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XJ550 1981-1983 Mirrors

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Jenkins, Sep 27, 2017.

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    Jenkins New Member

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    Hi everyone,

    What’s the size of the mirror thread on a 550? 1981-1983 model. One of my threads has stripped. Going to try an tap it again.

    Thank you
     
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    XJ550H Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    fixing mirror or mount?
    right side is lefthanded

    helicoil works nice if it is the mount

    Tap it for M10-1.25.
     
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    The right or left mirror? Yamaha's right side mirror is reverse threaded.
     
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    Never understood that - you'd think it would be the other way around given the way the 'wind' would affect the rotation. I just tapped a 10 x 1.25 thread into my GPZ550 m/c fitted to my 'seca' and bought some universal mirrors that I believe are both RH thread.

    These .. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10MM-Blac...torbike-Rear-View-Side-Pair-Bike/381487224761
     
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    In case you contact something at speed, the mirror will (should) spin away (loosen) instead of break away (broken).
     
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    and it really works my headlight was flatened cluster smashed ignition key stem riped off right hand grip at 12:00 both mirrors folded in as designed and did not break.
     
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    see the adaptors that come with this set https://www.ebay.com/p/Universal-Mo...d=381487224761&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851
     
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