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temporary fix for stripped mirror stem perch?
11/03/20 at 08:34:39

Clutch side mirror stem threads are buggered and the mirror won't tighten. I'm planning on replacing the clutch lever perch (part 57500-24B01) since it's actually cheaper than buying a Time-sert or Helicoil kit. I hope to ride the rest of the week since the weather is holding strong until the part arrives. Need a short term solution to keep the mirror tight and I'm at work so can't experiment. Will a good bit of Teflon tape be enough to keep it tight? Anything else worked for anyone?
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Gary_in_NJ Serious Thumper Offline LS650 Cafe Racer Posts: 2625 Amongst the Twisty Roads	Re: temporary fix for stripped mirror stem perch? Reply #1 - 11/03/20 at 09:05:57 Tig weld. M10 Locking nut. Duct Tape fixes almost everything. But Teflon tape (PTFE) will not work as it is a natural lubricant.
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DragBikeMike Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 4184 Honolulu	Re: temporary fix for stripped mirror stem perch? Reply #2 - 11/03/20 at 10:37:50 If you are going to replace the perch anyway, why not install the mirror with a liberal dose of JB Weld. Get it adjusted to the desired orientation before the epoxy sets up, then let it sit overnight to cure. It should hold until you get your new perch.
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Tocsik Serious Thumper Offline the singularity Posts: 1140 Denver, CO Gender:	Re: temporary fix for stripped mirror stem perch? Reply #3 - 11/03/20 at 10:44:33 Will the mirror still unscrew from cured JB Weld?
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Serowbot YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline OK.... so what's the speed of dark? Posts: 28375 Tucson Az Gender:	Re: temporary fix for stripped mirror stem perch? Reply #4 - 11/03/20 at 10:52:38 You can try stuffing a bit of steel wool along the threads...
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ckahleer Full Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 121	Re: temporary fix for stripped mirror stem perch? Reply #5 - 11/03/20 at 11:53:09 You could drill and tap a set screw hole into the stem perch.
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verslagen1 YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline Where there's a will, I want to be in it. Posts: 28760 L.A. California Gender:	Re: temporary fix for stripped mirror stem perch? Reply #6 - 11/03/20 at 13:30:41 https://www.ezlok.com/e-z-lok-solid-wall-threaded-inserts-stainless-steel
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Tocsik Serious Thumper Offline the singularity Posts: 1140 Denver, CO Gender:	Re: temporary fix for stripped mirror stem perch? Reply #7 - 11/03/20 at 15:28:08 Good suggestions everyone. Thanks.
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Tocsik Serious Thumper Offline the singularity Posts: 1140 Denver, CO Gender:	Re: temporary fix for stripped mirror stem perch? Reply #8 - 11/03/20 at 15:49:00 This guy's trick with stranded copper wire is pretty good, too. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=soOvDuwfnQA
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Re: temporary fix for stripped mirror stem perch?
Reply #9 - 11/08/20 at 17:07:05

verslagen1 wrote on 11/03/20 at 13:30:41:

https://www.ezlok.com/e-z-lok-solid-wall-threaded-inserts-stainless-steel

Thanks for that link verslagen. I've never seen those. Since my mirrors come off about twice per year to install/uninstall my hand guards, I knew a Helicoil wouldn't be a long-term solution. Those solid wall E-Z Lok's gave me threads better than the factory aluminum. A five pack was less than $14 and I picked up a nice Milwaukee 31/64 drill bit at Ace for around $10. Better than new, now.

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