1500 Classic passenger backrest emblem

scottie_b205 · 01-23-2007

I just bought a mustang seat and passenger backrest pad to match. To get the pad on, I have to remove the Fire and Steel emblem from the backrest. I was looking for some ideas on what to replace the F/S emblem with. I thought maybe a brake light maltese cross but am not sure of the mounting. There is nothing wrong with my F/S emblem, I just figured I might be able to customize this area a little.
Thanks ahead of time.

scottie_b205 · 02-09-2007

Well I found a belt buckle that I liked. I dremelled off the hook and belt holder, then bent the edges of the buckle as flat as I could. I smeared silicone seal around the edge and a line of it across the middle and mounted it. The silicone is dry and the buckle barely moves. I 'll see how it holds up later on when the riding season starts. If it doesn't hold up I will try double sided tape for automobile trim. Total cost $12.
I thought the Seabee buckle was cool. I was part of them before from '85 to '90.
CBU 414 New London Conn.
NMCB 40 Port Hueneme Ca.

**2WheelFun** · 02-09-2007

Cool idea and it looks good!

BigJohn · 02-09-2007

Should you decided to get rid of the emblem, let me know. I could use another for my Nomad. Would like one for the rear seat as wallas the front.

scottie_b205 · 02-10-2007

BigJohn, check your email.

01-23-2007	#1 (permalink)
scottie_b205 Tean Green for life!! BTK Beginner Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: R.I. Posts: 52	1500 Classic passenger backrest emblem I just bought a mustang seat and passenger backrest pad to match. To get the pad on, I have to remove the Fire and Steel emblem from the backrest. I was looking for some ideas on what to replace the F/S emblem with. I thought maybe a brake light maltese cross but am not sure of the mounting. There is nothing wrong with my F/S emblem, I just figured I might be able to customize this area a little. Thanks ahead of time.

02-09-2007	#2 (permalink)
scottie_b205 Tean Green for life!! BTK Beginner Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: R.I. Posts: 52	Well I found a belt buckle that I liked. I dremelled off the hook and belt holder, then bent the edges of the buckle as flat as I could. I smeared silicone seal around the edge and a line of it across the middle and mounted it. The silicone is dry and the buckle barely moves. I 'll see how it holds up later on when the riding season starts. If it doesn't hold up I will try double sided tape for automobile trim. Total cost $12. I thought the Seabee buckle was cool. I was part of them before from '85 to '90. CBU 414 New London Conn. NMCB 40 Port Hueneme Ca. Attached Thumbnails

02-09-2007	#3 (permalink)
2WheelFun the "fun old" guy Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Albion, Washington "Pacific Northwest" Posts: 30,383	Cool idea and it looks good! __________________ *KING KAHUNA* *2007 V2K LT* ****PICS** 2007 Brute Force 650i **PICS** I love the smell of SeaFoam in the morning**

02-09-2007	#4 (permalink)
BigJohn Power Hungry V2K Rider Forum Supporter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 6,289	Should you decided to get rid of the emblem, let me know. I could use another for my Nomad. Would like one for the rear seat as wallas the front. __________________ '00 Nomad '06 V2K LT Because RED is the fastest color...

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