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Old 02-20-2011, 10:07 AM   #1
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Side reflectors

I was wondering if anyone knows if you have to keep the side reflectors on the bike (the two that come stock next to the horn and right below the passenger seat)? I really don't like the way they look but i do not want to be pulled over for not having them. I live in Texas if that helps anyone answer this question.
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Old 02-20-2011, 04:27 PM   #2
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Re: Side reflectors

They are required on all motor vehicles to be street legal. If a sharp-eyed inspector sees them missing, you will not pass state inspection.
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Old 02-20-2011, 10:27 PM   #3
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=( that is a bummer. I guess i could take them off until inspection time.
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Old 02-20-2011, 10:31 PM   #4
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Re: Side reflectors

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I was wondering if anyone knows if you have to keep the side reflectors on the bike (the two that come stock next to the horn and right below the passenger seat)? I really don't like the way they look
I didn't like the front ones either,so I removed them and installed Harley style ones on the forks.I moved the rear ones up on the side of the fender.They are pictured in my avatar.
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Old 02-21-2011, 01:32 AM   #5
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Reflectors are not required in all parts of the world but they should be. Not for decoration but for your health and welfare. It may go against the grain for some folks but a more easily seen bike is a safety factor day or night.



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Old 02-21-2011, 09:23 AM   #6
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Re: Side reflectors

You need something there.
If you hate the current location, then relocate.

Or, you could always swap in some trucker lights. That way you're visibile and cool.
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Old 02-23-2011, 04:15 AM   #7
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Reflectors are not required in all parts of the world but they should be. Not for decoration but for your health and welfare. It may go against the grain for some folks but a more easily seen bike is a safety factor day or night.
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I have to agree here. Anything that MAY get you seen at night is a plus. I put reflective tape in red and white on the back of my helmet. Those reflectors may work just once and save your life and you won't even know it.


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Old 02-23-2011, 05:48 AM   #8
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I put reflective tape in red and white on the back of my helmet.
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Old 02-23-2011, 02:57 PM   #9
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=( that is a bummer. I guess i could take them off until inspection time.
there is still some chance an officer will notice if the reflectors are removed and issue a citation.
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Old 02-23-2011, 08:02 PM   #10
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=( that is a bummer. I guess i could take them off until inspection time.
Just keep in mind removing the reflectors could be the deciding factor of guilt if some one T-bones you and cripples you for life. It's all about the amount of risk you are willing to accept, same as helmet vs no helmet.
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