drag specialties (an aftermarket HD part company)

 

I know it's been a while for this thread, but spring is back. Lot of HD mirror talk in here. Maybe a new thread on these mirrors.
Will these Harley mirrors scratch or damage the hinge? I figured they have to be on really tight to keep them from moving.

 

I just have a set of bicycle mirrors, ($7.99 at Canadian Tire) remove one of the torx screw on the windshield and the mirrors screw right in, same thread and a lock nut. will try and post picks next time i take the doors off.

 

no damage here. theres washers on either.

 

X2! And there are lots of choices.

 

Was this in reply to my post? Do you mean there is, or there is not washers on the mirror posts? Do you put flat washers in between the mirror's lock washer and the hinge to prevent damage?

By the way, I recently went by the H-D dealer and ordered part #91910-90A, Black Long Stem One Piece, Left. If it's as good as everyone says and it doesn't appear I'll damage the hinge paint, I'll go back and order the right because I want/need two side view mirrors.

 

Saw this and did the exact same thing! the only thing that was wrong about the write up... was when i got the 3/8 Bolt that the guy said to get.. it didn't fit in the hole that was on the mounting arm. So I had to get a 3/8 drill bit and make it bigger.

There is some advice to anyone wanting to run this set up, hope this helps.

 

Just bought the Harley Mirror. It comes with a lock washer that can go on the bottom. Might put a regular washer on it to if it appears that it will scratch the paint, might not be an issue. Hopefully we will see this weekend, looks like rain though.



I had the Euro mirror, but hated having to un screw the windshield bolts every time. This set up I can just slide them in the hinge, and tighten. A bit faster and I don't risk stripping out the windshield bolts.

 

sorry, just saw this.
yes, there is washers on either end. I can't imagine a mirror and a couple washers locked in place doing damage to something that is designed to have a big-ass door swing around on?

 

Based on Harley #91910-90A / 91909-90A, similar to the picture in post # 8 in this thread.
Packed with the mirrors will be a chrome washer, chrome lock washer, 1/2" chrome acorn nut and a black cone washer. On my '10 I use the black cone washer and acorn nut. From various photos on the site it appears the threaded shank on the mirror stem was longer in past production than in current mirror production allowing use of the other washers as well.

Place the cone washer on the mirror stem with the large end up toward the mirror and the smaller narrow end down so it will slide into the top of the hinge. If the mirrors you receive are like mine after the mirror is inserted in the hinge the threads will just barely extend below the hinge. There will not be enough threaded shank below the hinge to fit a conventional nut. I thought I had a bust on my hands until I went ahead and tried the acorn nut. The shank of the nut will slide up into the hinge enough to grab threads and the shoulder of the nut will tighten and hold against the bottom of the hinge. The cone washer will partially draw down into the top of the hinge ensuring a tight assembly.

I had read a lot of vibration and movement complaints directed toward some of the other mirror solutions. Curious I have driven the installed HD mirrors into a 20 mph headwind on the interstate at 80 mph with no more vibration than the regular mirrors. Also the mirror stems stayed put. They did not slowly rotate toward the Jeep body rendering the mirrors useless. I took them down a washboard dirt road at 50 and could see to the rear just fine.

You will have full view of the drivers side mirror. if the passenger mirror is installed in the top hinge it will be partially blocked by the bulge in the dash at the AC vent but it is usable and a little head tilt will expose more.

I have tried installing the passenger side in the bottom hinge. I had full view but couldn't seem to get it aimed to my satisfaction. A passengers legs did not block my view of the low mounted mirror. I plan to try this position again. One high mount and one low mount does look a little odd though.

I am pleased with the HD mirrors. To me they are a good balance of price, performance and looks. Looks can be really important when you are picking up your high school freshman son at school.

FWIW Texas only requires a single mirror so the first thing I tried was no side mirrors but I found I was to accustomed to driving like it was a semi, I depended on side mirrors. Went real cheap the second time and tried sticking some 2" spot mirrors on the closed outboard AC vents like I had read about on the forum. The spots did not work well for me. Then I hit this thread talking about the Harley mirrors and I am happy with the result.

Hey you might as well order a do-rag to go with those mirrors. It keeps my half bald head from getting sunburned, my son won't let me wear it when I pick him up. Boy sure does have a lot rules Anyhow, I hope this helps.

One last thing, I have inspected the hinges and have yet too find any damage from the way I install the mirrors.