breakout reflector removal?
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2013
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From: Indiana
The bike would be Really Cleaner with all lights removed . But why stop there Stip off the brakes also . Now it really looks cool .
One more thing Let your Insurance Agent know you are doing all you can to not be seen in traffic .
Road Captain
Joined: Jan 2014
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From: North Jersey, USA
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Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2014
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From: NJ
HAHA. now we got a reflector ****! i rode a bike all summer without reflectors, horn, turn signals and the headlight worked when it wanted to and the brakes were iffy... no problems. oh and it scrapped the exhaust on right turns, was raked and 21 inch front wheel with a 80 tire.
i LOVED every minute of riding that bike.
i LOVED every minute of riding that bike.
plus I detail as a hobby, so they're a real PITA to clean, wax/ seal, and wash around thoroughly every time. And with time paint will fade around them if you want to take them off later they'll leave spots and residue, and the little edges of the adhesive like to collect dust and etc. that can damage paint. Plus the bike just looks so much better without them!
Big Kahuna HDF Member
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Just like reflectors...no amount of light will help, when they're looking down texting.
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2014
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From: Lake Bluff, Illinois
Speaking of Reflectors
I don't mean to be the Debbie-Downer here but technically isn't removing factory reflectors illegal? Has anyone here received a citation or ticket for doing this type of modification? Don't get me wrong, i agree with everyone else that a bike looks better with them removed... Once i pick up my new Harley, that will be something to consider for modification.
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 327
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From: Fairfax Virginia
Then next time you see a thread about removing reflectors just troll your *** along to the next thread and realize it's not someone looking for an opinion.
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From: East Texas
Ok, I've thought of removing the side reflectors, what is the best way to go about it. I'm cool with the rear one and want to leave it on. But the side ones need to go, do I just rip them off or take some fishing line and work it back & forth. Share some tips on doing this in a clean manner.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2014
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From: NJ
Ok, I've thought of removing the side reflectors, what is the best way to go about it. I'm cool with the rear one and want to leave it on. But the side ones need to go, do I just rip them off or take some fishing line and work it back & forth. Share some tips on doing this in a clean manner.