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    How do I remove the old case badges ?

    My case covers have been nicely polished, now I want to replace the old Suzuki TSCC badges with a set of NOS ones I purchased.
    Does anyone know a good way to remove the old badges and install the new ones??




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    1982 Suzuki GS750E
    1979 Suzuki GS750E
    1978 Kawasaki KZ650 C2
    1977 HD CR1000
    1977 Kawasaki KZ400
    1974 Honda CB750
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    #2
    I believe they just stick on , use a sharp object to pry off , brian

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      #3
      Heat gun to soften the tape and pry off
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        #4
        Heat up the badge and it will come off easier.
        Ed

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          #5
          Yep, warm them up. I start by prying just a bit at the very top, then spraying in a bit of solvent. Might be carb cleaner, brake cleaner, acetone, whatever is closest, but apply some to the gap at the top of the badge, it will work its way down, making the rest of it even easier.

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            #6
            Heat from the inside of the covers like was stated. Utility knife blade to get ahold of the edge and start it off. Keep it heated ( I use the propane torch myself ) just enough to keep it peeling off. The left behind adhesive is easily scrubbed off with some steel wool and acetone. Just did this yesterday to a set that I was polishing.
            MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
            1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

            NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


            I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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              #7
              Heat it up to 1220 degrees Fahrenheit and it will just melt off...


              Just kidding...
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                #8
                I don't have a torch, but I'll try heating it up with the old oven and go from there.
                Keep your fingers crossed
                1982 Suzuki GS750E
                1979 Suzuki GS750E
                1978 Kawasaki KZ650 C2
                1977 HD CR1000
                1977 Kawasaki KZ400
                1974 Honda CB750

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                  #9
                  Gonna stink in the oven...hope its an outdoor oven. Maybe try the BBQ grill as the heat source.
                  MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                  1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                  NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                  I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                    #10
                    Took it to a friend with a heat gun, took all of 3 minutes to remove both badges.
                    1982 Suzuki GS750E
                    1979 Suzuki GS750E
                    1978 Kawasaki KZ650 C2
                    1977 HD CR1000
                    1977 Kawasaki KZ400
                    1974 Honda CB750

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