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Message started by zipidachimp on 05/06/14 at 22:26:08

Title: Mirror removal
Post by zipidachimp on 05/06/14 at 22:26:08

Tried and failed to loosen the mirror from the brake perch. If I put any more pressure on, the cast perch will break in two. Any ideas? installing new handlebar. :(

BTW, have riser extensions no longer needed, yours for postage.

Title: Re: Mirror removal
Post by Serowbot on 05/06/14 at 23:23:51

Really?... I mean, for real?... ;D...

Lube... penetrating oil...
I can't imagine anything else... it's just break that Fu**er loose...
;D...

We are going... lefty loosey... right?... :-?...

Title: Re: Mirror removal
Post by zipidachimp on 05/06/14 at 23:33:23

I'm willing to bet there is 'zero' clearance for penetrating oil.
That sucker is on to stay. Does suzuki use loctite?
put the mirror/perch in a vise and reefed on it. zero movement. will try the oil though. >:(

Title: Re: Mirror removal
Post by verslagen1 on 05/06/14 at 23:38:10

just decide those things are there to stay and they'll pop right off.

::)

Title: Re: Mirror removal
Post by Boofer on 05/06/14 at 23:40:34

I would recommend penetrating oil first. Then put your wrench on the flats and (however you can) put vibration and a little torque on the wrench, kinda' like an impact wrench with far less force. Screws used in aluminum threads get oxidized and stick like red LocTite. Sawing off the mirror stem to get a socket on there to use vibration will be cheaper than replacing a master cylinder. A little heat may help, but vibrating is my choice for stuck stuff.

Title: Re: Mirror removal
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 05/06/14 at 23:47:47

50/50 mix of trans fluid/acetone.
Itll go in there. If ya have an empty "Zoom OIl" with the red tip still on it.. good. That stuff will evaporate, Gotta shake it before use.

Title: Re: Mirror removal
Post by anebv8 on 05/07/14 at 01:30:18

reach for the hair drier and ad some heat to ;) my man cave has a hair drier in there for jobs such as this...dunno where the ol girls one has gone to,she can't find it anywhere :D :-X

Title: Re: Mirror removal
Post by gizzo on 05/07/14 at 01:50:39

+ 1 for a gentle application of heat. I'm sure you've undone the locknut before you try undoing the stalk, right?

Title: Re: Mirror removal
Post by zipidachimp on 05/07/14 at 02:58:33

it's the tapered locknut that's the problem! the other end at the mirror came right off no problem. soaking overnight, heat tomorrow, don't want to crack the casting. :(

Title: Re: Mirror removal
Post by Jsud04 on 05/07/14 at 04:12:22

http://www.ebay.com/bhp/suzuki-savage-mirrors worst case scenario? >:( there are options giver heck.

Title: Re: Mirror removal
Post by zipidachimp on 05/07/14 at 11:27:31

worst case scenario? mastercylinder with no way to attach due to cracked attachment ? :(

Title: Re: Mirror removal
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 05/07/14 at 12:49:33

You backed the jam nut off? What penetrating oil have ya tried? Remember, an impact breaks stuff loose better than just torque. Put the wrench on it & spank on it with another wrench, while holding as much torque on it as ya can w/o risking turning the bike over,

Title: Re: Mirror removal
Post by shorty on 05/07/14 at 15:52:09

7B6165676658697A7C7A616C6F6D080 wrote:

+ 1 for a gentle application of heat. I'm sure you've undone the locknut before you try undoing the stalk, right?

that's what I was thinking

Title: Re: Mirror removal
Post by shorty on 05/07/14 at 15:54:15

6A757374696E5F6F5F67757932000 wrote:

Put the wrench on it & spank on it with another wrench, while holding as much torque on it as ya can w/o risking turning the bike over,

and this too

Title: Re: Mirror removal SOLVED
Post by zipidachimp on 05/08/14 at 19:02:51

As expected, corroded threads in the casting and the jam nut. penetrating oil and muscle.
Thanks to all. :D