I know this is fussy but,....

Discussion in 'Thruxton, Scrambler & Trident' started by Luegolover, Aug 27, 2016.

  1. Luegolover

    Luegolover Member

    Apr 5, 2016
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    Does anybody know if the reflective plastic trim on the front forks can be removed without damaging the forks? I just don't like the look of it.
     
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  2. Andy_S

    Andy_S Active Member

    Jul 19, 2016
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    I don't know the answer but I know fully what you mean about the reflectors. It used to be only imports that had them but whilst in a triumph dealers today I saw lots of new bikes with reflectors on the sides, is it new legislation?
    Andy
     
  3. ChrisT70

    ChrisT70 Active Member

    Jun 27, 2016
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    #3 ChrisT70, Aug 27, 2016
    Last edited: Aug 27, 2016
    It can and I will be doing the same to mine with some gentle persuasion with a hot air gun on the glue
     
  4. Modalconfusion

    Modalconfusion Active Member

    Jul 28, 2016
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    The bloody EU again
     
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  5. Vansflyer

    Vansflyer Member

    Jul 23, 2016
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    Removed mine, easy job.
    Borrow the wife's hair dryer, heat up the back of the reflector and lever with a trim removal tool. Rub off the remaining glue and a final wipe down with a dash of white spirit.
    Looks much better without them, also "forgot" to fit the reflectors in the tail tidy
     
  6. Luegolover

    Luegolover Member

    Apr 5, 2016
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    Thanks Vansflyer, excellent news
     
  7. jeznewsome

    jeznewsome Active Member

    Jun 29, 2016
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    #7 jeznewsome, Aug 28, 2016
    Last edited: Aug 28, 2016
    I pulled mine off, with just fingers, soon as I rode it home, no hassle, cleaned forks with some meths.

    In case anyone thinks leaving them on is a good idea.....look what happens to Showas on Buell XBs if you leave the reflectors on[​IMG]
     
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  8. Black R

    Black R Member

    Sep 19, 2016
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    I pulled some fishing line down the fork leg and the reflectors just fell off.

    Cleaned the adhesive off of the fork legs with some of the boss's nail varnish remover.

    Then 'Mr Popular' knocked the bloody bottle over on the concrete garage floor.

    Cleaned it up nicely though...
     
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  9. ChrisT70

    ChrisT70 Active Member

    Jun 27, 2016
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    Mine also came straight off with a steady pull. Glue remover or petrol will shift any residue
     

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