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  1. 06-11-2014, 06:45 PM #1
    78OldRide
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    Default mirror attachment???

    Was riding when I noticed my mirror was falling. Only one spring holding it on. DEALER has to order them. Has any one used a different way to attach them?
    Its a 2011RT
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  2. 06-11-2014, 06:47 PM #2
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    Default info

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  3. 06-11-2014, 07:47 PM #3
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    Default As I see it..!!

    thats it...many have gone before you and many will follow but they will not change the system...!!
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  4. 06-11-2014, 07:50 PM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by 78OldRide View Post
    2011RT
    My 2013 left mirror came loose while on the highway. I probably broke the stupid plastic seat on the mirror assembly when I installed an LED strip on each mirror so I would know when my turn signal is on. The replacement part from the BRP parts website - and this is a piece of plastic about the size of a Quarter - is $12.95!! On my dealer's parts inventory it was $7.99! Still a rip, but I would rather spend my money with my dealer than BRP. Of course they did not have the parts in stock, so my left mirror is being held on by a bungee cord. Pretty embarrassing when someone asks me what the bungee cord is for.
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  5. 06-12-2014, 10:12 AM #5
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    Default Mirror

    Ok thanks I took mirror off before it hit pavement. Blind on one side. Maybe Velcro super glue duct tape.
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  6. 06-12-2014, 10:44 AM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by oldguyinCT View Post
    My 2013 left mirror came loose while on the highway. I probably broke the stupid plastic seat on the mirror assembly when I installed an LED strip on each mirror so I would know when my turn signal is on. The replacement part from the BRP parts website - and this is a piece of plastic about the size of a Quarter - is $12.95!! On my dealer's parts inventory it was $7.99! Still a rip, but I would rather spend my money with my dealer than BRP. Of course they did not have the parts in stock, so my left mirror is being held on by a bungee cord. Pretty embarrassing when someone asks me what the bungee cord is for.
    If anyone ever needs them that is local just stop by. We always keep a few in stock.
    About every third or forth time we take mirrors off for people we find one of them partially broken and replace it.
    I think sometimes the Tech's at dealerships are not that careful taking mirrors off. I have taken them off our own RT at least 100 times, most times just to show people how it's done and ours are still fine. Probably break the next time.
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  7. 06-12-2014, 02:59 PM #7
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    Every time I took mine off and reinstalled them reminded me of how poor the set up is. I was waiting for the day one of them broke loose but fortunately it never happened. I'm surprised they haven't change how they attach yet.
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  8. 06-12-2014, 05:19 PM #8
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    Default mirror attachment???

    I remade the wires that are part of the plastic round parts, they seemed to be the weak links. you can attach a landyard to the mirror and body as well. it will catch the mirror should the "cheesy" mounts fail.
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  9. 06-12-2014, 06:00 PM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by rick_w View Post
    If anyone ever needs them that is local just stop by. We always keep a few in stock.
    About every third or forth time we take mirrors off for people we find one of them partially broken and replace it.
    I think sometimes the Tech's at dealerships are not that careful taking mirrors off. I have taken them off our own RT at least 100 times, most times just to show people how it's done and ours are still fine. Probably break the next time.
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    How much would a full set of replacements cost?
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  10. 06-13-2014, 12:08 PM #10
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    Why instead of the brittle top plastic piece for top stud , don,t they make it from stainless or spring steel, JT you could sell these for sure.
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  11. 06-13-2014, 12:37 PM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bob Denman View Post
    Rick,
    How much would a full set of replacements cost?
    Thanks...
    http://parts.spyder.brp.com/Index.as..._id=1&siteid=1

    For the plastic top piece, $7.99 and for the "wired" bottom piece, $14.99 each...plus shipping at $6.99. This is for the 2012 RT-S.

    I have three extra top pieces which I'm trying to get a return credit on. If you need one, holler at me.
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  12. 06-13-2014, 02:50 PM #12
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    Could anyone figure out how to use screws like they do on the windshield or on the water and air deflectors? Screws are good. They are simple.
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  13. 06-13-2014, 05:07 PM #13
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    I used Gorilla Glue until I can replace the part.


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  14. 06-13-2014, 05:31 PM #14
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    Default PLASTIC

    Wound up breaking a couple of tabs on the housing of the mirror last time i had them off, wondering if the chrome cover pieces i see for sale online will be all i need? I followed Spyderpops advice and use a dab of antiseize on them but i guess i dont' know my own strength housing kind of came apart. seems to stay put when i snapped it back together but i noticed a couple of flat black plastic tabs came from somewhere on the floor afterward...
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