removing emblems

Hey All,

I took off and replaced my emblems today.  Just in case anyone else is interested:

Took an Amazon gift card – 30 mil thick plastic card - and pressed the flat edge diagonally down against the gap between the emblem and the gas tank.  Sorry, I didn’t think to take pictures while the emblems were still on the tank. 

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The emblems have a pretty much vertical edge and the gap between the edge of the emblem and tank is pretty small but with a little muscle, the card will eventually work its way underneath – gradually added pressure to the card and when the card finally got under the edge of the emblem, there was an audible popping sound (each time).

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I then pushed the card further under the emblem and gently pried/lifted it away from the tank.  The emblems are held on by two sided thin foam tape and came away pretty clean. 

If you have a thinner plastic card, maybe 20 mil or so, I think it will be easier to work under the edge of the emblem. 

I’ve always preferred the Honda Wing logo as a decal/sticker rather than an emblem so I may add a wing later on, this one has a clear backing/background.

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The OEM emblems around about 62mm in diameter and the backs are pretty much flat (logo surface being convex).  The ones I replaced them with are 60mm and size-wise fit pretty good.

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These are tempting too:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/4PCS-Batman-Bat-Dark-Knight-Emblem-Wheel-Center-Hub-Rim-Cap-Cover-Stickers-60mm-/262197401123?hash=item3d0c2ed623:g:8p0AAOSw~otWgK4S&vxp=mtr

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:D

Hmmm...you guys with your custom BMW and Punisher badges have inspired me to find a Gator badge  :tongue:   That Punisher badge looks pretty cool!