I've had the same issue on several Daytonas - I've just replaced those screws with cap head bolts (titanium as I'm a tart).
Yes they are very much a love or hate on the marmite scale but I've had the fake stealth mirrors on from when they first appeared on the market, but I always hated the pivot joint as it can move and when you adjust it can become loose which means undoing them, tighten the bolt on the bottom and refit, its annoying. I've always suspected that the ones Rizoma makes for other brands would fit, so after looking at the measurement charts on their website and the holes on the bike I got a set off Aliexpress because I am not guessing when its 400 quid, turns out the 60 quid ones for the 2018-2019 BMW S1000RR fit The threaded studs they come with are only 20mm so far too short, need at least 30-35mm so you can fit the nut on the other side, but they fit. Middle finger to Rizoma on that one. Will I be able to see out of them, who knows, I'll find out how decent they are compared to the other ones once I've got the correct length studs and bolted them into place And also in the post today I managed to get hold of the twinlight driver, which was a device that isn't made anymore that lowers the power to the high beam and thus you can have dual headlights, I'll look into the wiring on the angel eyes over the winter but for now I can at least have dual headlights on when riding.
I think I could get myself on the twat of the week with this one. While trying to test an idea with the cold start I fitted a lead acid battery with multiple terminals, rather stupidly put the battery in the wrong way round and crossed the terminals, luckily I have an inline fuse in place from the regulator to the battery and blew that. Couldn't understand why when running at idle it was reading 13 volts and not moving, changed the fuse and back up to 14 volts it went, so note to self, pay attention to which way round you fit the battery, bike is now tucked up in the garage, I've done years of riding in all weather and I hated it so I won't be pulling the Daytona out unless its extra sunny, but I have a few things I want to change while its off the road for a bit.
You're not the first, I've seen it a few times on other forums, don't know if you've added an extra fuse but it normally just blows the main fuse near the starter relay, usually everything else survives the momentary reverse polarity. I'm with you about winter riding, my Daytona will be going away at the end of the month, and the Thruxton, who knows where that's going
Yeah, the bike fired up straight away with the replacement fuse so I know I didn't blow the main one, but I'll be sure to check it when I pull the tank off and change the spark plugs for nice fresh ones I keep eyeing up the new 400 XC scrambler, once I move to North Wales I'll be glad to have something that I can have a comfy ride on down some of those tracks without the fear of being on a sportsbike
That time of year again, cleaned ready for its winter holiday. Nothing special as it wasn't that dirty, surprise surprise Only extra once or twice a year is some Bilt Hamber Autowheel wheel cleaner, does a fantastic job of the wheels and brakes and very safe if used correctly.
Just fitted the new to me at least lightech adjusters, they're not the ones for the 06-08 model so a bit shorter than the 09-12 version but just required a longer bolt to secure them. Then changed the rear wheel bearings for some new fresh ones to match the ones on the front. Good for another 45k miles I hope
Not exactly what I did but I had MuddySumps visit and carry out a 12k service including the check and lubrication of the headstock and rear shock linkage. All went well with no major issues. Will now be ready for next spring
Fitted these LED headlight bulbs, used to have Xenon HID in the dipped beam which were fine and passed the mot but when it failed went to a supposedly "whiter" halogen bulbs, Osram cool blue, but they were still too yellow and old fashioned looking next to the LED centre light. After some research chose these Philips Ultinon Access, very white and very bright as you'd expect, hopefully the beam pattern is close enough. After the accident last year which finished off the Thruxton, decided to fit "dashcams" to my bikes, even though everything turned out ok with the liability and insurance claim I know it could have been different in other circumstances and having some evidence to back me up could be a good idea. Purchased an Innovv K6 dual camera system to fit to the Daytona, wanted something with minimal wiring and wasn't bothered about a screen. Connected my USB socket I'd saved off the old Thruxton to use as the power supply, much less wiring than using the power supply module that comes in the kit, cameras can run off either. Not easy to find somewhere for the cameras on a sleek minimalist sportsbike like the Daytona, be easy on something like a GS with bars everywhere, just mocking them up for now. Was hoping to fit the front camera under the fairing nose but nowhere near enough clearance for the front wheel movement. This is the best position for the front camera I can think of, not ideal being on one side, does look really big in the picture close up but will be out of view with the bike parked. The rear will just fit under the tailpiece and clear the numberplate, will have to remove a bit from the mount to get the angle correct. Anybody have these cameras on a Daytona or have better placement ideas.
I don't have a bike dashcam, but I do have a GoPro that I use for reviewing my track riding. On my track fairings I have numerous mount placements that I can clip the camera to depending on what I'm wanting from the footage. The most discreet placement is on the inside of the screen, looking through it at the road ahead. I did expect that it may obscure my view at times, but that has never actually been any issue. When it's installed there it's pleasingly innocuous, however when riding in very heavy rain at speed, the rain trails over the faring screen obscure the footage. Probably not an issue for normal road riding. Would the rear camera not have anywhere to mount on your tail-tidy ? perhaps alongside the numberplate light.
Have we decided if the stealth mirrors actually offer any worthwhile rear view Stephen, or are we waiting until the weather improves.?
Oh they're completely pointless in terms of seeing great views of what is behind you. But you can still see something and your elbows, so you just move them a little to get a better view. Same as the normal mirrors really, so its all a bit marmite on if people like them or not, great for taking pictures though when folded down
Just tried on top of the indicator stalk but not enough clearance above, plus only half of the mount would be stuck on. Had another look at the front though and found an option just below the headlight that just about gives enough clearance for the wheel travel, plus would make the cable entry easier, the side option would probably mean notching out the carbon infill which I wasn't keen on.
Finally got around to fitting the cameras, 2 weeks later Finding suitable mounting positions is definitely the hardest part on a Daytona, and unfortunately you can't rotate the mount (or tighten if it comes loose) after you stick it on because they are screwed from the back, you can adjust the up/down, the 3M pads are really sticky so you only get one shot, luckily they have a much wider field of view than I expected so a few degrees either side of straight ahead doesn't matter. Because there is no separate DVR, everything is in the front camera, wiring is minimal, two cables from the front camera, one connects to the rear camera and the other to power. I used the USB socket from the defunct Thruxton, wired into the rear light, so the power cable just connects to the USB socket under the seat, had to buy a standard USB extension cable as it was too short. Had a run out on the bike today and everything works, just need to tidy up the cables and double check nothings chafing. Recording starts and stops automatically with the ignition, which means they don't have a "parking" mode but at least they won't flatten the battery. Just hope I've got my clearance measurements correct and the front camera doesn't get clouted by the mudguard under emergency braking, or a massive pothole The Thruxton is going to be just as tricky, if not more so, to find suitable mounting positions, slipped up really, should have mocked them up on the Thruxton before fitting them on the Daytona to check its possible before committing to buying another kit. Rear one will definitely have to come off for the MOT, unless I re-drill my full size plate, think it has 6 holes though already covered in bits of yellow and black tape. Because they're on the left they are not as conspicuous as they appear in the pics when on the stand, hopefully I don't park anywhere they'd get robbed.
