Broken mirror

[kbart]

Hi, Hurricane Sandy turned my bike cover into a sail & subsequentlty lifted & dropped my bike onto its right side. I've had to replace the mirror. Upon mounting the new mirror,I noticed it isnt seated properly.Might the mounting point on the frame be bent? If anyone has had this experience please let me know what options for proper alignment are available.

 

[ahchiu]

Your sub frame is bent and you will need to remove your front cowling to bend it back.

 

[bluesdog]

After you remove the tupperware, you'll be able to bend the mount points for the mirror into proper alignment.

They are fairly mild steel, and unless they are severely bent can be re-aligned easily.

Check the alignment by comparison with the other mirror mount point.

I suggest using one of those right-angles commonly found in geometry kits, or sometimes as a part of a carpenter's tool kit.

Be sure to remove the rubber gasket and bushing assembly prior to straightening the tab.

Let us know how you get on

 

[majicmaker]

Same thing happened to me once. I used the original mirror to grab and bend it back in place. Then swap it for the new one.

 

[wfooshee]

Just mount the busted-ass mirror and use it as a lever. Unless you really want to go through the hassle of removing the plastic. The tabs the mirrors bolt to can bend without actually bending the subframe bars.

And it is a hassle! You start with the lower side fairings and work upward and forward. The nose is the last piece of bodywork you remove.

 

[AlleyCat]

Go through this thread and you will find a setup to bend the subframe if need be..

https://www.fjrforum.com/forum//index.php?showtopic=123165&page=2&do=findComment&comment=804711

 

[HotRodZilla]

I did what Majicmaker did. Never had a problem since; and it only took about 35 Seconds.

 

[SkooterG]

I did what Majicmaker did. Never had a problem since; and it only took about 35 Seconds.

+1

They both may look dumb, but they have their moments.

 

[HotRodZilla]

I did what Majicmaker did. Never had a problem since; and it only took about 35 Seconds.

+1

They both may look dumb, but they have their moments.

Kettle says what???

 

[SkooterG]

I did what Majicmaker did. Never had a problem since; and it only took about 35 Seconds.

+1

They both may look dumb, but they have their moments.

Kettle says what???

Uhhhhh............ In your little attempt at humor I would be the 'Pot' and you would be the Kettle.

Guess there is a good reason you look so dumb.

Hugs & Kisses, babe!