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Started by El-Twin, April 18, 2012, 03:00:35 PM

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El-Twin

April 18, 2012, 03:00:35 PM
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!
1961 Honda 50
1962 Mustang Thoroughbred
1972 Honda CB500 Four
2012 1100 evo

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

ute

#1
April 18, 2012, 03:34:34 PM
yup sounds good .

you can also pop them off with a Kish stick if you have one ..then clean up as necessary.

Buckethead

#2
April 18, 2012, 03:55:21 PM
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.
Quote from: Jester on April 11, 2013, 07:29:35 AM
I can't wait until Marquez gets on his level and makes Jorge trip on his tampon string. 

ducatiz

#3
April 18, 2012, 03:55:49 PM
i just twisted mine off with plyers
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 airâ€"these are all well and good. But none of them create a merry atmosphere of insouciance and bonhomie quite like a revving motorcycle.

Nero-92

#4
April 18, 2012, 04:17:11 PM
This is probaly a dumb question but whats with the stupid reflectors on the forks anyway.
I am a bog snorkeler

Buckethead

#5
April 18, 2012, 04:18:46 PM
Required by the feds.
Quote from: Jester on April 11, 2013, 07:29:35 AM
I can't wait until Marquez gets on his level and makes Jorge trip on his tampon string. 

ducatiz

#6
April 18, 2012, 05:11:42 PM
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 airâ€"these are all well and good. But none of them create a merry atmosphere of insouciance and bonhomie quite like a revving motorcycle.

Buckethead

#7
April 18, 2012, 05:13:15 PM
Did I stutter?   ;D
Quote from: Jester on April 11, 2013, 07:29:35 AM
I can't wait until Marquez gets on his level and makes Jorge trip on his tampon string. 

Fireman1291

#8
April 19, 2012, 03:42:09 AM
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. [thumbsup]
2012 Monster 1100EVO Black/grey

ducatiz

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April 19, 2012, 05:25:30 AM
Quote from: Buckethead on April 18, 2012, 05:13:15 PM
Did I stutter?   ;D

more like a saggy jaw and drool...

[evil]
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 airâ€"these are all well and good. But none of them create a merry atmosphere of insouciance and bonhomie quite like a revving motorcycle.

Bishamon

#10
April 19, 2012, 05:27:02 AM
Quote from: Fireman1291 on April 19, 2012, 03:42:09 AM
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. [thumbsup]

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.
2011 Monster 796
2007 Sport 1000 SE (SOLD) :(

El-Twin

#11
April 19, 2012, 10:24:26 AM
Appreciate all the quick feedback guys.  [thumbsup] This weekend those things are outta here. Naked forks for a naked bike.
1961 Honda 50
1962 Mustang Thoroughbred
1972 Honda CB500 Four
2012 1100 evo

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

wannabfast

#12
April 19, 2012, 02:41:55 PM
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
11' M796, SC project GP slip-ons, 1100DS cams, BMC air filter with modified airbox cover, asv levers, 14t front sprocket

NAKID

#13
April 19, 2012, 06:36:48 PM
I just twisted mine after a ride. Popped right off.
2005 S2R800
2006 S2R1000
2015 Monster 821

kopfjäger

#14
April 19, 2012, 06:37:54 PM
Quote from: NAKID on April 19, 2012, 06:36:48 PM
I just twisted mine after a ride. Popped right off.

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