I can see clearly now (or not as the case may be)

[Guest philbo]

I was riding home this afternoon (at around 80 mph) and I noticed that the mirror on the right hand side was out of alignment. By the time I went to reach my left hand over to adjust it, the bloody thing fell off and went crashing down the road. I didn't bother going back for it 'cause I figured it would have been pretty much dead anyhow but on closer inspection when I got home, I found that everything was intact, there is a shaft comming out with a compression spring, a washer and a 10mm lock nut. Looking at the left mirror, I can't figure out how you would remove or otherwise replace the head section (the black plastic bit with the mirror in it) either way - likewise I can't figure out what broke.

 

Has this happened to anyone else or did I just have a dodgy mirror?

 

Cheers

 

Phil

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I think that part was assembled before they pressed the mirror in.. anyway, they are pretty much non-repairable but easily replacable.

 

follow this thread and save some money with a Buell FB mirror upgrade..

 

http://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=5471

[Guest philbo]

I think that part was assembled before they pressed the mirror in..  anyway, they are pretty much non-repairable but easily replacable.

 

follow this thread and save some money with a Buell FB mirror upgrade..

 

  http://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=5471

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I'd actually considered that but now I guess there's no other option - so it's off to HD today to get some.

 

Thanks

 

Phil

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Well you have options now... Of course you can order the replacment form MG, pay $70+ something for it, and then wait until Luigi can find one in a parts bin to send your way.. My guess a several weeks..

 

But you could get lucky since they are high consumption items and have it a week or so, and get to keep your elbos in the picture

[Guest philbo]

Well you have options now...  Of course you can order the replacment form MG, pay $70+ something for it, and then wait until Luigi can find one in a parts bin to  send your way..  My guess a several weeks.. 

 

But you could get lucky since they are high consumption items and have it a week or so, and get to keep your elbos in the picture 

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I just called the dealer and they're talking just over $90 - ouch.