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It's time to get rid of those fork reflectors. I've been looking at them for 2 months now and it's time for them to fall victim to a spring project. Just looking to the Forum for a sanity check first.

I've searched, and this seems to be the process:

1. Heat with hair drier.
2. Remove using dental floss.
3. Clean up with WD40.

Does this sound right? Hoping that one of you will chime in before I make a mess of things.

Thanks!

yup sounds good .

you can also pop them off with a Kish stick if you have one ..then clean up as necessary.

As demonstrated to me by a generous Flounder/Administrator at the first DIMBY:

Put your thumb on one side.

Put the first knuckle of your index finger on the other side.

Twist, like you're trying to screw on a wing nut. But really hard.

<snap!>

Then go have a beer. But stay away from 'TiNi's margaritas. They'll kick your ass.

If that doesn't work, then yes, apply heat.

i just twisted mine off with plyers

This is probaly a dumb question but whats with the stupid reflectors on the forks anyway.

Required by the feds.

NHTSA FMVSS

Did I stutter?   ;D

The floss method is the best and you dont even need to heat them. Then just use some goo gone to clean up the residue. It took maybe 5 min. [thumbsup]

more like a saggy jaw and drool...

 [evil]

Yep...  I used dental floss to get them started and then twisted them off; easy-peasy.  No heating necessary.  Goo-Gone took off the residue.

Appreciate all the quick feedback guys.  [thumbsup] This weekend those things are outta here. Naked forks for a naked bike.

i personally like them.. helps keep you seen at night... yea it dont look as badass, but i digress, i dont think id look like a badass in a coffin

I just twisted mine after a ride. Popped right off.

 :-X

fixed!

Ah, yes. Now I remember. Thank you for pulling that one from the drunken miasma.  [beer]

My first mod!

(http://oi42.tinypic.com/2gwx1eu.jpg)

Ok... I know I haven't advanced the cause of Western Civilization, or mankind in general, but you gotta start somewhere!

My thanks to the board for the "how-to."  [drink]

Well Done!!

This is why I haven't pulled mine off yet. This gives the cop a reason to pull me over, and then I might have to explain what I did with all of the California emissions equipment.  [leo]

Hate those reflectors, though.  [thumbsdown]

This opening by Mr. El-Twin gives me the chance to ask the following: How can I get SUPERGLUE residue off my fork???  [bang]

My bike's previous owner used superglue to put back one of the reflectors and of course, that residue is much harder to take off than the regular glue.  I've been letting it dry up and rub out the chunks that are brittle, but it's getting to the point where all that's left is REALLY stuck.

Suggestions??

 I'm reading my bottle of super glue and it says to use acetone nail polish remover. Have you used Goof off , mild stuff probably similar to nail polish remover, it did not hurt my blingy Ohlins forks. My concern would be accidentally removing the anodize , if that is possible. Wait for others to chime in.

Go to your local hobby store and get some super glue remover. Hobby Lobby has it last I saw (years ago).

My local dealer has some reflective stickers that nearly match the gold tone of the M1100 forks.  Personally I am invisible and I know it.

 Angle grinder!!

Don't sell yourself short. Dracula looks badass in a coffin. What about the mummy?  ;D

(http://images2.snapfish.com/232323232%7Ffp5439%3A%3Enu%3D9544%3E578%3E257%3EWSNRCG%3D3678%3B3%3B967348nu0mrj)

Ok, so it was easy. Just used two long zip-ties linked together and pulled. Cleaned up the fork legs with Windex. Best ten minute mod. ever.

BTW, it appears that the California DMV does not require fork reflectors. The handbook states that reflectors "may" be mounted.

I hear you on the super glue remover but I was afraid it was too strong and might leave a stain.  I already had a mishap with some brake fluid (don't ask) so I'm a little weary.  I'll give it whirl though.  I bet I could swab it on some cotton and take off what's left of it...it isn't much anyway at this point.

Thanks guys.

The state doesn't specify because the federal standards apply.
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108

12.12) REFLEX REFLECTORS TEST PROCEDURE

12.12.2) NUMBER
Each vehicle must be equipped with at least the following number of reflex reflectors:

Vehicle type/size	Number of lamps
Motorcycles	2 Amber (side/front) 2 Red (side/rear)(not required on truck tractors) 1 Red (rear)

That said, I haven't had them on my forks since about a week after getting it and I've never been ticketed.  I do have a few friends who have been ticketed for the "1 Red (rear)" part of the above standard.  It's why moto shops sell those little thumb screw nickle sized reflectors that go into your plate.


And I have more than a few friends who have been ticketed for:

12.1.2) REAR TURN SIGNAL LAMP
12.1.2.4 MOUNTING LOCATION/HEIGHT
Each lamp, reflective device, and item of associated equipment must be securely mounted on a rigid part of the vehicle, other than glazing, that is not designed to be removed except for repair, within the mounting location and height limits listed in the below table, and in a location where it complies with all applicable photometric requirements, effective  projected luminous lens area requirements, and visibility requirements with all obstructions considered.

Vehicle type/size	Mounting Location	Height*
Motorcycles	At or near the rear, at the same height, symmetrically about the vertical centerline, and having a minimum horizontal separation distance (centerline to centerline of lamps) of 9 inches. Minimum edge to edge separation distance between the turn signal lamp and the taillamp or stop lamp is 4 inches, when a single stop and taillamp is installed on the vertical centerline and the turn signal lamps are red.	Not less than 15 inches, nor more than 83 inches.

And there goes my "out" of having the Oberons on the front replace the rear signals..... :-\

Jeez! You must live in a thoroughly crime free area for the police to worry about those items.  I have several friends who are LEOs and they tell me that they do not focus on those sort of items, but they will gladly include them in the charges if someone is uncooperative, cops a crappy attitude, or deliberately disrespects the officer. Being a dumbass and trying to take advantage of an officer can have it's rewards.  [laugh]