Moving mirrors for storage/transport

[spotrot]

One mirror needed to be twisted to its limit to get it closer to the bike on the RV lift I built.

I just twisted it at the ball joint and all was fine the first few times. One day the ball joint was so loose, the mirror wouldn't stay aimed. I figured it was bumped or something. So I bought another mirror assembly. After a couple moves to its limit, it also became too loose to use.

It wasn't until my third mirror that I noticed Suzuki has this wonderfull spring-loaded hinge inside the rubber boot.

Now all I do is separate the boot at the big end and flip the mirror forward.

So in case someone else is as unobservant as I was:

The mirrors can be safely and repeatedly flipped out of the way at the hinge.

However, moving them to their limits at the ball joint may ruin them after a couple tries.

2004 model

 

[gabusa]

thanks, i could use this when the movers are picking up my bike in between PCS moves

 

[BayBusa]

I've been folding it backwards, without separating the boot, for a while now, when parking in the garage. Never touch the ball-joint.

 

[kennym4]

I learned this the expensive way.....sliding down the road, lol

 

[AJAY]

Yep, the folding mirror stalks add a little weight, but there are a very nice feature for some situations. Thanks for pointing it out to folks who may not have know about it.

 

[rubber2burn]

If you are putting it on a trailer and are needing to fold them forward that much I would just remove the mirror and put it back on later when you get to your destination. All you need is an 8mm socket I believe and when I take mine off for trackdays it only takes me about a minute to remove the mirror or put it back on

 

[VetteNBusa]

Good lookin out

I fold mine in sometimes to get back in the garage , between the cars, but I haven't noticed it getting loser.

I'll keep you experience in mind tho... thanks.

 

[Commuta_Busa]

you could have saved yourself a few mirrors if you had posted on the board that what you were doing and how the ball broke.

glad you got it figured out.

 

[VetteNBusa]

Good lookin out

I fold mine in sometimes to get back in the garage , between the cars, but I haven't noticed it getting loser.

I'll keep you experience in mind tho... thanks.

OOOH!!! I should've read it closer! DOH!

I thought the OP was saying the hinge got loose --- that's where I bend my mirror in... not at the ball.

Disregard me other reply...

But a good heads up anyway

 

[cipher5791]

Good observation

 

[neoBusa]

wish you had asked! thanks for sharing for those who don't know!