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Iugradmark
Posted on Tuesday, July 10, 2007 - 06:40 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I assume others have already tried to do this. Are there any tricks or words of wisdom to remove the graphics stickers without scratching the cover?
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Florida_lime
Posted on Tuesday, July 10, 2007 - 07:09 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I haven't tried it, but for other similar labels on various other bike, people will use dental floss or fishing line behind the label, accompanied by WD40 or Goo Gone. Work it in a sawing motion, spraying as needed.
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Etennuly
Posted on Tuesday, July 10, 2007 - 09:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I would take the air box cover off and use a heat gun on the back side, just watch that you don't melt the cover. Then just peel them off when they are hot.
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Bking
Posted on Tuesday, July 10, 2007 - 10:51 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Mine just peeled off at 2000 miles. Left a little adhesive residue that cleaned right up with alcohol. The finish under the removed stickers seemed dull compared to the rest of the cover. After applying the skull decal and waxing, you can't tell.





-----Bob
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Onemanclan
Posted on Wednesday, July 11, 2007 - 10:41 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Hi,

I have a lot of experience with this...I remove all the badges from all my vehicles (always have). Use a hot air gun to get started, but don't get it too hot (it'll leave more glue residue if you do). Peel it off, then use WD-40 on a wash cloth to get all the adhesive off. Works like a charm every time!
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Iugradmark
Posted on Wednesday, July 11, 2007 - 10:51 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Thanks for all of the suggestions. For those that have done this, did everyone find that the tank is dull like Bob under the decals?
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Onemanclan
Posted on Wednesday, July 11, 2007 - 11:06 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I take my badges off the day I purchase my vehicle...No fading whatsoever...
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