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[screamin09]

i think i have seen a thread on getting rid of the reflecters on the 09 serg, any info would be great, thanks brian

[JCZ]

It's the same for any motorcycle.  There are several different ways of removing.  Use a blow dryer and get it pretty warm, use nylon fishing line, etc. then clean up the adhesive with WD-40 or one of the other products.

[2018_FLTRXSE]

It's the same for any motorcycle.  There are several different ways of removing.  Use a blow dryer and get it pretty warm, use nylon fishing line, etc. then clean up the adhesive with WD-40 or one of the other products.

Except for the license plate light...

The plate needs to be removed, the light connesctor behind it unplugged, one bolt from behind removed, then the unit must be removed and the harness unplugged to remove the rear-facing reflector.



Step one, remove 2 screws



Step two, remove bolt that holds down this cover: (Ignore the lack of reflector)



Step 3, look up and you will see this: Unplug the wire harness connector.



The connector just barely fits thru the hole:



Reminder, dont let the reinforcing plate drop out on your toes.



Next, remove the reflector from around the harness:



Clean the mating surfaces and re-assemble:

[REGGAB]

Did this on Ken's VRSCSE this past weekend with a hair dryer and WD-40.  Another option is to use a Weller heat gun.......but BE CAREFUL.  800 degrees is awful hot on painted parts and no tellin' what it would do to the internals of the forks.  Get it hot enough to soften up the adhesive and pull it off with your fingers, fishing line or if you have another set of hands, get behind it with a scratch awl.......being careful not to touch the chrome/paint.  Clean up with WD-40 and then use water or ammonia free Windex to remove the WD-40 residue.  Too easy.

Those of us with older bikes that don't have the nifty chrome only saddlebag latches like the 09s are left to live with the reflectors or replace the latches.   

[lilbear]

Did this on Ken's VRSCSE this past weekend with a hair dryer and WD-40.  Another option is to use a Weller heat gun.......but BE CAREFUL.  800 degrees is awful hot on painted parts and no tellin' what it would do to the internals of the forks.  Get it hot enough to soften up the adhesive and pull it off with your fingers, fishing line or if you have another set of hands, get behind it with a scratch awl.......being careful not to touch the chrome/paint.  Clean up with WD-40 and then use water or ammonia free Windex to remove the WD-40 residue.  Too easy.

Those of us with older bikes that don't have the nifty chrome only saddlebag latches like the 09s are left to live with the reflectors or replace the latches.   

Henry, not so my friend.  Here's some nice chrome saddlebag latch inserts that nicely replace that less than stylish reflector!

[REGGAB]

Henry, not so my friend.  Here's some nice chrome saddlebag latch inserts that nicely replace that less than stylish reflector!

I stand corrected.  Those are beautiful.  Part Number?

[lilbear]

Henry,

Here's the link to Chrome Brothers site ($23.95) for the pair

http://www.chromebrothers.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=catalog.prodInfo&productID=2425&categoryID=422

[Screamin]

Those say for '06 and back. What changed? 

[REGGAB]

Henry,

Here's the link to Chrome Brothers site ($23.95) for the pair

http://www.chromebrothers.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=catalog.prodInfo&productID=2425&categoryID=422

Craig,
Thank you kindly, Sir.  Just ordered two sets.  As an aside, I've found that timer cover screws serve well as replacements for those God awful button head screws on the latches.  Really looking forward to seeing how these turn out.

[REGGAB]

Those say for '06 and back. What changed? 

Can't speak to 07 and 08, but I did get a look at the latches on Ken's new SERG last weekend.  No reflectors, and they look great.  Different design, and they're much more meaty.

[screamin09]

thanks everyone for the input, will be helpful, brian

[REGGAB]

Craig,
Thank you kindly, Sir.  Just ordered two sets.  As an aside, I've found that timer cover screws serve well as replacements for those God awful button head screws on the latches.  Really looking forward to seeing how these turn out.

Chrome inserts for saddlebag latches arrived today.  Installed a set on the Purple Bike this evening.  Will do the Green Bike later.  Here's what the package looks like.

[REGGAB]

Installation is easy.  Use a heat gun to soften the adhesive tape on the reflector, then get behind it with a narrow angled awl, and pull it off.  Clean off adhesive residue however you like.  I prefer soaking with WD-40, wiping off the residue, then wiping the adhesive area with acetone to remove any trace of WD-40.  Peel off the adhesive backing off the chrome insert and press into place.

Will try to get some process pictures when I install a set on the Green Bike.

[REGGAB]

Other side.

Thanks again, Craig!   

[Indenial]

http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=31065.0

Here's the site for the removal, with lots of ideas. heat and WD40 worked best for me. Used firewire fishing line 6#test to slide under them when warm. Don't be in a rush.