In series three we will go through the various items requiring zip ties, sometimes referred to as "cable ties". These things are so cool. They secure many things with little effort and are very inexpensive. I don't know how mankind got by without them!
Anyway, make sure you have a pair of "nippers" so you can cut the excess off after you have tightened them.
Again the disclaimer applies: Neither SBN or myself are responsible should you cause damage to your bike. You need to verify these tips will work for your particular machine and use common sense when attempting any of the following tips. My 2004 Yamaha R6 was used to demonstrate so the actual locations/tools you need for your bike may be different.
Let's start out with the removal of the mirrors. Mirrors are not allowed onto the track and are very easy to remove. Just use caution when removing them to not bump your windscreen out of place. Start out with one side and when you have finished move to the second side.
In the case of the R6, you only need a ratchet and a 10mm socket to remove the nuts that hold the mirror in place. (Pic 1)
Using the socket (make sure it is switched to "off"! Otherwise remember the saying "righty tighty, lefty loosey"!), loosen the two nuts (it may be different on your bike) that hold the mirror in place. I have two red arrows pointing them out in picture 2. Once they are both loose, I then remove them. Be careful! Sometimes the nuts will drop out of the socket and land in really hard to reach areas! Just take your time and all will be well.
Once the nuts are off, just gently pull the mirror out of the fairing. Use care to not disturb the rubber bushings that are in the windscreen. I always put the nuts back onto the mirror for storage~it's easier to keep track of them that way!