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Suzuki new guy! · 03-03-2005, 06:58 PM

I've got a one week old C50. It's great to ride and sharp to boot.
Only problem is the ^%*&*^$$ gas tank sticker. I've removed the plastic from it and still can't get it off. I've tried the "goo" stuff and WD40 and nothing works. Perhaps I'm not

leaving it on long enough but I'm concerned with damaging the paint.

Others must have run into this. How do I get it off without scratching or otherwise damaging the paint?

Thanks,
Suzuki new guy!

**Clint** · 03-03-2005, 07:17 PM

Goo-gone, a hair dryer, and your thumbnail or a credit card. Don't get it too hot.

I don't remember mine being that bad, but we just did my buddy's new Bandit, and uggh!

**Trapper** · 03-03-2005, 07:21 PM

lots of patience and elbow grease

**Louis** · 03-03-2005, 07:50 PM

Do a search for Sticker removal on this forum. There's a few threads on the topic but I'm too lazy to do it for you

Pinhy · 03-03-2005, 08:27 PM

i started to do mine, got the clear part off and one corner is messed up now...then i remembered i am getting a whole new tank in a couple weeks (scratch on it when i picked it up at dealer) so i am just leaving it alone. but i could tell it wont be easy.

once the sticker is off, then wd40 takes off the glue residue easily and safely

.

Hunter · 03-03-2005, 08:38 PM

wd40 , hairdryer, Bic pen case ( soft white one )cut it with a razer blade at an 45 angle, use the edge to scrape it off. The plastic is sharp, yet it is soft so it will not scratch the tank. Works better then your finger nail.

Pinhy · 03-03-2005, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hunter

wd40 , hairdryer, Bic pen case ( soft white one )cut it with a razer blade at an 45 angle, use the edge to scrape it off. The plastic is sharp, yet it is soft so it will not scratch the tank. Works better then your finger nail.

...and a roll of duct tape, swiss army knife and a piece of chewed bubble gum...

oh wait...that was a mcguyver episode!

bandit12 · 03-03-2005, 09:40 PM

Hair dryer and WD-40 did the trick for me, came right
off no problem, don't get in a hurry.

c50tiger · 03-03-2005, 10:18 PM

+1 on the hairdryer and wd40...
and another C50 rider is always welcome

Nexus242 · 03-03-2005, 11:04 PM

I wonder after about 8 months and 500-600 posts will you be rethinking your IDs meaning.

**Trapper** · 03-04-2005, 07:30 AM

He can just do what Gixxer Newbie did , add "nomo" on the end.

**inspiron** · 03-04-2005, 08:42 AM

Does nomo mean "no more" or "no money" ???

themeatmanlandry · 03-04-2005, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pinhy

...and a roll of duct tape, swiss army knife and a piece of chewed bubble gum...

oh wait...that was a mcguyver episode!

themeatmanlandry · 03-04-2005, 09:15 AM

Phil Collins: I don't care anymo-o-o . . . nomo . . . a-nomo . . . nomo . . . a-nomo.

<carrion>

finch20th · 03-04-2005, 02:05 PM

take your time try to keep the plastic on the sticker and it will come off alot better...

Suzuki new guy! · 03-04-2005, 02:38 PM

Thanks for all the input. In the end I used Goo Gone, a plastic scraper and a lot of effort (about 1 hour total). The sticker came off and the paint job is fine. A little wax and it's as good as new. Change that; better then new without the sticker.
I guess that you can thank a lawyer for that sticker.
Suzuki new guy!

Nexus242 · 03-04-2005, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by themeatmanlandry

Phil Collins: I don't care anymo-o-o . . . nomo . . . a-nomo . . . nomo . . . a-nomo.

<carrion>

I believe the correct reference is to....

"Domo arigato, Mr. Roboto,
Mata ah-oo hima de
Domo arigato, Mr. Roboto,
Himitsu wo shiri tai

Domo arigato, Mr. Roboto, domo...domo
Domo arigato, Mr. Roboto, domo...domo
Domo arigato, Mr. Roboto, domo...domo...." Styx

Damn I so stuck in the 80s I even think 80s!!!!

**inspiron** · 03-05-2005, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nexus242

Damn I so stuck in the 80s I even think 80s!!!!

Then sell your SV650 and go get an 86 Gixxer

Adrenalin_Junky · 03-05-2005, 12:18 PM

Congrats on the achievement, Ive dont it before and its painstakin!

Pinhy · 03-05-2005, 08:29 PM

might be doin mine tomorrow since my gas tank is on backorder...

dont want it on there for bike week

03-03-2005, 06:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
Suzuki new guy! Seat Tester Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 54	@#$%^ stickers! I've got a one week old C50. It's great to ride and sharp to boot. Only problem is the ^%&^$$ gas tank sticker. I've removed the plastic from it and still can't get it off. I've tried the "goo" stuff and WD40 and nothing works. Perhaps I'm not leaving it on long enough but I'm concerned with damaging the paint. Others must have run into this. How do I get it off without scratching or otherwise damaging the paint? Thanks, Suzuki new guy!

03-03-2005, 07:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
Trapper Dogs Best Friend(admin) Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: SOLD Location: Moncton NB Canada Posts: 9,192	lots of patience and elbow grease __________________ PointFlushRetrieve.com - Bird Dog Blog Motorcycle-Journal.com Blog

03-03-2005, 07:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
Louis Administrator Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: SV650S '05 (Blue) Location: Gatineau, QC, Canada Posts: 10,657	Do a search for Sticker removal on this forum. There's a few threads on the topic but I'm too lazy to do it for you __________________ Louis

03-03-2005, 08:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
Hunter Clutch Cadet Joined: Jan 2005 Bike: 2005 GSF650S Location: N.B. Canada Posts: 915	wd40 , hairdryer, Bic pen case ( soft white one )cut it with a razer blade at an 45 angle, use the edge to scrape it off. The plastic is sharp, yet it is soft so it will not scratch the tank. Works better then your finger nail. __________________ Life is short and you are dead a long time.

03-03-2005, 10:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
c50tiger Can Ride And Chew Gum Joined: Aug 2004 Bike: 2005 C50 Location: Selma, Alabama Posts: 2,058	+1 on the hairdryer and wd40... and another C50 rider is always welcome __________________ Let's think the unthinkable, let's do the undoable, let's prepare to grapple with the ineffable itself, and see if we may not eff it after all. - Douglas Adams COGITO EGGO SUM: I think, therefore I am... a waffle

03-03-2005, 08:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
Pinhy Doesn't think you're funny Joined: Dec 2004 Bike: 05 Boulevard M50 Black Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 5,210	i started to do mine, got the clear part off and one corner is messed up now...then i remembered i am getting a whole new tank in a couple weeks (scratch on it when i picked it up at dealer) so i am just leaving it alone. but i could tell it wont be easy. once the sticker is off, then wd40 takes off the glue residue easily and safely .

03-03-2005, 09:40 PM	#8 (permalink)
bandit12 In Training Joined: Sep 2004 Location: ohio Posts: 101	Hair dryer and WD-40 did the trick for me, came right off no problem, don't get in a hurry.

03-03-2005, 11:04 PM	#10 (permalink)
Nexus242 Can Ride And Chew Gum Joined: Aug 2004 Bike: yellow and black Location: Wide awake in dreamland... Posts: 1,935	I wonder after about 8 months and 500-600 posts will you be rethinking your IDs meaning. __________________ The killer in me is the killer in you My love I send this smile over to you...Smashing Pumpkins

03-04-2005, 07:30 AM	#11 (permalink)
Trapper Dogs Best Friend(admin) Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: SOLD Location: Moncton NB Canada Posts: 9,192	He can just do what Gixxer Newbie did , add "nomo" on the end. __________________ PointFlushRetrieve.com - Bird Dog Blog Motorcycle-Journal.com Blog

03-04-2005, 08:42 AM	#12 (permalink)
inspiron Muscle Biker Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 12,073	Does nomo mean "no more" or "no money" ??? __________________ There is nothing worse than aggressive stupidity. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe blog: gsx1400

03-04-2005, 09:15 AM	#14 (permalink)
themeatmanlandry Happy-ass Lunatic Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 600S (Black); 2006 GSXR750 (Black) Location: Memphis Posts: 11,423	Phil Collins: I don't care anymo-o-o . . . nomo . . . a-nomo . . . nomo . . . a-nomo. <carrion> __________________ Go to hell

03-04-2005, 02:05 PM	#15 (permalink)
finch20th Baiting for a Banning!!!!!! Joined: Jan 2005 Bike: 2005 Gsxr 600 20th Anniversary Edition Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 1,107	take your time try to keep the plastic on the sticker and it will come off alot better... __________________ Wisconsin Winters Suck! Miles to date on the 600: 2263.2 #4803!!! The Proud New Owner Of A 2005 Suzuki Gsx-R 600 20th Anniversary Edition!!!

03-04-2005, 02:38 PM	#16 (permalink)
Suzuki new guy! Seat Tester Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 54	Thanks for all the input. In the end I used Goo Gone, a plastic scraper and a lot of effort (about 1 hour total). The sticker came off and the paint job is fine. A little wax and it's as good as new. Change that; better then new without the sticker. I guess that you can thank a lawyer for that sticker. Suzuki new guy!

03-05-2005, 12:18 PM	#19 (permalink)
Adrenalin_Junky Wants Better Weather Joined: Oct 2004 Bike: 2002 GSXR-750 Location: Langley,Canada Posts: 661	Congrats on the achievement, Ive dont it before and its painstakin! __________________ "Life without Danger and the Need for Adrenalin...is a waste of Oxygen"

03-05-2005, 08:29 PM	#20 (permalink)
Pinhy Doesn't think you're funny Joined: Dec 2004 Bike: 05 Boulevard M50 Black Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 5,210	might be doin mine tomorrow since my gas tank is on backorder... dont want it on there for bike week

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