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[2k]

Just wanted to see how many CVO riders have removed the front fork/bag bar reflectors. Why did you leave them / take them off?

[Gecko]

I removed the bag reflectors because they looked ugly and I don't think they make much difference in being seen.  I don't recall if I took the fork ones off, but probably.  Why do you ask?

[MY2NDCVO]

left mine on for safety. And to be different from everyone else. 

[MAT]

Still on !

[Ghost Rider]

All gone, just looks better without them.  If my bikes isn't bright enough to be seen, reflectors won't help.

[JCZ]

I think the majority have removed them.

[2k]

Couldn't understand how they would help much & just wondering what most riders do.

[WestCoastRuss]

I think the majority have removed them.

Rumor is if you have enough chrome you don't need them 

[JCZ]

Rumor is if you have enough chrome you don't need them 

I'm still working on that Russ.  Still need a chrome starter.

[Rayzor74]

Took em off the first day I got home! I think they detract from the good looks of the bike!

[RedDevil]

I left them on...it's a little thing called conspicuity (being seen).  Every little bit helps.

[MAT]

I left them on...it's a little thing called conspicuity (being seen).  Every little bit helps.

 

[Rio]

off on every bike I've owned.  the reflectors aren't going to keep someone from running me down

[ultrafxr]

Took 'em off my 06 but left them on my 07 and now my 11.  07 has only on fork but 11 on fork and rear engine guard (how's that for a euphemism?).  Don't know that they'd help but couldn't hurt being seen especially at night and from the side.  Well heck I guess that's what they are there for isn't it?  

[grc]

Once the bike is in motion, as opposed to just sitting parked for folks to look at, I don't see any advantage to removing them.  And I've never had anyone walk up when I'm stopped somewhere and tell me "Nice bike, too bad about those ugly reflectors ruining the looks".  I personally think too many people have way too much of that "LOOK AT ME" fixation.  Kind of like another thread around here about the newest style, tiny little tires on huge front rims so folks can make their bikes just as ugly (and unsafe) as their cars. 

BTW, the side reflectors serve a very important purpose.  Just as with boats, where different color running lights signify certain things, the reflectors tell you which end is the front and which end is the back.  This can come in very handy when leaving the bar at 2 am, because no one likes to get on their bike backward in front of the guys.


Jerry