Mirror install. RTS

[spydertrike]

Hi all

I had to remove my left mirror. Now I'm trying to reinstall it with no lick.
People say it's hard to reinstall and they are right.
How do I put the mirror back on? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Bob Denman]

Here's another take on it... From Scotty! :bowdown:

First, make sure the mirror spring wires are straight and parallel. If they are bent inward they may not catch the post,
and if they diverge or bend outward, the mirror will be loose. It can help to put a very tiny bit of lube on the outer,
conical part of the post only. I'm talking about a film here, not a glob. Make sure there is none on the back side (post notch).
Engage the keyhole slot first. Then rap downward firmly (but politely) on the outer edge of the mirror to seat the bottom latch.
Now rap forward on the outer edge of the mirror to seat the front latch. You can rap a little harder than you can taking the
mirrors off, because they won't fly across the room, but don't get carried away. Problems seating the latches are usually
caused by bent spring wires.

 

[SPYDERPOPS]

RT MIRROR PROBLEMS

I have discovered that yes the springs do need to be straight before re-installing the mirror. I have been putting anti-seize on the wires and this makes it easier to come off and put back on with just a firm push towards the bike.

What made me think about this is the post appear to be stainless and the wires also appear to be of a stainless alloy. Having said that, I realize that similar metals do not make good sliding surfaces and the anti-seize will stop the grinding and snagging that bends the wires and then don't spread and then re-lock as intended.

This has worked very well and I do it every time I take off a customers mirrors. I know the next time that I take them off it will take no effort to re-install.

 

[maliamd]

Be sure and check that none of your clips are broken. We had a broken clip that needed to be replaced on our mirror.:thumbup:

 

[Bob Denman]

Getting the front hooked can be the real bear...
Make sure that you work extra hard on getting that one in place! :thumbup: