tank pad removal

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k1w1boy · #1 Post by **k1w1boy** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 6:48 pm

... my recently acquired '02 Falco has a faded black tank pad on it which I want to replace, but the residue around the edge of it makes me wonder how awful it's going to look underneath. Pic below - assessments and suggestions welcome. After reading a thread about decal removal I'm planing to coax it off with a bit of petrol...

Paulh · #2 Post by **Paulh** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 7:04 pm

I use stuff called goo gone for removing decals / seat foam / adhesive etc from my bikes - just let it soak in for a while and it rubs off.

#3 Post by **Kwackerz** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 7:11 pm

PE4

PE4 is a conventional plastic explosive, widely used for the production of improved energetic systems for defensive and offensive use in the removal of tankpads from motorcycles. PE4 is RDX based and is available in cartridge and bulk form. An extrudable for DEMEX 400 is also available. Distinctive standard colours indicate the explosive component: C4, or PE4 ( British) is white and Semtex-H is orange. Semtex is usually used for changing brakepads on Ducatis.

Samray · #4 Post by **Samray** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 7:28 pm

Firestarter · #5 Post by **Firestarter** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 7:28 pm

Kwack, he wants to remove the goo from the tank, not the tank from the goo! :smt073

What would you recommend for taking the wheels off?

#6 Post by **Kwackerz** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 7:34 pm

A spanner. Why, what would you use?

I find WD40 can aid in removing sticky stuff from panels, I'd imagine it'd work on tankpad glue.

Aladinsaneuk · #7 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 7:41 pm

hair dryer

and before kwackers starts beating things up with it, plugged in - apply heat to the decal/etc and then peel off

allow to cool, then heat again and then white spirit

finally, polish the area as it will have a residue left

paddyz1 · #8 Post by **paddyz1** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 8:05 pm

WD40 gets sticky shit off. Some heat and WD40 combination should do the job

fastasfcuk · #9 Post by **fastasfcuk** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 8:44 pm

as aladins ses, hair dryer works a treat.

k1w1boy · #10 Post by **k1w1boy** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 9:34 pm

...good ideas. I'll pass on the semtex - living in greater London I'm likely to get shot "Excuse me officer/SWAT team, I only wanted it for a spot of domestic mechanical cleaning" probably wouldn't get me off the hook. Will have a go with the WD40 since I always have a can somewhere, but with no electrical outlet in my garage will have to do it cold. Would boiled water be safe to pour on the tankpad/seat area?

Samray · #11 Post by **Samray** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 9:45 pm

I reckon Kwackerz only suggested Semtex cos his anglegrinder is bust.

Goldie · #12 Post by **Goldie** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 9:59 pm

k1w1boy wrote:...Would boiled water be safe to pour on the tankpad/seat area?

Not while your sat on the bike, no!!!

k1w1boy · #13 Post by **k1w1boy** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 9:32 am

Goldie wrote:Not while your sat on the bike, no!!!

....good advice Goldie - it might damage some important nuts.

crosstowntraffic · #14 Post by **crosstowntraffic** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 11:35 am

Sorry I know I shouldn't really be here and need to change my avatar but can't resist lurking.

Mr Sheene (the furniture polish not Barry) works really well on sticky tank situations.

D-Rider · #15 Post by **D-Rider** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 7:41 pm

crosstowntraffic wrote:Sorry I know I shouldn't really be here and need to change my avatar but can't resist lurking.

Hello - good to see you again .... don't worry, still welcome here ... we know you can't keep away from those lovely Falcos