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« on: April 18, 2012, 02:00:35 PM » |
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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!
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« Reply #1 on: April 18, 2012, 02:34:34 PM » |
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yup sounds good .
you can also pop them off with a Kish stick if you have one ..then clean up as necessary.
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Buckethead
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« Reply #2 on: April 18, 2012, 02:55:21 PM » |
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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.
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ducatiz
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« Reply #3 on: April 18, 2012, 02:55:49 PM » |
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i just twisted mine off with plyers
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Check out my oil filter forensics thread! Offended? Click here"Yelling out of cars, turning your speakers out the window to blast your music onto the street, setting off M-80 firecrackers, firing automatic weapons into the air—these are all well and good. But none of them create a merry atmosphere of insouciance and bonhomie quite like a revving motorcycle.
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« Reply #4 on: April 18, 2012, 03:17:11 PM » |
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This is probaly a dumb question but whats with the stupid reflectors on the forks anyway.
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Buckethead
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« Reply #5 on: April 18, 2012, 03:18:46 PM » |
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Required by the feds.
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I can't wait until Marquez gets on his level and makes Jorge trip on his tampon string.
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« Reply #6 on: April 18, 2012, 04:11:42 PM » |
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Required by the feds.
NHTSA FMVSS |
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Check out my oil filter forensics thread! Offended? Click here"Yelling out of cars, turning your speakers out the window to blast your music onto the street, setting off M-80 firecrackers, firing automatic weapons into the air—these are all well and good. But none of them create a merry atmosphere of insouciance and bonhomie quite like a revving motorcycle.
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« Reply #7 on: April 18, 2012, 04:13:15 PM » |
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Did I stutter?  |
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I can't wait until Marquez gets on his level and makes Jorge trip on his tampon string.
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« Reply #8 on: April 19, 2012, 02:42:09 AM » |
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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.  |
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« Reply #9 on: April 19, 2012, 04:25:30 AM » |
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Did I stutter? more like a saggy jaw and drool...  |
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Check out my oil filter forensics thread! Offended? Click here"Yelling out of cars, turning your speakers out the window to blast your music onto the street, setting off M-80 firecrackers, firing automatic weapons into the air—these are all well and good. But none of them create a merry atmosphere of insouciance and bonhomie quite like a revving motorcycle.
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« Reply #10 on: April 19, 2012, 04:27:02 AM » |
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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. 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. |
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El-Twin
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« Reply #11 on: April 19, 2012, 09:24:26 AM » |
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Appreciate all the quick feedback guys. This weekend those things are outta here. Naked forks for a naked bike. |
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If I ever find myself on a winding road, holding up a line of cars with a motorcycle, I will carry the shame to my grave. -PETER EGAN
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« Reply #12 on: April 19, 2012, 01:41:55 PM » |
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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
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« Reply #13 on: April 19, 2012, 05:36:48 PM » |
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I just twisted mine after a ride. Popped right off.
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« Reply #14 on: April 19, 2012, 05:37:54 PM » |
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I just twisted mine after a ride. Popped right off.
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