How do I Remove or Cover This?

**peabo2k** · 11-14-2009, 05:27 AM

I wanted to know if anyone knows a good way to remove or cover the Harley Davidson from my tour-pak.

fish · 11-14-2009, 07:27 AM

Please help him, no one should go through life like that

cactusjack · 11-14-2009, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by fish

Please help him, no one should go through life like that

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VulcanE · 11-14-2009, 10:03 AM

Is that an "Ultra Classic" trunk with the tail and brake lights? (I can't tell from the photo) ???. If so, the HD is on a thin aluminum plate that is stuck on with some pretty darn good glue. What I did with mine was to "CAREFULLY" pull it of, and I used it as a template on a thin piece of sheet metal (approx. 1/32 thick. with this thin of gage metal, you can use a good pair of scissors or snips to cut it out with). I cut it out the exact same size and painted it black. I went to the automotive repair supply shop and got some double sided tape, not the 3M type (it's too thick) but a type that is a little thicker than cellophane tape, but is used in automotive applications, and stuck my new painted plate on. it fits perfect. You can leave it plain, or put on some bling. I found an emblem for a '57 Chevy "Nomad" tailgate. I broke off the mounting studs, and used the 3M tape to secure it on with.

**Cajunrider** · 11-14-2009, 10:45 AM

Looks good VulcanE. Nice job.

**peabo2k** · 11-14-2009, 11:09 AM

Thanks VulcanE. That looks great. More importantly, it seems really easy.

**glwilson** · 11-14-2009, 03:25 PM

Using a little heat to help soften the glue might be of use. (Hair dryer -- not too hot).

ridemslow · 11-14-2009, 05:24 PM

Where'd you find the Nomad emblem? I'd like to have one of those myself.

Quote:

Originally Posted by VulcanE

Is that an "Ultra Classic" trunk with the tail and brake lights? (I can't tell from the photo) ???. If so, the HD is on a thin aluminum plate that is stuck on with some pretty darn good glue. What I did with mine was to "CAREFULLY" pull it of, and I used it as a template on a thin piece of sheet metal (approx. 1/32 thick. with this thin of gage metal, you can use a good pair of scissors or snips to cut it out with). I cut it out the exact same size and painted it black. I went to the automotive repair supply shop and got some double sided tape, not the 3M type (it's too thick) but a type that is a little thicker than cellophane tape, but is used in automotive applications, and stuck my new painted plate on. it fits perfect. You can leave it plain, or put on some bling. I found an emblem for a '57 Chevy "Nomad" tailgate. I broke off the mounting studs, and used the 3M tape to secure it on with.

kudzufarmer · 11-14-2009, 06:55 PM

if you can get a corner up, you might try a thin monofiliment fishing line and saw it back and forth behind the emblem

dandolfn · 11-14-2009, 09:02 PM

Where'd you find the Nomad emblem? I'd like to have one of those myself.

Out of curiosity, I did a search and found this site:

http://www.mrnomad.com/product.asp?p...scid=29&wf=cat

cactusjack · 11-14-2009, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dandolfn

Where'd you find the Nomad emblem? I'd like to have one of those myself.

Out of curiosity, I did a search and found this site:

http://www.mrnomad.com/product.asp?p...scid=29&wf=cat

Yep, that's where I bought mine from, too.

AlabamaNomadRider · 11-15-2009, 03:57 AM

I would definitely use a source of heat and then try some very thin monofilament line to gently slide back and forth until I had it removed. I would then use alcohol to get the remainder of the glue stuff off. Just be careful.

rickyboy · 11-15-2009, 04:46 AM

I found mine on eBay "motors". I typed in "script". I found a couple that were the size I was looking for. The first one and really the one I wanted most was sold from under me after I won the bid. I found this one shortly after.
http://motors.shop.ebay.com/__?_from...script&_sacat=

here's one here.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NOS-C...item2a027a9e0c

VulcanE · 11-15-2009, 06:28 AM

I got mine off e-bay also (about 3 years ago). I don't know if you would be able to use something to slide under it to "saw" through the glue (but the "heat" probably would be of help). It is recessed pretty deep in the fixture. It is just a thin, stamped piece of aluminum, and no matter how careful you are, your going to bend it up some. I used a small flathead screw driver to get it started. Make sure you put something between the screwdriver and the ridge you'll be prying against so you won't dent it, it's pretty soft plastic. After you get one end started, take a thin flexible putty knife, pull the emblem with one hand, and push the putty knife through the glue with the other hand. After you get it out, lay it on something flat (I used a section of 2 X4), get something to use like a rolling pin, and just roll it back nice and flat. Now you have your template. If your going to remove the tail lights (to repaint the trunk, etc) you'll have to remove this emblem, because the mounting screws are under it.

mikey911s · 11-15-2009, 08:00 PM

Try dental floss. It has worked a time or two for me, and you don't need much of a space to wiggle it under to get started.

11-14-2009, 05:27 AM	#1
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11-14-2009, 07:27 AM	#2
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11-14-2009, 10:03 AM	#4
VulcanE Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 4,838	How do I Remove or Cover This? Is that an "Ultra Classic" trunk with the tail and brake lights? (I can't tell from the photo) ???. If so, the HD is on a thin aluminum plate that is stuck on with some pretty darn good glue. What I did with mine was to "CAREFULLY" pull it of, and I used it as a template on a thin piece of sheet metal (approx. 1/32 thick. with this thin of gage metal, you can use a good pair of scissors or snips to cut it out with). I cut it out the exact same size and painted it black. I went to the automotive repair supply shop and got some double sided tape, not the 3M type (it's too thick) but a type that is a little thicker than cellophane tape, but is used in automotive applications, and stuck my new painted plate on. it fits perfect. You can leave it plain, or put on some bling. I found an emblem for a '57 Chevy "Nomad" tailgate. I broke off the mounting studs, and used the 3M tape to secure it on with. __________________ Cliff "VulcanE" Evans 2005 Blue & Silver 1600 Nomad VBA # 320 VROC # 20381
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11-14-2009, 10:45 AM	#5
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	How do I Remove or Cover This? Looks good VulcanE. Nice job. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-14-2009, 11:09 AM	#6
peabo2k Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Fort Polk, Louisiana Posts: 520	How do I Remove or Cover This? Thanks VulcanE. That looks great. More importantly, it seems really easy.
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11-14-2009, 03:25 PM	#7
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	How do I Remove or Cover This? Using a little heat to help soften the glue might be of use. (Hair dryer -- not too hot). __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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11-14-2009, 06:55 PM	#9
kudzufarmer Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 358	How do I Remove or Cover This? if you can get a corner up, you might try a thin monofiliment fishing line and saw it back and forth behind the emblem
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11-14-2009, 09:02 PM	#10
dandolfn Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 374	How do I Remove or Cover This? Where'd you find the Nomad emblem? I'd like to have one of those myself. Out of curiosity, I did a search and found this site: http://www.mrnomad.com/product.asp?p...scid=29&wf=cat __________________ If you don't grow up by age 60, you don't have to...
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11-15-2009, 03:57 AM	#12
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	How do I Remove or Cover This? I would definitely use a source of heat and then try some very thin monofilament line to gently slide back and forth until I had it removed. I would then use alcohol to get the remainder of the glue stuff off. Just be careful. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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11-15-2009, 04:46 AM	#13
rickyboy Top Contributor Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 108 Mile Ranch B.C. Canada Posts: 5,472	How do I Remove or Cover This? I found mine on eBay "motors". I typed in "script". I found a couple that were the size I was looking for. The first one and really the one I wanted most was sold from under me after I won the bid. I found this one shortly after. http://motors.shop.ebay.com/__?_from...script&_sacat= here's one here. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NOS-C...item2a027a9e0c __________________ Nomad'a What ! "rickyboy" Richard Cole Canada West Region 108 Mile Ranch, British Columbia Canada Vulcan Bagger Assoc. #00722 Black 2006 Nomad https://cdn2.iconfinder.com/data/ico...Book_32x32.png
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11-15-2009, 06:28 AM	#14
VulcanE Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 4,838	How do I Remove or Cover This? I got mine off e-bay also (about 3 years ago). I don't know if you would be able to use something to slide under it to "saw" through the glue (but the "heat" probably would be of help). It is recessed pretty deep in the fixture. It is just a thin, stamped piece of aluminum, and no matter how careful you are, your going to bend it up some. I used a small flathead screw driver to get it started. Make sure you put something between the screwdriver and the ridge you'll be prying against so you won't dent it, it's pretty soft plastic. After you get one end started, take a thin flexible putty knife, pull the emblem with one hand, and push the putty knife through the glue with the other hand. After you get it out, lay it on something flat (I used a section of 2 X4), get something to use like a rolling pin, and just roll it back nice and flat. Now you have your template. If your going to remove the tail lights (to repaint the trunk, etc) you'll have to remove this emblem, because the mounting screws are under it. __________________ Cliff "VulcanE" Evans 2005 Blue & Silver 1600 Nomad VBA # 320 VROC # 20381
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11-15-2009, 08:00 PM	#15
mikey911s Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 144	How do I Remove or Cover This? Try dental floss. It has worked a time or two for me, and you don't need much of a space to wiggle it under to get started.
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