Whats under the reflectors on the saddlebag latch?
Thread Starter
|
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 266
Likes: 0
From: central illinois
Whats under the reflectors on the saddlebag latch?
Am interested in removing the red reflectors on my painted saddlebag latch covers.
Whats underneath? Can I expect the surface to be nicely painted? Or will I need something else to replace the reflector?
Thanks
Whats underneath? Can I expect the surface to be nicely painted? Or will I need something else to replace the reflector?
Thanks
Thread Starter
|
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 266
Likes: 0
From: central illinois
Was hoping so
Thanks Dawg. Was hoping it was finished. I think I read a hairdryer to warm the glue? Lighter fluid? Lighter fluid seems harsh..
I would appreciate any advice on safe effective ways to remove the reflector.
I would appreciate any advice on safe effective ways to remove the reflector.
Unofficial HDF Chaplain
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 21,136
Likes: 18,049
From: san diego
I'd go with an air chisel use the muffler cutter end! works great!! don't worry about what Dawg said,
Air chisels are our friend!!
Ok, no more fun!!! I use a hot air gun (hair dryer) and a plastic lever for doing windshields, just be very careful, take your time, tape the outside edges with painters masking tape, and pry off the tape gently
Air chisels are our friend!!
Ok, no more fun!!! I use a hot air gun (hair dryer) and a plastic lever for doing windshields, just be very careful, take your time, tape the outside edges with painters masking tape, and pry off the tape gently
Road Master
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 781
Likes: 1
From: central, ohio
Trending Topics
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 938
Likes: 22
use fishing line or dental floss to loop behind the reflector and the latch then slowly saw paralell to the reflector.
use goo be gone to get rid of the glue
it is painted underneath, I did mine before I switched to the edge cut latches.
use goo be gone to get rid of the glue
it is painted underneath, I did mine before I switched to the edge cut latches.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider
Verdad Gallardo
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 703
Likes: 96
From: ayer,ma
I was just thinking about taking a hair dryer to my latches and the plastic HD tank emblems on my 12 flhx. Careful if using fishing line as it will scratch in not very careful. Post some pics when done.
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 205
Likes: 6
From: Blacksburg, VA
Took mine out and wasn't happy, so I ordered these http://store.fatbaggers.com/sain.html
And they look great. Match the streamliner look perfectly. Says it takes up to four weeks, but I got mine in 2. When you take them out there's a small round metal piece which I wasn't expecting.
And they look great. Match the streamliner look perfectly. Says it takes up to four weeks, but I got mine in 2. When you take them out there's a small round metal piece which I wasn't expecting.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
davidson, glide, harley, latch, latches, light, make, reflector, reflectors, remove, replacement, saddlebag, saddlebags, street, touring
