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Anybody have any advice for removing Thruxton tank badges without trashing them? There doesn't appear to be any sort of screws like on my speedy. 
'04 Speedy. Emgo 19" turn-outs, Polaris bellmouth, 142/45 Thrux needles, 3.5 turns. Pod filters My Bike
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Check Pants
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They are glued on with 3M auto weather seal adhesive, if that helps? Come to think about it, as you have access to the inside, perhaps a heat gun to the inside while prying might work, go slow with the heat..
Last edited by Ryk; 06/04/2013 3:46 PM.
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I've read (here or somewhere) to use fishing line to cut through the adhesive tape, much like cutting through the seal & adhesive used to hold car windows in place.
A "String saw" if you will.
Told it won't affect the paint or badge.
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I've read (here or somewhere) to use fishing line to cut through the adhesive tape, much like cutting through the seal & adhesive used to hold car windows in place.
A "String saw" if you will.
Told it won't affect the paint or badge.
#1, Erles suggestion makes a lot of sense.
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'04 Speedy. Emgo 19" turn-outs, Polaris bellmouth, 142/45 Thrux needles, 3.5 turns. Pod filters My Bike
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I would use a heat gun on low f9or about 10 to 15 seconds at a pop and try it. The fishing line works too but still have to get the tape off. There is also a bumper sticker spray that works, it is a solvent that won't harm paint.
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I've debadged every car/truck I've owned since 1975. In addition to the fishing line, heat gun, hot sunny day ideas, I have a plastic putty knife (Dollar store) and a can of Goof-Off handy. Take your time and go slowly.
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...There is also a bumper sticker spray that works, it is a solvent that won't harm paint.
Yeah, WD40! 
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dental floss works even better than monofilament
and you can floss your teeth afterwards
you need to floss and brush your teeth and tank badges
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Any glue that stays on. WD-40 will remove it well. Then wax or polish after. + 1 on the fishing line / of floss .
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