removing reflectors from saddlebag latches?
05-18-2008 | 11:12 PM
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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
05-19-2008 | 12:03 AM
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From: ID ho
RE: removing reflectors from saddlebag latches?
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!
05-19-2008 | 12:05 AM
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RE: removing reflectors from saddlebag latches?
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
05-19-2008 | 02:18 AM
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RE: removing reflectors from saddlebag latches?
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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.
05-19-2008 | 08:03 AM
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RE: removing reflectors from saddlebag latches?
Hair drier and small screw driver they will pop right out
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05-19-2008 | 08:18 AM
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From: santa rosa ca.
RE: removing reflectors from saddlebag latches?
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.
05-19-2008 | 09:54 AM
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RE: removing reflectors from saddlebag latches?
Mine just pop right out. Then I got these from Drag.
05-19-2008 | 11:02 AM
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RE: removing reflectors from saddlebag latches?
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.
05-19-2008 | 12:05 PM
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From: long beach california
RE: removing reflectors from saddlebag latches?
popped mine out with plastic putty knife.
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05-19-2008 | 12:08 PM
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RE: removing reflectors from saddlebag latches?
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.