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Old 05-18-2008 | 11:12 PM
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Default removing reflectors from saddlebag latches?

Just wondering if anybody has tried removing the reflectors off of the saddlebag latches and with what results? Thanks In Advance
 
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Old 05-19-2008 | 12:03 AM
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Just drill an 1/8" hole at an angle in the middle of the reflector and drive a 1-5/8" drywall screw in to lift it out!
 
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Old 05-19-2008 | 12:05 AM
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Or heat 'em up real good and gently pry them up. I took the cheap way out and just taped the area up and painted 'em black
 
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Old 05-19-2008 | 02:18 AM
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I took the cheap way out and just taped the area up and painted 'em black
I am suprised Art hasn't done that yet to the 08.
 
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Old 05-19-2008 | 08:03 AM
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Hair drier and small screw driver they will pop right out

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Old 05-19-2008 | 08:18 AM
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once you pop them out grind the edge of the hole at a 45 degree angle then fill with dyna glass {fiberglass reinfoced bondo} then have them painted to match you bike it gives a clean custom look.
 
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Old 05-19-2008 | 09:54 AM
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Default RE: removing reflectors from saddlebag latches?

Mine just pop right out. Then I got these from Drag.

 
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Old 05-19-2008 | 11:02 AM
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well I guess they will just pop off, but it must look bad under them so my best option would be to paint em once removed, the ones from drag look nice but there CHROME.
 
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Old 05-19-2008 | 12:05 PM
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Default RE: removing reflectors from saddlebag latches?

popped mine out with plastic putty knife.

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Old 05-19-2008 | 12:08 PM
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I would think you would want to fill the recess with something. Get the inserts from drag and paint them or better yet powder coat.
 


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