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#1 ·
I have not seen any info on removing the embles from the sides of the gas tank. Can anyone who's done this give me some info on what this entails. I haven't been able to start prying at them yet. I figured it may be easier to hear from someone that has already done it. Any info would be GREAT. Thanks.
 
#2 ·
they're stuck on with 2 sided tape. use a heat gun to warm them up and pull 'em off . you can also use folded dental floss and saw them off . clean up remaining tape with wd40. , alchohol,3m general purpose adhesive remover etc. DO NOT use acetone paint thinner etc.
 
#4 ·
You can also heat it up or soak it down good and use unwaxed floss to run behind the emblem and then use goo gone to remove any sticky stuff. Just make sure you Wash and wax after using the goo gone just to be safe.
 
#7 ·
We removed them with a hair dryer.
 
#8 ·
I think im gonna take these off tommorow... Ill post some picks when done
 
#9 ·
I was going to take the off but then i decided to keep them. I just dont want any scratches on my tank. Does anyone have any scratches after doing this? I also went ahead and took off the honda sticker on the rear fender and the warning stickers on the tank.
 
#11 ·
You really have nothing to worry about as long as you follow any one set of the instructions.

My favorite method is the hotwater (from a tea kettle) and dental floss/fishing line. Take your time, and clean up with some wd40 or goof off. I have debadged most of my cars, and taken off a lot of the stickers and badges on the VTX. I have kept the tank emblems because I really like their look though.

Trust me, after you start cutting into wiring harness, grinding off brake line guides, and all of the other stuff that will do to make the bike yours, this will seem like a piece of cake....

just take your time, and be sure you want them off, committ, and execute..Then look back in revel in your accomplishment....
 
#14 ·
gfd205 said:
I was going to take the off but then i decided to keep them. I just dont want any scratches on my tank. Does anyone have any scratches after doing this? I also went ahead and took off the honda sticker on the rear fender and the warning stickers on the tank.
I've pulled these off of five VTXs no harm done to any of them. Tank badges fork and fender reflectors have got to go.
 
#17 ·

Before you read to the end, does anybody know what the main ingredient of WD-40 is?


I had a neighbor who had bought a new pickup. I got up very early one Sunday morning and saw that
someone had spray painted red all around the sides of his
beige truck (for some unknown reason).

I went over, woke him up, and told him the bad news.
He was very upset and was trying to figure out what to do probably
nothing
until Monday morning, since nothing was open.

Another neighbor came out and told
him to get his WD-40 and clean it off. It removed the unwanted
paint beautifully and did not harm his paint job that was on the
truck.

I'm impressed! WD-40 who knew?

'Water Displacement #40'

The product began from a search for a rust preventative solvent and
de-greaser to protect missile parts. WD-40 was created in 1953 by
three technicians at the San Diego Rocket Chemical Company.


Its name comes from the project
that was to find a 'water displacement' compound. They were
successful with the fortieth formulation, thus WD-40. The Convair
Company bought it in bulk to protect their atlas missile parts.



Ken East (one of the original
founders) says there is nothing in WD-40 that would hurt you.

When you read the 'shower door' part, try it. It's the first thing
that has ever cleaned that spotty shower door. If yours is plastic,
it works just as well as glass. It's a miracle! Then try it on your
stove top ... Viola! It's now shinier than it's ever been. You'll
be
amazed.


Here are
some other uses:


1. Protects silver from tarnishing.

2. Removes road tar and
grime from cars.

3. Cleans and lubricates guitar
strings.

4. Gives floors that 'just-waxed'
sheen without making them slippery.

5. Keeps flies off cows.

6. Restores and cleans chalkboards.

7. Removes lipstick stains.

8. Loosens stubborn zippers.

9. Untangles jewelry
chains.

10. Removes stains from stainless steel sinks.

11. Removes dirt and grime from the
barbecue grill.

12. Keeps ceramic/terra cotta
garden pots from oxidizing..

13. Removes tomato stains from
clothing.

14. Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots..

15. Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors.

16. Keeps scissors working smoothly.

17. Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homes.

18. It removes black scuff marks
from the kitchen floor! Use WD-40 for those nasty tar and scuff
marks
on flooring. It doesn't seem to harm the finish and you won't have
to
scrub nearly as hard to get them off. Just remember to open some
windows if you have a lot of marks.

19. Bug guts will eat away the
finish on your car if not removed quickly! Use WD-40!

20. Gives a children's playground
gym slide a shine for a super fast slide.

21. Lubricates gear shift and mower
deck lever for ease of handling on riding mowers.

22. Rids kids rocking chairs and
swings of squeaky noises.

23. Lubricates tracks in sticking
home windows and makes them easier to open.

24. Spraying an umbrella stem makes
it easier to open and close.

25. Restores and cleans padded
leather dashboards in vehicles, as well as vinyl bumpers.

26. Restores and
cleans roof racks on vehicles.

27. Lubricates and stops squeaks in
electric fans.

28. Lubricates wheel sprockets on
tricycles, wagons, and bicycles for easy handling.

29. Lubricates fan belts on washers
and dryers and keeps them running smoothly.

30. Keeps rust from forming on saws
and saw blades, and other tools.

31. Removes splattered grease from the
stove.

32. Keeps bathroom mirrors from
fogging.

33. Lubricates prosthetic limbs.

34. Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell).

35. Removes all traces of duct tape.

36. Folks even spray it on their
arms, hands, and knees to relieve arthritis pain.

37.
Florida 's favorite use is: 'cleans and
removes love bugs from grills and bumpers.'

38. The favorite use in the state
of New York , WD-40 protects the Statue of
Liberty from the elements.

39. WD-40 attracts fish. Spray a
little on live bait or lures and you will be catching the big one in
no time. Also, it's a lot cheaper than the chemical
attractants that are made for just that purpose. Keep in mind
though, using some chemical laced baits or lures for fishing are
not allowed in some states.

40. Use it for fire ant bites. It
takes the sting away immediately and stops the itch.

41. WD-40 is great for removing crayon
from walls. Spray on the mark and wipe with a clean rag.

42. Also, if you've discovered that your teenage
daughter has washed and dried a tube of lipstick with a load of
laundry, saturate the lipstick spots with WD-40 and rewash. Presto!
The lipstick is gone!

43. If you spray WD-40 on a
distributor cap, it will displace the moisture and allow the car to
start.



P. S. The basic ingredient is FISH OIL.






WD-40 WORKS GREAT .............
 
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