Mel Posted October 31, 2010 Share #1 Posted October 31, 2010 When I bought my 2007 RSV (2nd owner) it had the saddlebag guard rails installed. I think the PO had them installed by his dealer. There is no red side reflector on the guard rails, but all of the pics I see of RSV's without the guard rails show a reflector on the chrome bar in front of the saddle bag. This bar is obviously removed to install the guard rails. I wonder why Yamaha thought it was necessary to have a reflector on the original factory machine, but not on their accessory guard rails? Has anyone added a reflector(s) to the guard rail(s), and if so, what/where/how? Just seems like it should be there (for legal requirements?). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted October 31, 2010 Share #2 Posted October 31, 2010 The reflector on the crash bar is removed when the bag rails are added. Most folks move the reflector to the bag rail. It requires a little shimming because the bag rail is a smaller diameter than the crash bar. I believe a red reflector is required by most states... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N3FOL Posted October 31, 2010 Share #3 Posted October 31, 2010 +1 on that. I was hoping you guys are also talking about a better alternative for a side marker. Still patiently waiting for Custom Dynamics to make one up for the RSV (wishfully thinking). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon_One Posted October 31, 2010 Share #4 Posted October 31, 2010 When I had my bike on two wheels ZI just mounted the side markers to the bag rails. I also converted the reflector to a led light set up. JCW sells the led lights as a replacement for the Gold Wings. It's a perfect fit. I ran the wires thru the crash bar and made the connection under the seat. Less than 1" of wire is exopsed on the backside and hard to see unless one looks for it. Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel Posted October 31, 2010 Author Share #5 Posted October 31, 2010 When I had my bike on two wheels ZI just mounted the side markers to the bag rails. I also converted the reflector to a led light set up. JCW sells the led lights as a replacement for the Gold Wings. It's a perfect fit. I ran the wires thru the crash bar and made the connection under the seat. Less than 1" of wire is exopsed on the backside and hard to see unless one looks for it. Larry Pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sylvester Posted October 31, 2010 Share #6 Posted October 31, 2010 When I had my bike on two wheels ZI just mounted the side markers to the bag rails. I also converted the reflector to a led light set up. JCW sells the led lights as a replacement for the Gold Wings. It's a perfect fit. I ran the wires thru the crash bar and made the connection under the seat. Less than 1" of wire is exopsed on the backside and hard to see unless one looks for it. Larry :thumbsup2: I did this so long ago that I have replaced the originals due to plastic deterioration. Works as a reflector and light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted October 31, 2010 Share #7 Posted October 31, 2010 When I bought my 2007 RSV (2nd owner) it had the saddlebag guard rails installed. I think the PO had them installed by his dealer. There is no red side reflector on the guard rails, but all of the pics I see of RSV's without the guard rails show a reflector on the chrome bar in front of the saddle bag. This bar is obviously removed to install the guard rails. I wonder why Yamaha thought it was necessary to have a reflector on the original factory machine, but not on their accessory guard rails? Has anyone added a reflector(s) to the guard rail(s), and if so, what/where/how? Just seems like it should be there (for legal requirements?). The reflectors or mounted vertically in the original configuration. After I mounted the saddlebag rails I went to Lowe's or Home Depot(can't remember which) and bought four rubber grommets to make up the difference in the size of the tubing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEER30 Posted October 31, 2010 Share #8 Posted October 31, 2010 When I purchased my bag rails, it came with the shims to relocate the reflectors. BEER30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catalyst Posted April 28, 2012 Share #9 Posted April 28, 2012 Well, I personally took the rear red reflectors off even before putting the bag rails. Just got done installing the bag rails and I'm just going to leave them off. Not sure if it's legal or not in my state not to have them, but I think it looks cleaner without them. Thinking about removing the front orange ones, but I think that a little more involved since it seems to be part of a larger assembly, if nothing else I'll just cut them off since it a plastic piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyR Posted April 28, 2012 Share #10 Posted April 28, 2012 Well, I personally took the rear red reflectors off even before putting the bag rails. Just got done installing the bag rails and I'm just going to leave them off. Not sure if it's legal or not in my state not to have them, but I think it looks cleaner without them. Thinking about removing the front orange ones, but I think that a little more involved since it seems to be part of a larger assembly, if nothing else I'll just cut them off since it a plastic piece. most riders add more lights or reflectors, not remove them. Adding more lights seems to be a reflex reaction to a near miss at night. Or just a concern for the priceof plastic surgery... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wes0778 Posted April 28, 2012 Share #11 Posted April 28, 2012 most riders add more lights or reflectors, not remove them. Adding more lights seems to be a reflex reaction to a near miss at night. Or just a concern for the priceof plastic surgery... Added $5.00 Autozone LEDs to my RSV. The red ones I put on the trunk, look just like the amber ones on the fairing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USCG-RET Posted April 28, 2012 Share #12 Posted April 28, 2012 I agree with Catalyst on this one. Don't really care for the 'bicycle' look. I'm pretty sure it's a state requirement (IL) but I don't care for them. . .I wanted to get the 'passing' lamps till one day I saw a bike with them on around dusk. It actually looked like one car following closely behind another. SO I will just stay with my head light modulator. . .A friend of mine said he could see my bike 3 miles away. . .another can't stand it when I'm behind him. . .he moves all his mirrors. . .so I'm mindful to turn it off in stop and go traffic. Best $$ I spent. . . .I had this on my Road Star for 2 years and just moved to the TD just saying Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dacheedah Posted April 28, 2012 Share #13 Posted April 28, 2012 I just trimmed on my stock reflector with a dremil http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=64555 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Haywood Posted April 28, 2012 Share #14 Posted April 28, 2012 I removed mine when I installed the bag rails. I also believe if you check you will find it IS NOT a state requirement in most states. Just an added reflector for safety by the dealer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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