Some changes

[Water Warrior 2]

A bit of a paranoid when it comes to being seen.

[blaine]

Originally Posted by Easy Rider

Of course they are.
If you are worried about "having to look at ugly ass reflectors", then you own a bike for the wrong reasons......in my opinion. Or maybe you are just anal in general......????? :poke2:
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I'm not the one running with out reflectors,that was my point.I didn't like the round ones so I changed to "HARLEY" style on the forks.I disagree with running without some reflective material of some kind on the sides as some have stated.

[blaine]

Originally Posted by Sarris

I've always said that reflectors and stickers are for little boys. I outgrew those 45+ years ago. Plus they look like shit.

If you're relying on reflectors, like MM said, you're SOL.

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Not relying on them.Not doing away with them either.I would rather be a little boy than a dead little boy.Hard enough to be seen.

[alantf]

Even "Nanny State" England doesn't make you fit reflectors, & they try to pass as many stupid laws as they can.

[blaine]

Originally Posted by alantf

Even "Nanny State" England doesn't make you fit reflectors, & they try to pass as many stupid laws as they can.

We are not forced to use reflectors,I choose to use them.

[kraznos]

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[blaine]

Originally Posted by kraznos

Mentioning removal of my reflectors seems to have sparked a bit of a debate. For the record I NEVER ride at night so for me It's a non-issue.I got the bike used April 1st and promptly removed a windshield,chrome engine gaurd,saddle bags,(wich covered the rear reflectors by the way),rear seat and pegs.I usually just putt around my develpment and have put 117 miles on since the 1st.I enjoy tinkering as much as riding,I have a sometimes stressfull job and I find it relaxing.I'm not trying to be unsafe and I don't feel that I'm being anal,just enjoying having a little bike in the garage to play around with.I'm glad this forum is here it's a great source of information and there seems to be alot of nice folks.Ride safe everyone. KRAZNOS

I on the other hand do a lot of night riding.When I put my saddle bags on I moved the reflectors up above the bags.
If I did not ride at night I would remove them.

[alantf]

Originally Posted by blaine

I promptly removed engine gaurd,

Bad move - VERY bad move - It's not there to protect the engine as much as protecting YOU. (I don't know why you don't call them "crash bars" like we do in England) This is the umpteenth time I've mentioned it, but, last year when I got sideswiped by a 4 x 4, & the bike went over, the bars were the ONLY thing that stopped my leg being squashed under the bike, & being badly burned by the engine.

[kraznos]

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[alantf]

Originally Posted by kraznos

They were susuki brand engine gaurds that were so small that they barely came past the engine,no way they would help nif you tip over,they were tiny so you must be thinking of an entirely different part

Ah yes. Everyone says that the Suzuki bars are useless. Mine are the Spanish bars, SPAAN, & they are ace.