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Offline Thirtyaughtsix

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Fork Reflectors
« on: May 28, 2019, 06:27:57 PM »




I think I'd like to make these silver, one way or another. Any suggestions? V7 III
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Re: Fork Reflectors
« Reply #1 on: May 28, 2019, 06:47:39 PM »

     Will those come off easily? If so you could make a replacement out of solid plastic and use these strips as your reflector.
    https://www.ebay.com/itm/Qty-6-2-x12-pcs-DOT-WHITE-REFLECTOR-TAPE-REFLECTIVE-HEAVY-DUTY-truck-trailer/202338553565?hash=item2f1c514edd:g:~KAAAOSwRbtaG2jX

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Offline Thirtyaughtsix

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Re: Fork Reflectors
« Reply #2 on: May 28, 2019, 06:59:10 PM »
     Will those come off easily? If so you could make a replacement out of solid plastic and use these strips as your reflector.
    https://www.ebay.com/itm/Qty-6-2-x12-pcs-DOT-WHITE-REFLECTOR-TAPE-REFLECTIVE-HEAVY-DUTY-truck-trailer/202338553565?hash=item2f1c514edd:g:~KAAAOSwRbtaG2jX

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I only took a casual glance but I believed they're adhered into their rubber mount, which I would prefer not to do unless I can find something that's the right color and the exact size. Was sort of figuring I'd have to get some reflective tape and cut to size which is ok, I just don't know where I could find a quality product
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Re: Fork Reflectors
« Reply #3 on: May 28, 2019, 08:03:37 PM »
I always add some reflective tape on the fork tube. Might be weird but it’s my thing I do!



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Re: Fork Reflectors
« Reply #4 on: May 28, 2019, 08:45:06 PM »
I'm a fan of leaving the factory reflectors alone. I think it makes for a nicer bike when it's time to sell.
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Offline twowheeladdict

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Re: Fork Reflectors
« Reply #5 on: May 28, 2019, 08:56:26 PM »




I think I'd like to make these silver, one way or another. Any suggestions? V7 III

I had mine removed when the cartridges were installed.  Much cleaner look and I don't park on the side of the road at night. 
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Re: Fork Reflectors
« Reply #6 on: May 29, 2019, 08:07:27 AM »
I'm also on the boat of leaving the factory reflectors alone, and in the end, I end up liking them best and they keep the bike looking right. However, I've done my share of reflector removal and type changes to suit my fancy-shpancy of the moment, and good quality old school floss (not the Teflon looking types) works to get the reflectors off - you'll still need something to remove the adhesive, but that should slice them off the forks without damage.
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Re: Fork Reflectors
« Reply #7 on: May 29, 2019, 08:19:09 AM »
Some states have motor vehicle codes to enforce / allow lighting (size & color - (orange - front, red - rear), and reflective materials usage on the sides of motorcycles.  R3~


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