Rear fender reflector question

[HepCi]

So I want to pull these bad boys off, it was easy getting all but these 2 off...

Anyone have any details on a fast easy way to pop them off?

any help would ROCK!!

[FatBill]

Well placed hammer shot is the fastest!

Well placed hammer shot is the easiest!

Hair dryer / heat gun is the smartest!

[route66paul]

What about the ones on the forklegs?

[kustom_flames]

Guitar string or fishing line is usually a good way to separate emblems/reflectors from the adhesive tape. You can then use a degreaser or goof-off type product to remove the adhesive residue left behind. If you use the string, be careful not to dig into the clear.

[Karsten]

Yup, what he said......Fishing line will pop them right off both the fender and front forks. Them while you are at it take some Citrus Strip to the front lower forks to remove the pitted clear coat and polish the heck out of them.

You can also find Goo Gone at Walmart in hte Piant Dept for alot less find the little cans of Goof Off at Home Depot.

Looks a lot cleaner without the reflectors in my opinion.





Karsten

[HepCi]

I dont think you guys read my post at all!

ALL of the reflectors are off the bike....i am left with the 2 rear ones like explained in my post.

I used dental floss for them all but now i cant get the 2 rear ones because they are set into a piece of plastic and i cant get floss or string into where i can pop them off at....I think i will figure it out.......


Thanks anyway

[kustom_flames]

You didn't mention anywhere they were recessed in or whatever. Why don't you take a closeup pic and post? If they are in that far then go to a FLAPS and buy a product called grafiti remover or something like that....will also say bumpersticker remover on it. Comes in a small spray can with a little straw (like WD40) and you might be able to really work that in and underneath it. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes and see if you can work off the piece by hand or maybe it will loosen enough to get a small screwdriver or something under it to pry it off. Can the whole plastic piece be removed? I am workin on an 07 sporty right now and the rear fender I got did not have any reflectors on it or did it even look like there were any to begin with, so maybe the whole thing can come off...

[lostinafog]

you still got reflectors...

how quaint, how 'old school'...

thats a novel new idea...

[HepCi]

Originally Posted by route66paul

What about the ones on the forklegs?

This was the comment I ment... I am new to HD cycles so i figured all sporty's had rear fender reflectors like this.

I guess I didn't do much searching other than on '09 models.

It looks like the whole piece could come off but like i said, I am new to motorcycles and dont want to pop bolts out when it looks like it deals with the frame work!

I will see if i can get some close up pics of under, inside, and outside on monday or sunday night since I wont be home until then. I am trying to keep the flectors in good shape also for resale in case someone is super picky!

Originally Posted by lostinafog

you still got reflectors...

how quaint, how 'old school'...

thats a novel new idea...

Also I don't care if everyone else is doing it, its not me jumping on the bandwaggon or being "uniqe"....It's all about black!

[citified]

on the Ns you have to unbolt the bracket from the fender and cut it off, the reflector is attached to the fender rails.

[Highwayman]

WHen I siwtched my C to a N rear, I took my dremel and cut off those unsightly reflectors, then painted the aluminum black where I cut it.

[Demon2Alpha]

From looking at the service manual, it seems like you would have to remove the rear fender to be able to access the reflectors.

[hbmc]

use a hair dryer get the glue hot or warm on the reflector and should just peel off. I also use lighter fluid to get the glue off. No issue with the paint.