I did a fenderectomy last night and I was going to move the rear reflectors so they are in line with the strap bars under the seat (like in the modifications section), but I decided to leave them off of the bike entirely. Is that a problem? I mean is it illegal or something? I know they are there to make the bike for visible at night from the side, but I have some reflective tape on the bike and wheel strips. So, do I really need them? The a$$ end of the bike looks great without them...in my opinion.
I think it depends on where you live. Some states require them I believe. I took mine off several years ago and haven't had any problems with the law.
Quote from: Jerka on May 15, 2008, 07:52:13 AM
I did a fenderectomy last night and I was going to move the rear reflectors so they are in line with the strap bars under the seat (like in the modifications section), but I decided to leave them off of the bike entirely. Is that a problem? I mean is it illegal or something? I know they are there to make the bike for visible at night from the side, but I have some reflective tape on the bike and wheel strips. So, do I really need them? The a$$ end of the bike looks great without them...in my opinion.
Around here (tampa) the leo's can nitpick that if they like. I keep all my reflectors for the simple fact isn't another point of light for cagers to see.
Sure, take em off and take some pictures, I'll agree on the cleanliness of removing them. For day to day though, I'm keeping mine, along with a high-vis vest. :)
Maybe I'll look like a dork, but I've given up on changing that status years ago ;)
I have removed the front and rear side reflectors on my bike.I doubt the cops will give you any trouble.You could also use the street glow tape that matches the color of your bike.
um. pix, please.
Soon as my bike is finished.I did a few mods last year.This spring I started doing a tip to tail maintainece with upgrades and mods.So far I've listed enough stuff to cover a page and a half in a standard rule 1 subject note book.There's still more to do.I'm in the reassembly phase and adding more stuff as I go. O0
I took my rear reflectors off two ears ago. I agree they look off place. Passed two inspections since then (thou in Mass it is a requirement to have side reflectors). No prob.
Recently I got two rectangular self-sticking red reflectors for about $1 a piece. I put one on the chain guard right above the rear sprocket and another on the swingarm right under the stock exhaust. The "mod" took 2 minutes to implement (including cleaning the surface with rubbing alcohol to ensure good adhesion). Looks good to me.
Now I have the saddlebags and stock reflectors would have been blocked anyways. My "mod" allows them to be visible. If you guys care for pictures let me know, I'll post.