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Brucelee
Posted on Sunday, December 28, 2003 - 08:23 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
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

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Dasxb9s
Posted on Sunday, December 28, 2003 - 08:59 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
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.
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Lothodon
Posted on Sunday, December 28, 2003 - 09:02 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
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.
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Wyckedflesh
Posted on Monday, December 29, 2003 - 02:08 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
agreed. Pulled mine off but my goo gone was in itself gone and I haven't picked up anymore yet.
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Bykergeek
Posted on Monday, December 29, 2003 - 08:45 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
WD40 and some elbow grease worked pretty good for removing the adhesive from mine.
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Brucelee
Posted on Monday, December 29, 2003 - 10:12 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Thanks guys. Are you happy with the look? Any pix you can share??

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Spike
Posted on Monday, December 29, 2003 - 10:17 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
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
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Trusty748
Posted on Monday, December 29, 2003 - 11:44 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
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...
buell1buell2
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Brucelee
Posted on Monday, December 29, 2003 - 11:48 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Thanks. Mine is yellow too and that is one great looking bike.

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Trusty748
Posted on Monday, December 29, 2003 - 11:53 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
...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!
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Brucelee
Posted on Monday, December 29, 2003 - 12:20 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
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.

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Wyckedflesh
Posted on Monday, December 29, 2003 - 06:24 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Click on my profile Brucelee to see a black 12 without the stickers.
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Brucelee
Posted on Monday, December 29, 2003 - 07:19 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
>>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.
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Wyckedflesh
Posted on Monday, December 29, 2003 - 07:25 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
I have other ideas in mind for the tail section
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Hardluckxb
Posted on Monday, December 29, 2003 - 08:01 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
I can't wait Wycked!
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Brucelee
Posted on Monday, December 29, 2003 - 08:07 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
wycked, spill the beans!
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Wyckedflesh
Posted on Monday, December 29, 2003 - 08:33 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
then it wouldn't be a suprise and if it doesn't work then no loss.
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Trusty748
Posted on Monday, December 29, 2003 - 11:32 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
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!
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