1 Fixing Mirrors Fri Dec 11 2020, 21:54
jjefferies
Life time member
For my Silver K75 project bike I've decided to go with the complete "T-windscreen" look with mirrors on stalks.And being a president of the CABOA (cheap ass b*stards of America) and feeling tenderly toward my billfold when I look at the prices new, USD $50.+, am looking at refurbishing a couple of the used 10 that I already have.
Several of which are perfectly acceptable except for broken glass and/or the rim piece being chewed up from inadvertently hitting the pavement a time or two. Surprising to even me how many I've collected over the years. Anyway would like to reach out for the collective wisdom of the Forum about refurbishing rear view mirrors on stalks. I have found acceptably round mirrors at a local project supply store (USD $3.99), Michaels. They are unfortunately 11.9 cm in diameter whereas the BMW ones are 11 cm or approx 4.5 inches. My thoughts so far are:
1) cut off the excess glass with my dremmel grinder and fit into the existing space. Is this even possible?
2.) simply slap them on top of the existing glass/mount allowing the excess to hang over. Glue in place with a silicon bath tub sealant holding it on top of the old glass.
3.) Do #2 but cover the bit of glass extending beyond the edge with some plastic edging. You've undoubtedly seen what I'm speaking of. Looks like a miniature hose with a slit down one side.
Any other possibilities that I've not thought of? I appreciate your thoughts and comments.
Several of which are perfectly acceptable except for broken glass and/or the rim piece being chewed up from inadvertently hitting the pavement a time or two. Surprising to even me how many I've collected over the years. Anyway would like to reach out for the collective wisdom of the Forum about refurbishing rear view mirrors on stalks. I have found acceptably round mirrors at a local project supply store (USD $3.99), Michaels. They are unfortunately 11.9 cm in diameter whereas the BMW ones are 11 cm or approx 4.5 inches. My thoughts so far are:
1) cut off the excess glass with my dremmel grinder and fit into the existing space. Is this even possible?
2.) simply slap them on top of the existing glass/mount allowing the excess to hang over. Glue in place with a silicon bath tub sealant holding it on top of the old glass.
3.) Do #2 but cover the bit of glass extending beyond the edge with some plastic edging. You've undoubtedly seen what I'm speaking of. Looks like a miniature hose with a slit down one side.
Any other possibilities that I've not thought of? I appreciate your thoughts and comments.