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Scooters - Big Bore => Xciting 500 => Topic started by: mine88 on June 06, 2020, 01:04:36 PM

Title: Loose mirror
Post by: mine88 on June 06, 2020, 01:04:36 PM
I am trying to fix loose mirror on my 2013 Xciting 500. Should the turn signal wire be disconnected first and will locktight help?
Title: Re: Loose mirror
Post by: CROSSBOLT on June 06, 2020, 02:23:25 PM
The lock nut should hold it. You don't have to disconnect the signal wire IF you are careful not to pinch it with your wrench.
Title: Re: Loose mirror
Post by: mine88 on June 06, 2020, 07:25:00 PM
The lock nut does not hold still vibrates loose will driving.
Title: Re: Loose mirror
Post by: CROSSBOLT on June 06, 2020, 09:07:56 PM
OK, I understand. Use Loctite blue, then. That should do it.
Title: Re: Loose mirror
Post by: CROSSBOLT on June 12, 2020, 02:25:14 PM
That do it for you?
Title: Re: Loose mirror
Post by: mine88 on June 13, 2020, 01:38:03 PM
Have not tried yet been busy with repairs to deck.
Title: Re: Loose mirror
Post by: mine88 on July 13, 2020, 01:17:43 PM
Used the locktite but only held for two weeks. The scooter shop said to use JB Weld . I have never heard of this will it work. Thanks for help
Title: Re: Loose mirror
Post by: Kansas kymco on July 13, 2020, 02:53:13 PM
Quote from: mine88 on July 13, 2020, 01:17:43 PM
Used the locktite but only held for two weeks. The scooter shop said to use JB Weld . I have never heard of this will it work. Thanks for help
You will never be able to remove it with JB weld, if you break a mirror you will have to purchase a complete unit it screws into. What is worn out the threads on the mirror or threads in the perch? Are you loctiting the lock nut or the mirror threads or both?
Title: Re: Loose mirror
Post by: mine88 on July 13, 2020, 05:41:05 PM
I tried the blue locktite on the threads and the perch seemed solid at first but loosened off .