Topic: Rear reflector removal (Read 6981 times)

AThousandHurricanes · « **on:** October 09, 2011, 12:31:26 AM »

Hi there! Brand new 2012 CVO Road Glide Custom (maple) owner! Traded 2 bikes to get it and so far I am very pleased! I want to remove the rear reflector, as I have seen mentioned in some of these posts, but I am just not visualizing what I need to unbolt to remove it. I loosened the "top" screw under the rear fender, but it just seems to be loosening some inner cap and not the actual license setup. Any help would be appreciated. I am sure this is the first of MANY stupid questions coming from me!

Thanks!

AThousandHurricanes · « **Reply #1 on:** October 09, 2011, 12:45:06 AM »

ugh nevermind I am such a moron. Under the license plate. Frustration and impatience are unpleasant stenches indeed. Now I can put the CFR's on.

jcd520 · « **Reply #2 on:** October 09, 2011, 10:53:01 AM »

I know , you are just wanting to go ride and you are in a hurry. It happens to all of us. Congrats on your new ride!

scttgr8 · « **Reply #3 on:** January 01, 2012, 05:44:06 PM »

Quote from: AThousandHurricanes on October 09, 2011, 12:31:26 AM

... I am sure this is the first of MANY stupid questions coming from me!
Thanks!

no such thing as a stupid question

scttgr8 · « **Reply #4 on:** January 16, 2012, 04:13:13 PM »

there are 3 bolts that need to be loosened...one is holding the cover to the license plate light wire junction the other 2 are accessible under you license plate. remove the reflector and tighten it all back up

bushski1 · « **Reply #5 on:** January 26, 2012, 11:27:18 PM »

Ok I'm confused. What do I need to do to remove the reflector? I'm not a mechanic

Thanks,

Ken

2018_FLTRXSE · « **Reply #6 on:** February 07, 2012, 04:53:59 AM »

Quote from: bushski1 on January 26, 2012, 11:27:18 PM

Ok I'm confused. What do I need to do to remove the reflector? I'm not a mechanic

Thanks,

Ken

Behind the fender is a cover for the wires and connectors.. remove the cover.

then remove the threee bolts that retain the plate holder assembly.

The reflector is mounted on plastic with a ring the wires pass through.. unclip the connector and slide it out...

Reassemble.. ride enjoy...

TheLoneWolfPack · « **Reply #7 on:** February 08, 2012, 10:52:30 AM »

I must be stupid -- not sure what you guys are doing? I have friends that just cut it off while attached but it looks like crap.

is there a replacement seal that does not have a reflector? Or are you taking it off and just cutting it off with a clean even cut then replacing the seal. Thanks, any suggestions?

2018_FLTRXSE · « **Reply #8 on:** February 10, 2012, 02:43:05 AM »

The reflector:

This is how it looks without anything... 3 holes

All the stuff from the bracket loose

Underside view:

Clean this off before you put it back on

All back together:

TheLoneWolfPack · « **Reply #9 on:** February 10, 2012, 09:46:48 AM »

Thanks 2012_FLTRXSE, a picture is worth a thousand words. Thanks for the public service.

2018_FLTRXSE · « **Reply #10 on:** February 10, 2012, 02:23:58 PM »

Quote from: TheLoneWolfPack on February 10, 2012, 09:46:48 AM

Thanks 2012_FLTRXSE, a picture is worth a thousand words. Thanks for the public service.

Youre welcome... those pics are three years old... that was the day after I brought my FLTRSE3 home...

I still havent done anything with Maple Syrup... though I have been thinking Yaffe, or possibly Kury... but dont care a lot for either.... might have to make my own at work and see what I come up with.

HD4CPA · « **Reply #11 on:** February 10, 2012, 04:45:03 PM »

I slipped a thin plastic sheet between reflector and fender and cut it with a razor box cutter. Sheet is semi-hard plastic type material from wife's kitchen think its called a baking sheet. Thin enough to slip between and hard enough to not cut through into paint.

GaLonghair · « **Reply #12 on:** February 10, 2012, 07:02:30 PM »

Dang, you guys know how to make an easy job hard!

Just undo the 2 screws under the license plate and the whole assmble falls foward exposing the reflector base and ring around the wires. Cut the dang ring with a wire cutter and remove the reflector (you're going to trash the damn thing anyway)! Screw the assemble back on....done. Takes about 3 minutes and you're back on the road!

2018_FLTRXSE · « **Reply #13 on:** February 10, 2012, 08:36:44 PM »

Mine goes on once a year for inspection... then comes right off.

Yes. Its as simple as unscrewing the two screws unless you arer removing the whole assembly.... i photod the wbole process so others can see whats there.

GaLonghair · « **Reply #14 on:** February 11, 2012, 03:54:39 PM »

Then keep the reflector and you can just slip it back on around the wire bundle. Once reassembled and screws tightened pressure will hold it in place for inspect.

FLSTFI Dave · « **Reply #15 on:** February 12, 2012, 07:31:46 AM »

Quote from: 2012_FLTRXSE on February 10, 2012, 02:23:58 PM

Youre welcome... those pics are three years old... that was the day after I brought my FLTRSE3 home...

I still havent done anything with Maple Syrup... though I have been thinking Yaffe, or possibly Kury... but dont care a lot for either.... might have to make my own at work and see what I come up with.

I like the Paul Yaffee I put on mine.

Cvostu · « **Reply #16 on:** February 12, 2012, 08:56:55 AM »

I like the Yaffe too.

charles05663 · « **Reply #17 on:** February 12, 2012, 04:09:12 PM »

Quote from: GaLonghair on February 10, 2012, 07:02:30 PM

Dang, you guys know how to make an easy job hard! Just undo the 2 screws under the license plate and the whole assmble falls foward exposing the reflector base and ring around the wires. Cut the dang ring with a wire cutter and remove the reflector (you're going to trash the damn thing anyway)! Screw the assemble back on....done. Takes about 3 minutes and you're back on the road!

That is the way I did mine.

Cvostu · « **Reply #18 on:** February 12, 2012, 05:56:04 PM »

Thinking about the Yaffe,, until I get one, I took off my reflector too. I just loosened it enough and clipped it in two spots and it came right off. Nothing to want to save there. Looks a whole lot better too.

2018_FLTRXSE · « **Reply #19 on:** February 14, 2012, 08:04:12 AM »

Quote from: FLSTFI Dave on February 12, 2012, 07:31:46 AM

I like the Paul Yaffee I put on mine.

IMHO looks much better in black.

SGchristian · « **Reply #20 on:** January 01, 2013, 09:18:38 AM »

I would like the Paul Yaffe too

But in Germany we have plates 8 inch x 7 inch

LovemyCVOgirl · « **Reply #21 on:** January 01, 2013, 09:26:50 AM »

Quote from: SGchristian on January 01, 2013, 09:18:38 AM

I would like the Paul Yaffe too

But in Germany we have plates 8 inch x 7 inch

That's not a plate

. That's a billboard

Phixtit · « **Reply #22 on:** January 01, 2013, 03:34:22 PM »

Quote from: SGchristian on January 01, 2013, 09:18:38 AM

I would like the Paul Yaffe too

But in Germany we have plates 8 inch x 7 inch

You would have to cut the plate to fit

braymond52 · « **Reply #23 on:** January 07, 2013, 04:17:55 PM »

Quote from: 2012_FLTRXSE on February 10, 2012, 08:36:44 PM

Mine goes on once a year for inspection... then comes right off.

Yes. Its as simple as unscrewing the two screws unless you arer removing the whole assembly.... i photod the wbole process so others can see whats there.

+1 on this explanation. It really is that easy!!

dayne66 · « **Reply #24 on:** January 07, 2013, 04:25:18 PM »

Quote from: Phixtit on January 01, 2013, 03:34:22 PM

You would have to cut the plate to fit

Even here in Canada our plates are too big to cut down and have the necessary items visible....8"x7" really is a billboard!

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