| Author | Message | ||
     Omar M. Shams Prolific User Username: omar Post Number: 127 Registered: 4-2009 |
The rear view mirror on my Wraith flops down and has negligible stiffness to stay in one place. Is this a problem that only exists in hot countries or does everyone have this problem? If the problem is common to others, is there a clever fix for it? Thanks Omar | ||
| Clifford Donley Frequent User Username: flatus Post Number: 59 Registered: 12-2009 |
Omar, it happens on my Spirit as well. And, it happens during our cold months. I've tried tightening what I suspect is the proper screw, but it hasn't helped. The next step will probably be disassembly unless that clever fix is unveiled.  | ||
| Omar M. Shams Prolific User Username: omar Post Number: 129 Registered: 4-2009 |
Glad I am not on my own then Clifford. My Turbo RL does not suffer from this problem as much as the Wraiths/Shadows. I am sure someone will suggest some snake oil or equivalnet that you only need two drops in the right place and hey presto - stiff mirror again!!! | ||
| Clifford Donley Frequent User Username: flatus Post Number: 60 Registered: 12-2009 |
Until then, stiff upper lip! Cliff | ||
| Benoit Leus New User Username: benoitleus Post Number: 5 Registered: 6-2009 |
I have the same problem on my Shadow 2 when the weather gets hotter. Yesterday I applied some Locktite on the "ball" fixing and then wiggled it around somewhat, hoping that the Locktite will keep it in place. I'll keep you posted on the results. Benoit | ||
| Clifford Donley Frequent User Username: flatus Post Number: 61 Registered: 12-2009 |
This has worked for me: I grasped the mirror and turned it, on its axis, 360-degrees. The mirror now stays put. Obviously, this must be done carefully as considerable torque can be generated possibly causing something to snap if one overdoes it. Cliff | ||
| Omar M. Shams Prolific User Username: omar Post Number: 130 Registered: 4-2009 |
magic!!! I will do it too and report the findings to the group. Before I do it though..... what loctite is best for this application? I have Loctite 406 at home but a thousand different ones at work. Which ones did Clifford and Benoit use? thanks Omar | ||
| Clifford Donley Frequent User Username: flatus Post Number: 62 Registered: 12-2009 |
Omar, I used no chemicals beyond the slight amount of elbow grease consumed in rotating the mirror. Cliff | ||
| Brian Vogel New User Username: guyslp Post Number: 2 Registered: 6-2009 |
Interesting thread and proposed solutions. I thought I'd chime in just to let you know that I have the same issue on my '78 Shadow II (SRH33576). I'll have to try the gentle rotation technique. Cliff, am I safe in the presumption that direction of rotation is clockwise? (Message edited by guyslp on 23 May 2010) | ||
| Benoit Leus New User Username: benoitleus Post Number: 6 Registered: 6-2009 |
Omar, I used Loctite 243 which seems to do the job just fine. Over the last few days we had quite warm weather (at least for Belgium) and the mirror stayed in position, even after I adjusted it. Benoit | ||
| Omar M. Shams Prolific User Username: omar Post Number: 132 Registered: 4-2009 |
Dear Clifford, My mirror can spin freely around the ball - no need for any effort there at all. The simple rotation will not do it for me this time. I think I will try Benoit's trick next. Thanks all. | ||
| Clifford Donley Frequent User Username: flatus Post Number: 63 Registered: 12-2009 |
Yes, Brian, clockwise. Omar, I'm sorry it wouldn't work on your car. Cliff |
