Mirror forever floppy

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spiderwheels · #1 Post by **spiderwheels** » Mon Jun 16, 2014 8:37 pm

I have a floppy mirror. I can't tighten it up as turning the nut just seems to turn the screw thread. Of course I can't remove it to replace it either as turning the nut just seems to turn the screw thread.

Because the nut is recessed into the bracket I can't see how I'll be able to hold the screw still to loosen or tighten the nut. Has anyone had a similar predicament and solved it?

Falconihlist · #2 Post by **Falconihlist** » Mon Jun 16, 2014 8:59 pm

Get some RS125 ones, new mountings come with it and make them an inch or so wider :)

spiderwheels · #3 Post by **spiderwheels** » Mon Jun 16, 2014 9:01 pm

Falconihlist wrote:Get some RS125 ones, new mountings come with it and make them an inch or so wider :)

but I can't get this one off...

Falcopops · #4 Post by **Falcopops** » Tue Jun 17, 2014 1:59 am

The bolt is captive in the plastic of the mirror stem and if it's turning you'll need to hold it tight to undo the nut. I guess you could araldite the bolt back into the stem and reuse the mirror if you can get it off 1st.

TBH I reckon you'd be better off sawing through the mirror stem and trying to hold the back of the bolt somehow, as the mirror seems pretty much useless as it is.

Slightly less destructive, but still going to cause damage, would be to clamp the stem very tight with molegrips to try and stop the bolt from turning, not too convinced that'll work though.

Good luck

spiderwheels · #5 Post by **spiderwheels** » Tue Jun 17, 2014 10:39 am

I think you're right, destroying the mirror seems to be the only option. I might see if I can drill in to the back of it and get a grip on the screw but I shall order another.

I don't see the need to fit the wider ones from the RS125 but then I'm not a fat b*stard

fatboy · #6 Post by **fatboy** » Tue Jun 17, 2014 7:28 pm

I don't see the need to fit the wider ones from the RS125 but then I'm not a fat b*stard

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Ha ha ! Another racing snake ! I am also of the ' non pie eating' stature but I really do recommend the longer 125 mirror arms,as they are for a smaller bike I think they are cheaper and they really do give you a good view of any persuing enemy and hopefully avoid Throttle Fun Penalty Points

blinkey501 · #7 Post by **blinkey501** » Wed Jun 18, 2014 4:45 am

Its not being big that will make you benefit from long arm mirrors, its the fact that you can see past your elbows

spiderwheels · #8 Post by **spiderwheels** » Wed Jun 18, 2014 12:45 pm

blinkey501 wrote:Its not being big that will make you benefit from long arm mirrors, its the fact that you can see past your elbows

Less space to tuck your elbows in?

wayno · #9 Post by **wayno** » Wed Jun 18, 2014 2:32 pm

What's the part number for the RS125 fat pie eaters version? I love pies :)

D-Rider · #10 Post by **D-Rider** » Wed Jun 18, 2014 2:49 pm

wayno wrote:What's the part number for the RS125 fat pie eaters version? I love pies :)

All this info is in the Aprilia Technical section