Removing Chrome pieces

[DarkHorse9825]

Okay, just a question for now. I want to remove the two chromes pieces from the upper fairing, I think they call them Mole 5 and Mole 6.

 

Are they just put on with double sided tape, or are there holes in the fairing in which they are affixed to?

 

Thanks.

[Sylvester]

Are you talking about the spears on either side if the fairing? If so use dental floss or fishing line to saw under the spears to remove. Then you can use Goo Off to clean the residue.

 

[Yammer Dan]

Isn't it a Sin to remove CHROME?? I'm not sure someone will have the answer. I think just tape but wait for the experts!! I Hate Chrome!!!Wish mine was all Flat Black!! I did buy a new brush.......:whistling:A Flat Black 2nd Gen ???

[XV1100SE]

Wait.... you want to REMOVE chrome ???? You can do that????

 

For those wondering.... Mole5 and Mole6 are the eyebrows.

 

And yes... they are held on with double sided adhesive. Slide fishing tape between the Mole and the fairing and break the bond. You can remove the adhesive left behind with Goo Gone or WD40.

[DarkHorse9825]

Yes, I know, I am removing some chrome. I should be strung up for even thinking of it.

 

Sacrilegious as is sound, I don't care for those two "eye brows." I was going to add some vinyl decals that suit the bike.

 

Thanks for the replies.

[djh3]

I like it. I'm not a big chrome fan either. Takes time away from riding. You might try heating it some with a hair dryer some to soften up the sticky. Or you could just park it out in the sun here in Fl for awhile its been in the upper 90's and heat index 104.

[Skid]

I keep thinking I would like to remove mine. Not a fan of the eyebrows either.

Edited August 3, 2014 by Skid

[Gary N.]

Took mine off years ago and put them and another pair on top of the saddle bags.

[CMCOFFEY]

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Held on by that

 

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j169/coffeyR6/MISC/3481FF8D-5D75-4F20-925D-0C1B3F33CB91.jpg

Good by chrome.

[CMCOFFEY]

Fishing line to get the chrome off, razor blade, wd40 and a rag to get the grey foam tape off.

[MikeWa]

I am looking for a pair of eyebrows.

 

Mike

[CMCOFFEY]

PM me your address and these are yours.

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[2WHEELSFORME]

Too much chrome for me also on my Midnight. Eyebrows, trunk key trim, dash Yamaha piece, front rotor chrome covers and tank badges all removed. Front x 2 pieces and rear fender trim, passenger floorboards, rear crash bars, front fender accent piece and saddle bag lid latches all powered coated black. Trim between windshield and fairing and lower clear wind deflectors painted black. Even the aftermarket SS brake, throttle, and clutch lines are black rather than silver. Darker than midnight, much more to my liking.

Edited August 2, 2014 by 2WHEELSFORME

[Condor]

Too much chrome for me also on my Midnight. Eyebrows, trunk key trim, dash Yamaha piece and tank badges all removed. Front x 2 pieces and rear fender trim, passenger floorboards, rear crash bars, front fender accent piece and saddle bag lid latches all powered coated black. Trim between windshield and lower clear wind deflectors painted black. Even the aftermarket SS brake, throttle, and clutch lines are black rather than silver. Darker than midnight, much more to my liking.

 

The '04 came without the tank badges... Kinda like it. Didn't think I would... But I did add Slowroll's Twinkie and carb covers... Might pull the eyebrows off as well...

[djh3]

I would be afraid to use the razor blade. I just know I would slip and foul things up majorly. Credit card is my weapon of choice on that sort of thing. Usually wrapped in a paper towel to see it that will work first to keep from scratching.

[Riderduke]

I removed mine about 8-9 years ago.....Now the sit on top of Sleeperhawk's saddle bags.