Polecat,
With all the glare from his chrome, I seriously doubt anyone could see that little reflector. 
Oh, the reason for the "death or serious injury" statement is simple. In our over-litigious, it's never my fault society, these little statements, decals, etc. are simply corporate CYA's intended mainly for juries. That, and the fact that those side reflectors are required of manufacturers by Federal safety laws. Think of it as very similar to the "for racing use only" statement Harley has on things that will violate emissions / noise laws. You know, the stuff they'll sell to anyone walking in the door, not just legitimate "racers". I'm sure we all take that very seriously as well. 
Jerry
Who me, blind them w/chrome?

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Seriously isn't that what I’m supposed to do, baffle them w/bull chit, and blind them w/chrome! [smiley=huepfenjump3.gif]
Thanks for bringing this to my attention being that I don't have those bag guards on my bike and they didn't supply me any reflectors or alternative ways to add reflectors when I get hit from the rear side I can sue the MoCo.

Wonder how long it will take the MoCo lawyers to read this and amend those instructions.

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Ride Safe,
Fired00d
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