Removing Reflectors

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Jan 30, 2011 | 09:39 AM

#11

EP50

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Originally Posted by redmonster13

I used fishing line and a hair dryer then some goo gone.

Dental floss..kills two birds with one shot.

1) Removes the reflectors.
2) You can honestly answer yes when the dentist asks if you have been using floss.

Jan 30, 2011 | 09:42 AM

#12

FloridaFLHX

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From: Orlando, FL

I suggested dental floss in another thread (someone trying to get the reflectors out of their saddlebag latches) and got made fun of. Imagine that happening on HD Forums. So I didn't post on this thread. But it works. Just like fishing line.

Go ahead. Make fun of the dental floss. But my saddlebag latch reflectors are gone, I have chrome inserts, and it's one of the best / cheapest mods on my scoot.

Jan 30, 2011 | 12:03 PM

#13

wideglidebob

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yep takes minutes first thing i did

Jan 30, 2011 | 12:39 PM

#14

Ratbob

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Hahahaha . . . Dental floss? . . . Really? . . . roflmao!

Floss is a very good Idea and anyone that makes fun of that is probably dentaly challenged! I used fishing line - only cause I have way to much of it laying around.

Jan 30, 2011 | 12:46 PM

#15

Jackie Paper

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Be careful, some newer bikes do not have paint or chrome under the reflectors. Cost saving measures of today.

Jan 30, 2011 | 12:54 PM

#16

rockon

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Fishing line and Goo Gone.

Jan 30, 2011 | 11:15 PM

#17

MADOGA

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From: Perth Australia

be carefull when using floss, some brands have a grit/fluoride? on them great for cleaning teeth and scratching paintwork.

use fishing line

Feb 5, 2011 | 12:37 PM

#18

EP50

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Don't know about the grit...but the flouride is a +. No cavitys on my bike. I call her the Dyan Wide with Flouride Glide

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Feb 5, 2011 | 03:12 PM

#19

gordo68

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I used Eucalyptus oil worked great, you can also use tea tree oil. Both dont harm the paint in any way, just poor a little bit behind the reflector wait a minute then slowly pull the reflector off add a bit of oil as you go.