Followed this thread and removed the tank emblems using dental floss as a "saw" to cut the double face tape between the tank and emblem and then cleanup with hair dryer to soften the tape to remove. A little Goo-Gone and the job was done.
One small detail, previous owners must have replaced the original "burgundy" tank (damaged somehow?, since the speedo/odo was replaced as well) with a new primed tank and had it custom painted. They then proceeded to tape the emblems on and also used HOT GLUE to secure the emblem ends. No matter, the dental floss cut through the hot glue easier than the tape.
I say the tank was painted on primer because the fender had the same custom paint scheme, but they painted over the original burgundy (same as side panels which weren't painted) but never bothered to scuff up the burgundy to ensure good retention. The over-paint flaked off in places where I cut into the fender (bob job and mounting holes for the tails) leaving nice, clean, shiny burgundy in spots. Who doesn't prep prepainted surfaces before repainting?
Now I'm rethinking the final paint job. May keep tank and paint the sides and fenders to match either the "red" or the "grey" on the tank.
What do you think?
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