Better then Goo-gone

[R1nStang]

I removed the decals from my 09 last night and even with using a blowdryer to heat em up it left a nasty residue. I didnt have any goo gone and alcohol was putting swirls in the paint. So i went thru my cabinet and remembered an item I used on an old car to remove the residue from the tint. Citrus 2

I stil had a bottle of it. and it worked great. had a couple spots that took some elbow grease but nothing i broke a sweat over or really had to use any force on.

And before anyone says it...NO I dont work for the company that makes it. Just helpin people save some money and get a good product. heres a link to the first site that popped up with i went to goggle shopping
http://www.shoplet.com/office/db/BMT633712927.html

less the $6 and a huge bottle. And good for uses all over the house too! Always a plus...you can use it in the garage and the woman uses it in the kitchen haha

[streetjester]

Thanks for the info. Rubbing alcohol is great for removing latex paint off your bike paint job. Now I use a spray that does not hurt clear coat at all. I will have to go out and find it. But thanks for the heads up.

[Jred]

thanks for the info...

[iceman4357]

stuff does work great. I cant get those damn yamaha stickers off even with a blow dryer! I am about to just take sand paper to it and have the lower fairings repainted.

[R1nStang]

Originally Posted by iceman4357

stuff does work great. I cant get those damn yamaha stickers off even with a blow dryer! I am about to just take sand paper to it and have the lower fairings repainted.

I found it best to get a dry cloth like a microfiber. rub over the areas you know still have residue. the cloth will leave it "tacky" and a lot more noticable. then apply the Citrus and its gone with even less elbow grease...which wasnt much to begin with. not sure why...but making it tacky tends to help break it up easier

[Judah Ben-Hur]

Originally Posted by R1nStang

I removed the decals from my 09 last night and even with using a blowdryer to heat em up it left a nasty residue. I didnt have any goo gone and alcohol was putting swirls in the paint. So i went thru my cabinet and remembered an item I used on an old car to remove the residue from the tint. Citrus 2

I stil had a bottle of it. and it worked great. had a couple spots that took some elbow grease but nothing i broke a sweat over or really had to use any force on.

And before anyone says it...NO I dont work for the company that makes it. Just helpin people save some money and get a good product. heres a link to the first site that popped up with i went to goggle shopping
http://www.shoplet.com/office/db/BMT633712927.html

less the $6 and a huge bottle. And good for uses all over the house too! Always a plus...you can use it in the garage and the woman uses it in the kitchen haha

I've been thinking of doing the same to my yellow 09'. I just don't know what to replace or break up all that black with. Do you have any pictures of it stripped and what are you planning on doing in the end?

[R1nStang]

Originally Posted by Judah Ben-Hur

I've been thinking of doing the same to my yellow 09'. I just don't know what to replace or break up all that black with. Do you have any pictures of it stripped and what are you planning on doing in the end?

Yeah Ive got a pic of it striped. I tried a large YZF logo in the old 98 style font. but it was just cut wayyyy to big it looked hideous. right now Ive just got the 04-08 style R1 logo in yellow on order. Ill post some pics once I get those in. ok just checked my comp. I dont have any decent pics of it naked. ill get some before I head to work and try to post it up once i get there

[R1nStang]

here ya go. sorry it took so long it was a crazy busy day at work

[Judah Ben-Hur]

Hey thanks. I was playing around with the cheaper Photoshop version earlier today and trying some things out. I even had the sides painted cadmium yellow but let myself down by trying to break it up with my hand drawn graphics package.

Keep us posted on when you got her done.

[R1nStang]

no prob. Got the tracking number for the R1 decals today. should be here middle next week

[rorlow]

Originally Posted by R1nStang

here ya go. sorry it took so long it was a crazy busy day at work

looks much better, WTH was Yamaha thinking with those ugly azz flames

[InkedR1Pilot]

Originally Posted by rorlow

WTH was Yamaha thinking with those ugly azz flames

they were thinking if they put flames on the bikes it might attract some of the first time buyer suzi squids

[R1nStang]

ok i finally got em in and got some pics of it. i was kinda indecisive about the placement...but they are only $4 per decal thru downat70.com and thats for the 2 tone yellow over silver that i got.

[rocalotopus]

Originally Posted by rorlow

looks much better, WTH was Yamaha thinking with those ugly azz flames

looks GREAT naked. and I don't usually like yellow bikes.
I vote no sticker.

[R1nStang]

Originally Posted by rocalotopus

looks GREAT naked. and I don't usually like yellow bikes.
I vote no sticker.

haha im so indecisive about the stickers. thats why i stick with the cheap ones...$5-15 here or there doesnt mean much. if i dont like it...rip it off and go naked again. I just feel it needs something to break up the large amount of black right there

[Judah Ben-Hur]

Yeah, the black just needs broken up some.

I wish my photoshop skills were better or they existed at all. I was trying to take the graphic off from the 2009 white/red and put it on our bikes. I know I could have one made locally for pretty cheap or just buy a set. They are not listed on anyones parts catalog yet.

I could go over to the local Ski-Doo dealer and buy one of the bees like on their sleds but the yellow is like the guy at the end of this sentence.

[R1nStang]

Originally Posted by Judah Ben-Hur

Yeah, the black just needs broken up some.

I wish my photoshop skills were better or they existed at all. I was trying to take the graphic off from the 2009 white/red and put it on our bikes. I know I could have one made locally for pretty cheap or just buy a set. They are not listed on anyones parts catalog yet.

I could go over to the local Ski-Doo dealer and buy one of the bees like on their sleds but the yellow is like the guy at the end of this sentence.

you can order those from a yamaha dealer.
http://millersyamaha.com/fiche_secti...009&fveh=28615
its on the Cowling #2
Ref #6
GRAPHIC 2, R UR FOR BWC1
14B-28392-50-00

for a set of 2 with the YZFR1 coupon its like just under $70. but they are still red. if they were yellow I would be all over it.

[Judah Ben-Hur]

Forgive me, I'm been on some meds.

I meant the style of the 2009 white/red. I just was looking at the 2010 blue/whites graphics too. I might have to buy a set and take them to a local decal shop. Matching the yellow might be a downfall.

I wish someone could photoshop the 2010 blue/whites side cowling decals on our yellow/black. I've never been a big fan of flames.

I don't see the 2010's listed.

[R1nStang]

Originally Posted by Judah Ben-Hur

Forgive me, I'm been on some meds.

I meant the style of the 2009 white/red. I just was looking at the 2010 blue/whites graphics too. I might have to buy a set and take them to a local decal shop. Matching the yellow might be a downfall.

I wish someone could photoshop the 2010 blue/whites side cowling decals on our yellow/black. I've never been a big fan of flames.

I don't see the 2010's listed.

yeah same here. I thought it was interesting when i first got the bike...but then it just got boring after a couple weeks

[MotoGPracing]

Originally Posted by rocalotopus

looks GREAT naked.
I vote no sticker.

Yeah, looked real nice!

I had to peal the R1 off soon as I got her home