Taking off the reflectors???
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I was hit last Sept. - sunny day - the guy that hit me said he did not see me - the guy that waved him on said he did not see me - the four other cages that were witnesses said THEY ALL SAW ME!
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I was hit last Sept. - sunny day - the guy that hit me said he did not see me - the guy that waved him on said he did not see me - the four other cages that were witnesses said THEY ALL SAW ME!
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Like I said, I couldn't care less about if you like reflectors or not. If ya don't like em, take em off. It's your life. Jeez...... some people..... [sm=WTFsgign.gif]
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Your paint will be fine just heat up the emblem with a heat gun, or hair drier, start at one end and it should come right off. Be careful, the edges can be sharp. The reflectors should come off easily also if that is what you decide you want to do. I have taken mine off and much prefer the look without the reflectors and tank emblem. Oh yeah, In case anyone was wondering, I was trying to answer the question asked in the ORIGINAL post....Why don't ya'll quit the pissin contest.
Your paint will be fine just heat up the emblem with a heat gun, or hair drier, start at one end and it should come right off. Be careful, the edges can be sharp. The reflectors should come off easily also if that is what you decide you want to do. I have taken mine off and much prefer the look without the reflectors and tank emblem. Oh yeah, In case anyone was wondering, I was trying to answer the question asked in the ORIGINAL post....Why don't ya'll quit the pissin contest.
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Larry Grodsky, was the writer of a column in Rider Magazine called "Stayin' Safe." he wrote for them for years. Taught MSF courses, thousands of pupils, spoke of protective gear, helmet use, everything about keeping alive when riding a bike.
He unfortunately died this year while riding at night and hit a deer.
I guess my point is that if you ride in the daytime, don't ride at excessive speeds, ride sober and ride within your limits, you have a far better chance of staying alive on a motorcycle than relying on some small reflector afflixed to your front fork. Using that logic, we should all wear reflective vests as well.
The fact is that most motorcycle riders are killed by going excessive sppeds, riding at night/deer, being drunk and inexperience. A reflector on the fork is the last thing I'm going to be concerned about when the above reasons are far more important.
He unfortunately died this year while riding at night and hit a deer.
I guess my point is that if you ride in the daytime, don't ride at excessive speeds, ride sober and ride within your limits, you have a far better chance of staying alive on a motorcycle than relying on some small reflector afflixed to your front fork. Using that logic, we should all wear reflective vests as well.
The fact is that most motorcycle riders are killed by going excessive sppeds, riding at night/deer, being drunk and inexperience. A reflector on the fork is the last thing I'm going to be concerned about when the above reasons are far more important.
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Like I said, use common sense to avoid accidents. EVERY reason is important. Letting the air in your tires get low can very well cause an accident, too. Does that mean you shouldn't check it regularly? Maybe a reflector won't help in many cases, but if it just saves your life one time, then it's worth it. I was an MSF instructor too, so you don't need to tell me about the "facts". I've had them drilled into my memory. I still stand by my statement. If you don't agree, then that's your right. As I said before, it's your life. 
Tourer
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RE: Taking off the reflectors???
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And your point is.....?
I'm gettin tired of talking to a wall. Like I said, I couldn't care less about if you like reflectors or not. If ya don't like em, take em off. It's your life. Jeez...... some people..... [sm=WTFsgign.gif]
ORIGINAL: subculture08
I was hit last Sept. - sunny day - the guy that hit me said he did not see me - the guy that waved him on said he did not see me - the four other cages that were witnesses said THEY ALL SAW ME!
[sm=WTFsgign.gif]
I was hit last Sept. - sunny day - the guy that hit me said he did not see me - the guy that waved him on said he did not see me - the four other cages that were witnesses said THEY ALL SAW ME!
[sm=WTFsgign.gif]
I'm gettin tired of talking to a wall. Like I said, I couldn't care less about if you like reflectors or not. If ya don't like em, take em off. It's your life. Jeez...... some people..... [sm=WTFsgign.gif]
My point was (and you took it out of my quote) that I would like to read some data on the reflectors. I was HIT, do not want to be HIT again and would like to read anything I can regarding safty and cages to better educate myself!
Jeez... I am not taking any side here and u jumped all over me!
And yes I am fine from my accident... thanx for asking. [:@]
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Does anyone here know what common sense is? If you want to avoid being hit again, then it's your responsibility to make your vehicle as safe as possible in every way, take safety courses every few years, and practice good riding procedures ALL THE TIME! Maybe a reflector won't save your life 99% of the time, but it's that one percent that will bite you in the a$$. I've added reflectors to the front and rear of my bikes, as well as additional spotlights and LED brake lights on the sissy bar (closer to a cager's eye level). I also wear full leathers ALL THE TIME, whether it's 20 degrees out or 100 degrees. I learned that the hard way, but was also used to it due to a few years where I was racing flat track in Oklahoma. About 25 years ago, I neglected to wear my chaps. That was the only time I have ever gotten road rash, and it's no fun healing, especially when it's on your knees and shins. Ever since then, I've always had at least a jacket, chaps, boots, and gloves on. The other wrecks I had resulted in a few cracked bones, but no road rash. That tells me that taking every precaution reduces your chance of injury in the event of an accident.
Have a nice weekend folks. I've gotta make a run to Cleveland to visit some brothers this weekend. It's FINALLY stopped raining!!!!! Guess I can stop contstruction of the ark now.
Have a nice weekend folks. I've gotta make a run to Cleveland to visit some brothers this weekend. It's FINALLY stopped raining!!!!! Guess I can stop contstruction of the ark now.
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My point was (and you took it out of my quote) that I would like to read some data on the reflectors. I was HIT, do not want to be HIT again and would like to read anything I can regarding safty and cages to better educate myself!
Jeez... I am not taking any side here and u jumped all over me!
And yes I am fine from my accident... thanx for asking. [:@]
My point was (and you took it out of my quote) that I would like to read some data on the reflectors. I was HIT, do not want to be HIT again and would like to read anything I can regarding safty and cages to better educate myself!
Jeez... I am not taking any side here and u jumped all over me!
And yes I am fine from my accident... thanx for asking. [:@]
]Anyway, who's jumping all over who? I was simply trying to figure out how a wreck in broad daylight would have anything to do with reflectors? In your situation, they wouldn't make a difference. They are meant to improve visibility at NIGHT. This is especially true with the newer models that are all flat black. Tell me something.... if reflectors don't work, then why is every street-legal vehicle made on earth have either reflectors or lights mounted all around the vehicle from the factory? Yes, it's the law, but that law was made for a reason. And I'm sorry, but I don't keep a journal of all the accidents I see or experience, so the data is in my head. I don't always believe what I read, but I do believe what I actually SEE with my own eyes.
Lets face it.... the only reasons someone would want to remove them is for "looks" (fine for show bikes like the East Coast Choppers guys make) or because they think they don't look "macho". I know a lot of newbies who buy Harleys just to improve their self-esteem (yes, it's happens). "Sissy" items like reflectors counter the effect they are in so desperate need of. As for me, when I design a bike, I think safety first, reliability second, performance third, and appearance last. I really don't give a crap what others think about my bikes. They aren't the ones riding them.
Now, to answer the original question.... just use a heat gun or high temp hair dryer as some others have recommended and they will come right off. You can get the glue off using Goo Gone (easier on the paint) or acetone.
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The problem is definitely in the delivery. Your first hand experience can be used as fact and then called common sense, but anyone else that uses the same method to come to their conclusions is dismissed.
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Now, to answer the original question.... just use a heat gun or high temp hair dryer as some others have recommended and they will come right off. You can get the glue off using Goo Gone (easier on the paint) or acetone.
Now, to answer the original question.... just use a heat gun or high temp hair dryer as some others have recommended and they will come right off. You can get the glue off using Goo Gone (easier on the paint) or acetone.
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