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Old Jul 10, 2010 | 08:38 PM
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2010 Fat Boy Lo...I need to remove the gas tank emblems to prep for paint....how do they come off...

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Old Jul 10, 2010 | 09:36 PM
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The modern emblems are held on with two sided tape. It is really strong.
 
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Old Jul 10, 2010 | 09:42 PM
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is that the same tape that holds the reflectors on the front forks? that is some strong stuff... i just peeled them off today.
 
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Old Jul 10, 2010 | 10:00 PM
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Hair dryer and some dental floss or fishing line will do it.
 
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I used a credit card to pry the emblems off my old Road King.
 
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+1 on the hair dryer and fishing line
 
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I didn't even need a hair dryer. Just dental floss'll do it. Wear gloves.
 
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I've used a credit card to put a lot of stuff on my bike but never used one to take something off of it!
 
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Are there any marks left on the tank after the emblem is removed?
 
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