Remove tank logo?

AFTERMATH · 09-07-2008

I have the custom and want to clean up the look. What's the best way to remove the Vulcan logo off the tank?

sl3slinger · 09-07-2008

heat it up with a hair dryer, then use fishing string and kind of like saw it off, then use goo gone to get the rest of the residue off,

MFolks · 09-07-2008

Gentle heat application with a hair dryer might soften the adhesive enough to remove the badge. Do not get the paint soft so it bubbles or repaint time!

Baitis · 09-07-2008

Heat and braid fishing line. 10# Fireline worked great on my side covers, tank badges still in place.

rshumaker · 09-07-2008

Check out this link on Gadget's website. It has a great set of detailed instructions on how to remove the tank badges:

Tank Badge Removal

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metric man · 09-07-2008

love the fishing line +1

AFTERMATH · 09-07-2008

Heat, fishing line, and goo gone. Thanks, I was trying to heat it and pull, but it kept snapping back. I'm on it.

Z-In-Jax · 09-07-2008

Jack Hammer works well.... side swipe an Oak tree can work but it's a little tricky... You could chew them off but they taste like hell....

Or you listen to the other guys....

Welcome to the forum.....

The Vulcaniser · 09-08-2008

why remove it? i think the badges look classy.... and, i'm proud to ride a Vulcan

insolentminx · 09-08-2008

Napalm!

don't forget to wear safety goggles.

(hairdryer, dental floss and a whole lot of picking/rubbing the glue off the tank)

Slpr_61 · 09-08-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Vulcaniser

why remove it? i think the badges look classy.... and, i'm proud to ride a Vulcan

Agreed. I removed mine late last year. put them back on this spring.
the tank just looked like it was missing something. to bland

N3FOLN3FOL · 09-08-2008

I noticed some members really like the de-badged look and then after a year they decide to re-badge the bike. For me, I like having the original badge that came with my 900. This way it will help people distinguish what type of bike they are looking at.

insolentminx · 09-08-2008

i prefered the 'custom' look of my bike without the badges. I think it looks much sexier without the gaudy plastic badges. ... i hear they're strategically placed to stop the tank from scratching if you accidently drop the bike though....

Plus in the UK the badges say VN900 ... I'd prefer it and probably would have kept them if they said 'Vulcan'.

Rad032 · 09-08-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by insolentminx

i prefered the 'custom' look of my bike without the badges. I think it looks much sexier without the gaudy plastic badges. ... i hear they're strategically placed to stop the tank from scratching if you accidently drop the bike though....

Plus in the UK the badges say VN900 ... I'd prefer it and probably would have kept them if they said 'Vulcan'.

+1

09-07-2008	#1 (permalink)
AFTERMATH 900 Custom 07 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Westbrook, CT Posts: 33	Remove tank logo? I have the custom and want to clean up the look. What's the best way to remove the Vulcan logo off the tank?

09-07-2008	#5 (permalink)
rshumaker Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Harrisburg Area, PA Posts: 21	Check out this link on Gadget's website. It has a great set of detailed instructions on how to remove the tank badges: Tank Badge Removal ... __________________ My Toy: 2000 Vulcan 1500 Classic Fi, V&H longshots

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Z-In-Jax Custom '07 1500 Classic Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 1,119	Jack Hammer works well.... side swipe an Oak tree can work but it's a little tricky... You could chew them off but they taste like hell.... Or you listen to the other guys.... Welcome to the forum..... __________________ Z VROC #25736 2007 1500 Classic Work in progress..

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The Vulcaniser I have been Vulcanised! Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Hunter Valley NSW Australia Posts: 946	why remove it? i think the badges look classy.... and, i'm proud to ride a Vulcan __________________ Growing old is mandatory, growing up isn't Ulysses Club - Grow Old Disgracefully 2007 Vulcan 1600 Classic Blue & Silver.

09-08-2008	#10 (permalink)
insolentminx a blur of chrome... BTK Expert Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: London, England. Posts: 3,393	Napalm! don't forget to wear safety goggles. (hairdryer, dental floss and a whole lot of picking/rubbing the glue off the tank) __________________ Steve Poser Proud© Custom 900 Custom Pics

09-07-2008	#2 (permalink)
sl3slinger Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,665	heat it up with a hair dryer, then use fishing string and kind of like saw it off, then use goo gone to get the rest of the residue off,

09-07-2008	#3 (permalink)
MFolks Wants better weather! BTK Expert Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Springfield Mo Posts: 930	Gentle heat application with a hair dryer might soften the adhesive enough to remove the badge. Do not get the paint soft so it bubbles or repaint time!

09-07-2008	#4 (permalink)
Baitis Turtle Wax Taster BTK Intermediate Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Middle River, MD Posts: 189	Heat and braid fishing line. 10# Fireline worked great on my side covers, tank badges still in place.

09-07-2008	#6 (permalink)
metric man classic BTK Beginner Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Conn. Posts: 98	love the fishing line +1

09-07-2008	#7 (permalink)
AFTERMATH 900 Custom 07 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Westbrook, CT Posts: 33	Heat, fishing line, and goo gone. Thanks, I was trying to heat it and pull, but it kept snapping back. I'm on it.

09-08-2008	#12 (permalink)
N3FOLN3FOL Needs A Real Job BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Stewartstown, PA. Posts: 2,375	I noticed some members really like the de-badged look and then after a year they decide to re-badge the bike. For me, I like having the original badge that came with my 900. This way it will help people distinguish what type of bike they are looking at. __________________ '06 Vulcan 900LT (previous ride) '07 Yamaha Venture (Love this bike) Keep riding!

09-08-2008	#13 (permalink)
insolentminx a blur of chrome... BTK Expert Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: London, England. Posts: 3,393	i prefered the 'custom' look of my bike without the badges. I think it looks much sexier without the gaudy plastic badges. ... i hear they're strategically placed to stop the tank from scratching if you accidently drop the bike though.... Plus in the UK the badges say VN900 ... I'd prefer it and probably would have kept them if they said 'Vulcan'. __________________ Steve Poser Proud© Custom 900 Custom Pics

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