bites into an aluminum post. If this comes of once
>>or twice it never stays on properly after that.
>
>Try this first:
>Remove the mirror (2-10mm bolts under the rubber boot) and select a socket
>- 16mm seems right - to fit over the serrated washer.  Then using 
>another socket - 17mm works - in the recess on the opposite side, fit the
>assembly into a bench vice and GENTLY squeeze the serrated washer further
>onto its alloy post.  This should solve your problem.

An added benefit of using a C-clamp instead of a bench vice is that you can 
skip the mirror base removal step and clamp it while it is still attached 
to the fairing.


John Hickman
1999 ST (red)
Lexington, KY



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