Debadge Tutorial - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

LJM9000 · 08-22-2006, 06:02 PM

Alright I've seen how to debadge in a few spots so I figured I would write up a simplified debadge technique. I only used about 1/16th a bottle of goo gone too

Tools: Library Card (or similar), Fishing Line (or Floss), Goo Gone
Approximate Time: An hour including clean up.

Step 1: Soak both sides of the tank badges with goo gone, let sit for a minute or two. Then repeat Two more times.
Step 2: Take fishing line (or dental floss if you dont have any fishing line handy) slip it inbetween the tank emblems.
Step 3: In a sawing motion move from one end to the other. When you reach the other side you can them remove the badge
Step 4: Soak the doublesided tape that is on the badge with goo gone.
Step 5: Peel up a corner and pull out the handy library card (or something similar) While holding the corner up use the edge of the card to saw the sticky part of the tape still on the tank. The angle you are holding the card should be just a little below 90*
Step 6: Now that most of the tape has been removed apply some more goo gone and scrub with a rag. This will cause the rest of the tape to come off
Step 7: Do Steps 1-6 on the other side
Step 8: Clean the tank
Step 9: Wash and Wax to remove any of the very light scractes that may be there and to bring out the beautiful shine.

BlueM50Chick · 08-22-2006, 06:53 PM

great of you to make a contribution right away!

Telmo · 08-23-2006, 04:32 AM

5th post and already posting a tutorial

Good contribution

mike79 · 08-23-2006, 07:20 AM

i still can't decide if i want to debadge or not

techgesture · 08-23-2006, 07:52 AM

Im still pretty conflicted about it as well.

I think I would have to come across some graphics or something that I fall in love with that will make me do it.

Dvdecrypter · 09-07-2006, 07:25 PM

any pictures?

profane · 09-09-2006, 12:10 AM

I debadged today. I was unsure if i'd like it or not.

I hate wearing brand names. Anything that I own I remove the logos and such if it is possible. With the tank I just wasn't sure if it would affect the look badly or not. To be honost, these badges were not all the bad looking. Outside of the fact they said boulevard, which in my opinion is a stupid name. Marauder sounds much better.

Any how, I like it alot with out them. It is cleaner looking, and just smooth. Glad I did it.

I did'nt follow this tutorial, though I pretty much did the same thing as.

Rob

RicoChet · 09-09-2006, 08:12 AM

I actually LIKE the nice chromey logo on the tanks... the M50 logo can go.

md2lgyk · 09-09-2006, 10:32 AM

A small caution not to jump into this with an older bike like my '03 Marauder. On it, the badges on the side of the tank are decals that are underneath the clearcoat. They'll still peel off, but you'll have a time getting rid of the glue and you'll still be able to see where they were. I guess a rattle can of clearcoat might hide them better but I haven't tried yet.

SNAFU · 09-09-2006, 10:55 PM

Here's my Tutorial.

1. I look at the Badge
2. Get a clean rag and buff it up 'till it's nice and shiny
3. I leave it alone 'cause it looks so good

(Sorry LJM9000, I'm just trying to be funny. Excellent post!)

LJM9000 · 09-10-2006, 01:06 AM

lol, no worries

bonesnews · 02-23-2007, 10:48 AM

Hey robertc729 thanks for the tip on removing the tank badge from the boulevard I just bought a C50SE and now i am going to work on it doing some mods and paint...........Thanks again............Bonesnews

bonesnews · 02-23-2007, 10:54 AM

Whoops my mistake i have to apologise to you LJM9000 I thought it was robertc729 that came up with the tutorial on removing the badges from the boulevard,but thanks for the info really informative. Hey i was wondering does this work on all badges on the tanks of all bikes???.................Bonesnews

robertc729 · 02-23-2007, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bonesnews

Whoops my mistake i have to apologise to you LJM9000 I thought it was robertc729 that came up with the tutorial on removing the badges from the boulevard,but thanks for the info really informative. Hey i was wondering does this work on all badges on the tanks of all bikes???.................Bonesnews

I didn't come up with it, I just pointed you in the right direction.

bonesnews · 02-23-2007, 03:53 PM

I still appreciate the help brotherThanks for directing me to where I could find out the info.......Bonesnews

PNW rider · 04-01-2007, 09:52 PM

Would someone who has done this post some close up pics??? I am getting ready to take off the emblems on my 06 C50 ,,,, will this same process work on the "C50" badges on the plastic side covers?? Anyone done this??? Pics would be really nice

blackie1491 · 04-01-2007, 10:25 PM

Debadged 05 C50SE

Used WD40, waxed dental Floss, Plastic Card, Liquid Polish.

Removed Suzuki sticker rear fender, safety sticker on tank, tank badges, side panel badges.

Just takes a little time.

PNW rider · 04-04-2007, 12:06 AM

Wow , looks fantastic. I really like the clean tank and side panels. I removed my rear fender and tank sticker sright after I got the bike home.I can't wait to get rid of the emblems now.
Did you use any heat ???

Thanks for the pic !!

ffffireman · 04-06-2007, 07:58 AM

http://ss1.pickle.com/media/ffffirem...medium.JPG?156
pull em!!!

Bahookie · 04-14-2007, 02:13 PM

LJM, I had great success using a heat gun, be careful not to overheat and all badges come off and no scratches, along with most of the glue, then wax and buff.

08-22-2006, 06:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
LJM9000 Seat Tester Joined: Aug 2006 Bike: Boulevard M50 Location: Iowa City, IA Posts: 79	Debadge Tutorial Alright I've seen how to debadge in a few spots so I figured I would write up a simplified debadge technique. I only used about 1/16th a bottle of goo gone too Tools: Library Card (or similar), Fishing Line (or Floss), Goo Gone Approximate Time: An hour including clean up. Step 1: Soak both sides of the tank badges with goo gone, let sit for a minute or two. Then repeat Two more times. Step 2: Take fishing line (or dental floss if you dont have any fishing line handy) slip it inbetween the tank emblems. Step 3: In a sawing motion move from one end to the other. When you reach the other side you can them remove the badge Step 4: Soak the doublesided tape that is on the badge with goo gone. Step 5: Peel up a corner and pull out the handy library card (or something similar) While holding the corner up use the edge of the card to saw the sticky part of the tape still on the tank. The angle you are holding the card should be just a little below 90* Step 6: Now that most of the tape has been removed apply some more goo gone and scrub with a rag. This will cause the rest of the tape to come off Step 7: Do Steps 1-6 on the other side Step 8: Clean the tank Step 9: Wash and Wax to remove any of the very light scractes that may be there and to bring out the beautiful shine.

08-22-2006, 06:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
BlueM50Chick Found second gear by accident Joined: May 2006 Bike: '06 Blue M50 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 332	great of you to make a contribution right away! __________________ Wants road to self

08-23-2006, 04:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
Telmo In Training Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: 05 Intruder M800 BLACK Location: Azores - Portugal Posts: 116	5th post and already posting a tutorial Good contribution __________________ Ride Safe Telmo MIG #6068

08-23-2006, 07:52 AM	#5 (permalink)
techgesture Brought his own beer Joined: May 2006 Bike: '05 Black M50 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 830	Im still pretty conflicted about it as well. I think I would have to come across some graphics or something that I fall in love with that will make me do it. __________________

09-09-2006, 10:32 AM	#9 (permalink)
md2lgyk Wants Better Weather Joined: May 2004 Bike: '03 Marauder 800 Location: Harpers Ferry, WV Posts: 658	A small caution not to jump into this with an older bike like my '03 Marauder. On it, the badges on the side of the tank are decals that are underneath the clearcoat. They'll still peel off, but you'll have a time getting rid of the glue and you'll still be able to see where they were. I guess a rattle can of clearcoat might hide them better but I haven't tried yet. __________________ "The great object is, that every man be armed. Everyone who is able may have a gun." - Thomas Jefferson

08-23-2006, 07:20 AM	#4 (permalink)
mike79 Clunked into first gear Joined: May 2006 Bike: 2005 Suzuki M50 Location: League City, Texas Posts: 210	i still can't decide if i want to debadge or not

09-07-2006, 07:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
Dvdecrypter Newbie Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 1	any pictures?

09-09-2006, 12:10 AM	#7 (permalink)
profane Handlebar Consultant Joined: Jul 2006 Bike: '05 M50 Location: salisbury, nc Posts: 645	I debadged today. I was unsure if i'd like it or not. I hate wearing brand names. Anything that I own I remove the logos and such if it is possible. With the tank I just wasn't sure if it would affect the look badly or not. To be honost, these badges were not all the bad looking. Outside of the fact they said boulevard, which in my opinion is a stupid name. Marauder sounds much better. Any how, I like it alot with out them. It is cleaner looking, and just smooth. Glad I did it. I did'nt follow this tutorial, though I pretty much did the same thing as. Rob

09-09-2006, 08:12 AM	#8 (permalink)
RicoChet Fender Buffer Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: 2005 Black M50 Location: Thornhill, Ontario Posts: 436	I actually LIKE the nice chromey logo on the tanks... the M50 logo can go.

09-09-2006, 10:55 PM	#10 (permalink)
SNAFU Want's A New Title Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: '06 Boulevard M50 Black Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 4,428	Here's my Tutorial. 1. I look at the Badge 2. Get a clean rag and buff it up 'till it's nice and shiny 3. I leave it alone 'cause it looks so good (Sorry LJM9000, I'm just trying to be funny. Excellent post!) __________________

09-10-2006, 01:06 AM	#11 (permalink)
LJM9000 Seat Tester Joined: Aug 2006 Bike: Boulevard M50 Location: Iowa City, IA Posts: 79	lol, no worries

02-23-2007, 10:48 AM	#12 (permalink)
bonesnews Seat Tester Joined: Feb 2007 Bike: 2007 Boulevard C50SE Location: Edmonton AB Posts: 57	Hey robertc729 thanks for the tip on removing the tank badge from the boulevard I just bought a C50SE and now i am going to work on it doing some mods and paint...........Thanks again............Bonesnews __________________ ALWAYS RIDE WITH A FREE SPIRIT LOUD PIPES ROCK !!!!!!!!

02-23-2007, 10:54 AM	#13 (permalink)
bonesnews Seat Tester Joined: Feb 2007 Bike: 2007 Boulevard C50SE Location: Edmonton AB Posts: 57	Whoops my mistake i have to apologise to you LJM9000 I thought it was robertc729 that came up with the tutorial on removing the badges from the boulevard,but thanks for the info really informative. Hey i was wondering does this work on all badges on the tanks of all bikes???.................Bonesnews __________________ ALWAYS RIDE WITH A FREE SPIRIT LOUD PIPES ROCK !!!!!!!!

02-23-2007, 03:53 PM	#15 (permalink)
bonesnews Seat Tester Joined: Feb 2007 Bike: 2007 Boulevard C50SE Location: Edmonton AB Posts: 57	I still appreciate the help brotherThanks for directing me to where I could find out the info.......Bonesnews __________________ ALWAYS RIDE WITH A FREE SPIRIT LOUD PIPES ROCK !!!!!!!!

04-01-2007, 09:52 PM	#16 (permalink)
PNW rider In Training Joined: Mar 2007 Bike: 2007 C90 Location: Seattle Posts: 116	Would someone who has done this post some close up pics??? I am getting ready to take off the emblems on my 06 C50 ,,,, will this same process work on the "C50" badges on the plastic side covers?? Anyone done this??? Pics would be really nice __________________ My commuter rain or shine,,, usually rain

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04-01-2007, 10:25 PM	#17 (permalink)
blackie1491 I took the All Bran Challenge Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: C50SE Location: Aldergrove, B.C., Canada Posts: 7,094	Debadged 05 C50SE Used WD40, waxed dental Floss, Plastic Card, Liquid Polish. Removed Suzuki sticker rear fender, safety sticker on tank, tank badges, side panel badges. Just takes a little time. Attached Thumbnails

04-04-2007, 12:06 AM	#18 (permalink)
PNW rider In Training Joined: Mar 2007 Bike: 2007 C90 Location: Seattle Posts: 116	Wow , looks fantastic. I really like the clean tank and side panels. I removed my rear fender and tank sticker sright after I got the bike home.I can't wait to get rid of the emblems now. Did you use any heat ??? Thanks for the pic !! __________________ My commuter rain or shine,,, usually rain Last edited by PNW rider; 04-04-2007 at 12:18 AM.

04-06-2007, 07:58 AM	#19 (permalink)
ffffireman Seat Tester Joined: Apr 2006 Bike: 05 M50 Black Location: Prairie Grove Arkansas Posts: 75	http://ss1.pickle.com/media/ffffirem...medium.JPG?156 pull em!!!

04-14-2007, 02:13 PM	#20 (permalink)
Bahookie Newbie Joined: Apr 2007 Bike: 2007 M50LE Boulevard Location: Sydney Nova Scotia Posts: 18	LJM, I had great success using a heat gun, be careful not to overheat and all badges come off and no scratches, along with most of the glue, then wax and buff.