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mirror attachment???
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oldguyinTX
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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.nojoke:gaah:
rick_w
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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.
Rick
Troublemaker1
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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.
Bob Denman
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R&L Limted
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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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gnirtsnod
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Rick,
How much would a full set of replacements cost?
Thanks...
http://parts.spyder.brp.com/Index.a...d4h08a9m7&catalog_id=0&language_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.
Dan_Ashley
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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.
philblumenfeld
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I used Gorilla Glue until I can replace the part.
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AbNormy
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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...
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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