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Old Jul 29, 2023 | 09:56 AM
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Is it a big deal to remove the reflectors from a late model Heritage?
 
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Old Jul 29, 2023 | 12:20 PM
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Fronts are easy, fishing line to cut off; googone to get rid of the residue. Saddle bags are more problematic; they mount thru the bag. You will need some kind of plug to fill the holes
 
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Old Jul 29, 2023 | 01:06 PM
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I have done it on my Heritage, better look now...





you find this in a car accessories store





 
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I used a heat gun set at its lowest setting, 30 lbs monofilament fishing line and kerosene. You need to keep the heat source moving from side to side and not to keep it in one spot too long. When peeling the off the reflector, that sucker can get pretty hot.
 
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a hair dryer and fishing line worked for me, then cleaned up with turps
 
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I also used a heat gun on low setting and fishing line, much cleaner look afterwards.
 
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Thanks for all the helpful info. The front ones are off and I think I’ll live with the saddlebag ones.
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Thanks for all the helpful info. The front ones are off and I think I’ll live with the saddlebag ones.
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You can use vinyl to cover the holes on the bags, and both sides of the hole. Craft stores sell many colors for about $1 for a 12"x12" sheet.
 
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they make white ones (non orange) to fit with a bike theme. A thread on that here somewhere.

 
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I think it was on one of the FB Heritage groups, but I seem to remember someone covered the space with some Harley wing emblems. Looked cool.
 
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