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Aug 14, 2008 | 01:30 PM

#21

sbergloff

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From: Virginia Beach, VA

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmxatv

place where i got mine inspected said he wouldn't pass it without the reflectors on there. so i saved them and i'll put a piece of 2 sided tape on there at inspection time.

Didn't realize some states required fork reflectors. I'm jut going to let the dealer do my inspection. I'm sure they'll pass it no matter what I've done to it.

Aug 14, 2008 | 03:19 PM

#22

OldFenderGuy

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State vehicle inspections?

What's that...

Aug 14, 2008 | 04:06 PM

#23

onetwoonetwo

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About 3 minutes.

hey

thats all the time it took to get the front reflectors off with cheap fishing line and Goo Gone Gel. its orange and in a clear plastic bottle $4, fishing line was $3.
really simple and quick.

Nov 22, 2008 | 11:13 AM

#24

tattooedbones

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Same goes for rear fender too it seems. The center one, not the side ones.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/sportster-models/110770-nightster-fender-reflector-removal.html

Last edited by tattooedbones; Nov 22, 2008 at 11:17 AM.

Nov 22, 2008 | 04:58 PM

#25

Dango

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Rub some Velveeta on them.

Nov 22, 2008 | 09:17 PM

#26

venable

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Took mine off front and rear with no trouble. Goo Gone works miracles.

Nov 22, 2008 | 09:57 PM

#27

GazzaTheBastard

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Quote:

Originally Posted by bmxatv

place where i got mine inspected said he wouldn't pass it without the reflectors on there. so i saved them and i'll put a piece of 2 sided tape on there at inspection time.

Sounds like you need a new place

Seriously ask them to show you the line in
the state book that says reflectors are mandatory. Don't know about PA, but I
got **** for not having a front fender in NY, asked them to show me the
requirement, so they mumbled and got out the book... no such thing required
and they gave me the sticker. Now they know better. Point being that a lot of
inspectors get an idea in their head that something is required even when it's
not.

Might be better to ask a few weeks in advance so they aren't so pissed right
then when you want that new sticker, and you'll know if you need your backup
plan or not ahead of time.

Gazza

Nov 22, 2008 | 11:37 PM

#28

kabluie

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From: Oregon Coast

I use MEK (Methyl Ethel Keytone) to remove glue and other stuff like decals from bare metal. You can use it on paint, but don't leave it on there. It will eat paint. You can purchase MEK at most hardware stores in the paint removal department. You should wear rubber gloves when you use it. I feels a lot like acetone which goes right through your skin to your liver.

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Nov 23, 2008 | 12:58 AM

#29

mrb302

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From: Graham, NC

The word "reflector" does not appear in the PA motorcycle inspection procedure.

http://www.pacode.com/secure/data/06.../s175.160.html

Google is your friend.