Mirror shell fell off

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

WELLLLLLL NOW THAT YOU MENTION IT

The side of the Spyder that has the brake pedal is always the RIGHT side. (on a stock bike)

Cruzr Joe

Or your right hand is always on your right side ...:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:........ Mike :bbq:

 

[AY4B]

I did get that Mirror mod that Tricled had that gives a wider view. I think it may also catch more wind. I just took the mirrors off and tightened all the screws. There is also a bolt right behind the mirrors that has a spring. I gave that a turn or 2 more tension.

 

[AY4B]

I wish one of our resourceful aftermarket venders can come up with a replacement for the mirror base plate. One made of metal and not plastic. That plastic one has just too much give to it.

 

[al0vely]

Both mirrors shells fell off at the same time when riding on a bumpy road. One got crushed by the car following us and the other hit the road badly. Don't know if it is the road of the mirrors that should be fixed! Probably both. Anyway, both shells have been replaced under warranty. The dealer did a good job on that one. It seems to be a known issue. When I drive a car, I don't expect that the bumper will fall off on a bumpy road. The same should be true for the body parts of a Spyder. A simple screw could resolve that. I don't think that BRP would need many engineers to figure out that one.

I may check on the warranty - I was on a rough road when it fell off.

 

[Peteoz]

would not NOT hang air wings under the mirror. One of my riding partners lost a mirror because of them. PLus one of the other riders had to replace his tricled mirror lights because the mounting bolt cut his wires. The upper wings really do nothing as far as increasing or decreasing air flow

Greybeard, are you actually using the air wings yourself? I have to disagree with you. Dennis in Lodi reckons they work, and I reckon they work, and the only time my mirror covers came loose was when I didn’t make sure the covers were securely fastened......and that was pre the air wings.

Pete

 

[Peteoz]

I wish one of our resourceful aftermarket venders can come up with a replacement for the mirror base plate. One made of metal and not plastic. That plastic one has just too much give to it.

Yeah, a stiffer base plate for the vibration and something like a screw that would hold the cover tight would be a great help, AY. It’s just too easy to not fully seat the cover when reinstalling.

Pete

 

[AY4B]

After re tightening everything, I went on a long ride this afternoon and everything seemed better. There was some shaking but some is expected. :thumbup:

 

[Air Wing Guy]

Hand Wings

This was an issue when we first released the Hand Wings the covers were coming off that is when we redesigned and added the extra hole and L bracket that bolts the covers on so they do not come off anymore with the wind. The Hand Wings greatly reduce the wind felt by rider and co-rider when in the closed position and will keep you much cooler in the open position in the hot weather. To our knowledge all those who had previously purchased and had issues we sent update kits to and fixed the issue.

Greybeard, are you actually using the air wings yourself? I have to disagree with you. Dennis in Lodi reckons they work, and I reckon they work, and the only time my mirror covers came loose was when I didn’t make sure the covers were securely fastened......and that was pre the air wings.

Pete

 

[Al_lockup]

Hanging RT mirror

Just 142 miles on new RT and coming home mirror is dangling in the wind.. 1st can someone tell me how to reattach ?? and 2nd what's the deal.....

 

[JP58]

Just 142 miles on new RT and coming home mirror is dangling in the wind.. 1st can someone tell me how to reattach ?? and 2nd what's the deal.....

There are 3 mounting pins. The top one you hook on. Kinda slide on. The bottom and front are push in clips. Lay mirror tight to clips and smack the mirror on the top and outsde edge till they snap in place. To take off. You smack underneath upward and to the rear. Dumb design. Lamonster sells magic mirror mounts. Awesome product. Easy on easy off with magnitic attachment. 2nd the dealer had them off during assembly of your spyder. He didn't attach them right. I would check both.

 

[JP58]

This was an issue when we first released the Hand Wings the covers were coming off that is when we redesigned and added the extra hole and L bracket that bolts the covers on so they do not come off anymore with the wind. The Hand Wings greatly reduce the wind felt by rider and co-rider when in the closed position and will keep you much cooler in the open position in the hot weather. To our knowledge all those who had previously purchased and had issues we sent update kits to and fixed the issue.

Do you have these air wings for the 2015 RTS.

 

[Al_lockup]

There are 3 mounting pins. The top one you hook on. Kinda slide on. The bottom and front are push in clips. Lay mirror tight to clips and smack the mirror on the top and outsde edge till they snap in place. To take off. You smack underneath upward and to the rear. Dumb design. Lamonster sells magic mirror mounts. Awesome product. Easy on easy off with magnitic attachment. 2nd the dealer had them off during assembly of your spyder. He didn't attach them right. I would check both.

Thank you, all tightened up..

 

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Misery evidently loves company

So I was rounding this 90-degree curve of a Texas FM road on my newly purchased (2016) and pristine F3-T. I hit a depression on the edge of the pavement and thought my bike had exploded. Parts skidded down the road beside me. They were both my parking light facias. My right turn signal housing was dangling by the electrical wire. Misery.

So I got on here and discovered that there were some people ahead of me: you guys. You must be the company that misery loves.

So what should I do? Take it to the dealer hoping they have a fix before I jerryrig it myself?

 

[Peteoz]

So I was rounding this 90-degree curve of a Texas FM road on my newly purchased (2016) and pristine F3-T. I hit a depression on the edge of the pavement and thought my bike had exploded. Parts skidded down the road beside me. They were both my parking light facias. My right headlight housing was dangling by the electrical wire. Misery.

So I got on here and discovered that there were some people ahead of me: you guys. You must be the company that misery loves.

So what should I do? Take it to the dealer hoping they have a fix before I jerryrig it myself?

Robert, most on here with F3-L or T have had a slightly different experience to that. The painted cover on the front of the mirrors sometimes comes loose and falls off, especially if not fastened properly. I personally haven’t seen what you have experienced, but the lighting setup in the US is slightly different to Aus. Someone should be along soon with some sage advice.:thumbup:

 

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Oops

Robert, most on here with F3-L or T have had a slightly different experience to that. The painted cover on the front of the mirrors sometimes comes loose and falls off, especially if not fastened properly. I personally haven’t seen what you have experienced, but the lighting setup in the US is slightly different to Aus. Someone should be along soon with some sage advice.:thumbup:

I didn't describe my parts properly. The facias are the painted ones around my turn signal lenses, and the assembly that came off was the entire right turn signal/mirror assemply.

I can't believe BRP didn't know about this problem.

 

[fmjcafe]

I recently had both the mirror shells pop off my 2019 F3 L. I was on an on ramp, hit a bump and heard the sound of plastic hitting the road. I found both shells laying in the road. No obvious damage to the bases. I was out riding the previous day and wiped her down afterwards and both mirror shells were securely attached. Will be filing a warranty claim at my local dealer today.

 

[PapaHotel]

My mirror covers both came off of my 2019 F3 yesterday. Acorrding to those in the know "Gorilla Clear tape" applied to both the top and bottom of the mirror will give you that added safety you desire. I haven't even had my break-in oil change yet, just 2575 miles, so i am hoping this is a Can Am warranty isssue.

 

[SpyderAnn01]

This seems to be a real problem, they messed up somewhere on the redesigned cover. We have seen several at Deadwood that have had one fall off and several more that had one ready to fall off. The clear Gorilla tape is a good idea but you need to have your dealer open a case with BRP.

 

[cptjam]

We have seen quite a few here at Deadwood. Put the tape on them! Then, open a claim with BRP. See your dealer to get it going. Design defect. Covers should not pop off and be ruined!

 

[Rattlebars]

Yes. The left one fell off riding a dirt road that Garmin took me on. Luckily the damage was on the bottom and no one can see it soooo... The dealers in BOTH my home towns, Niles Ohio and Greenville SC are (*&)*&%*%$#!!!