Get the badges off

[Dbarcle1@gmail.com]

I've read some stuff about removing the old tank badges - floss doesn't work, tried thin wire too. Any other reliable ideas anyone? Dave, Australia

[johnny]

greetings...

heat gun or hair dryer and good quality rope type floss...

apply heat and saw with the floss... stay with it... dont be the victim...

j o

[Motorhobo]

Whatever it takes and buy new ones was my strategy. I have 2 new ones on the and 2 mangled ones stuck to my workbench as a reminder that maybe I should have been more patient with the floss thing.

[The Mighty Gryphon]

If the aluminum disc isn't mangled, just the artwork, don't let BMW butt rape you for new badges.  They took the price for a tank badge from 15 bucks three years ago to $31 today.  F-them.

Take your old badge to your local sign maker who can make new artwork for about $10.  Two years ago I had 4 roundels made along with 2 K100RS labels for $15.  The $50 you save can buy enough gas to ride close to 1000 miles.

[mw074]

I use a putty knife and a padded block to lift them off. Take your time and they can be re-used with new double stick tape.

[The Mighty Gryphon]

If you are not in a hurry, you can lift the edge a tiny bit and put a couple drops of solvent in the gap.  Let it sit for a couple minutes and repeat.  Proceed a  little at a time letting the solvent break the adhesive bond. 

Not sure what will work on the badges, I have used denatured alcohol, mineral spirits, lighter fluid, xylene, and enamel reducer.  WD-40 will also work, but can be pretty slow.  Start with the mild stuff and go nastier with the xylene and enamel reducer if they don't work.  Don't let the nastier stuff sit on the good paint.  Keep the excess that comes out from behind the badge wiped up. 

[johnny]

greetings...

drill them out with a holesaw... install glass in the holes to watch your fuel boil...

j o

[Kai Ju]

greetings...

drill them out with a holesaw... install glass in the holes to watch your fuel boil...

j o

You might be surprised by the numbers in the chart below, especially the one in regards to gasoline...




Some common fuels and their boiling points

Fuel Boiling Point (oF) [/t] Gasoline 100 - 400 IsoButane 10.9 Isobutene 19.6 Isopropyl alcohol 181

[Dbarcle1@gmail.com]

Thanks for the replies, some of them helpful, some screwy, I'll let you know how I go - not sure what sort of floss you have in the states but it sure don't work here!!

[jimboknowsit]

I'm curious how the tank badge removal goes. I have two to replace as well.


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[Dbarcle1@gmail.com]

The tank badges on my K100RS came off eventually without too much effort. I used fine wire to raise the top edge then a short spatula sharpened on my angle grinder. With a t- towel for padding, tap the handle gently with a hammer. After about half way through the badge popped off. No damage to tank because of the rag. It worked for me. David

[Snowman]

45 Cal, aim right you can take them both out with one shot.  :machinegun: