There is an easy fix for this.  The problem is that the two mating surfaces are very smooth, and hence that makes it easy for the mirror to move.  Take the mirror off, loosen the nut that holds the base to the mirror.  Using rough sandpaper or emery cloth, roughen both surfaces.  Re-assemble and DO NOT put any grease or lubricant on the mating surfaces.  Tighten and adjust.

Z

Reinhard Vehring <rvehring@YAHOO.COM> wrote:
Hi,
I'm getting annoyed by the mirrors getting blown out
of place on my 83 Westy all the time. Almost got into
an accident because of it. I replaced them already,
but even the new ones have the same problem. I have to
tighten them almost to the point that the base cracks
to get them to stick. Until I meet the next 18 wheeler
in a headwind...
Do the power mirrors on the later models have the
problem? Do they fit on the older door? Can they be
adjusted manually? I don't want to put the whole
mechanism in the door.
Also my interior rear view mirror disintegrates.
What's a good place to get a replacement and how is it
done?
Thanks in advance for your help,
Reinhard

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