[Phil-AK]

Have stock mirrors on a 2005 RG. The right mirror won't stay in place with the engine vibration. After adjusting, it always drifts down after a couple minutes of riding.

The connection between the stem and the mirror is a ball. I don't see anyway to tighten it down.

Any ideas before i start searching for a new mirror purchase?

Thanks!
Phil

 

[lundboy1]

Try some green lock tight in the joint


Sent from Motorcycle.com Free App

 

[FDR's RGC]

Heat the mirror glass and remove it. You'll see the plate that holds the ball tight against housing, a couple raps between the ball and mounting spots with a hammer and blunt chisel will tighten ball up. Clear silicone will hold the mirror back in. Just did one for a friend's sportster.

 

[BDMastiff]

I have the same problem with my 96 Fatboy. I finally spent $34.95 and bought a brand new new set from HD. In my case the hassle of trying to repair it over and over wasn't worth the effort.

 

[Eagle]

check the back of the mirror there should be 2 screws there tighten those that pulls the plate tighter onto the ball to prevent movement

 

[HellInABucket]

Have stock mirrors on a 2005 RG. The right mirror won't stay in place with the engine vibration. After adjusting, it always drifts down after a couple minutes of riding.

The connection between the stem and the mirror is a ball. I don't see anyway to tighten it down.

Any ideas before i start searching for a new mirror purchase?

Get new mirrors, the stock ones are homely, and new ones aren that expensive.

 

[FDR's RGC]

check the back of the mirror there should be 2 screws there tighten those that pulls the plate tighter onto the ball to prevent movement

The old ones had the screws,on evos was the last time I saw those.

 

[reds4]

Done that long go, buy the extended mirrors ( n0 more shoulder checks) and lightly crank on the acorn nut, less than a scrip for other extenters

 

[Phil-AK]

Thanks everyone for the advice.