Mirrors, Vibes and who knows what else.

[metalforever]

For the short version scroll down to the bold.

Well, upon deciding im going to keep the Divvy (after realising it's going to be alot cheaper to run than the 400cc alternatives) I'm wanting to sort out the minor niggles i have with the bike.

So far i've gotten round to upgrating the fork oil and have finally managed to adjust the rear shock to give a much firmer ride (the setting was previously on '4' so i took it upto '9' and then rode it until i settled on '7'). Thats my suspension sorted for now.

Next came the grips, the heated grips would twist around after a while when warm so i took them off and added some tape underneath them so they dont move. Grips sorted.
Then the throttle was sticking, this led me to remove a small amount of rubber from between the end of the grip and the bar ends. Sorted.

So now it's onto a couple more little things.

The mirrors on the bike are tatty by my standards. with a bit of plastic chipped off the right hand one and some light rust coming through the powdercoat. Also above 5000 revs or on uneven roads theyre useless due to vibes.

I need a solution.

Im thinking of replacing the mirrors. I have three options IMO:

• Fairing mounted mirrors - This requires drilling of the fairing (No going back!)
  
• Bar end mirrors - They arn't in my direct line of sight so have to tip my head down to see in these.
  
• Standard mounted mirrors but a different design - I worry these will give me the same problems with regards to the vibes.
  

Can anyone give me any advice on either of the three above based on their experiences?

A simple solution to the vibey standard mirrors would be ideal although i'm liking the sound of the fairing mounted ones myself.

[pilgrim]

I put some replacement mirrors on my N a couple of years back and have had no problem with them. They're as steady as a rock.

[metalforever]

What kind of mirrors were they pilgrim?

[darren]

I have the short chrome ones, not quite a tear drop but they dont vibrate, probably a pic somewhere

[pilgrim]

Apr 10, 2009 15:19:31 GMT metalforever said:

What kind of mirrors were they pilgrim?

They're round chromed mirrors.

I don't have a make for them, but they were stocked by a Yamaha dealer (here in France btw).

You'll know they are opposite threaded on one side, should you go for a 'universal' pair........,

[neilmud Lord Protector]

I have found fairing mounted mirrors are not as good as handle bar mounts for vibes but it is a case of finding some that work well or failing that get a Triumph Street Triple rode my sisters last weekend and the mirrors were fantastically clear at any speed brilliant.

Neil

[metalforever]

oh dear, does this mean one is a left thread and one is a right threaded mirror? I'll have to seek an alternative pattern then, ebay here i come!

[CD]

I'm fairly sure all Yamahas with bar mounted mirrors use the RH and LH threads. As for the stem length and angle...

BTW the earlier XJ600 pattern mirrors work nicely on the Divvie 600. A strip of lead sheet wrapped around the top of the mirror leg will act as an end weight helping to reduce the mirror vibes. Done carefully it can be neat and unobtrusive.

On my 900, I drilled and tapped the bar ends and fitted Stadium style mirrors. These can be positioned above the grips rather than sticking out. They worked ok but the lenses did not have enough curvature so the field of view was too small.

[metalforever]

Well! Whilst i was waiting for parts to arrive today (Which didn't i may add) i deceided to go get my new part worn fitted. this obviously required the removal of the front wheel.

Whilst i was taking things appart i deicded to clean the calipers up. What a mess! the front caliper had one operational piston and the other piston had a trapped dust seal, the rear had no right hand pad left and again the seals where a state.

So i've removed the calipers and ive cleaned them up, i'm going to reuse the seals for now as they are in good nick mostly, until i can afford genuine yam ones.

Just need some more rubber grease and some new rear pads then i'll put her back together.
No wonder my braking had been so poor lately though! The fluid was like honey and the calipers barely worked