Warning Sticker Wont Come OFF !!!!! - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

Alex022406 · 07-24-2008, 07:08 PM

Ok so i attempted to take that stupid warning sticker off. I attempted and the plastic top peeled off but i can not get the rest off ? I was thinking Goo Gone or Soaking It in water to maybe loosen it up. Anyone have any suggestions or an easier way to do this. Cuz what I'm doing now is going to take me forever.

Alex

phil.dye · 07-24-2008, 07:26 PM

Goo Gone works, you can also try heating it up with a hair dryer. Some people have some trouble getting theirs off while other people can peel it off no problem. No matter though because heat and goo gone will do the trick.

dispatchbob · 07-24-2008, 08:04 PM

Mine had the plastic covering come off (quite easily), then I used a hairdryer to remove the rest - no problem. As stated by others - use Goo Gone to clean up any residue

07M50Limited · 07-24-2008, 08:05 PM

Spray it with WD-40, and rub it with a soft towel...got mine off...with some elbow grease

Michigunman · 07-24-2008, 08:08 PM

Blow driver to help remove plastic then WD-40 to remove the glue. This is what worked for me anyway. I see a lot of posts about a goo gone but I had zero luck with it.

Alex022406 · 07-24-2008, 08:15 PM

Hair Dryer Sounds Good ! Thank You

Pinhead78 · 07-24-2008, 08:20 PM

Mine was gone with Goo Gone. Ha ha.

Just don't push hard. Nice and gentle.

Once its all gone, wax it all up!

BigInjun · 07-24-2008, 08:23 PM

Sweet, I just bought an M50, and was going to ask the same question... goodbye sticker!

FraTra · 07-24-2008, 09:03 PM

wow, I guess I got lucky. I didn't even think about it and the day I picked it up I just peeled it right off. It came of clean and left no residue.

DroopyDroors · 07-24-2008, 09:26 PM

hairdryer, goo gone, and a credit card did the trick for me.

Alex13 · 07-24-2008, 10:08 PM

I used Rubbing alcohol to get that sticky goo off.

Trigger1985 · 07-25-2008, 12:00 AM

I use label and sticker remover, its in a blue aerosol can and found near the detailing stuff at most Auto parts stores. Spray it on, wait a couple minutes and then peel off, used the same stuff on the badges and the Suzuki sticker on the tail. Also works for getting bugs and stuff off, you have to rewax afterwards as it its that too, but I use it on everything that needs desticky-ing

cookietriker · 07-25-2008, 04:22 AM

The plastic cover peeled right off on both of mine so I used warm soapy water, a credit card, Metallic T-cut and elbow grease..... After a while I found I had blisters, so then I used a needle and antiseptic cream.........after that I ate a lion bar!

cyclechris · 07-25-2008, 05:06 AM

yeah its a pain when the plastic cover comes off first. I used a hair dryer to warm it then would scrape at it with my fingernail. It took a long time. Just listed to a good tape or something while you do it so you aren't as likely to try to rush. I had some sticky left when done and used wd40 and paper towels many times before I got it all off.

I'm not sure why they have to molecularly bond that big ugly sticker to the gas tank, I wish they'd do them with a less sticky glue!

05HDRAM · 07-25-2008, 05:59 AM

On those 90 degree days, park it outside for a little bit and it will loosen up. I took some dental floss and did the side badges after parking it in the sun, and they cam right off - barely any sticky residue left. A quick wipe with rubbing alcohol and a quick wax, done.

1badbaker · 07-25-2008, 08:14 AM

Hairdryer has always worked well for me. Dental floss for the getting behind the badges. I've used Meguire's Scratch-X to take some little bits of remaining glue and sticker crap off.

The sticker on the driveshaft is a bad one....i used a hairdryer and the plastic top came off then used the hairdryer and scraped with my nails until I finally got everything off. Took a good hour.

Make sure to put a fresh coat of wax on when you take this stuff off.

cyclesinct · 07-25-2008, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michigunman

Blow driver to help remove plastic...

I don't see how that would help with removing the sticker, but I like your way of thinking sir!

CentIllRider · 07-25-2008, 08:42 AM

you have to rewax afterwards

conrad · 07-25-2008, 08:48 AM

My sticker was a SOB to get off....I tried everything and finally got it but not easy by any means.

MotoJPizzle · 07-25-2008, 09:58 AM

did you guys use anything to scrape it off at first - like a plastic deal?

07-24-2008, 07:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
Alex022406 Where Am I ? Joined: Jul 2008 Bike: Suzuki Boulevard M50 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 41	Warning Sticker Wont Come OFF !!!!! Ok so i attempted to take that stupid warning sticker off. I attempted and the plastic top peeled off but i can not get the rest off ? I was thinking Goo Gone or Soaking It in water to maybe loosen it up. Anyone have any suggestions or an easier way to do this. Cuz what I'm doing now is going to take me forever. Alex

07-24-2008, 08:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
Pinhead78 In Training Joined: May 2006 Bike: 2005 M50 Black Location: Independence, OH Posts: 123	Mine was gone with Goo Gone. Ha ha. Just don't push hard. Nice and gentle. Once its all gone, wax it all up! __________________ Last edited by Pinhead78; 07-24-2008 at 08:25 PM.

07-24-2008, 09:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
FraTra Where Am I ? Joined: Jul 2008 Bike: 2008 M50 Posts: 25	wow, I guess I got lucky. I didn't even think about it and the day I picked it up I just peeled it right off. It came of clean and left no residue. __________________ 2008 M50 Dark Gray and Yellow.

07-24-2008, 09:26 PM	#10 (permalink)
DroopyDroors In Training Joined: Apr 2008 Bike: M50 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 104	hairdryer, goo gone, and a credit card did the trick for me. __________________

07-24-2008, 10:08 PM	#11 (permalink)
Alex13 Fender Buffer Joined: Sep 2007 Bike: 2007 Boulevard M50 (Black) Location: Stockbridge, GA Posts: 442	I used Rubbing alcohol to get that sticky goo off. __________________ Set low goals so you can overachieve.

07-24-2008, 07:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
phil.dye In Training Joined: Apr 2008 Bike: Boulevard M50 Location: Fort Riley, KS Posts: 132	Goo Gone works, you can also try heating it up with a hair dryer. Some people have some trouble getting theirs off while other people can peel it off no problem. No matter though because heat and goo gone will do the trick.

07-24-2008, 08:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
dispatchbob Where Am I ? Joined: Apr 2008 Bike: 2008 Suzuki M50 Bumblebee Location: Rogers City, Michigan Posts: 33	Mine had the plastic covering come off (quite easily), then I used a hairdryer to remove the rest - no problem. As stated by others - use Goo Gone to clean up any residue

07-24-2008, 08:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
07M50Limited Wants Better Weather Joined: May 2008 Bike: 2007 M50 limited Location: N.C. Posts: 674	Spray it with WD-40, and rub it with a soft towel...got mine off...with some elbow grease

07-24-2008, 08:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
Michigunman Seat Tester Joined: Aug 2007 Bike: 2007 Suzuki Boulevard M50 Location: Walled Lake, MI Posts: 79	Blow driver to help remove plastic then WD-40 to remove the glue. This is what worked for me anyway. I see a lot of posts about a goo gone but I had zero luck with it.

07-24-2008, 08:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
Alex022406 Where Am I ? Joined: Jul 2008 Bike: Suzuki Boulevard M50 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 41	Hair Dryer Sounds Good ! Thank You

07-24-2008, 08:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
BigInjun Where Am I ? Joined: Jul 2008 Bike: 2008 Suzuki M50 Location: PEI, Canada Posts: 48	Sweet, I just bought an M50, and was going to ask the same question... goodbye sticker!

07-25-2008, 12:00 AM	#12 (permalink)
Trigger1985 Clunked into first gear Joined: Jun 2008 Bike: 2008 Suzuki Boulevard M50 Location: Bloomington, IL Posts: 230	I use label and sticker remover, its in a blue aerosol can and found near the detailing stuff at most Auto parts stores. Spray it on, wait a couple minutes and then peel off, used the same stuff on the badges and the Suzuki sticker on the tail. Also works for getting bugs and stuff off, you have to rewax afterwards as it its that too, but I use it on everything that needs desticky-ing __________________ Places to ride: Beartooth Pass, Deals Gap, Yellowstone, The Dakotas 2008 Silver/Black Suzuki M50, OEM Engine Guard, Spitfire Windshield, Sissy bar/back rest, MJ limited Risers, Bison leather bags, chrome trim on fenders, home brew light bar with driving lights, debadged, Küryakyn ISO flame grips, hand tooled sissybar pad cover, Debaffled with 6 inch Fibrosleeves, drag specialties clamp on highway pegs, custom crosshair radiator cover Coming soon: Delumped and lowered seat, custom paint, more crosshairs!

07-25-2008, 04:22 AM	#13 (permalink)
cookietriker Newbie Joined: Jun 2008 Bike: M800 Posts: 7	The plastic cover peeled right off on both of mine so I used warm soapy water, a credit card, Metallic T-cut and elbow grease..... After a while I found I had blisters, so then I used a needle and antiseptic cream.........after that I ate a lion bar!

07-25-2008, 05:06 AM	#14 (permalink)
cyclechris In Training Joined: May 2008 Bike: 2008 M50 Posts: 108	yeah its a pain when the plastic cover comes off first. I used a hair dryer to warm it then would scrape at it with my fingernail. It took a long time. Just listed to a good tape or something while you do it so you aren't as likely to try to rush. I had some sticky left when done and used wd40 and paper towels many times before I got it all off. I'm not sure why they have to molecularly bond that big ugly sticker to the gas tank, I wish they'd do them with a less sticky glue!

07-25-2008, 05:59 AM	#15 (permalink)
05HDRAM Third gear and cruising Joined: Jun 2007 Bike: 2006 M50 Location: Southeast, PA Posts: 502	On those 90 degree days, park it outside for a little bit and it will loosen up. I took some dental floss and did the side badges after parking it in the sun, and they cam right off - barely any sticky residue left. A quick wipe with rubbing alcohol and a quick wax, done. __________________ 2006 M50 Jardine 2:1, Cobra fi2000, John's Kit forwards, Widow Pegs, ISO Grips, other misc. mods

07-25-2008, 09:58 AM	#20 (permalink)
MotoJPizzle Fender Buffer Joined: Apr 2008 Bike: 2007 Suzuki M50 Limited Location: Noble OK Posts: 420	did you guys use anything to scrape it off at first - like a plastic deal? __________________ M50 Secret Hideaway - For M50 Owners, By M50 Owners!!! 2007 M50 Limited (Gray with Tribal Flames) Vance and Hines StraightShots Cobra FI2000R (because some friends said I needed it) Irate Customs Radiator Cover. K&N Filter (SU-8005) purchase from K&N Directly Street Shield EX - from aeagles Trying to get to 10,000 views Please help by watching and getting your friends to check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxql8S47cIw Loud Pipes Save Lives!

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07-25-2008, 08:14 AM	#16 (permalink)
1badbaker Wants Better Weather Joined: Jan 2008 Bike: 05 Black M50 Location: Milledgeville, GA Posts: 694	Hairdryer has always worked well for me. Dental floss for the getting behind the badges. I've used Meguire's Scratch-X to take some little bits of remaining glue and sticker crap off. The sticker on the driveshaft is a bad one....i used a hairdryer and the plastic top came off then used the hairdryer and scraped with my nails until I finally got everything off. Took a good hour. Make sure to put a fresh coat of wax on when you take this stuff off.

07-25-2008, 08:42 AM	#18 (permalink)
CentIllRider Seat Tester Joined: May 2008 Bike: 07 blurple Suzuki M50 Location: NW of CU Posts: 52	you have to rewax afterwards __________________ Insert witty comment here.

07-25-2008, 08:48 AM	#19 (permalink)
conrad In Training Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: 2005 M50 Location: CT Posts: 118	My sticker was a SOB to get off....I tried everything and finally got it but not easy by any means.

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