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I removed them from my '06 with heat and fishing line...no problem.  As ugly as they are, I think I'm gonna keep them on the '11 simply because they provide some side visibility at night, though I rarely ride at night any more.  But when I do, I want to be seen as much as possible.

If we could figure a way so they weren't visable in daytime it would be great!!

[dayne66]

If we could figure a way so they weren't visable in daytime it would be great!!

Maybe if they made them in grey...I have seen some reflectors in grey, but don't recall the shape..or where I saw them.

[spydglide]

I removed them from my '06 with heat and fishing line...no problem.  As ugly as they are, I think I'm gonna keep them on the '11 simply because they provide some side visibility at night, though I rarely ride at night any more.  But when I do, I want to be seen as much as possible.

Surely you jest.  spyder

[Midnight Rider]

Surely you jest.  spyder

I know, I know...perhaps I'll come to my senses at some point in the future...

[110tHunDer]

I removed them from my '06 with heat and fishing line...no problem.  As ugly as they are, I think I'm gonna keep them on the '11 simply because they provide some side visibility at night, though I rarely ride at night any more.  But when I do, I want to be seen as much as possible.

Likewise.  You'll never know if they provided the only cue to someone that you were there.

[Midnight Rider]

Likewise.  You'll never know if they provided the only cue to someone that you were there.

It's even more of a visibility problem if you put the visor type trim rings on the turn signals...no light can be seen from the side then.  At least on the front of the bike.

[mrmagloo]

Call me a little goofy, but after a couple of close calls, I'm thinking about putting the fork AND saddlebag reflectors back on.  Imho, we need all the help we can get from these cagers with retarded pilots.

[Midnight Rider]

Call me a little goofy, but after a couple of close calls, I'm thinking about putting the fork AND saddlebag reflectors back on.  Imho, we need all the help we can get from these cagers with retarded pilots.

I know...I was in the basement the other day installing those outrageously expensive trim rings on the turn signals...when I got through, I turned on the ignition to be sure everything was still working right and took a look at the bike from the side.  Thought about removing the reflectors and almost started doing so, then thought "geez, these things may be all that keeps some idiot from t-boning me...think I'll leave 'em on this bike"

Still hate the look though...

[Heatwave]

I know...I was in the basement the other day installing those outrageously expensive trim rings on the turn signals...when I got through, I turned on the ignition to be sure everything was still working right and took a look at the bike from the side.  Thought about removing the reflectors and almost started doing so, then thought "geez, these things may be all that keeps some idiot from t-boning me...think I'll leave 'em on this bike"

Still hate the look though...

Even though I put the French trim rings on the passing lights and headlight, what you described above is exactly why I elected not to put the trim rings on the turn signals. Even if you put the reflectors on, you've taking away the ability for a cager to view your bike from the side and know if your intention is to make a turn in their direction. Very dangerous situation IMO.

[Midnight Rider]

Even though I put the French trim rings on the passing lights and headlight, what you described above is exactly why I elected not to put the trim rings on the turn signals. Even if you put the reflectors on, you've taking away the ability for a cager to view your bike from the side and know if your intention is to make a turn in their direction. Very dangerous situation IMO.

Valid point...