mirror repair

[suzukiSam]

Is there a way to re-attach the arm to the round mirror on an OEM mirror (1980 GS1100E). It seems there is a screw, that goes through a spring, and then
through a grommet in the round mirror housing, which threads into a nut on
the other side of the rounded grommet. Can the mirror glass be removed from the casing so that I can get a grip on the nut ?

[suzukiSam]

this is howie do it..

thanks for the overwhelming response ! (NOT).

In the off chance someone else messes up and removes the bolt that attaches the mirror housing to the arm, and is skeptical as to whether the mirror glass can be removed, here's how I did it.

Take a heat gun and warm up the rubber/plastic seal around the mirror, then carefully, very carefully, pry the mirror out/off from the chrome housing.

Once removed you will have full, unabated access to the retaining nut.. I re-installed the bolt through the arm using nylon bushing nut so it wouldn't work itself loose anytime soon.

The rubber seal was still intact, so apply a thin layer of black RV gasket goo, to the back and front of the seal, and press the mirror back on/in.

magic.

[bwringer]

New mirror assemblies are still available from Suzuki for most GS models, but they're a little expensive -- about $70 each for my GS850, for example.

Most of us just install aftermarket mirrors if something happens to the originals, or visit a motorcycle junkyard. I paid $2 each for some GS mirrors I found in a bin at Cycle Recycle II.

The reason you didn't get any responses is that almost no one has ever bothered to take a mirror apart before (or at least they don't want to talk about it).

So congratulations! You have bravely pioneered a new procedure for salvaging GS mirrors.

[DaveR]

Can anyone report on these ebay mirrors? They look close to original, are triple chromed and have convex glass.

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/80-81-Suzuki-GS1000G-GS-1000-G-GS1000-1000G-Mirrors-/320676761439?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4aa9d30f5f

[Runningdog]

They have thinner stalks than stock (huh?), and I was worried that they would blur.......actually, they are pretty clear up past legal speeds, and beyond. Finish seems not quite as thick as OEM, but look OK, and the price is right. I think I got mine from Britain...I put them on my GS850.

[argonsagas]

Hi suzukiSam.

I remember reading your post. But I had no sugestions.

I have the same problem on my GK. I can pull the mirror out and tighten the nut a bit but it will not remain in position at speed. And then the vibration make it loser still.

I will try your "Magic" trick and see if it applies to mines.

Also the silver backing of the mirrors is corroded. I would love to have new mirrors cut and installed.

Thanks for publishing.

DP

Many auto-glass shops carry sheet mirror and they can cut a blank to fit yours.

Note that sheet glass is flat, so it will be a standard-type mirror, not convex like the original.