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supercat1 · Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 1:39 am Post subject: how to remove k11rs mirrors

so here's the situation. i just recently (last week) had to replace the plate behind the right side mirror due to it getting bent in a spill (the week before). not proud of that one at all, but at least i learned a little about the internals of the bike. it slid on and then snapped into place. now it is solid as a rock.

tonight, as i'm putting it back in the garage, i notice that the left hand mirror has come off its bottom peg and won't stay on there. i'm wondering if anyone knows how to remove the mirror properly so i can then reseat it properly or at least find out why it isn't staying seated.

thanks!

edit: well, oops, i forgot to hit submit. so anyways, between writing that above at 9:45 and now at 12:30 i have solved my problem. but probably in the most difficult manner possible. this was definitely not a good second wrenching job to do on the bike. on the positive side, it is done, and works just like new (as far as i can tell at least). on the negative side, i lost a 2 washers, a screw, can't get the signal cover's gasket back in place (probably just needs a new one as this one is really old) and found out that there were at least 3 other screws already missing from the bike. so, i'm headed to the hardware store tomorrow to find replacements. at least the bike is back together again. Smile

next up on my list -- determining the source of the vibrations.
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owrstrich · Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 2:08 am Post subject:

greetings supercat1...

where be you...

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supercat1 · Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 9:02 am Post subject:

just a short jaunt down 1-35 from downtown kansas city.
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Flying Duck · Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 10:17 am Post subject: Re: how to remove k11rs mirrors

supercat1 · Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 10:22 am Post subject:

okay. when you say plugs you mean spark plugs correct? in all honesty, are those pretty straight forward to replace?

and still on topic, anyone know how to properly remove the mirrors for future reference?

thanks!
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Flying Duck · Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 10:47 am Post subject:

Flying Duck · Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 10:48 am Post subject:

One other thing: A lot of us buy steel fishing leaders and make "leashes" for the mirrors. That way if they get knocked off by somone brushing aginst the bike they just hang there instead of crashing to the ground.
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supercat1 · Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 10:55 am Post subject:

Phil Marvin · Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 2:07 pm Post subject:

Hi, Supercat1,
Flying Duck has given you some good advice. Personally, I am happier using a ratchet, extension and plug wrench instead of the tool in the tool kit to change plugs. The plug wrench is an 18mm spark plug socket (deep socket with the plug insert), NOT a 5/8" or 13/16". If you use Champion plugs, I believe they use the 5/8" socket, but Bosch, NGK and Autolite (what I use) take the 18mm wrench. And remember, if you decide on NGK plugs, they do NOT come with the little cap for the top of the plug. Don't forget to get them from your auto parts store. They are molded (cast?) into the Bosch plug and they come with the Autolite plugs even though you might have to screw them on. Make sure they are tight.
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supercat1 · Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 2:58 pm Post subject:

phil,

thanks for the heads up on the tool(s) needed. i should consider getting a socket wrench set. i don't own one yet and it is definitely a very useful tool; i've just never really had the need for one before. guess i'll be hitting up home depot/sears after work. need a good screw driver (preferably ratchet, with extending arm that has a magnet on the end) and the socket wrench.

i got some of the techron concentrate during lunch along with new gaskets for the front lenses, put an order in for a new left lens, and a couple screws i needed. i'll get some new plugs in a little bit.
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supercat1 · Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2009 12:10 pm Post subject:

Off the grid · Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2009 1:04 pm Post subject:

supercat1 · Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2009 1:19 pm Post subject:

guess i don't really know what these "fishing leaders" are or how to use it to make a "leash" for the mirror. is the leader the thing you put the fish on after you caught them, or just thick fishing line?

and considering i wasn't able to push the mirror off on my own i don't feel like a simple bump will knock them off. but of course i was scared of breaking the bike and needing to buy at least $160 new mirror housing, while some random dude that hits my bike is not thinking about that ...

was that a good price for the plugs i got?
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Mystic Red · Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2009 2:18 pm Post subject:

supercat1,

http://www.ibmwr.org/ktech/krs-mirror-removal.shtml

Leader is the line, thin braided steel line, and you hook it inside the mirror. Then thread it through and hook it somewhere inside the fairing so if the mirror comes off accidentally it won't hit the ground thus saving you $160.
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supercat1 · Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2009 3:03 pm Post subject:

wow ... that all sounds so much more violent than i would have expected ... guess these parts can take a bit more of a beating than i expected.
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Phil Marvin · Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2009 3:09 pm Post subject:

Off the grid · Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2009 3:12 pm Post subject:

Leashes

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supercat1 · Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2009 3:21 pm Post subject:

Mystic Red · Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2009 6:37 pm Post subject:

Jim · Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2009 6:57 pm Post subject: RS mirrors

supercat - you can easily attach tethers to your RS mirrors - the LT mirrors are totally different.
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