Question about Removing Decals on Ninja 250?

[theoakfolk]

I'm interested in purchasing a 2006 or 2007 Ninja 250 cc. I was wondering if it's possible to remove the "flame" and "ninja" decals on the sides of the bike without damaging the paint job. Thanks for any information!

[freightshaker]

Heat gun or blow dryer, then use "goo gone" or afta to remove the residue, then a little polishing compound if necessary to remove any swirls or light scratches.

[sebastian1000]

As far as I know they are not under the clearcoat but I am sure someone with one will chime in soon. Welcome to the forum.
-Seb

[mikimoto]

Originally Posted by freightshaker

Heat gun or blow dryer, then use "goo gone" or afta to remove the residue, then a little polishing compound if necessary to remove any swirls or light scratches.

Yup - that's the way to do it.

But if I remember correctly, there is one or two decals that ARE clearcoated over. I think it's the ones on the tank??? I dunno.

[RichLockyer]

Originally Posted by mikimoto

Yup - that's the way to do it.

But if I remember correctly, there is one or two decals that ARE clearcoated over. I think it's the ones on the tank??? I dunno.

+1

Someone tried it... I think the tank was cleared, the plastics were not, or the other way around. Either way, you're stuck with them unless you plan to re-clear.

[JTpaintball70]

the 'Kawasaki' decals on the tank should be the only ones on the bike at all that are clear'd

[Gene Smith]

Be sure to wash the bike asap when you use goo be gone. could damage the plastics/ paint.

[aftermath4788]

2 kawasaki decals on tank are cleared, the flames on the plastics are not. the flames will come off with no problem

[V2K_CCTX]

+1

[JimmyD]

I'd leave them on. Better resale value. Unless you're going to paint or put your own decals on. When I see a bike without decals I assume it's been dropped and repainted.

[mikimoto]

Originally Posted by JimmyD

I'd leave them on. Better resale value.

Good point. If you're planning on keeping the bike for a good long while, then pull dem stickas! Mod it out to your own liking.

But, if you're thinkin to sell it soon, then KEEP IT STOCK.

It'll appeal to a bigger market.

[JimmyD]

Exactly. It's your bike, I dont mean to tell the OP what to do to it, but he might wish he'd kept them on if he's going to sell in a short time.

[08Concours14]

I did remove the nasty flame job on my wife's new 250R. Used a hair dryer, easily wiped off remaining glue with WD40 (won't hurt paint), and then waxed it. Looks way better. Kawasaki decals on the tank are under the clear.

Chris

[reondadomino]

I plan on keeping this bike forever and I'm ready to lose those flames! How difficult or expensive is it to have the tank re-cleared?

[V2K_CCTX]

can do it your self if your good with paint...btw fishingline and wd-40 got my stickers/decals/badges off

[RichLockyer]

Originally Posted by V2K_CCTX

can do it your self if your good with paint

Not rattle can... it won't hold up on a tank.

Best bet is to take the tank to an auto body/paint shop and ask them to clear it. Shouldn't be much more than $100 or so, especially if they're cool and slip it into the booth while shooting a car.

[Lord Timelord]

I purchased my 2006 Ninja 500 without the decals. Previous owner was in his 50's and didn't like the "Comic Book Graphics". I agree with him that it does indeed look better without the graphics. It's also MORE visible when sideways to traffic imho. Here's what it looks like:



He stated that he removed the decals with a heat gun, but just took care to not make the plastic parts too hot. After it cooled off, he went thorough a couple of bottles of Goo Gone to tidy it all up.

I find that Plexus plastic spray works well on the Windscreen and plastic parts to keep them looking good. As long as you use small short bursts of spray and use a microfiber towel, it works great!

[reondadomino]

I like this look a lot!

[messer00]

... That does look good. I had a 500R (my first bike) and I should have done that !!!

[keyda81]

I used a blow dryer and some real patience, it's kind of a pain in the butt. I used alcohol to get rid of the extra sticky stuff. I didn't bother with the stripe on the tank of my bike, I simply painted over it. I just couldn't stand the colors of my stripes, I changed the colors, and altered the rear stripe a bit on mine.