Date:         Tue, 10 Jun 2008 10:36:23 -0700
Reply-To:     BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: How to keep mirrors in place
Comments: To: Bob Mund <ob2420@msn.com>
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On 6/10/08, Bob Mund <ob2420@msn.com> wrote:
>
> Hi, I have an 84 Westy with factory mirrors and i'm looking for some advice
> or tricks on how to keep them in place while driving on the highway.  Seems
> that while driving at 65 plus they tend to fold back in towards the doors
> and if it's windy they will pretty much fold in completely.
>
> Does anyone have any tips on keeping them in place?  Thanks in advance.
>
> Bob



Bob,

The ultimate repair for those floppy mirrors is replacement. I didn't use
the same type but good used powermirrors.
You can install powermirrors w/o adding power if that sound too complicated
for you. The two top holes on the PM
are in the same position as the manual mirrors. The 3rd hole you can either
leave w/o a screw; secure with a sheet-
metal screw; or install with a nutsert. I've been running them w/o the third
screw in my Syncro for 5 years w/o any of
hem falling off. No more floppies.


BenT