My mirrors went limp too. I did the drill-a-hole-insert-pin, and it worked OK for a while. Still not firm enough for highway speeds. My cheap fix was to set the mirrors exactly where I want them, then I ran a small bead of epoxy around the ball joint. They stay in place now, but they aren't adjustable -- that's OK, I don't let anyone else drive my baby. That's my dos pesos worth. Bill Marshall 85 GL Tiico Phoenix AZ |
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