Folding in the Mirrors on the RR9

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  1. RepsolSam

    RepsolSam Well-Known Member

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    So i saw a bike that had folder mirrors - and thought why cant mine do that..

    I tried and one side folder...i managed to brake the other side!

    The other day i tried to fold the side that folder before and i did not want to try any harder incase it broke...

    Is there a special way of doing this?
     
  2. 1000rr73

    1000rr73 Active Member

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    I fold mine in and out regularly on the commute when filtering. Perhaps yours just need a bit of lube to loosen them up?
     
  3. marco s

    marco s Active Member

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    Perhaps yours just need a bit of lube to loosen them up?[/QUOTE]
    You cant beat a bit of lube!!:D
     
  4. 1000rr73

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    It's my stock answer to most problems I find. If lube can't sort it then generally it's fooked!
     
  5. Repsol Rob

    Repsol Rob Elite Member

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    Are the genuine Honda ones ?....as some of the copied (look good) ones don't fold in as well...
     
  6. bradt

    bradt Elite Member

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    Why would you want to fold your mirrors ?
     
  7. Mad Matt

    Mad Matt Absolutely Bonkers Mad...

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    Fold mine way when not using or doing track days, i find they are easier to fold when pushing at the very tip instead of the arm....
     
  8. ShinySideUp

    ShinySideUp Elite Member

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    1000rr73's credo, If it's not stuck and it's supposed to be -- Duct Tape it! If it's stuck and it's not supposed to be -- WD-40 it! :D
     
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  9. RepsolSam

    RepsolSam Well-Known Member

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    Will try some lube...

    My garage is narrow and i keep hitting the mirrors by mistake...
     
  10. travellingkiwi

    travellingkiwi Active Member

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    So you can filter through a smaller gap of course.

    H
     
  11. 5455james1

    5455james1 Active Member

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    Loosen the nuts a little bit or some lube
     

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