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Fuel tank label removal?
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Good question. From a V100 right?
Mind were removed. No issue.
I think that given the type of plastic that those covers are, you will be ok with a hair dryer to gently heat the sticker up to remove by fingernail and then wipe soft cloth with isopropyl alcohol to remove any remaining residue.
Mind were removed. No issue.
I think that given the type of plastic that those covers are, you will be ok with a hair dryer to gently heat the sticker up to remove by fingernail and then wipe soft cloth with isopropyl alcohol to remove any remaining residue.
Perhaps a regulatory thing? I didn’t have the stickers either (US). What Scott suggested - and, maybe peel real slowly. Good luck!
indyrider
Tuned and Synch'ed
I peeled mine off, generally easy to remove and some goo gone took care of any remaining adhesive.
I just leave my tank bag on the bike so don't really see the stickers ;-)
MG_Rider
Tuned and Synch'ed
Needs a sticker that shows how to position gas nozzle so it fills without making a mess!
A lot of guys have used WD40 as have I. It works pretty well just takes a little rubbing and patience. A bit of heat from a heat gun helps.
kk
kk
Need to be very careful with a heat gun. Can be too hot. Hair drier is safer option.
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Oh please…..please…please….
NEVER use a heat gun for this. Even on the lowest setting it is sufficient enough heat to destroy plastic texturing and paint as well.
Just use a normal household HAIR DRYER. The lowest setting provides plenty of heat to soften those labels. Nothing more is needed.
So many guys brought in bikes to my workshop that had heat gun damages. It was sickening to look at as most were brand new bikes.
NEVER use a heat gun for this. Even on the lowest setting it is sufficient enough heat to destroy plastic texturing and paint as well.
Just use a normal household HAIR DRYER. The lowest setting provides plenty of heat to soften those labels. Nothing more is needed.
So many guys brought in bikes to my workshop that had heat gun damages. It was sickening to look at as most were brand new bikes.
got them off with alcohol and wd-40. One peeled right off with almost no residue. Second peeled off with difficulty leaving a bunch of residue that came off with WD. 3rd one came off in little tiny pieces for about 30% of it, and finally the rest peeled off in one piece.
AuSableWulff
Tuned and Synch'ed
This. Took the advice: hair dryer on low, expired credit to gently scrape… and work slowly. Works.Oh please…..please…please….
NEVER use a heat gun for this. Even on the lowest setting it is sufficient enough heat to destroy plastic texturing and paint as well.
Just use a normal household HAIR DRYER. The lowest setting provides plenty of heat to soften those labels. Nothing more is needed.
So many guys brought in bikes to my workshop that had heat gun damages. It was sickening to look at as most were brand new bikes.
Goo-Be-Gone for the remaining adhesive
Available everywhere
Available everywhere
Heat guns have lower settings. Only use it to warm it a bit, not cook it. I guess I am used to heat guns, I worked in a radial engine overhaul shop for a couple of years. We used heat guns extensively.
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Most heat commercial home quality heat guns are 500 degrees on the low setting and upwards of 1000+ degrees in high.
For most people, the risk is very real indeed and way too easy to cause massive damage.
I would never use a heat gun on a painted surface, unless the intention was to remove said paint.
toshman66
Just got it firing!
I used my wifes hair dryer at lowest heat setting. Took it slow and easy and label peeled off without too much fuss. I used Chemical Bros Matt Cleaner/Shine product afterwards and you can hardly see the sticker outline.
That is exactly how to do it.