The stupidist thing I heard today.

[VETRAN]

I stopped by the Harley dealer on the way home from work this morning (no doubt looking for another hot chick to buy me lunch:p ) and there was 2 guys there one was buying a Street Bob and was waiting for all the dealer stuff to be completed. Anyhow he was looking at the bike and said to the other guy "one of the first things I am going to do is take off these reflectors, all you have to do is heat them with a hair dryer and pull them off" Ok here's the stupid part, the other guys says "dude you don't want to do that, it'll void your warranty...:eek: "

Time for bed...

[AOW]

The dealer has got some of these guys conditioned pretty well!

[NRHS Sales]

If you remove the reflectors it will cause the bike to run lean and your bearings won't spin!! ;)

[raysheen]

If you remove the reflectors it will cause the bike to run lean and your bearings won't spin!! ;)

hmmm, I always heard that it made one cylinder run way hotter than the other and that it caused your timing to be off by about 30* ... are these related...I also heard that the tires would wear out faster but that's just plain crazy talk...that doesn't even make sense :laugh

[jaws]

It's because you shed a LOT of weight taking them off....I noticed better pickup, power and topspeed after I removed them.

[decrago]

I was gonna have the dealer remove mine but the guy said it would be a 4 day job and 2.5 hours labor.

I'm saving up my money as we speak.

[raysheen]

I was gonna have the dealer remove mine but the guy said it would be a 4 day job and 2.5 hours labor.

I'm saving up my money as we speak.

hmmm, perhaps we could add a how to video...it's really only a weekend job if you do it yourself

[GOTWA]

If you remove the reflectors it will cause the bike to run lean and your bearings won't spin!! ;)

It's possible I 'spose. But what I'm wanting to know is if you remove the reflectors what kind of oil to you recommend running. I yanked my reflectors a long time ago and stayed with dino juice but some people say that the reduced front end drag concentrates the air mass passing over the forks and toward the engine and thereby in turn causes the air to move faster which ultimately means less cooling. So do you think I should switch to synthetic?

[pirate50]

I do know that removing the reflectors on the forks will beat your jeans to death. Something about disturbing the aerodynamics..................
I'm betting that removing the back ones will reduce the contact patch on your rear tire too.

Pirate

[PlanB]

It's possible I 'spose. But what I'm wanting to know is if you remove the reflectors what kind of oil to you recommend running. I yanked my reflectors a long time ago and stayed with dino juice but some people say that the reduced front end drag concentrates the air mass passing over the forks and toward the engine and thereby in turn causes the air to move faster which ultimately means less cooling. So do you think I should switch to synthetic?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/planb4/monkeyoil.jpg

[JohnC88]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/planb4/monkeyoil.jpg

:roflblack :roflblack :roflblack

Now that's funny!

:roflblack :roflblack :roflblack

[Predator]

The main problem when you remove reflectors, and I can't believe anyone has not mentioned it yet, is that there is a decreased likelyhood of other traffic seeing you at night which, by the way, is a very dangerous time to be riding a motorcycle anyway.
It will only increase the chances of being involved in a motor vehicle accident. All the other affects are just plain rubbish. Those people are joking with you and if I may say so, a very dangerous joke indeed. They are playing with your personal safety and possibly the safety of others.
Reflectore ARE NO JOKE people. They are on your motorcycle for a reason.



.......

[pirate50]

The main problem when you remove reflectors, and I can't believe anyone has not mentioned it yet, is that there is a decreased likelyhood of other traffic seeing you at night which, by the way, is a very dangerous time to be riding a motorcycle anyway.
It will only increase the chances of being involved in a motor vehicle accident. All the other affects are just plain rubbish. Those people are joking with you and if I may say so, a very dangerous joke indeed. They are playing with your personal safety and possibly the safety of others.
Reflectore ARE NO JOKE people. They are on your motorcycle for a reason.



.......
Tell the reflector story to all the riders that have cars turn IN FRONT OF THEM!!!! Freaking cagers can't see a halogen headlight, what makes you think a reflector will be a lifesaver?????

Pirate

[Gone]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/planb4/monkeyoil.jpg
:roflblack :roflblack :roflblack
another priceless one, thanks for the good laugh PlanB.

[h-drider33]

I took mine off and found out that I needed to change to a new spark plug. As soon as that. I put them back on! :doh

[Predator]

Reflectors are for safety

[pirate50]

Then I guess I'm unsafe at any speed.

Pirate

[Predator]

I'm gonna have to start using smilies more often. I'm a bit dissapointed I only got one though. Sorry Pirate, just the mood i'm in :roflblack :roflblack

[Jimbos883]

Reflectors are for safety

You guys driving and riding down in Mexico need more than a couple of reflectors to be safe :roflblack :roflblack :roflblack

[pirate50]

It's OK Predator...I don't speak English anyway!

Pirate

[Predator]

You guys driving and riding down in Mexico need more than a couple of reflectors to be safe :roflblack :roflblack :roflblack
OH hell yeah. the place is a loony bin and imagine, they let them drive :yikes
But then again, the only accident i've had on this side of the world was on Road Chick's bike in San Diego. On a freeway at 75mph a guy hit me from behind. I'm not sure how that can happen.

[pirate50]

OH hell yeah. the place is a loony bin and imagine, they let them drive :yikes
But then again, the only accident i've had on this side of the world was on Road Chick's bike in San Diego. On a freeway at 75mph a guy hit me from behind. I'm not sure how that can happen.
RC probably took her reflectors off.....

Smile......

Pirate

[Predator]

RC probably took her reflectors off.....

Smile......

Pirate

Ha :roflblack :roflblack , now that you mention it.... it was broad daylight though:(

[MontereyJon]

If I take my reflectors off, do I have to rejet again? I heard you have to go up a jet... it changes the drag coefficient.

[pirate50]

If I take my reflectors off, do I have to rejet again? I heard you have to go up a jet... it changes the drag coefficient.
I believe its 2 jet sizes on the Black Cherry bikes. If you had a black one it would only be 1 jet size.........

Pirate

[MEDIC412]

Make sure to remove the left and right reflectors. I only took the right one off and the drag made the bike always turn left. Just like NASCAR

[PlanB]

And don't forget your:

http://www.clanky.com/tireflys.jpg

[Predator]

And don't forget your:

http://www.clanky.com/tireflys.jpg


Yes, a VERY good tip there folks. You'd do well to heed advice like this.

I had extra valve stems installed on to my rims so I could put more of these on. One is never enough in these dangerous times




:hidechai

[squareballbuddy]

Neon lights, glowsticks, battery powered disco balls...heck, I even got a pair of them Biker Nutz hanging from my tag, but I installed LED's in them testes!

[pirate50]

Yes, a VERY good tip there folks. You'd do well to heed advice like this.

I had extra valve stems installed on to my rims so I could put more of these on. One is never enough in these dangerous times




:hidechai
Just be careful when you're STOPPED; those valve stem lights are "motion activated"!

Pirate

[jwbradbury]

When asked about them, I have my standard answer:

Most of today's reflectors have the main purpose of "reflecting" the air-dam effect of nearby trucks and buses at higher freeway speeds. That way you won't wobble on the road surface. However, you can safely remove them as long as you remember to compensate with anti-counter-steering.... :rolleyes:

J.W.

[Predator]

Just be careful when you're STOPPED; those valve stem lights are "motion activated"!

Pirate

And that is precisely why I never stop until i'm safely at my destination.
When aproaching a traffic light in the RED phase, I will, at precisely 200 meters before, slow to 10mph and continue at this rate until the light turns green, at which point, I steadily accelerate to to my usual 32mph.

[Predator]

When asked about them, I have my standard answer:

Most of today's reflectors have the main purpose of "reflecting" the air-dam effect of nearby trucks and buses at higher freeway speeds. That way you won't wobble on the road surface. However, you can safely remove them as long as you remember to compensate with anti-counter-steering.... :rolleyes:

J.W.

J.W. is that anti-counter-steering or counter-counter-steering?? :dunno

[pirate50]

And that is precisely why I never stop until i'm safely at my destination.
When aproaching a traffic light in the RED phase, I will, at precisely 200 meters before, slow to 10mph and continue at this rate until the light turns green, at which point, I steadily accelerate to to my usual 32mph.
Well, no wonder you got rear ended on the freeway. As you know (now), San Diego drivers can't drive below 55.....anywhere!

Pirate

[pirate50]

J.W. is that anti-counter-steering or counter-counter-steering?? :dunno
BTW, if you take the new MSF course given by the Department of Homeland Security, you'll learn anti-counter steering........

Pirate

[jwbradbury]

BTW, if you take the new MSF course given by the Department of Homeland Security, you'll learn anti-counter steering........

Pirate

I understand it doesn't work well with riding in other countries. More or less, the Homeland Security MSF course teaches internal-anti-counter-steering as opposed to extenal-anti-counter-counter-steering. :rolleyes:

J.W.

[pirate50]

I bow to a higher authority.

Pirate

[jms969]

It's possible I 'spose. But what I'm wanting to know is if you remove the reflectors what kind of oil to you recommend running. I yanked my reflectors a long time ago and stayed with dino juice but some people say that the reduced front end drag concentrates the air mass passing over the forks and toward the engine and thereby in turn causes the air to move faster which ultimately means less cooling. So do you think I should switch to synthetic?

Only synthetic forkoil is necessary :roflblack :roflblack :roflblack :bananinj :bananinj :bananinj

[Predator]

I understand it doesn't work well with riding in other countries. More or less, the Homeland Security MSF course teaches internal-anti-counter-steering as opposed to extenal-anti-counter-counter-steering. :rolleyes:

J.W.

I still don't understand. I think i'm going to put on some soiled y-fronts and rub myself with fairy floss..

[GOTWA]

Only synthetic forkoil is necessary :roflblack :roflblack :roflblack :bananinj :bananinj :bananinj

Oh man that's good news. Do you think running synthetic fork oil will void my warranty? Then again if removing the reflectors voids it, reckon it doesn't matter. Oh man, now I'm confused....

Hey what seat do you guys think I should buy?

;)

[Quebeker]

:shhhh i cant believe i just spent 8 1/2 minutes reading every post on this thread.:shhhh

[GOTWA]

:shhhh i cant believe i just spent 8 1/2 minutes reading every post on this thread.:shhhh

It's okay, now take a moment to reflect on that time. :D:D:D

[PlanB]

:shhhh i cant believe i just spent 8 1/2 minutes reading every post on this thread.:shhhh

So did Predator change your philosophy on reflectors? :D

[Quebeker]

So did Predator change your philosophy on reflectors? :D
dont try to fool me into spending more time reading this thread.








:whisper i took mines off to increase my fuel ecomony, less weight and less drag.

[pirate50]

Hey what seat do you guys think I should buy?

;)
Are you running reflectors or not. It wil make a difference on the seat we recommend to you.

Pirate

[Predator]

Just an FYI for those who are interested in keeping their motorcycle legal.
I will be presenting this to the relevent department within the DOT in the near future so please feel free to start updating your motorcycle. On-site compliance testing will be in full swing by October of this year.
This will apply to 48 states.











https://dptmex.sslpowered.com/Miscpics/reflector.jpg

[decrago]

Finally, a use for the stock ham can.

[GOTWA]

Are you running reflectors or not. It wil make a difference on the seat we recommend to you.

Pirate

I took the front ones off. The rear ones are still there but you can't see them because of my bitch bar. Do you think that will make a difference? BTW I'm not sure how long my arms are.

[JohnC88]

Oh man that's good news. Do you think running synthetic fork oil will void my warranty? Then again if removing the reflectors voids it, reckon it doesn't matter. Oh man, now I'm confused....

Hey what seat do you guys think I should buy?

;)

You should just buy a BT. It's only because you ride a girl's bike that this is an issue! :D :roflblack :roflblack :roflblack

[Quebeker]

Just an FYI for those who are interested in keeping their motorcycle legal.
I will be presenting this to the relevent department within the DOT in the near future so please feel free to start updating your motorcycle. On-site compliance testing will be in full swing by October of this year.
This will apply to 48 states.











https://dptmex.sslpowered.com/Miscpics/reflector.jpg


well, living in Canada is about to pay off. I will save a lot a money not buying all those reflectors.

[GOTWA]

You should just buy a BT. It's only because you ride a girl's bike that this is an issue! :D :roflblack :roflblack :roflblack

Golly, I would but I just can't. Those bikes are just so big and indimidating and no way could I ever have the technical expertise to remove te reflectors from one of them.

I mean after all, I am a founding member of P.U.S.S. (Penis-equipped Urban Sportster Society) we meet secretly once or twice a month. We used to have public meetings but the BT guys made fun of us, and then one night a bunch of girls on MoPeds beat us up. In fact, I have to make a confession, that's really how I lost my front reflectors. I didn't take them off at all. One of the girls, she had wicked pigtails, yanked them off and threw them at me. :o

[JohnC88]

Golly, I would but I just can't. Those bikes are just so big and indimidating and no way could I ever have the technical expertise to remove te reflectors from one of them.

I mean after all, I am a founding member of P.U.S.S. (Penis-equipped Urban Sportster Society) we meet secretly once or twice a month. We used to have public meetings but the BT guys made fun of us, and then one night a bunch of girls on MoPeds beat us up. In fact, I have to make a confession, that's really how I lost my front reflectors. I didn't take them off at all. One of the girls, she had wicked pigtails, yanked them off and threw them at me. :o

I'll bet if you asked nice, that girl would let you ride 2 up with her on her MoPed. She probably likes you. That's why she was so mean to you!:hipgrl

Then you could both go make fun of those wimps on their girl's bikes! You could help rip off those reflectors! :tour

[pirate50]

This thread is getting out of hand!!

Pirate

[GOTWA]

This thread is getting out of hand!!

Pirate

So do you think we've surpassed the stupidest thing he'd heard all day? :D

[Predator]

This thread is getting out of hand!!

Pirate
was it the y-fronts or the P.U.S.S.?

[Predator]

So do you think we've surpassed the stupidest thing he'd heard all day? :D

Yeah, i think that's a wrap.:tour :tour

[GOTWA]

was it the y-fronts or the P.U.S.S.?

Now that's funny Cam. :laugh

[BWP 5p]

Hey what seat do you guys think I should buy?

;)

Thunderheader ......OR Metzler 880's:roflblack :roflblack :roflblack :roflblack :roflblack

[pirate50]

Thunderheader ......OR Metzler 880's:roflblack :roflblack :roflblack :roflblack :roflblack
But if you go with the Metzler, make sure that you fill 'em with purified air.

Pirate

[GOTWA]

But if you go with the Metzler, make sure that you fill 'em with purified air.

Pirate

I thought Metzler seats required synthetic air?

[pirate50]

It's just gotta be ozone free.......................

Pirate

[decrago]

I thought Metzler seats required synthetic air?

Actually, it's nitrogen. Gotta keep that azz cool!

[PlanB]

Oh man that's good news. Do you think running synthetic fork oil will void my warranty? Then again if removing the reflectors voids it, reckon it doesn't matter. Oh man, now I'm confused....

Hey what seat do you guys think I should buy?

;)

Don't forget Queen Scarlet when deciding on the seat!

http://www.hartcoseats.com/images/seat044.jpg

[h-drider33]

Man, I have to say, you guys have made me laugh my as:censor off! I've read every post and loved it, especially GOTWA's!

[Predator]

Man, I have to say, you guys have made me laugh my as:censor off! I've read every post and loved it, especially GOTWA's!
That's cause he's got more posts than me. If I had more posts then you'd like my posts better.

[GOTWA]

That's cause he's got more posts than me. If I had more posts then you'd like my posts better.

Oh no, I'm a post whore and a P.U.S.S.! :doh

Don't feel bad Cam, I just post a lot because I have cubic inch envy and you're bigger than me. :D

[VETRAN]

...I posted this and went to bed....just got up and did not expect the thread to be this big.

I just had to make a comment hear because I too am a Post Whore:banana :tour :laugh

[VETRAN]

...I don't walk to work, I take my lunch!:)

[XLXR]

I hope removing the reflectors won't cause the muffler bearings to burn out.

[pirate50]

I hope removing the reflectors won't cause the muffler bearings to burn out.
Muffler bearings are only affected if you change your lenses from clear to smoked.....

Pirate

[blazzinbird]

here is the best i have heard.

I was told not to leae the valve steam caps off my bke for to long. it ca cause the tires to OVER inflate

[Predator]

Oh no, I'm a post whore and a P.U.S.S.! :doh

Don't feel bad Cam, I just post a lot because I have cubic inch envy and you're bigger than me. :D

We're on a forum E. That means you're the big kahoona here. If we were on the street that'd be a differnt story but right now we're here. Now I know you're just trying to make me feel better but it aint gonna work. I NEED MORE POSTS

[pirate50]

here is the best i have heard.

I was told not to leae the valve steam caps off my bke for to long. it ca cause the tires to OVER inflate
What's funny about that? How do you think you get a 280 on a Sporty???

Pirate

[whispanic]

I think the warranty is voided because of a catastrophic chain of events cause by reflector removal.

When you remove your reflectors you mess with the tuning/harmonic properties of the front forks. This usually leads to head bearing failure due to the inharmonic properties that counter the factory settings at the time of build. This can lead to injury or death to the riders.

From what I understand at 3842 rpm some people suffer from severe nausia due to being on the verge of the brown note.

At 3845 rpm...well... lets just say that "the shit hits the fan".

Adios

[Predator]

But whisp, what about anti-counter-steering or counter-counter-steering? It's meant to stop that from happening.

[wilson_nick_w]

well i'm thinking about moving my rear reflectors to the front to reduce drag on my jeans, i've gone through i don't know how many pairs because i only have one set in the front, i'm not sure if i'll have to adjust the rear shocks because of the weight transfer though?

[whispanic]

But whisp, what about anti-counter-steering or counter-counter-steering? It's meant to stop that from happening.

That on works on the standard models. The Street Bob has apes on it.

The point from which the wave begins to the point where it ends is much longer due to the bar height.

Longer wave = More Damage to the bike therefore voiding the warranty.

Plus you got a shitty seat...and who wants that?

Adios

[Predator]

I forgot about the longer bars

[dagsportster]

Maybe removing your reflectors won't void your warranty, but melting your bike with a hairdryer might. A little fishing line and Goo-off™ make easy work of it for all you rebels.

Forget tats, colors, vests, ape-hangers, drag pipes...I identify the 1%'ers by the lack of reflectors on their bikes. Total bad asses. Don't f:censork with 'em...

[669Sprink]

WTF Is wrong with reflectors? They don't make A bike run faster or stop quicker...So who the F cares...I don't...

Kev R.

[pirate50]

WTF Is wrong with reflectors? They don't make A bike run faster or stop quicker...So who the F cares...I don't...

Kev R.
Yeah, reflectors are in the same class as chrome belt guards.....don't make a bike run faster or stop quicker.......so who cares!

LOL

Pirate

[dagsportster]

Yeah, reflectors are in the same class as chrome belt guards.....don't make a bike run faster or stop quicker.......so who cares!


Easy there, big fella...you're hitting below the chrome belt. :roflblack

[pirate50]

Easy there, big fella...you're hitting below the chrome belt. :roflblack
Do you have a part number for that????

Pirate

[Quebeker]

WTF Is wrong with reflectors? They don't make A bike run faster or stop quicker...So who the F cares...I don't...

Kev R.


actually they make a bike slower coz the xtra weight.

remember, weight IS the enemy.














:censor im up to 26 minutes reading these posts (and posting replies)

[pirate50]

:censor im up to 26 minutes reading these posts (and posting replies)
Thanks for hanging in there Quebecker!

Pirate

[ironhead7544]

Speaking of muffler bearings, I had the chrome reverse ones installed because I heard they last longer. Is this true?

[Quebeker]

Speaking of muffler bearings, I had the chrome reverse ones installed because I heard they last longer. Is this true?


well, they are chrome, right? everybody knows chrome is better, right?

[Quebeker]

damn, just with this thread i went from 0.58 post per day to 0.60

[Predator]

Speaking of muffler bearings, I had the chrome reverse ones installed because I heard they last longer. Is this true?

No it's not chrome reverse bearings installed, it chrome bearings installed in reverse.
You have to put them in the other way around. Shiat, I can't believe everybody gets that wrong.
And what the hell are you doing putting chrome on an Iron anyway? Shame on you.

[ironhead7544]

I just knew I should have gone with the synthetic teflon. BTW I had mine specially machined to go in counter reversed. Cost a lot more but should be worth it in the long run.

[Predator]

Nobody has mentioned greasing the tyres yet. A LOT less road noise and friction. Incredible mileage can be gained from this one trick alone so you don't need to take off the reflectors to cut down wind resistance.

[Gone]

. . . the other guys says "dude you don't want to do that, it'll void your warranty...:eek: "..

I understand if one separates the reflectors from the forks using twice-used, day-old dental floss, removes the adhesive residue with Jet A-1, and replaces the air in the tires with orange and black air, the warranty will still be valid. Also, insurance premiums can be reduced if dino is replaced with synthetic after the 1k service, provided the service is performed on an even-numbered Wednesday under the moonlight of a waxing gibbous.

Just my $0.02.

[MontereyJon]

I understand if one separates the reflectors from the forks using twice-used, day-old dental floss, removes the adhesive residue with Jet A-1, and replaces the air in the tires with orange and black air, the warranty will still be valid. Also, insurance premiums can be reduced if dino is replaced with synthetic after the 1k service, provided the service is performed on an even-numbered Wednesday under the moonlight of a waxing gibbous.

Just my $0.02.


Actually, it's the ODD-numbered Wednesdays. GEESH! With this type of mis-information, we may have to form a congressional task force or subcommittee. Let's get our facts straight before we void someone's warranty.

And while were speaking facts, remember you can't use dino oil in the crankcase and synthetic in the forks. If they mix, it could seize the butterfly valves in your hypercharger.

[PlanB]

The spark plug fuses are near that right front reflector, so if you're doing the hair dryer trick to get it off, keep the heat away from the fuses! Ask me how I know...:rolleyes:

[Predator]

Ask me how I know...:rolleyes:
:roflblack :roflblack :roflblack :roflblack :roflblack :roflblack :roflblack

[Takingabreak]

I know why they said that.



They fell is might REFLECT poorly on the dealership.:doh :roflblack :censor

[Gone]

I know why they said that.
They fell is might REFLECT poorly on the dealership.:doh :roflblack :censor :roflblack :roflblack :roflblack

[anarchy-inc]

Tell the reflector story to all the riders that have cars turn IN FRONT OF THEM!!!! Freaking cagers can't see a halogen headlight, what makes you think a reflector will be a lifesaver?????

Pirate

So so true. I just remeoved them from my bike and my wife gave me a load of shit for it. I asked her if she could ever recall seeing a reflector on a bike at night. Answer: NO.

[88sporty]

I always thought that removing the reflectors is what caused bearing skate

[Jason's Sporty]

removing the reflectors will redirect the signal from our alien overlords! Take them off quick!!! I suggest tangled fishing line and goo-gone for the residue. just be sure to wear a foil beanie and do it when Haliey's comet passes over to not void the warranty. seriously the year or 2 year warranty is a joke anyway. look cars now have 100k or 10 year warranties. besides nothing will happen in 2 years anyway so dont worry about it. Just remember the H-D brand Foil Beanie!!

[Matt]

This thread reminds me a little of the self professed custom builder a month or so ago with none of the flames. Having said that can I convert my Sporty to gear driven cams or do I have to send my Caddy's after you! LOL (If that sounds wierd you missed the earlier posts) Matt

[P Cookie]

Funny ass thread here.

[AussieGazza]

:shhhh i cant believe i just spent 8 1/2 minutes reading every post on this thread.:shhhh

Me too! Some people cannot work out when you are jokin' though. :laugh :laugh :laugh :laugh

[Takingabreak]

Hi all.

Ok, it will not void your warranty, But it may effect you Insurance.

Picture this....

Your riding home one night, no reflectors, but all your lights on, wearing your black leathers.

Your going down a four lane road, in the slow lane, when the car next to you decides they need to make a left turn, so they make a lane change into you and run into you.
And of course wile you are being scrapped up off the pavement, they saying to the cops that they just didn't see you.
At some point, if the cops don't note it, the Insurance adjusters will look for these FEDERALLY MANDATED SAFETY DEVICES ARE IN PLACE.

Once they find that they have bean removed, they will decide how much of thus accident is your fault, you can find yourself being told that it is mutual fault, and they will not pay to fix your bike, or your medical.

Good luck in court fighting that, the fact is, you removed a safety device, and federal crime, and the courts don't like that.

I don't like the looks of mine, but as long as I ride on the street, they will remain in place.

[MotoGP]

If you want to see how well reflectors actually work take a picture of your bike at night with flash. It's kind of hard to be cool when you're dead.

[sycle1]

you know that reflectors attract bugs.
I took mine off and now never have any bug problems.
The synthetic teflon should only be used with a digital analog, counter reversed, spiral fluted, spinny thing in the front otherwise you are asking for problems.

[VETRAN]

Hi all.

Ok, it will not void your warranty, But it may effect you Insurance.

Picture this....

Your riding home one night, no reflectors, but all your lights on, wearing your black leathers.

Your going down a four lane road, in the slow lane, when the car next to you decides they need to make a left turn, so they make a lane change into you and run into you.
And of course wile you are being scrapped up off the pavement, they saying to the cops that they just didn't see you.
At some point, if the cops don't note it, the Insurance adjusters will look for these FEDERALLY MANDATED SAFETY DEVICES ARE IN PLACE.

Once they find that they have bean removed, they will decide how much of thus accident is your fault, you can find yourself being told that it is mutual fault, and they will not pay to fix your bike, or your medical.

Good luck in court fighting that, the fact is, you removed a safety device, and federal crime, and the courts don't like that.

I don't like the looks of mine, but as long as I ride on the street, they will remain in place.

The whole point of the post was not whether the are safe or not, it was that the guy thought it would void the warranty.

[paralegalpete]

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