Author Topic: Mirror mount cracking, anyone else notice? (Read 6729 times)

Cheesecake · « **on:** February 28, 2012, 09:49:52 PM »

I noticed my 08 has cracks in both mirror mounts, hard to see unless you rotate the mirror out. Anyone else have this issue? The mirrors have never been subjected to any force other than 120 mph wind turbulence.

Son of Pappy · « **Reply #1 on:** February 28, 2012, 09:58:54 PM »

I'll take a peak at mine. But at last look no.

2010rider · « **Reply #2 on:** February 28, 2012, 10:46:01 PM »

I recall seeing posts similar to yours before the new forum got started. I believe it was only an 08 - 09 issue.

The Pope · « **Reply #3 on:** February 29, 2012, 03:51:45 AM »

The prior issue (I believe) was that the mirror(s) bracket(s) were improperly seated before the hdwr was tightened up. Which caused a crack in the mirror bracket that was located where it mated to the bike. This looks like a different issue. Take it in to your dealer to see if it's covered under warranty.

VirginiaJim · « **Reply #4 on:** February 29, 2012, 04:10:41 AM »

The pictures are so close in that I can't determine where those cracks are. I checked my external mounts and did not see any cracks.

okxd45 · « **Reply #5 on:** February 29, 2012, 08:55:06 AM »

My right mirror looks exactly like that. My only drop was on the left side, so I'm not sure what caused it. It hasn't caused any looseness in the mirror so I wasn't too worried about it. I figured the dealer would assume I dropped it and not cover it. $:-\$

Cheesecake · « **Reply #6 on:** February 29, 2012, 08:08:17 PM »

Quote from: VirginiaJim on February 29, 2012, 04:10:41 AM

The pictures are so close in that I can't determine where those cracks are. I checked my external mounts and did not see any cracks.

Here's another picture.
Cracks are on both left and right mirrors, pictures are taken directly from above. I flipped the mirror out so you can see it better--you have to look behind the mirror or flip it out to see it.

IRULE · « **Reply #7 on:** February 29, 2012, 08:34:52 PM »

Just checked the 09 C14, no problem here.

VirginiaJim · « **Reply #8 on:** March 01, 2012, 04:52:57 AM »

Quote from: BleedingEdge on February 29, 2012, 08:08:17 PM

Here's another picture.
Cracks are on both left and right mirrors, pictures are taken directly from above. I flipped the mirror out so you can see it better--you have to look behind the mirror or flip it out to see it.

Thanks, that's where I thought they were but wanted to make sure. No problems with mine.

C1xRider · « **Reply #9 on:** March 03, 2012, 09:35:00 AM »

If the dealer tries to deny a warranty claim saying you may have dropped the bike, point out that the crack is on top. If anything, it looks like someone would have to push down on the top side of the mirrors to do that.

Either way, body work has been covered before by warranty, so that's where I would start. Good luck.

MAN OF BLUES · « **Reply #10 on:** March 03, 2012, 09:50:16 AM »

Quote from: BleedingEdge on February 28, 2012, 09:49:52 PM

I noticed my 08 has cracks in both mirror mounts, hard to see unless you rotate the mirror out. Anyone else have this issue? The mirrors have never been subjected to any force other than 120 mph wind turbulence.

i do not have the problem, but YES, there were reports of a few cases of this exact same instance on 08, and I believe early 09 bikes.
They were completely repaired thru warranty at the time of thier reports,If you have warranty GTPP I suggest getting them to replace these, it is not a result of abuse, it's a flaw in the moulded plastic internally, and has been documented.

mahd776 · « **Reply #11 on:** March 04, 2012, 10:32:29 PM »

Checked my 2008 and found no cracks.

stevewfl · « **Reply #12 on:** March 04, 2012, 10:56:36 PM »

No cracks to report on mine. Unless they're about invisible.

W14 · « **Reply #13 on:** March 05, 2012, 04:52:26 AM »

No cracks on my 09

Conrad · « **Reply #14 on:** March 05, 2012, 05:16:06 AM »

Quote from: stevewfl on March 04, 2012, 10:56:36 PM

No cracks to report on mine. Unless they're about invisible.

That would be a near invisible crackpot.

okxd45 · « **Reply #15 on:** March 05, 2012, 10:16:35 AM »

Quote from: C1xRider on March 03, 2012, 09:35:00 AM

If the dealer tries to deny a warranty claim saying you may have dropped the bike, point out that the crack is on top. If anything, it looks like someone would have to push down on the top side of the mirrors to do that.

Either way, body work has been covered before by warranty, so that's where I would start. Good luck.

Good point, the cracks would be on bottom. To the dealer I go.

tbanzer · « **Reply #16 on:** March 21, 2012, 02:17:22 PM »

both my 08s are cracked

tbanzer · « **Reply #17 on:** April 11, 2012, 07:16:21 PM »

Has anyone had their cracked mirrors replaced un warranty. My dealer just informed me that Kawasaki rejected my claim for both my cracked mirrors. Needless to say Im not real pleased with Kawasaki at this point.

VirginiaJim · « **Reply #18 on:** April 11, 2012, 07:51:14 PM »

Kawasaki customer service number (949)-770-0400 then 1, then 5 and then give them an ear full....

Conrad · « **Reply #19 on:** April 12, 2012, 04:44:14 AM »

Quote from: tbanzer on April 11, 2012, 07:16:21 PM

Has anyone had their cracked mirrors replaced un warranty. My dealer just informed me that Kawasaki rejected my claim for both my cracked mirrors. Needless to say Im not real pleased with Kawasaki at this point.

I'm surprised that they wouldn't replace your mirrors. My right mirror was replaced under warranty because the mirror glass was lose and vibrated a bit. I even got to keep the old mirror.

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Author Topic: Mirror mount cracking, anyone else notice? (Read 6729 times)

Son of Pappy