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Old Feb 26, 2018 | 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Redoilokie
Just give me a minute... to reflect first!
 
Old Feb 26, 2018 | 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by vizcarmb
Hey, I didn't mean to hurt anyone, but I will lump those "PEOPLE" as such because something as asinine as a reflector really bothers them because their bike doesn't look cool. Then they take the extra time to make their bike even more unseen.

You're right some states do not require reflectors, but you know do whatever you like. Just dont be that guy in the forum venting that they got into a wreck because they didn't see you and your bike is all blacked out or you took the extra effort taking out all of the safety stuff from your bike to keep you safe.
Welcome to the forum. Ohh I thought you were a new member.
Well, I have a compliant or maybe its a complaint. Never mind. I still have my reflectors on. You must be talking about OTHER PEOPLE.
Sit tight because a **** storm is a comin.
 

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Old Feb 26, 2018 | 01:39 PM
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Man, you guys sure don't disappoint.
 
Old Feb 26, 2018 | 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by vizcarmb
Man, you guys sure don't disappoint.
Your OP started the ball rolling by calling people who may not even be members here "idiots".

You set the tone for this thread from the very beginning.
 
Old Feb 26, 2018 | 01:48 PM
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For the deep and hard reflecting

 
Old Feb 26, 2018 | 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Redoilokie
Your OP started the ball rolling by calling people who may not even be members here "idiots".

You set the tone for this thread from the very beginning.
Yup, it's like waving a red flag in front of a bull than complaining because it charged.
 
Old Feb 26, 2018 | 01:51 PM
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Haha, this guy..... And i hate shiny chrome too on my bikes.... Been removing reflectors off my bikes for 40 yrs even the Huffy days....
 
Old Feb 26, 2018 | 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Cowboy Rob
For the deep and hard reflecting

I'd be reflecting on my poor life decisions after tapping the one on the left.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2018 | 01:54 PM
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Ok,

So take the time today and go for a walk around your parking lot. Look at every single car out there with the side profile. Did you notice something? I sure did and every single car has it. SIDE REFLECTORS. Some of them are integrated with the front or rear lights and some of them are separate from each other. The most common theme is orange up from and red in the rear.

Would you if you had the chance to take those out or change them to black or whatever weird dark color you guys like? Ive seen it and some people go to stupid lengths to change the bulbs or put clear ones to make their ride look clean. Totally unnecessary and idiotic

Im not gonna lie, I do idiotic things too but not this.
 

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Old Feb 26, 2018 | 01:57 PM
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I'd be reflecting on my poor life decisions after tapping the one on the left.
Picture taken in Mansfield,Ohio
 

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