Davehutch-hutchs 0 Posted October 13, 2011 how do you remove these ? is it the same as removing a tank protector with a air dryer ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skrach86 0 Posted October 13, 2011 you may find that they are laquered over, so you cant remove em, without taking the laquer off. However i may be wrong, try the hair dryer trick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davehutch-hutchs 0 Posted October 13, 2011 @skrach86 wrote:you may find that they are laquered over, so you cant remove em, without taking the laquer off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madsod 0 Posted October 13, 2011 i used label remover , but petrol will also get it of . does take some time , right pain in the ass can,t see why we need them . who,s that bloke with the camera , then Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davehutch-hutchs 0 Posted October 13, 2011 @madsod wrote:i used label remover , but petrol will also get it of . does take some time , right pain in the ass can,t see why we need them . who,s that bloke with the camera , then Meeee and what a silly place to put them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lee1 1 Posted October 13, 2011 angle grinder will get them off all you can do is try the hairdryer trick dave Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madsod 0 Posted October 13, 2011 @Davehutch wrote:@madsod wrote:i used label remover , but petrol will also get it of . does take some time , right pain in the ass can,t see why we need them . who,s that bloke with the camera , then Meeee and what a silly place to put them yer when i got the Bandit new i had a right go at george whites about it , told them to Tell mr SUZUKI , but he must be deaf , Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madcarper 0 Posted October 13, 2011 your local car paint supplier/ motor factor will sell you a caramel wheel, which is a rubber disc you put into a cordless drill. we use them all the time at work for taking of decals and glue residue left after you remove body mouldings. be carefull not to go to fast or put too much pressure on it or you could heat up and bubble or pull of the paint. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stantheman 0 Posted October 13, 2011 caramel wheel mmmmm can you eat them when the jobs done ian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichardH 0 Posted October 13, 2011 havnt read all the replies but I did mine with a hair dryer then white spirit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadatious 0 Posted October 13, 2011 I had an almost new bike. And the owner before left them on from new. Hair dryer worked but did take time, didn't wana use chemicals on the shiney shiney paint Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gavlar1200 0 Posted October 13, 2011 Use a hair dryer to warm it up, peel it off then use nail polish remover sparingly to get the sticky stuff off Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davehutch-hutchs 0 Posted October 13, 2011 @Davehutch wrote:how do you remove these ? is it the same as removing a tank protector with a air dryer ?so it the same then Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XS1100 0 Posted October 13, 2011 When it becomes a classic you will wish you never removed them! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davehutch-hutchs 0 Posted October 13, 2011 @XS1100 wrote:When it becomes a classic you will wish you never removed them! good point by the time that is ,I wont be here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XS1100 0 Posted October 13, 2011 But you are already a classic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firehawk 0 Posted October 13, 2011 Put a tank pad over it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fr499y 0 Posted October 14, 2011 i personally wouldn't use a hair dryer as the paint on the new suzuki's isn't exactly thick and could bubble up too easily! just pick at it and use label remover =] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flange 0 Posted October 14, 2011 Same as a tank pad Dave If i remember u took one of off the 12 not long ago.I think these tend to crumble a bit more rather than come off in one or 2 bits though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jezza 0 Posted October 14, 2011 Boiling water on the sticker to soften it and it will then pull off,leaving just the gunky residue to remove which can be done with spirit or petrol on a rag. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tony nitrous 0 Posted October 17, 2011 Took them off my B-King an hour after getting it.No they are not lacquered on.Yes, B-King paint isnt great.Yes, hair dryer (not TOO close!)and take your time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davehutch-hutchs 0 Posted October 17, 2011 Done and thanks for all your advice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dick65 0 Posted October 17, 2011 nice one dave,you want to get one of those keiti clear tank pads i posted some pics a while back that would look a treat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davehutch-hutchs 0 Posted October 17, 2011 @dick65 wrote:nice one dave,you want to get one of those keiti clear tank pads i posted some pics a while back that would look a treat you dont know what link/thread it was do you Dick ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dick65 0 Posted October 17, 2011 off hand no but ill repost the pics Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davehutch-hutchs 0 Posted October 17, 2011 @dick65 wrote:off hand no but ill repost the pics cheers m8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dick65 0 Posted October 17, 2011 no probs dave ive put one up cant find others at mo when it stops raining i can get you more if you need them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites