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Old Apr 28, 2007 | 03:45 AM
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Can anyone direct me to alternatives to the reflector inserts on the saddlebag latches? I have been looking around and can't seem to find anything. I would like to look at all options or your pics before i decide.

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Old Apr 28, 2007 | 04:13 AM
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Hogman I thought the same thing and couldent stand the bright red reflector sticking out on a blacked out bike. I didnt want to remove it and lose the only side reflectors I had so I went this route:

I bought the latch inserts from J&P http://www.jpcycles.com/productgroup...mp;brand=hotopand I had them powder coated black. To match my accents on the bike I painted the recessed groves in theinserts red.

To give some visibility from the side I bought a pack of black reflective tape from http://www.streetglo.net/reflective....frame.kit.htmlwhich is almost invisible up against a black frame. When headlights hit it the bike lights up like a street sign. I put pieces on the frame under the floorboards.


Sorry Idont have any images to post.

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Old Apr 28, 2007 | 05:36 AM
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Hogman I took another set of reflectors primed and painted them black on the SG. on my Road King I had a set of chrome one like OTB's. They blended in nice with the chrome latches.
OTB I like the idea you have on the black reflective tape on the frame. I will order a kit and split it with my dad for his Black SG Great idea.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2007 | 05:38 AM
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Oh heres a pict of the black ones

[IMG]local://upfiles/17000/7E90FA6FD1354BCE86CA1F0AE712C060.jpg[/IMG]
 
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Old Apr 28, 2007 | 05:47 AM
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Default RE: Saddlebag reflector inserts

I have these....

http://www.jpcycles.com/productdetai...latch%20insert
 
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Old Apr 28, 2007 | 11:26 AM
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Someone on hear had them shot with candy black and they still reflect but are otherwise black
 
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Old Apr 28, 2007 | 11:07 PM
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Default RE: Saddlebag reflector inserts

MoCO has a few options in the catalog...replace with lights, billet/chrome or painted to match
 
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Old Apr 29, 2007 | 08:54 AM
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My 06 EGS is fire red pearl,I bought the color matched saddle bag latches and the reflector is a perfect color match.
 
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Default RE: Saddlebag reflector inserts

check these out. i have them on my RK bags. have the aircleaner and timing cover as well.
http://www.ironglassdesign.com/refle...for_harley.htm
 
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Old Apr 29, 2007 | 06:03 PM
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Default RE: Saddlebag reflector inserts

ORIGINAL: onlythebest

To give some visibility from the side I bought a pack of black reflective tape from http://www.streetglo.net/reflective....frame.kit.html which is almost invisible up against a black frame. When headlights hit it the bike lights up like a street sign. I put pieces on the frame under the floorboards.


Sorry I dont have any images to post.

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Thanks OTB. I think i will try to paint them black first and get some of the reflective tape to increase visibility. If that doesn't work out the maybe powdercoat the JP inserts.
 
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