| Author | Message | ||
     Brucelee |
Has anyone removed the Buell stickers from atop the fake gas tank? If so, how did you do it and did it leave any marks on the finish. Ditto the reflectors on the side of the front fork. Pix would be appreciated. Thanks much | ||
| Dasxb9s |
I have read... blow dryer heat... and dental floss to run under and cut through the adhesive. There has been a thread on this not long ago. | ||
| Lothodon |
just pull, then use some adhesive remover to get the sticky off. it's nothing too complicated, and no marks will remain unless your cover is sun faded. | ||
| Wyckedflesh |
agreed. Pulled mine off but my goo gone was in itself gone and I haven't picked up anymore yet. | ||
| Bykergeek |
WD40 and some elbow grease worked pretty good for removing the adhesive from mine. | ||
| Brucelee |
Thanks guys. Are you happy with the look? Any pix you can share?? | ||
| Spike |
I haven't removed the decals from an XB yet but I did remove them from my '99 M2 once. I was able to peel the sticker off by hand and then I cleaned the goo off with rubbing alcohol and gasoline. Gasoline works better as a solvent but the fumes are sure to piss off your roommate.  Mike Luddy, Jr. '04 XB12R | ||
| Trusty748 |
Hi Brucelee The stickers came off easy on a warm day - and like was suggested, a little WD40 and Mr Sheen and it looked perfect. I prefer the clean look - but a lot more people will be asking what she is, instead of being able to read! Sorry - these are the best I have...   | ||
| Brucelee |
Thanks. Mine is yellow too and that is one great looking bike. | ||
| Trusty748 |
...and we are obviously riders with good taste! No disrespect to Monster riders (like my mate whose bike is in the pic) - but they are dead boring when compared to the XB - no soul at all..... Just my opinion! | ||
| Brucelee |
BTW- I have a corbin gunfighter seat on mine. Awesome looks and comfort. Did you whack the cheese grater too? Hard to tell in pix. | ||
| Wyckedflesh |
Click on my profile Brucelee to see a black 12 without the stickers. | ||
| Brucelee |
>>Click on my profile Brucelee to see a black 12 without the stickers.>> Very trick! Thanks. PS-recommend the short tail section from American Sport Bike. | ||
| Wyckedflesh |
I have other ideas in mind for the tail section  | ||
| Hardluckxb |
I can't wait Wycked! | ||
| Brucelee |
wycked, spill the beans! | ||
| Wyckedflesh |
then it wouldn't be a suprise and if it doesn't work then no loss. | ||
| Trusty748 |
I removed my tail section with a hacksaw and file.... and a fair bit of sweat! Hacking through black plastic on my other bikes was oh so much easier! But the result is great! I manufactured a replacement bracket for my indicators and license plate. Oh - and I levered the reflectors off with a flat head screwdriver - very carefully! No marks on the forks! |
