Yellow Vfr Destickering?

One of the things that I have noticed about the VFR's is that they have the most one color coverage of any bike. I think that the lack of a secondary accent color is part of why they turn heads.

I'm thinking about removing the VFR stickers on the sides. I think it might add to the mystique of the bike. People already can't tell what kind of bike it is so why not add to that.

Ultimately, it's a person choice. Still, I'd like to see how the community feels.

Best,

Dan

I'm with you on that one Dan. That's what I love about the graphics on my 6th gen, no one can even tell what brand it is until they get up close and see the tank emblem...I vote remove the graphics. fing02.gif

Take them off. Go with you heart. If you don't like it you can put them back on

Go for it!!!! Ive had people say what is it a cbr????? goofy.gif I like the clean look only sticker i left on was the tank wing due to the fact its clearcoated on top. All the others come off with a hairdryer and goo gone beer.gif

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Here are some views sans stickers. It came this way at purchase. At the time I did not realize they originally had stickers, but I now like it much better this way. The only graphics are the Honda wings on the tank.

There ya go. Takes all the guess work out of if it will look good or not beer.gif

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Here are some views sans stickers. It came this way at purchase. At the time I did not realize they originally had stickers, but I now like it much better this way. The only graphics are the Honda wings on the tank.

Go for your taste, but I like the 5th gen VFR stickers Soooo much I put them on my 6th gen! fing02.gif
I like simple minimalist looks on all my bikes, but think these stickers are tasty! tongue.gif

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I dunno, BR. I think that the yellow looks nice without the stickers.

I think I'm gonna do it if and when I get the time.

Best,

Dan

baileyrock, Dec 4 2006, 04:25 AMGo for your taste, but I like the 5th gen VFR stickers Soooo much I put them on my 6th gen!
I like simple minimalist looks on all my bikes, but think these stickers are tasty!

Yeah, me too! fing02.gif
I think they're the nicest of the VFR decals. 491.gif
But my left one is now slightly shredded. sad.gif

Still, it's not as bad as when my VFR750 (Granite Blue Metallic, i.e., 'blackish') was repaired and ended up with the red/blye VFR sticker from the red bike on one side of the fairing, and the gold/silver one it was supposed to have on the other side. And the repairer couldn't understand why I was pissed off, said it wasn't his fault, and refused to rectify it! Dick!!
Luckily, the assessor at the insurance company agreed with me about how crapulent it was, and they paid for the proper decal to be fitted.

baileyrock, Dec 3 2006, 10:25 AMGo for your taste, but I like the 5th gen VFR stickers Soooo much I put them on my 6th gen! fing02.gif
I like simple minimalist looks on all my bikes, but think these stickers are tasty! tongue.gif

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Funny thing, I contacted BR to find out where he got his stickers about a month ago. laugh.gif

I got one other reason for pulling the sticker and that is that one side is a bit torn.

Still, I think that the yellow will look nice without the decals. smile.gif I wish the stickers were the type of part that I could remove and give away to someone. Oh well.

Best,

Dan

dude, Dec 3 2006, 08:34 AMGo for it!!!! Ive had people say what is it a cbr????? goofy.gif I like the clean look only sticker i left on was the tank wing due to the fact its clearcoated on top. All the others come off with a hairdryer and goo gone beer.gif

Goo Gone? You just pulling the sticker off by heating the sticker first then cleaning the residue with the Goo Gone?

Any ideas on a tank protector that would match the simplistic theme? I have one that wraps around the tank and is carbon fiber look. I don't really like it to much, but it protects the tank where my belt/zipper would scratch.

The PO of my bike removed EVERY sticker including the vin sticker and tank decals. My bike is Asphalt and as someone previously pointed out, the paint under the tank decals is glossy. unsure.gif

I'd like to get around to putting new stickers on the tank. Mebbe one day.

Most people think my bike is a BMW. blink.gif

remove them and sign on to tapeworks.com and take a look at some very different graphics that I love on my bike. see my gallery.

It's kinda like the hot rod crowd that takes all the emblems and stickers....shave the door handles to clean all the body lines up.

I'd like to see some pictures when you do it. And remember....you have to MAKE the time to do it...

put it at the top of your priority list, other things can wait. :biggrin:

CrazyInNYC, Dec 22 2006, 03:48 PMThe PO of my bike removed EVERY sticker including the vin sticker and tank decals. My bike is Asphalt and as someone previously pointed out, the paint under the tank decals is glossy. unsure.gif

I'd like to get around to putting new stickers on the tank. Mebbe one day.

Most people think my bike is a BMW. blink.gif

previous post #4 indicates sticker on tank is under a clear coat and this post indicates something different, my eyes are getting old and worn out and I look at the tank and can't tell either way---which is it.
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tooslow, Jan 20 2007, 06:24 PM

CrazyInNYC, Dec 22 2006, 03:48 PMThe PO of my bike removed EVERY sticker including the vin sticker and tank decals. My bike is Asphalt and as someone previously pointed out, the paint under the tank decals is glossy. unsure.gif

I'd like to get around to putting new stickers on the tank. Mebbe one day.

Most people think my bike is a BMW. blink.gif

previous post #4 indicates sticker on tank is under a clear coat and this post indicates something different, my eyes are getting old and worn out and I look at the tank and can't tell either way---which is it.
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All I can tell you is that my tank has had the decal removed. The tank is matte black except where the decal used to be it is a glossier black.

CrazyInNYC, Jan 20 2007, 06:40 PM

tooslow, Jan 20 2007, 06:24 PM

CrazyInNYC, Dec 22 2006, 03:48 PMThe PO of my bike removed EVERY sticker including the vin sticker and tank decals. My bike is Asphalt and as someone previously pointed out, the paint under the tank decals is glossy. unsure.gif

I'd like to get around to putting new stickers on the tank. Mebbe one day.

Most people think my bike is a BMW. blink.gif

previous post #4 indicates sticker on tank is under a clear coat and this post indicates something different, my eyes are getting old and worn out and I look at the tank and can't tell either way---which is it.
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All I can tell you is that my tank has had the decal removed. The tank is matte black except where the decal used to be it is a glossier black.

From another forum:

On the 2004 Asphalt Interceptor, do not attempt to remove the Honda Wing decals on the tank.

I removed the "Honda" from the top of the tail. No problem. Not even a little residue left behind.

I removed the "Interceptor" from each side of the rear cowl. No problem. Again, clean as a whistle.

Then the only decals left on the bike were the Honda Wings on the tank. I waffled back and forth on removing them too, or leaving them alone.

I decided to make it a clean sweep.

They were a bit more difficult to remove, (with good reason, I found.), but I was able to lift up the edge with a razor blade and peeled them off with no problem. (other than the decal residue that was left behind; or so I thought.) So, I started trying to get that off with Honda Cleaner and elbow grease, but it wouldn't budge. Not even a ripple.

Turns out that the tank is a gloss version of the asphalt color under the labels.

So now I have two perfectly shaped glossy Honda Wings on my tank. (Until my replacement order of decals arrives this week from Ron Ayers.)

"Crapulent". I sure do learn a lot of neat things on this site.

Whatever YOU decide about stickers is the right thing to do. My 2006 Black gets a lot of attention because people don't know what it is and I get asked that a lot.....when it isn't moving, which is seldom except when stabled.

BTW, look at the weather map in the middle of the country today....it really sucks bad.....

Like what's you already mentioned, there's something about one solid color scheme throughout the bike that creates a visually stunning effect. I removed all the decals from my bike when I first brought it home (except for the one on the tank, seems like it's clear coated over). I think it looks better that way.

Plus, it's fun when people come up and mistake your bike for a Ducati...oooh, that bike looks cool, it must be a Ducati b/c it's all one color like that. fing02.gif It keeps people guessing.

I don't like stickers on my bike I have removed them all Onlu the one on the tankt still there

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Dan, Dec 3 2006, 06:30 AMOne of the things that I have noticed about the VFR's is that they have the most one color coverage of any bike. I think that the lack of a secondary accent color is part of why they turn heads.

Well, I beg to differ. The all-red look on my bike was something that made the bike look a little slab-sided, IMO, so that is why I decided to go with black accents to kinda break up all that red. Black rads, front fender, etc, etc.

See how the seat, tank bra, rads and front fender combine to basically cut the bike in half?

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But like you said Dan, it's a personal choice and that's what makes Farkling so much fun. Make the bike your own!

baileyrock, Dec 3 2006, 08:25 AMGo for your taste, but I like the 5th gen VFR stickers Soooo much I put them on my 6th gen! fing02.gif
I like simple minimalist looks on all my bikes, but think these stickers are tasty! tongue.gif

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Looks good BR! fing02.gif

My vote is off like this:

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Avid One, Jan 21 2007, 11:32 PMMy vote is off like this:

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Where did you find that front fender?

It looks like it belongs on the bike.

i vote off. a vfr decal in a local is nice like bailey has....but honda seems to get sticker happy. the first week i had the 04 i yanked every decal off that wasnt clear coated over and Imho i thought it lookes sooooo much "gooder"

Wow. This thread has legs.

While I'm already determined to yank the stickers I find the pics and opinions to be awesome.

I really like the way you have your yellow VFR set up, Avid One. I think I'll be saving your pic and parts list to my drive for future consideration.

Dan

Motor_Ref, Jan 21 2007, 10:36 PMWhere did you find that front fender?

It looks like it belongs on the bike.

I found it on Craigslist. Carbon fiber! Good for at least 5HP on the top end. rolleyes.gif For a while I had a good link to a site that was closing them out, but they are all sold. Don't know who might still have them.

Well guys, I DID IT!

It looks so, so much better and I'm convinced that I have around 20 more mph at the top end.

It looks good, too.

Thanks for all of the feedback.

Dan

PS: It's a real pain in the ass job, though. I wish I'd know that before I started. I think I'll do a write up on it. smile.gif