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Re:safely removing emblems 3 Years, 9 Months ago  
Pop Rivet wrote:
yep... remember to drag the line on the tank side of the tape ie.. close to the tank...less tape residue left behind

Excellent!! Thanks!

I like the decal idea, too.
 
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Re:safely removing emblems 3 Years, 9 Months ago  
no.. but have had graphics and lettering on my truck and it is 3m stuff

flames etc...and they are correct ..removed easily..with a heat gun

the graphics and pictures can be stunning real...and is what you see on most commercial vehicles and buses etc
 
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Last Edit: 2008/08/21 12:51 By Pop Rivet.
 
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Re:safely removing emblems 3 Years, 9 Months ago  
I guess I just don't understand but why remove the emblems? Are we that ashamed that we ride a R* whish it was a HD or what? Please explain!
 
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Re:safely removing emblems 3 Years, 9 Months ago  
when you do air brushing or graphics you remove the emblems HD or otherwise...

HD emblem in the middle of a nice pic of whatever ..??? or maybe a

Road star emblem across the face of the grim reaper or in the center of yer 8 ball
 
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Re:safely removing emblems 3 Years, 9 Months ago  
I don't know... I just think the Yamaha emblems are overkill. I've got a sticker on my rear fender, the tank emblems, the side emblems, the Yamaha logo on the windshield, stitched into the seat, a tiny emblem on the gas tank, and another on the back of the sissy bar... Cripes. Enough, already!
 
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Re:safely removing emblems 3 Years, 9 Months ago  
couple reasons...

some like the clean, open, smooth, no-badges look on the tank..

Some want to put a custom design or decal, or paint.

Some may not want the Yamaha branding...

Honestly, I like the clean look of a tank.
 
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Re:safely removing emblems 3 Years, 9 Months ago  
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I guess I just don't understand but why remove the emblems? Are we that ashamed that we ride a R* whish it was a HD or what? Please explain!

I didn't like the industrial look of the yamaha emblems on the side covers so I took them off. I thought it was cheesy to have the yamaha sticker on the rear fender. I really like the Roadstar logo and will leave it on unless I get some cool paint. The cam and timing cover have yamaha stamped on it so I still have the yamaha name engraved there. (until I get my custom flame covers to match my grips, and BAK )
No I do not wish it were an HD if I did I would buy an HD I just try to make it MY R*

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Re:safely removing emblems 3 Years, 9 Months ago  
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RoadieSL wrote:
I guess I just don't understand but why remove the emblems? Are we that ashamed that we ride a R* whish it was a HD or what? Please explain!

I didn't like the industrial look of the yamaha emblems on the side covers so I took them off. I thought it was cheesy to have the yamaha sticker on the rear fender. I really like the Roadstar logo and will leave it on unless I get some cool paint. The cam and timing cover have yamaha stamped on it so I still have the yamaha name engraved there. (until I get my custom flame covers to match my grips, and BAK )
No I do not wish it were an HD if I did I would buy an HD I just try to make it MY R*

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I'll probably leave the tank emblems alone, but the side cover emblems and that hideous rear fender sticker have just GOT to GO!
 
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Re:safely removing emblems 3 Years, 9 Months ago  
Well...the Roadstar tank badges aren't bad looking at all, but as someone else said, I like a more personalized "custom" look.

Also, I think the black flaming eight ball graphic (see prior post above) will look very cool on the white and black tank!






Just called th graphics place. May have it on the bike by next week. If so, will let y'all know and send pix...
 
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Re:safely removing emblems 3 Years, 9 Months ago  
I am ashamed,You caught me ...I had Harley Davidson painted on mine and I loosened a few bolts so the oil could drip out ....Coug


P.S. just kidding about the oil if you own a harley so dont holler brand bashing please....mine leaks RICE
 
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