Triumphrat

Black23

I did a search and couldn't find the answer to this one, so, sorry, but...

How do I get the rear side reflectors off my bonnie? They aren't secured by any bolts that I can see, like the front ones.


Thanks,

Andrew

Sheepdog

These reflectors are secured with double-sided tape. Just take one end and start easing it up. With a bit of effort, they will lift off. If there is any tape residue, wipe it off with some Goof-Off or some other sort of mild solvent. You'll never know it was ever there...

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2003 Bonneville T100 and 2007 Moto Guzzi California Vintage

Raindogs

I used a bit of dental floss to saw through the tape and hardly any of the sticky stuff was left behind. I think it helped that I did it outside in the summer after they were good and warmed up. I was surprised how easy they came off.

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'05 Bonnie Black

Black23

*****, I need some more advice.

I did it, and I think it definitely looks better without the reflectors, but there is a small chip in the paint, now. I'm not sure how it happened. I heated the area with a blow dryer for about 3 minutes, then gently used the floss sawing method. Thought all was fine, but alas, there is a small chip now.

Any ideas? Can I take this to a shop somewhere and have them fix it? Or is there something I can do myself?

ozbon

You could always cover up the chip by gluing a reflector over it!!!! :-D

or just use a dab of touch up paint on the chip.

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Baltobonneville

If your dealer doesn't do touch-up paint (like my local dealer), it's available from Bike Bandit.

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Marty
2005 Bonneville Blue 790cc, AI removed, Staintunes RC, Unifilter, no snorkel, 120/40/Thrux needle/1 shim/3 turns, fly screen, tacho, D9 gauge panel, center stand, Ikon 7610s, Hagon fork springs, gaiters, Pirelli Sport Demons, 3 seats.

webonnielad

Warm em up with a hair dyer to weaken the glue.
Thats what I used to do to remove masking tape from pinstipe patterns on paint jobs.

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790cc 2003 T100 Bonneville. 18T Front Sprocket, AI Removed, 125 Mains, 40 Pilots, Thruxton Needles, 1 Shim,3mm Air Hole, Mixture screws 3 1/4 turns out left carb, 3 turns out right carb, Unifilter, NH Belmouth, NH Classic Togas with no mutes inserted, Stock Ignitor Unit. Hagon 320mm rear shocks & progressive fork springs. Last measured. 61.60 hp, , Max torque 48.40 in 5th gear at the rear wheel at 7200 rpm, 105 mph in 5th at 6500 rpm.

5bassman

+1
I did this and they almost feel off. WD-40 will easily remove the glue residue.

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2005 Triumph Bonneville Black

BobABQ

Just pick out your favorite color and repaint her! :-D

Fast_Fashion

cut the fender off?