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Replacing right-hand mirror with a OTS "Universal" mirror

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by eman1974, Nov 12, 2009.

  1. eman1974

    eman1974 Member

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    I bought a "Universal" mirror that is not dependant on which side it goes on. I installed it on the left side - works fine.

    I like the mirror, so I want to by another for the right side. But before I do, I wanted to make sure it would go on the right side without any issue.

    However, it will not screw on. I turned it counterclockwise (or anti-clockwise for those over the pond). It does not want to go on.

    Am I out to lunch and missing something here?
     
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    Re: Replacing right-hand mirror with a OTS "Universal" mirro

    The right hand mirror mount has a left hand thread. You will either need a mirror which has a left hand thread, or you can buy a set of adapters so that the Yamaha bar clamps can accept the same mirrors as any other bike. You can get these adapters from Mike's XS.
     
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    X2 on the Mike's XS adapters. Best deal out there.
     
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    Re: Replacing right-hand mirror with a OTS "Universal" mirro

    BikeMaster makes some GP mirrors that are very similar to OE. They're about $15 IIRC.
     
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    Re: Replacing right-hand mirror with a OTS "Universal" mirro

    Be careful. So does EMGO; I have one nearly new set that LOOK really cool and OEM-like, except for one thing: they don't stay put at road speed; the combination of wind blast and vibration causes them to continually sag out of adjustment. The ones I got that WORK cost around $30. Beware the cheap ones.
     
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    SQLGuy Well-Known Member

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    Re: Replacing right-hand mirror with a OTS "Universal" mirro

    I can vouch for the Bikemaster ones; they're what I have on my bike and they work fine.

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