Topic: Little Sticky Reflectors (Read 9129 times)

2k · « **on:** October 12, 2010, 10:27:49 AM »

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 · « **Reply #1 on:** October 12, 2010, 10:38:45 AM »

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 · « **Reply #2 on:** October 12, 2010, 10:51:33 AM »

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

MAT · « **Reply #3 on:** October 12, 2010, 11:32:58 AM »

Still on !

Ghost Rider · « **Reply #4 on:** October 12, 2010, 12:18:05 PM »

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

JCZ · « **Reply #5 on:** October 12, 2010, 12:54:30 PM »

I think the majority have removed them.

2k · « **Reply #6 on:** October 12, 2010, 12:58:21 PM »

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

WestCoastRuss · « **Reply #7 on:** October 12, 2010, 01:04:39 PM »

Quote from: JCZ on October 12, 2010, 12:54:30 PM

I think the majority have removed them.

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

JCZ · « **Reply #8 on:** October 12, 2010, 02:23:23 PM »

Quote from: WestCoastRuss on October 12, 2010, 01:04:39 PM

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 · « **Reply #9 on:** October 12, 2010, 04:22:57 PM »

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

RedDevil · « **Reply #10 on:** October 12, 2010, 04:29:24 PM »

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

MAT · « **Reply #11 on:** October 12, 2010, 04:33:05 PM »

Quote from: RedDevil on October 12, 2010, 04:29:24 PM

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

Rio · « **Reply #12 on:** October 12, 2010, 04:36:44 PM »

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

ultrafxr · « **Reply #13 on:** October 12, 2010, 04:49:20 PM »

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 · « **Reply #14 on:** October 12, 2010, 05:11:42 PM »

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

110tHunDer · « **Reply #15 on:** October 12, 2010, 05:20:29 PM »

I suppose I may never know, but those little suckers may be the reason I'm alive today. They're staying on.

bobaroni · « **Reply #16 on:** October 12, 2010, 06:23:40 PM »

Quote from: grc on October 12, 2010, 05:11:42 PM

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

That's funny and TRUE.

geezerglide · « **Reply #17 on:** October 12, 2010, 07:01:35 PM »

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
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By the way in Alberta they are required by law for Safety Reason and are referred to as "Reflex Reflectors". I found this out when I had my out of Province Inspection done and the inspector pointed out that they were not on, he handed me two he keeps just for whoever has taken them off, he did not demand I put them on.

geezerglide

erniezap · « **Reply #18 on:** October 12, 2010, 07:32:25 PM »

They were gone from both bikes the day I brought them home...

mjb765 · « **Reply #19 on:** October 12, 2010, 08:36:54 PM »

Take them off within the first week on every bike I get.

CBW · « **Reply #20 on:** October 12, 2010, 09:36:33 PM »

Took all mine off,Just think it looks clean without them

fourstar · « **Reply #21 on:** October 12, 2010, 11:23:29 PM »

I'm 55 years old and have driven a bazillion miles (rough estimate) in my life and I can't think of a single time that reflectors on the side of a motorcycle have enhanced my ability to see it. IMHO they were some federal bureaucrat's idea of a safety measure and ended up being required equipment on motorcycles. They look like exactly what they are - a cheap afterthought that as a practical matter really does little to enhance safety. (Again, MHO.) I took them off both of my bikes at the first opportunity. That said, based on the foregoing I can see that there are many others who feel a greater sense of safety and security because of the reflectors. I have the utmost respect for their opinion. To each his own.

knobbs · « **Reply #22 on:** October 27, 2010, 02:52:58 PM »

Still on,I thought they would have fallen of by know.

grc · « **Reply #23 on:** October 27, 2010, 05:37:15 PM »

Quote from: knobbs on October 27, 2010, 02:52:58 PM

Still on,I thought they would have fallen off by now.

Leave it to Harley to make the stuff you don't want stick like it was welded on, but the important stuff you really need comes loose and falls off. If they used the same glue to secure all those "critical" fasteners, we would never need to check them again.

Jerry

Chains · « **Reply #24 on:** October 27, 2010, 06:41:55 PM »

Gone, all of them saddlebag latches included on my 06, still on bags on V Rod, not for long though.

iski · « **Reply #25 on:** October 27, 2010, 07:03:06 PM »

Quote from: grc on October 12, 2010, 05:11:42 PM

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

Dammit there weren't any guys around then & I thought nobody saw me get on that bike backw...... nevermind.

jayray00SERG · « **Reply #26 on:** October 27, 2010, 07:48:19 PM »

They DO look like an afterthought. Mine are off. I like the bag latch ones though.

Buy early · « **Reply #27 on:** October 27, 2010, 08:07:36 PM »

As you can see, I took them off. If they can't see this bike, reflectors ain't gonna help.

Plus, since I'm trying not to add anything to this bike that says "Look at me", the reflectors had to go.

NVTHIS · « **Reply #28 on:** October 28, 2010, 12:39:12 AM »

Still on "The Mistress" but one did fall off while riding in the UP during the Michigan State Rally.

Gettinold · « **Reply #29 on:** October 28, 2010, 05:03:09 AM »

I sold all mine to Larry, I guess he recycles them.

FLYNDYNA · « **Reply #30 on:** October 28, 2010, 05:41:55 AM »

Still on...dunno if they help or not, just figured anything to make me more visible...

SEgle · « **Reply #31 on:** October 28, 2010, 07:37:33 AM »

All gone, should have done it earlier.

Wheelsnkeels · « **Reply #32 on:** October 28, 2010, 10:41:43 AM »

Gone !

Needed the room for the big ugly wheels?

The whole dang bike is a "reflector" anyway?

RedEagle · « **Reply #33 on:** October 28, 2010, 10:47:06 AM »

Off on my FLHRCI
Still on FHTCUSE5
They rellay mess up pictures. I will probably take them off the CUSE soon.
RedEagle

Ultra2010 · « **Reply #34 on:** October 28, 2010, 12:03:58 PM »

Still on and now I'm scratching my head wondering why they are still on there, I don't ride at night and even if I did they are kinda "happy" and don't do much of anything anyway.

RedEagle · « **Reply #35 on:** October 28, 2010, 11:45:08 PM »

BTW...Whats th best way to take them off??
Heat them with a Hairdryer and use fishing line?
RedEagle

2k · « **Reply #36 on:** October 29, 2010, 05:34:50 AM »

I didn't even heatum.....fishing line works great. I used MEK on the residue, but any solvent based cleaner will work.

HDBaggerDave · « **Reply #37 on:** November 03, 2010, 06:43:06 PM »

There long gone and it's a much cleaner look.

Dave

1sharprdkg · « **Reply #38 on:** November 05, 2010, 09:59:59 PM »

Mine are gone! I thought they looked cheap! I don't think anyone sees them while the bike is moving. My wifes oldest son told her the bike looked great but the reflectors were ugly. I had been trying to decide if I was going to remove them but when my wife told me what he said it became a no brainer! I used
Dental Floss
WD-40
then Mothers Chrome polish. Looks much cleaner, less busy.

knobbs · « **Reply #39 on:** November 09, 2010, 12:30:58 PM »

I still have mine, dose'nt bother me.

spydglide · « **Reply #40 on:** November 13, 2010, 04:11:10 PM »

All gone. Even replaced the ones in the bag latches with blue glass.

har. spyder

Indenial · « **Reply #41 on:** November 13, 2010, 05:46:42 PM »

We live in the country---took mine off and put them on the mailbox. Glows like a firefly when I drive up on it at night.

1sharprdkg · « **Reply #42 on:** November 13, 2010, 07:38:56 PM »

Quote from: Indenial on November 13, 2010, 05:46:42 PM

We live in the country---took mine off and put them on the mailbox. Glows like a firefly when I drive up on it at night.

Mailbox! Great idea, cause people keep backing over mine leaving my driveway.

Harley_Charley · « **Reply #43 on:** November 13, 2010, 07:50:08 PM »

Quote from: Indenial on November 13, 2010, 05:46:42 PM

We live in the country---took mine off and put them on the mailbox. Glows like a firefly when I drive up on it at night.

The sole purpose of these is riding @ night

Grizzly · « **Reply #44 on:** November 13, 2010, 08:21:00 PM »

ALL reflectors on every bike I've ever owned only stayed affixed till I arrived back home with my new ride and plugged in the heat gun.

That includes the fork reflectors, saddlebag latch reflectors AND the one at the bottom of the licence plate holder.

Yup, got 'em all!

Love chrome, hate reflectors!

DavidG · « **Reply #45 on:** November 14, 2010, 07:25:29 PM »

Mine are gone too. I just peeled them off and used GooGone for the residue.

southtxcruiser · « **Reply #46 on:** November 14, 2010, 08:08:23 PM »

the reflector patrol busted me ..... so i toke them off...

1abastarsmda · « **Reply #47 on:** November 22, 2010, 02:21:24 AM »

If you bike just completely dies on you in the middle of a dark intersection, then it might be helpful for that crosstraffic to have a way to see you pushing your bike. I'm just going with the odds and assuming that exact scenario isn't going to happen to me at any time in the near future. If it does, I'm running when I see headlights coming in my direction and I'll be on the phone with the insurance company real quick.

1abastarsmda · « **Reply #48 on:** November 22, 2010, 02:28:29 AM »

I just realized that I forgot to take them off of the Vrod I just got. Whew! Lucky the reflector police didn't catch me. But what gets me more than the reflectors is the number of people that I see that have never taken any of the stickers off their bikes. I can't even leave a sticker on my Bic lighter for an entire day.

navdav51 · « **Reply #49 on:** November 22, 2010, 03:19:41 AM »

Only took mine off from one side, found it to be the answer as to why I was leaning when riding with no hands!

cvobiker · « **Reply #50 on:** November 22, 2010, 09:14:11 AM »

I used mine on mile post 3 to help me find my way home in the dark

Author Topic: Little Sticky Reflectors (Read 9129 times)

Ultra2010