Like thumpthump said they are a legal requirement for you (and me.. US DOT...)
Would a cop pull you over? Probably not, but cops around me LOOK for people with bulbs out, reflectors missing, texting while driving, yada yada, so that they have a probable cause TO pull you over. Then it is about finding more issues to cite you... If the cop were a real jerk, he / she could impound your bike since it could be an deemed an issue of public safety.
I have one missing the reflecting part, so I ordered the OEM reflectors, from Suzuki. Since they come in pairs, that means next month when they arrive I will have one extra and one "broken" one (could just glue on a bicycle orange reflector, I glued on a red piece for a very terrible trial). They could be yours for under $10 to cover my shipping if you want both old ones!!
Maybe just put the good on on your right side since you should be in the left lane the entire time doin wheelies. :devious So the cops should only get a look at your bike's right side anyways... :laugh
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