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**sideshow_downs** · 08-31-2008, 04:20 PM

Anyone have any tips on how to remove the Tuningfork emblems off the tank? They are the new style foam backed ones

**wrightme43** · 08-31-2008, 04:28 PM

peel it off and use Aircraft brand decal remover.

**Hellgate** · 08-31-2008, 04:31 PM

I used paint thinner and my thumb nail. What PITA! The decal remover sounds much better.

**FZ6inNH** · 08-31-2008, 04:58 PM

Nope! On the '08. it's notjust a sticker, it's an embem. Why would I remove the tuning forks? I bleed Blue!!!!!!!!

**jsw4178** · 08-31-2008, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by FZ6inNH

Nope! On the '08. it's notjust a sticker, it's an embem. Why would I remove the tuning forks? I bleed Blue!!!!!!!!

Yeah That

SirIsaac · 08-31-2008, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by FZ6inNH

Nope! On the '08. it's notjust a sticker, it's an embem.

It is actually an emblem that is affixed to the tank with double-sided sticky foam stuff.

Quote:

Originally Posted by FZ6inNH

Why would I remove the tuning forks? I bleed Blue!!!!!!!!

I don't bleed blue, but I do like the tuning fork logo. I just didn't think it looked very good on the tank, or at least that the tank looks a lot better without it. If you are reasonably careful, the tank emblem can be removed without damage, cleaned up on the back, then stuck somewhere else with a double stick tape of some kind (I got some tape from a body shop.) I put mine on my swingarm:

a_sick1 · 08-31-2008, 08:25 PM

WD-40 and a razorblade....
Be careful though!!! It's easy to scratch.

fudge_FZ6 · 08-31-2008, 09:32 PM

Rip it off and clean off the sticky stuff with Goo-Gone

OneTrack · 09-01-2008, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by SirIsaac

It is actually an emblem that is affixed to the tank with double-sided sticky foam stuff.

I don't bleed blue, but I do like the tuning fork logo. I just didn't think it looked very good on the tank, or at least that the tank looks a lot better without it. If you are reasonably careful, the tank emblem can be removed without damage, cleaned up on the back, then stuck somewhere else with a double stick tape of some kind (I got some tape from a body shop.) I put mine on my swingarm:

Is that the Yamaha rear seat cowl?

SirIsaac · 09-01-2008, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by OneTrack

Is that the Yamaha rear seat cowl?

No, it is a "Sport Skinz" replacement seat cover from Sargent Cycle Products. $69.95 plus about $10 shipping. Links and a couple more pictures in this post. If you have any other questions about it, feel free to ask. Here's a bigger picture of the seat:

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wrightme43 Super Sock Puppet Administrator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bowling Green KY Bike: 07 FZ6 in Blue. Posts: 5,170 Rep Power: 10 Member #42	Re: tuning fork sticker removal? peel it off and use Aircraft brand decal remover. __________________ Texas to update slogan from 'Don't Mess with Texas' to 'We Warned You' as homeowners gun down would-be burglars at record rate.

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Hellgate Super Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Austin, Texas Bike: 2007 FZ6 Posts: 3,292 Rep Power: 58 Member #1191	Re: tuning fork sticker removal? I used paint thinner and my thumb nail. What PITA! The decal remover sounds much better. __________________ Pete Mods: Akrapovic, Ohlins Remote, R6 Fork, RyanK Fender Mounts, Cobin with Backrest, Motovation Sliders, Yamaha Cowl, Stickers Removed, Galfers, Pazzo Shorties, Rizoma FE, Fredlight, Hugger Trimmed, ConvertiBar Clip-Ons, Acculign Top Clamp, OSO2K Setbacks, PC III w/ Custom AF1 Racing Map. Up Coming Mods: All Balls Headset

08-31-2008, 04:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
FZ6inNH Moderator w/ Twisted Fate Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Hampshire Bike: 2008 FZ6 Cobalt Blue Posts: 3,151 Rep Power: 51 Member #18	Re: tuning fork sticker removal? Nope! On the '08. it's notjust a sticker, it's an embem. Why would I remove the tuning forks? I bleed Blue!!!!!!!! __________________ -={FZ6inNH}=- . . Member #9 . . 2008 Cobalt Blue FZ6 -My Rider Resume Mods: Yamaha Lower Cowl, Racetech Springs w/15w oil, FAZR6 F.E. Kit, Puig Smoke Racing Screen, Tank Camera mount, Cortech Sport saddle and tail bags, dual headlight mod, Shogun Sliders, Yamaha Comfort Seat, Mild Airbox Mod, De-Stickered, and Custom Carbon Fiber SwingArm Decals

08-31-2008, 08:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
a_sick1 2004 FZ6 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NC Bike: 2004 FZ6 Posts: 227 Rep Power: 5 Member #3094	Re: tuning fork sticker removal? WD-40 and a razorblade.... Be careful though!!! It's easy to scratch.

08-31-2008, 09:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
fudge_FZ6 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dartmouth NS Bike: 2006 FZ6 Posts: 65 Rep Power: 4 Member #1584	Re: tuning fork sticker removal? Rip it off and clean off the sticky stuff with Goo-Gone

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