Has anyone removed this decal?

gcsteve · 04-13-2013, 04:53 PM

The clutch cover decal. I have a new one to replace I just wanted to get some advice on how to remove old one.

This is not my motorcycle but thought it looked cool.

Gonzo · 04-13-2013, 09:26 PM

It just pulls off. It's stuck on with double stick tape. I used a thin, flat blade screwdriver to start it and then got my hand under there and yanked it off. Had to replace mine due to it discoloring. Surprise, it's already discoloring again. I guess they designed the covers for people who ride their bikes 2 days a year b/c they obviously aren't up to the engine heat.

smokey · 04-13-2013, 09:31 PM

If it is the same as the one on the Voyage, I just used a good chrome polish on mine and it came right off. The decals Kawasaki used are garbage.

gcsteve · 04-13-2013, 10:02 PM

Thanks for the responses. I actually bought the black Vaquero one so I am hoping it will not wear as terribly as the silver one. I think it will look pretty cool too. It doesn't deserve being called chrome. Mine was worn out by 1200 miles.

1oldtimer · 04-13-2013, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by gcsteve

Thanks for the responses. I actually bought the black Vaquero one so I am hoping it will not wear as terribly as the silver one. I think it will look pretty cool too. It doesn't deserve being called chrome. Mine was worn out by 1200 miles.

I would use the wifes hair dryer to heat up the glue before I put a screwdriver near it. Heat up the glue and it will most likely come right off. Then some clean up and your done. Just my .02 worth.

Loafer · 04-14-2013, 05:35 AM

Hairdryer and a guitar pic.

gcsteve · 04-14-2013, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by 1oldtimer

I would use the wifes hair dryer to heat up the glue before I put a screwdriver near it. Heat up the glue and it will most likely come right off. Then some clean up and your done. Just my .02 worth.

Wifes hairdryer? Why can't I use my hairdryer? Haha. Just kidding. I wish I had enough hair to dry it. I will heat it up before I attempt removal.

gcsteve · 04-14-2013, 12:21 PM

O.k that was easy. Took about 3minutes. Hair dryer and small screw driver. Much better with thw Vaquero decal.

04-13-2013, 09:26 PM	#2
Gonzo Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Louisiana Posts: 101	It just pulls off. It's stuck on with double stick tape. I used a thin, flat blade screwdriver to start it and then got my hand under there and yanked it off. Had to replace mine due to it discoloring. Surprise, it's already discoloring again. I guess they designed the covers for people who ride their bikes 2 days a year b/c they obviously aren't up to the engine heat. __________________ "Gonzo"
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04-13-2013, 09:31 PM	#3
smokey Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Orleans, ON, Canada Posts: 1,162	If it is the same as the one on the Voyage, I just used a good chrome polish on mine and it came right off. The decals Kawasaki used are garbage. __________________ Smokey Capt(retd) Canadian Forces National President CVFR (Canadian Veteran Freedom Riders) 2010 VN1700 Voyager, ABS www.cvfr.ca VBA #02220
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04-13-2013, 10:02 PM	#4
gcsteve Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 217	Thanks for the responses. I actually bought the black Vaquero one so I am hoping it will not wear as terribly as the silver one. I think it will look pretty cool too. It doesn't deserve being called chrome. Mine was worn out by 1200 miles. __________________ 04 Meanstreak sold Nomad sold 15 Roadmaster
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04-14-2013, 05:35 AM	#6
Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	Hairdryer and a guitar pic. __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email]
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04-14-2013, 12:21 PM	#8
gcsteve Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 217	O.k that was easy. Took about 3minutes. Hair dryer and small screw driver. Much better with thw Vaquero decal. __________________ 04 Meanstreak sold Nomad sold 15 Roadmaster
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