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Falcolion



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PostPosted: Sat Jun 16, 2012 3:53 am    Post subject: Santamonica Mirror removal Reply with quote
Does anyone know how remove these stupid mirrors? These clip-on mirrors are pain in the b*tt to remove. It would be much easier if they would have screws like every other bike. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 16, 2012 4:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Have you tried thorwing the bike down the road, that usally works Idea

Probably not the best idea though.
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Falcolion



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PostPosted: Sun Jun 17, 2012 3:18 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Evilchicken0 wrote:
Have you tried thorwing the bike down the road, that usally works Idea

Probably not the best idea though.
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 17, 2012 6:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
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These are the same as the SB6 / Ducati 916 (style) ??? If so undo the central retaing bolt and move the mirror from the back and rock it forwards so you work the rear out first. Wiggle it up and down a bit and the front should slip outt too.
They can be tricky but use a firm hand and they should come free. Sometimes the bracing struts can be out of line which makes them stiff.
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Falcolion



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PostPosted: Mon Jun 18, 2012 2:50 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Evilchicken0 wrote:
If so undo the central retaing bolt and move the mirror from the back and rock it forwards so you work the rear out first. Wiggle it up and down a bit and the front should slip outt too.


Thanks for the tip. I will try it. I want to come up with a better solution for replacing useless OEM mirrors
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 18, 2012 10:22 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Most folk go for a "mirror extension' little alloy block turned up to the same size as the end of the mirror, that pushes the mirror a further inch or so out and thus clears looking at your elbows all the time
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 18, 2012 1:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Falcolion - don't know if you have taken the bodywork or the mirrors off yet, but the stuff on mine was very tight. The nose cone/ clock mounting bracket is adjustable,( bolt on the horizontal tube running from headstock to clocks), slacken this and slide rearward, this will release the pressure off the bodywork/mirrors. Makes removal alot easier. Not sure why this is done, or maybe mine was just adjusted badly, but first time I removed fairing was a nightmare.
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 18, 2012 1:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
It's probably done to stress the fairing so it acts as a skin (stressed member)
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 18, 2012 5:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thanks guys. I will try it later on this week
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