floppy mirrors

[verdecalavera]

One of the mirrors on me Buddy is a bit on the floppy side. By that, I mean, it will flip out of position as the wind hits it upwards of 40 mph. Any way to tighten it up a bit? The bar stays in position but the mirror itself is too mobile. Do I have to buy a better after-market mirror?

cheers

[BigColdMartini]

Just position the mirror stem where you want it and tighten the nut at the base with a wrench.

[Shane Wilson]

I believe the OP is indicating that the stem is tight.

The mirror is actually loose on it pivot point.

I have the same issue with my left mirror and it's driving me nuts.

I can see no way to tighten it.

Mine is one of the new extended mirrors. Is yours?

Peace,
sdw

[MikieTaps]

superglue?

[verdecalavera]

Shane is correct, the stem is fine. the mirror itself is the floppy culprit. It's a pain as I have to lurch forward and look down at the mirror to see what's behind me on the left side. I suspect there is better/safer option than this.

Mine is one of the new extended mirrors. Is yours?

not sure, but me buddy is a new Italia.

[Lostmycage]

Mine (08 Italia - extended mirrors) does the same. Gonna ask the shop about it this afternoon while I'm down there.

I'm tempted to go with bar end mirrors, I just need to find a set that's good quality and reasonably priced.

[ericalm]

I know that this can be tightened on some scooter mirrors. The mirror part comes off and there's a screw. Buddy's not handy right now, so I can't go look.

[k1dude]

This is a common problem. Often just tightening the nut with a wrench will not work. If that's the case, try using some Loctite Threadlocker Blue.

[fossel]

lock tight red.Let it dry and wa la!.you might have to do it twice,but I did a couple of drops a year ago and its held ever since,and you can adjust them