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1200 DVT Fork Reflector Removal

Discussion in 'Multistrada' started by tobers, May 24, 2015.

  1. Hi. i did removed mine with pulling zip tie between fork reflector, and removed the glue residue by using Kent brake parts cleaner 2
     
  2. i used a tooth flossing thing and WD40 it come off easy but then removing the glue was a difficult part
     
  3. Hi

    I also tried with WD40, but too much work :) so kent brake parts cleaner 2 is better, also paint safe. also you can clean your chain with it..
     
  4. Done mine as I think the reflectors are crap, took 5 secs to remove the reflector using fishing line and then coated the sticky leftovers in Pledge cleaner, left it for 5 mins wipe excess off and then used my thumbs to rub it off. Took about 15 mins then finally a clean with WD40 and Pledge cleaner. Smells nice too lol

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  5. Jimvee, that bit of the fork leg is now to shinney :) When you doing the rest of it :)
     
  6. One day ;)
     
  7. That's better! [emoji106]
     
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  8. This week I did the Ducati factory tour and the DVTs that were ready for final testing and inspection had these reflectors held on with tie wraps so i asked why and the technician told the tour guide its because the "glue" was still wet. That being the case, its more than double sided tape with contact adhesive.
     
  9. I like the fishing line technique. I was originally intending to use a Stihl saw/fire combination
     
  10. Didn't look like that to me. mines was held on with double sided tape, the stuff which is a couple of mm thick foam material. I've used that type of tape before, the glue melts in an acetone solvent, I used nail varnish remover.
     
  11. Double sided tape on mine too
     
  12. Am I alone, I don't mind them.
     
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  13. I don't have them, but I don't dislike them either.
     
  14. id like four of the unwanted fork reflectors, if they haven't already been binned.
     
  15. Binned mine I'm afraid
     
  16. I don't get it.

    Exactly when are the reflectors supposed to serve a purpose?
     
  17. Just before your twated from the side by a smidsy!
     
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  18. So the theory is, the person who didn't see the 200+ KG bike making its way up the road with rider on top and eyeball-burning LED lights, also didn't hear the nicely thumping v-twin sound coming up the road...

    ... but will see a 3-inch reflector on the fork leg for the millisecond it's in front of them.
    At which point the gormless cretin will suddenly obtain lightening reflexes and stop their car before impact.

    Hmmmm....
     
  19. That's American drivers for you....
     
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  20. I'm going to put a set on the pani.
     
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