Fork reflector removal: Was it difficult?

[Superzoom]

Yesterday I tried to remove my fork reflectors, and with a socket, the bolt really didn't want to move. I stopped trying after applying about 50 ft./lbs. of force. I thought maybe I was doing something wrong.

Were yours that tough to remove? Are those bolts secured with thread locker? Or maybe mine are just slightly frozen.

 

[WeatherB]

Are you trying to remove the reflector along with the mount?

You need to undo the two bolts that hold the front calipers to the fork. They're a bit tight, torque spec is 28ft/lbs

 

[Chucker]

Are you trying to remove the reflector along with the mount?

You need to undo the two bolts that hold the front calipers to the fork. They're a bit tight, torque spec is 28ft/lbs

+1. My reflectors fell off when I removed the calipers. I put them back on though as I like the idea of increased visibility at night from the side.

 

[JT]

it should be tight it is holding your brake caliper after all but it wasn't crazy tight on mine

 

[Superzoom]

Are you trying to remove the reflector along with the mount?

You need to undo the two bolts that hold the front calipers to the fork. They're a bit tight, torque spec is 28ft/lbs

Yes, trying to remove reflector and mount.

Thanks all for the advice. I'll give it another go.

 

[latony007]

I suggest you wait till after your trip. I assume your going to be doing some night riding and any extra visability is good.

 

[WeatherB]

+1. My reflectors fell off when I removed the calipers. I put them back on though as I like the idea of increased visibility at night from the side.

Yup, I kept mine on for a bit of extra visibility at night time too.

 

[latony007]

the dark sucks, i put so many lights on my bike my newphew calls it the xmas tree. But id rather be an xmas tree that makes it home vs. a cool person in the hospital lol.