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Apr 14, 2009 | 07:36 AM

#11

Goddahavit

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Seriously, if you need any help, send me a PM, apparently its BAD to ask questions in a forum

I'll help in any way I can.

Eric

Apr 14, 2009 | 07:51 AM

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SC-Longhair

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From: Passaic County, NJ

No, not bad but there are many threads on that same topic. Why do we need another one? Isn't that what the search function is for?

Apr 14, 2009 | 08:47 AM

#13

08FXDC

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Anyone worried about putting too much heat on the rear ones with the paint and all?

Apr 14, 2009 | 08:53 AM

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SC-Longhair

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From: Passaic County, NJ

I did not use any heat on any of them. I slowly and carefully pryed them up with a flathead screwdriver then when I could, grabbed them with my fingers and finished the job. Using a towel or thin piece of cardboard behind the screwdriver would be smart, so as to not scratch or mar the surface you're working with.

Apr 15, 2009 | 08:58 AM

#15

von Wolffe

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I used an all plastic pry bar to pop those suckers off then used WD-40 and a shop rag to remove the glue, oh and a lot of elbow grease. Clean up w/ some Windex and you're done.

Apr 15, 2009 | 09:59 AM

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r00k

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Did the same thing as everyone else for the front and rear, I need to update my sig pic.

I've heard that using Goof Off will ruin your clear coat, so don't use that.

Goo Gone good, Goof Off bad.

Apr 15, 2009 | 10:32 AM

#17

red devil

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From: pottsville,pa

Easy job! Don't forget the rear ones. I finally did the rear reflectors this winter and it really cleans up the fender!

Apr 15, 2009 | 10:49 AM

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SURFOR Chop

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From: Seattle, WA

Quote:

Originally Posted by nfccrwr

Has anyone pulled off their amber reflectors from their front forks? They look like they are just stuck on with trim adhesive I would pull on it but with my luck it would snap and be a $35 replacement part.
So who do you call? HD Busters!!!! Thanks guys.

I would get rid of the rear fender reflectors too if they come off the same!

I snapped one of my reflectors in half when removing it ... I'll let you know how much replacements cost if, as, and when I buy one ...

I got impatient for it to heat up adequately and pried too hard ...

I have reviewed the Washington state laws on minimum operating equipment, but I don't remember what the requirement for reflectors was ... until I get cited for it, I don't plan on replacing them ...

R/
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Apr 19, 2009 | 10:55 PM

#19

LV_EOD

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I did my fronts today. I set a hair dryer on a milk crate, aimed strategically, and let it heat up for a few minutes. Little bit of a start with a plastic knife and they both popped right off. The adhesive was more like a flat rubber seal than anything else, it rubbed right off with my bare finger into nice little booger *****. No muss, no fuss.