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« on: February 08, 2010, 12:12:26 PM » |
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I searched the forums and found how to remove them, but the previous owner of my I/S had removed the letters from the back of the trunk. I want to replace them. I have them, just need the dimension from the lip of the trunk lid to the botom of the letters, and the distance between letters, maybe the length of the word 'VALKYRIE' as it is on your bike, that would help me with spacing dimension. Also, what is the best material to attach them. Needs to be thin and strong. Any help appreciated. I'm trying to get it back to stock, and I'm almost there... Rick @ rmcelrath@gmail.com |
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« Reply #1 on: February 08, 2010, 12:39:04 PM » |
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When you order them from Honda (I bought them through HDL), they come pre-spaced sandwiched between paper. Peel the back make sure for center and straight. Press them down and pull the front paper off.
I think they were $31.00 if you don't want the hassle of putting on individual letters... which would be a pain I would think. Good luck.
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« Reply #2 on: February 08, 2010, 03:20:34 PM » |
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I think it would be VERY difficult to place the letters one at a time and get them straight. Sounds like $31.00 (if they still are available) would be a great price.
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« Reply #3 on: February 08, 2010, 05:12:27 PM » |
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Bottom of letters are 3/4 of an inch above the lip of the trunk lid.
There is 7/16 of an inch between the bottom or top points of the letters.
The bottom tip of the "K" is centered above the lock center.
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« Reply #4 on: February 08, 2010, 08:55:09 PM » |
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Very easy to get straight!!!! Measure 3/4 of an inch up mark with something that will come off and make another mark a little further down and now run a piece of tape along the marks and walla straight line now just put the letters on the line and you are done!!!!
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« Reply #5 on: February 08, 2010, 09:09:13 PM » |
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Check an automotive paint store for double sided 3M tape. They should be able to help you out.
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« Reply #6 on: February 09, 2010, 05:18:43 AM » |
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Normal doublesided tape is easy to get, but Honda uses a special, very thin, die cut tape for it's letters. I'd just buy the set, as cutting the tape to fit the letters, well, life is just too short.....
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Oldswimr
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« Reply #7 on: February 09, 2010, 05:33:03 AM » |
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When you order them from Honda (I bought them through HDL), they come pre-spaced sandwiched between paper. Peel the back make sure for center and straight. Press them down and pull the front paper off.
I think they were $31.00 if you don't want the hassle of putting on individual letters... which would be a pain I would think. Good luck.
Can I get a link for HDL please? Thanks. |
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« Reply #8 on: February 09, 2010, 08:01:43 AM » |
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Oldswimr
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« Reply #9 on: February 09, 2010, 08:57:03 AM » |
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This really looks like the way to go. I'll use the old letters for a picture frame or something.. |
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« Reply #10 on: February 09, 2010, 01:03:07 PM » |
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When you order them from Honda (I bought them through HDL), they come pre-spaced sandwiched between paper. Peel the back make sure for center and straight. Press them down and pull the front paper off.
I think they were $31.00 if you don't want the hassle of putting on individual letters... which would be a pain I would think. Good luck.
Can I get a link for HDL please? Thanks. If you arent going to use them old VALKYRIE letters, Ill buy them....let me know, thanks |
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« Reply #11 on: February 09, 2010, 01:09:08 PM » |
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Hey Chris I will send you a set. I have a new set for you. Adrian  |
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« Reply #12 on: February 09, 2010, 01:55:01 PM » |
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Hey Chris I will send you a set. I have a new set for you. Adrian Wow...really, thats cool....let me know what the damage is.......thanks Adrian |
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