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BINOVC
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« on: July 02, 2018, 08:42:14 AM » |
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Back story - I first noticed several years ago that the "I" on the "Interstate" badge on one of my side bags came off during a washing. I put it in a safe place for future re-attachment. Then over the years a couple "Valkyrie" letters came off of the trunk lid. Over the weekend I noticed a third one coming loose, so I just pulled it off for safe keeping.
This morning riding to work I hit a smallish bump in the road, but enough to fling off the chrome plastic adornment on the front fender. By the time I got stopped and went back, it had already been run over by other traffic and is now ex-bling.
Anyone else experiencing deterioration of bling adhesive?
What new adhesive would be recommended for re-attaching?
Anybody got a spare front fender emblem for sale?
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gordonv
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VRCC # 31419
Richmond BC
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« Reply #1 on: July 02, 2018, 09:53:42 AM » |
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No problem with every bike I had. I would suspect either yours where removed (bike painted) and reattached with inferior tape, or just a bad run. But since every piece is doing this, my 1st thought is more likely since they would not be likely to all match up together from one source.
Go to your favorite auto store, and buy some double sided tape for attaching auto trim/emblems. Expensive, but quality.
As for your front emblem, either post in the classifieds, or look on ebay. OEM come available from time-to-time, or replace with the front fender guard since yours is currently off. But it get backed up with a bolt through the fender, if I remember correctly.
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Valkorado
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Gunnison, Colorado (7,703') Here there be twisties.
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« Reply #2 on: July 02, 2018, 10:40:43 AM » |
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Customization opportunity!   I know, I know - - I need to wash my bike! |
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Have you ever noticed when you're feeling really good, there's always a pigeon that'll come sh!t on your hood? - John Prine 97 Tourer "Silver Bullet" 01 Interstate "Ruby"  |
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Bighead
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« Reply #3 on: July 02, 2018, 01:39:18 PM » |
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I have a fender chrome thingy it is your for the price of shipping. Unless maybe you want to ride over to Corinth and I can meet you there with it. If we can work out a day to do it. That would be about half way between us. Let me know.
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1997 Bumble Bee
1999 Interstate (sold)
2016 Wing
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #4 on: July 02, 2018, 01:44:54 PM » |
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It has been my experience that double sided tape (on OE or aftermarket parts) tends to let go if you use S100 or other cleaners on the bike that have a mild corrosiveness in them. Not soap and water.
You may still be able to get the letters the Interstate script from Honda. Tape on.
All wax must come off before application.
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BINOVC
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« Reply #5 on: July 03, 2018, 02:41:25 PM » |
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@Bighead, that's extremely generous, email sent. Hope to be able to return the kindness some day, or pass it forward.
@Jess, interestingly I just tried S100 during last weekend's wash, but only just once. I previously only used s&w, but I let it get pretty dirty and thought I'd try the stuff to see if it would magically erase my neglect (it didn't). But who knows what the PO used. Luckily I don't need any of the letters as I caught them either as they fell off, or as they were about to.
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desertrefugee
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« Reply #6 on: July 04, 2018, 09:41:50 AM » |
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Many may not agree with me on this, but I always appreciated the look of a "de-badged" vehicle. The smoothed look can be very appealing. Of course, you'd save all the removed stuff - although it sounds like you're now missing a few bits.
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'97 Bumble Bee, '78 GL1000, '79 CBX, '78 CB750F, '74 CB750
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