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Jun 24, 2010 | 12:26 AM

#21

hivoltg

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Joined: Apr 2007

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From: Olive Branch, Ms

Quote:

Originally Posted by kiwifulla

Just heat up real hot with hair dryer and pull of with your hands , safer than the fishing line which can mark the bike

That's a good way to get a dull spot in your clearcoat.

I've removed thousands of emblems and reflectors from bikes, trucks, and cars using fishing line or dental floss and have never had a single problem. Dental floss or monofilament line will not harm any paint that has a clear coat and is less than 10 years old

Jun 24, 2010 | 01:26 AM

#22

DocJ

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 4bucks08

I wanna remove the reflectors......any advice?......is it double sided tape?

Use dental flose to "cut" the reflectors off. Then, just peel off what you can by hand...this is what I did. Afterwards, I went around all four corners of the bike with a soft scrub sponge (blue Scotch-brite pad) with some water, and that seemed to remove a LOT of gunk that I didn't realize was still hanging around. After removing the excess, I went back to using Goo-Gone, and after a couple of go-rounds, it was completely gone. Then, just give the bike a mini-bath to clean up any Goo-Gone leftover and it is good as new!

By the way, enjoying more pictures of the bike! Keep it up!

Jun 24, 2010 | 01:33 AM

#23

Avmech97

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Joined: Dec 2007

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From: Tellico Plains, Tenn.

Ride the wheels off of it! That's what it's there for. My 2000RG has 153,000+ and It's still my daily rider.

Jun 24, 2010 | 06:25 AM

#24

cadman311

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Joined: Feb 2007

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From: DUNDALK,MARYLAND

My 04 RG has 83,000 miles on it and my spare bike the 07 Lowrider has 30,000 miles. I ride daily at work today's ride I will have put 300 miles on the bike before I go to lunch today. Tonight my girl will like to go out for a ride.

Jun 24, 2010 | 06:50 AM

#25

schumacher

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From: Springfield, Ohio

I bought the Vic May 10th and I have over 2K....better be catching up

Jun 24, 2010 | 07:00 AM

#26

skootchnc

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From: Raleigh NC

I live in Raleigh NC.... unless a hurricane, or ice, the RG is MY daily ride.... bought used with 10k on 12/27/07 has 60k on 6/24/10...... not as many as some, more than others....
if you're worried about "resale values".... buying a new bike is the biggest HIT you can take......
otherwise.... ride the dang thing.... or not.... whatever floats YOUR boat