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Old 5th November 2009
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I just got some rigid sideplates & low sissybar off ebay an tried to install the sideplates but I don't have enough room between the fender an the side an my fender has a reflector on it if jack the bike up will it give me more room but the reflector will still be in the way.
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Remove the reflector with some WD40 and fishing line. Put some masking tape on the fender to protect it before trying to slide the side plate in or you might scratch the paint.
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