R1200R Decal Removal

Post by **parkec** » Wed Jul 11, 2007 10:01 pm

In the past I have always removed decals fom frame work. hair dryer+WD40+00000 pad or credit card has worked well.

Call me a puss, but pointing a hot hair dryer at a tank of gas just seems dum soooooooooooooooooo any ideas???

Post by **celticus** » Thu Jul 12, 2007 3:41 am

Make sure the gas tank is as full as you can get it.
I don't think blowing up will be a problem anyway.
Let us know first thing if it is though.

Mark

DRothermel · Post by **DRothermel** » Thu Jul 12, 2007 6:03 am

Not a problem with the hair dryer and the decals. Took mine off the day I bought my R back in Jan. Used my fingernail to get a corner lose and then pulled off each letter very easily. No need to get crazy with the heat and don't hold it in one spot for a long time. Just keep the dryer about 4-5 inches from the tank surface and continue to wave it back and forth.

Post by **AllanCook** » Thu Jul 12, 2007 6:11 am

I just peeled them off my granite gray R with my fingernails. No need for any heating at all. Came right off.

Post by **deilenberger** » Thu Jul 12, 2007 10:42 am

This would be rather difficult with the black/white-pin stripe bikes.. since the lettering (and pinstripes) are under the clearcoat.

TWI · Post by **TWI** » Thu Jul 12, 2007 4:08 pm

I don't see the need. The lettering looks OK to me.

Post by **mogu83** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 9:20 am

When I was at the Nationals I noticed a few people taking a hard look at my bike. I think with the bags and the Parabellum they were trying to figure out what it was.

Being a type that really enjoys interaction with 'experts' I figured Why not help them out. So I removed just the last 'R' from the decal. They came off easy (in one piece) after a ride in the 95 degree heat.

The idea worked just right, as the first 'expert' I encountered did two trips around the bike and then came over and asked me if it was a R1200R.
Mission accomplished!

Arbee · Post by **Arbee** » Sat Jul 21, 2007 4:59 am

Removing OEM decals devalues the bike to the experienced buyer because of thoughts of replaced panels after a slide.

Post by **mogu83** » Sat Jul 21, 2007 6:01 am

I guess this one will never belong to an experienced buyer.
You would love my /5, the only thing totally stock is the front fender. Everything else either has a 'wrong' hole in it, chrome has been powdercoated, wrong tank, fairing and misc engine parts. Anything that was in the way got cut off, yet I'm constantly being offered more for it than similar bikes (same vintage) are selling for.

Post by **AllanCook** » Sat Jul 21, 2007 7:49 am

That is one rockin' /5!

TWI · Post by **TWI** » Sat Jul 21, 2007 4:04 pm

I changed my mind.

Sorry about the colors being a little off. Looks better live.

LeonardoNYC · Post by **LeonardoNYC** » Sun Jul 22, 2007 12:00 am

Looks great! What does the VT stand for?

Post by **mogu83** » Sun Jul 22, 2007 8:34 am

Location Northern Virginia,,,, Could only be one thing.

TWI · Post by **TWI** » Sun Jul 22, 2007 2:15 pm

mogu83 wrote:Location Northern Virginia,,,, Could only be one thing.

That is correct. I have one son who attends there now and another son who starts next year.

Post by **celticus** » Sun Jul 22, 2007 2:51 pm

I thought VT has something to do with Vermont.

Mark

Post by **parkec** » Sun Jul 22, 2007 10:05 pm

TWI VT shouldn't you also have the VT new mascot on your bike?

a Bloody Bulldog Head in honour of Thug Vick??

Post by **parkec** » Mon Jul 23, 2007 6:34 am

Decals on tank came off w/ finger nail..mostly peeled off.

Glue residue removed with mineral spirits.

Mineral Spirits residue removed w/ McGuires

LeonardoNYC · Post by **LeonardoNYC** » Mon Jul 23, 2007 10:37 am

I should have known..especially since I am an

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