Need a cheap Mirror even if glass is broke

[FJR30FAN]

I need the mirror assembly to pull the small pivot bearings. I lost the tiny bearings and cannot mount the mirror until I find the bearings

 

[RossKean]

4 mm as per the following.  Haven't checked it but I assume it is correct.  Be careful with the orientation of the spring washers (Belleville washers).

Mirror ball bearing size? - Technical/Mechanical Problems - FJRForum

 

[infrared]

I need the mirror assembly to pull the small pivot bearings. I lost the tiny bearings and cannot mount the mirror until I find the bearings

If they are 4mm as mentioned, 5/32 inch should be close enough.  4 MM = 0.15747 inch, and 5/32 inch = 0.15625 inch. 

Home Depot may have them in stock (worth a phone call or two), or Amazon or eBay will have the 4mm ball bearings. 

Honda dealers sell individual ball bearings, but costly in price, if they have what you need.

HTH.

.

 

[FJR30FAN]

Great info I appreciate it. I did stop at hd and lowes but they had no bearings in their nuts and bolts aisles.  I’ll check amazon. Thanks!

 

[rbentnail]

I used regular old Walmart brand BB's from the sporting goods aisle.  They have been in place for at least 10 yrs, never a problem.

 

[dravnx]

I used regular old Walmart brand BB's from the sporting goods aisle.  They have been in place for at least 10 yrs, never a problem.

Brilliant, even for a Darksider.  I'm missing a couple in my spare mirror and never considered using BBs. 

 

[RossKean]

I'm missing a couple in my spare mirror and never considered using BBs. 

I think a BB is slightly larger than 4mm but should be OK as long as you replace all three.  Best that they are all the same size.

 

[infrared]

I think a BB is slightly larger than 4mm but should be OK as long as you replace all three.  Best that they are all the same size.

Ross,

A BB is 4.57 mm, so prolly close enough, if you replace all three.  BBs may make it somewhat easier for the mirror to "break" out of the detent position, but if necessary, an extra washer in the stack could stiffen the hold of the BBs in the mirror pivot area.

.