Tank Emblems and Denim
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RE: Tank Emblems and Denim
Not trying to hijack the forum, but this is kind of related. I have reflectors pulled off and going to get the emblems off tonight. I have the new emblems(47-50) to put on. What are you guys using to lay out the new location of the emblems? What I mean is, what are you using to mark on the tank while making measurements to line everything up? Any help would be much appreciated.
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RE: Tank Emblems and Denim
ORIGINAL: 16over
What I mean is, what are you using to mark on the tank while making measurements to line everything up?
What I mean is, what are you using to mark on the tank while making measurements to line everything up?
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RE: Tank Emblems and Denim
ORIGINAL: 16over
What are you guys using to lay out the new location of the emblems?
What are you guys using to lay out the new location of the emblems?
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RE: Tank Emblems and Denim
I didn't make any markings. I eyeballed mine by triangulating between each side's tank cap and the edge of the seat. One shot only for each emblem since I used silicone to mount them. Maybe I got lucky, but, I don't see anything wrong with where mine ended up. Besides, other than yourself, who's really gonna notice if you're a centimeter off this way or that?
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RE: Tank Emblems and Denim
ORIGINAL: CraigC
What are you guys using to lay out the new location of the emblems?
What are you guys using to lay out the new location of the emblems?
the other side. Maked the location in pencil before putting it on.
As far as removing the original emblems I used a putty knife to lift the edge of it
and pulled them right off. Used alcohol to clean up.
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RE: Tank Emblems and Denim
ORIGINAL: WillieC
I put one side on where I wanted it and then used it for measurements for
the other side. Maked the location in pencil before putting it on.
I put one side on where I wanted it and then used it for measurements for
the other side. Maked the location in pencil before putting it on.
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RE: Tank Emblems and Denim
I used masking tape to centre line over the old badge , cut each side of the old badge , put a vertical tape and mark where the new badge starts centered, then took the measurement from the start of the old to new , this helps you get the other side ok .
The gas caps give you a good odea , and my badge fitted the contours of the tank , so that helps when you have the centre line from old badge
The gas caps give you a good odea , and my badge fitted the contours of the tank , so that helps when you have the centre line from old badge