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Message started by Nightrain on 01/11/05 at 14:11:02

Title: gas tank sticker
Post by Nightrain on 01/11/05 at 14:11:02

How bad of a mess will it make if I peel off the tank sticker that Suzuki so un-intelligently placed under the clearcoat?

;)
Thanks
Mike

Title: Re: gas tank sticker
Post by sluggo on 01/11/05 at 14:18:07

i did mine it left an outline in the clear coat, not a big deal as i'm sending out to the paint shop.

here's the best way to do it

drain fuel, remove tank, set tank on table, get wifes blowdryer, heat sticker use fingernail to get started keep heating slowly and remove gently will take a little while.

if you dont drain tank the fuel inside will keep the tank cool not allowing enough heat to peel of sticker, then get some clearcoat and fill in sticker area.

simple

Title: Re: gas tank sticker
Post by Nightrain on 01/11/05 at 14:26:16

Doesn't sound too bad, but I don't really want to re-paint the tank. I guess I could get a larger sitcker of choice and Try to cover it. I am pretty sure that I am not going to be able to live with it. How much is the shop going to charge you for a reapray?

Much thanks for the expeditious reply.
M.C

Title: Re: gas tank sticker
Post by Old Geezer on 01/11/05 at 14:44:17

The sticker on my wife's savage was over the clear coat. I peeled off what I could then loosened and removed the rest of the residue with WD-40 and a very soft rag. A coat of wax after that and you could not tell it was ever there.

Title: Re: gas tank sticker
Post by Nightrain on 01/11/05 at 15:08:14

What year is her bike. It may be cheaper to buy a tank off of Ebay if I can get one with the sticker on top of the clear.

Title: Re: gas tank sticker
Post by Old Geezer on 01/11/05 at 16:48:25

It was an '03.

Title: Re: gas tank sticker
Post by Nightrain on 01/11/05 at 16:55:54

03?? I thought you were going to say 86 or something older. I guess it took Suzuki two years to smarten up and figure that the consumer might want to remove their fugly sticker without fu*king up his tank. Dam you Suzuki! >:(

Title: Re: gas tank sticker
Post by Savage_Rob on 01/11/05 at 17:03:32

The warning label on top is over the clearcoat, the logo stickers on the sides are under the clearcoat on my 98.

Title: Re: gas tank sticker
Post by sluggo on 01/11/05 at 20:54:28

it really isn't that noticeable, go get some flames dec als nobody will notice.

Title: Re: gas tank sticker
Post by gitarzan on 01/11/05 at 21:19:39

Does the dryer soften the clearcoat? Or does one need to crack it in order to get to the decal in order to start peeling?

I read that there is a stuff called clearcoat reducer (Sherwin Williams, among others, sells it) that will slowly remove the clearcoat.

I love the color of my bike, I just want the stickers off.

Title: Re: gas tank sticker
Post by sluggo on 01/11/05 at 22:04:27

the dryer only helps peel off the sticker. you must first dig at the corner of the decal with your fingernail or something sharp to break through the clear coat.

have you seen the fruits of you labor. check the riser thread..

Title: Re: gas tank sticker
Post by Old Geezer on 01/12/05 at 14:37:27

I'm sorry, I believe I misunderstood your question. I though you were trying to take the warning label off the tank, not the Savage decal. I apologize for misleading you.

Title: Re: gas tank sticker
Post by Nightrain on 01/12/05 at 14:48:30

you prick! Just kidding :D. thanks for re-posting. I am considering swapping the tank for a sporty tank now. If I got to re-paint it, I'm gonna get the tank I want. I like the peanut style tank. Ive just got too many projects right now. maybee in a few months.

cheers

Title: Re: gas tank sticker
Post by Old Geezer on 01/13/05 at 03:45:41

If you use a Sportster tank, you'll have to relocate the speedometer. Not an unsurmountable deal but a consideration. If you need a Sportster tank, I have one I'd be willing to sell. I live in west Texas.

Title: Re: gas tank sticker
Post by Nightrain on 01/13/05 at 08:19:13

I don't need no speedo. I'm going for super clean. Whay ya say about that sporty tank?

Title: Re: gas tank sticker
Post by PerrydaSavage on 01/13/05 at 08:39:38

Nightrain, I find your proposed mods intriguing ... please post some pics of the progress!

Title: Re: gas tank sticker
Post by Nightrain on 01/13/05 at 08:50:44

Can do! I'll try and get some pics of the drag bars this weekend. My camera is DOA. I will definately keep y'all updated.

Title: Re: gas tank sticker
Post by Old Geezer on 01/13/05 at 10:51:13

The Sportster tank is off an 2001 XL1200C. It has a metal HD logo on the sides. I'm not sure if the logo is just glued to the tank or not. I'd take $100 for it and provided the shipping isn't too much, I'll pay the freight.

Title: Re: gas tank sticker
Post by Nightrain on 01/13/05 at 11:20:25

$100.00 sounds like a good deal. But being that I am going to have to do some chopping, welding, putty & Paint, I will probably look for one that is more beat for a little less $$. Thanks for the offer.

;)
M.C.

Title: Re: gas tank sticker
Post by Old Geezer on 01/13/05 at 12:00:59

Hey, no problem. Let me know if you happen to need it. It's hanging out in my shop. Good luck on your modifications. I'm anxious to see how it turns out.