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Message started by jonny chicago on 05/10/06 at 19:22:40

Title: DECAL REMOVAL and BAFFLE DRILLING
Post by jonny chicago on 05/10/06 at 19:22:40

Just wondering if its possible to remove the decals on a 1996 savage(the savage decal, and LS650 decal)? Seems powdered coated, is there a way around this? Can it be removed without damaging the ruining the paint job? I heard a blow dryer and razor work, is this good?

Also, can the baffles be drilled on the savage? And if so, how do you drill them?

any input is appreciated

thank you much

jon chicago

Title: Re: DECAL REMOVAL and BAFFLE DRILLING
Post by pgolden on 05/10/06 at 19:27:37

A good hair dryer will wrinkle the decals off. Stay away from the razorblade. Just peel the decal off with your fingernail, and use WD-40 or rubbing alchohol to remove the decal glue. Take your stock muffler off, sell it on E-bay or here and buy a Sportster muffler. You should have some money left over.

Title: Re: DECAL REMOVAL and BAFFLE DRILLING
Post by sluggo on 05/10/06 at 19:28:02

it can be done. drain tank air out. heat with blowdryer get fingernail under clearcoat, gently heat and peal. ther will be a clear coat line feater it with new clearcoat.

the reason you remove fuel is that it won't allow the tank get hot enough. i did it to mine looks much greater

Title: Re: DECAL REMOVAL and BAFFLE DRILLING
Post by tfrawg75 on 05/10/06 at 19:53:43

is it noticable on the tank ? not good at painting so just wondering would like to take them off as well

Title: Re: DECAL REMOVAL and BAFFLE DRILLING
Post by sluggo on 05/10/06 at 20:01:20

tfrawg75 wrote:

is it noticable on the tank ? not good at painting so just wondering would like to take them off as well

slightly noticabe, not bad though

Title: Re: DECAL REMOVAL and BAFFLE DRILLING
Post by jonny chicago on 05/10/06 at 20:01:40

yea, is there like reminance of the sticker on the tank? Can you tell there was a sticker there? Or does it look clean?

thanks again

Title: Re: DECAL REMOVAL and BAFFLE DRILLING
Post by macshak on 05/10/06 at 20:53:39

I just removed my 'warning' decal on the tank yesterday.

Hair dryer and a plastic putty knife and 2 minutes later it was off.
WD-40 afterwards to clean off the glue residue.
Can't tell there was anything ever there.

Title: Re: DECAL REMOVAL and BAFFLE DRILLING
Post by sluggo on 05/10/06 at 21:17:49

those are above the clearcoat. main logo under.

Title: Re: DECAL REMOVAL and BAFFLE DRILLING
Post by jonny chicago on 05/10/06 at 21:42:37

what about the main logo (with clear coat), can that come off cleanly?

thanks
jon

Title: Re: DECAL REMOVAL and BAFFLE DRILLING
Post by sluggo on 05/11/06 at 03:57:18

jonny chicago wrote:

what about the main logo (with clear coat), can that come off cleanly?

thanks
jon

read my first post, it address' this question

Title: Re: DECAL REMOVAL and BAFFLE DRILLING
Post by slavy on 05/11/06 at 10:10:25

About the exhaust- I'd not drill holes. If You want sound and SLIGHT improvement in the performance- HD exhaist from ebay for couple bucks and after that if You like the result You can sell the original for more money. If You drill holes in the back of the muffler it becomes tricky- how many and what size holes, and If You screw-up the sale price goes down significantly.
If You want significant improvement of the performance- check the data for different exhausts.

Title: Re: DECAL REMOVAL and BAFFLE DRILLING
Post by jonny chicago on 05/11/06 at 18:44:25

cool, thanks again for everyones input. You guys have always been a great help! I will continue to annoy you guys in the near future about savage questions ;D
And regardless if i remove the decals or change the exhaust. Im in love with my new savage!

thanks again

jon chicago