Suzuki V-Strom (VStrom) Owners Club DL250, DL650, DL1000 & DL1050

V-Strom specific discussion => V-Strom specific discussion => Topic started by: Parademic on June 19, 2016, 13:53:35

Title: My mirror has started to rattle....
Post by: Parademic on June 19, 2016, 13:53:35

Since having my service last week, my DL650 2008 has started with a rattle. After much investigation, it appears to be coming from inside my left mirror.

For the life of me I can't see anyway of getting into it, but it's slowly starting to drive me nuts. To be describe it, it sound like a metal wheel nut being shaken inside a Tupperware box.

After speaking with another friend who has a DL650 he says that his does it also.

Has anyone else had this issue and more importantly how do I fix it ?

Gareth


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Title: Re: My mirror has started to rattle....
Post by: greywolf on June 19, 2016, 14:56:35

You would need to use heat to melt the glue that holds the glass in the head to get at the inside.

Title: Re: My mirror has started to rattle....
Post by: Fat Rat on June 19, 2016, 15:02:01

Or, treat yourself http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131629594039?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Title: Re: My mirror has started to rattle....
Post by: SpikeTM on June 19, 2016, 15:07:57

Drill a small hole and fill it with silicone or expanding foam ????

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Title: Re: My mirror has started to rattle....
Post by: Parademic on June 21, 2016, 22:40:13

Silicone sounds like a good idea... But so does treating myself.... Hmmm. Do those mirrors attach OK to the DL659 fat rat or does it need anything else to go with it ?


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Title: Re: My mirror has started to rattle....
Post by: greywolf on June 21, 2016, 23:36:01

10mm right hand thread mirrors screw right in. http://www.vstrom.info/Smf/index.php/topic,10936.0.html

Title: Re: My mirror has started to rattle....
Post by: Ian T on June 22, 2016, 04:53:12

Sorry for a really stupid question because probably been covered many times.
Will these fit my glee. I fitted the Givi airflow from the MRA such heaven. Still get some buffeting. Presume this from stock mirrors. Trouble is the rear view is rather good. Would these fit, relieve buffeting and is the rear view OK

Title: Re: My mirror has started to rattle....
Post by: greywolf on June 22, 2016, 13:18:42

They will fit. Just make sure to remove the entire old mirror. Some people left the old mirror base on. All the silver colored parts have to come off.

Glee mirror.
(http://www.stromtrooper.com/picture.php?albumid=387&pictureid=9393)

Wee mirror.
(http://www.stromtrooper.com/picture.php?albumid=387&pictureid=2635)

Title: Re: My mirror has started to rattle....
Post by: Parademic on June 23, 2016, 17:25:03

great. Thanks.


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Title: Re: My mirror has started to rattle....
Post by: Ian T on June 23, 2016, 20:15:21

Mirrors ordered and on their way

Thanks for guidance

Ian

Title: Re: My mirror has started to rattle....
Post by: Ambergnat on June 24, 2016, 20:00:36

Of course, if you'd really wanted to treat yourself you could have bought these:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MOTORCYCLE-CRUISER-AMBER-LED-TURN-SIGNAL-LIGHT-INDICATORS-BLINKER-SIDE-MIRRORS-/201465411985?hash=item2ee8463991:g:W3UAAOSw14xWQw7E (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MOTORCYCLE-CRUISER-AMBER-LED-TURN-SIGNAL-LIGHT-INDICATORS-BLINKER-SIDE-MIRRORS-/201465411985?hash=item2ee8463991:g:W3UAAOSw14xWQw7E)

And then slip these in behind the glass :fix::

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Heated-Grips-Inserts-Handlebar-Hand-Warmers-For-Universal-Grip-ATV-Motorcycle-/351461369096?hash=item51d4bae508:g:BQwAAOSwqrtWpc4g

And you'd have had heated, indicator mirrors...

Of course you'd have to spend hours wiring, glueing and soldering everything in, and spend three times as much money, but it would definitely have stopped the rattling...

 :grin:

Title: Re: My mirror has started to rattle....
Post by: Ian T on June 25, 2016, 05:53:06

Bu**er I always miss the golden opportunity