Bob Denman
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Look at the post right above yours... :2thumbs:
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)&*&%$$&^ Mirrors!!!!!
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Look at the post right above yours... :2thumbs:
Bob's pic shows a couple of un-broken pellets, the pic (that should come up) below shows a broken pellet on the right & on the left is the backing piece that fits into the hole behind that to put pressure on the head of the pin when it locks into place & thereby stops the mirror flapping in the breeze when everything is good, but that actually makes the mirror flop out when the front bit is broken & has no sides on the keyhole bit..... 
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Ps: if your right mirror is held in the correct position & isn't flopping in the breeze, it's very unlikely that its pellet is broken, they just don't 'barely hang on' - they either work & hang on, or they are broken & they don't!! Altho if it's the 2013 or earlier vintage, they are pretty fragile & can be easily broken during removal or the next try at re-fitting.
pps:Ps: if your right mirror is held in the correct position & isn't flopping in the breeze, it's very unlikely that its pellet is broken, they just don't 'barely hang on' - they either work & hang on, or they are broken & they don't!! Altho if it's the 2013 or earlier vintage, they are pretty fragile & can be easily broken during removal or the next try at re-fitting.
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JayBros
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The picture is from the Body and Accessories Mirror parts page for the 2014 RTs. Number 16 in the diagram appears to be the item in question. It is part #219800158, Housing, $7.62 USD. The left and right mirrors use the same part. If you have an earlier Spyder find the part at this link:
http://parts.spyder.brp.com/Index.a...qqd03d767&catalog_id=0&language_id=1&siteid=1
http://parts.spyder.brp.com/Index.a...qqd03d767&catalog_id=0&language_id=1&siteid=1
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So, something is different. I have a keyhole that is narrow and gets narrower. Yours in much more open at the bottom and is more open at the top than mine. I do not have that groove/outline that is shown in yours around the slot.
How can I get the part number for the left and right? I also could use a couple of black torx screws (the one under the seat under the glove box)
Buckskin
How can I get the part number for the left and right? I also could use a couple of black torx screws (the one under the seat under the glove box)
Buckskin
JayBros,
Appreciate the part number. I went to the link and got to the mirror part number but it did not get down to the level of the one shown.
There are two screws in the part but three holes. Mine were on the sides and the hole over the keyhole was empty. Is this site a good source for the parts I need?
Semper FI Marine
Buckskin
Appreciate the part number. I went to the link and got to the mirror part number but it did not get down to the level of the one shown.
There are two screws in the part but three holes. Mine were on the sides and the hole over the keyhole was empty. Is this site a good source for the parts I need?
Semper FI Marine
Buckskin
SpyderAnn01
Active member
Google the part number and you should come up with a few choices. One source would be your dealer.
Bob, I think you put me on the right track. Yes, mine are different from these here (don't know how that works?) but I am ordering them today. In the picture it seems there is an offset of some kind in the slot. Which way faces out when attaching to the mirror?
Buckskin
Buckskin
trikermutha
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Does this help..And does yours look like in the video?
another from Finess Bob
Thanks Bob,
For those that might be following this thread, I picked up 2 of these pieces luckily a dealer had them in stock (imagine that) and he did not know why he happened to have them?? Anyway, I have attached a picture of the new one on the left and the old/bad one on the right. That piece in the center was missing on both of mine. Not sure if I broke them out while trying to re-install the mirrors but that will be taken into consideration in the future.
Thanks to all that helped me out on this mishap. Living and learning.
Buckskin
For those that might be following this thread, I picked up 2 of these pieces luckily a dealer had them in stock (imagine that) and he did not know why he happened to have them?? Anyway, I have attached a picture of the new one on the left and the old/bad one on the right. That piece in the center was missing on both of mine. Not sure if I broke them out while trying to re-install the mirrors but that will be taken into consideration in the future.
Thanks to all that helped me out on this mishap. Living and learning.
Buckskin
Fatcycledaddy
Active member
Don't feel bad, I had to replace the top two on mine also. Yep, i lived and learned.
Just that the learning usually causes frustration and money.
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Just that the learning usually causes frustration and money.
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cuznjohn
New member
i haven't read any of the other posts, so i don't know if this has been said, but if someone mechanically inclined came up with a simple way that would fasten the mirrors using screws, it would be a great idea, or something worth buying. i have taken my old bike apart many times, and always hated removing and replacing the mirrors
JayBros
Well-known member
Buckskin, the link I sent for the parts list is BRP's main list. I haven't seen where you told us what year and model Spyder you have. Go to the link and drill down to the year and model. You can blow up the parts picture you select and see the part(s) in good detail. Remember, if your Spyder is a 2012 or earlier the parts will not look like the one in the picture I showed. SF!
IHOP
New member
Same Problem
I have had the same problem (I think everyone has!)! I wish there was a much better attachment for the mirrors! My right one fell off while riding the other day! After searching for 30 minutes in the weeds, found it in two parts! I think BRP ought to buy me a new one, personally!, but, ... ugh...
Anyone do any modifications to theirs to avoid this pretty dumb way of attaching mirrors??????
I have had the same problem (I think everyone has!)! I wish there was a much better attachment for the mirrors! My right one fell off while riding the other day! After searching for 30 minutes in the weeds, found it in two parts! I think BRP ought to buy me a new one, personally!, but, ... ugh...
Anyone do any modifications to theirs to avoid this pretty dumb way of attaching mirrors??????
oldguyinTX
New member
The upper pellets were changed for the 2014 model and are a vast improvement over the previous ones. I bought three sets (they are Left & Right handed) for my 2013 RTL. I installed one set, one set stays with the Spyder, and one set stays in my garage. For some odd reason, dealers don't usually stock them, so I take a set to my dealer when I know that the mirrors are going to come off for service just in case one breaks. Been lucky so far, none have broken, but I like having the insurance.
NM Wrench
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Good idea, but who and where? I found the pellet for $7.42 on line. I then found the pair at the dealer (what luck?) when I was buying them I asked if they normally stocked them (made sense to do so) and he wondered why they were in inventory. A lot of service work requires the removing of the mirrors to do pretty much anything. So it stands to reason that dealers would keep these things in stock as they cannot close out a ticket if a bike comes in for service and they cannot put the mirror back on and send the owner on his way.
By the way, the dealer hit me for $11.00 and change for the same part. I was glad to pay it and get my bike back together. When I found the part for $7.42 they wanted $9.00 shipping!! Can't win for losing.
Buckskin
By the way, the dealer hit me for $11.00 and change for the same part. I was glad to pay it and get my bike back together. When I found the part for $7.42 they wanted $9.00 shipping!! Can't win for losing.
Buckskin
Bob Denman
New member
Do yourself a favor, and follow Dwight's lead: track down 3 sets of them... nojoke
Peace of mind; is worth a heckuva lot! :2thumbs:
Peace of mind; is worth a heckuva lot! :2thumbs:
IdahoMtnSpyder
Active member
I just ordered a complete set for both mirrors from 2wheelpros.com, 2 upper and 4 lower, for $72.59 including shipping. That's 10% off MSRP and $6.95 shipping.
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