Frame Stickers: Don't Destroy!

[El-Twin]

At least in California....

When contemplating removal of those garish frame stickers strewn all about your Monster's lovely trellis-work, know one thing (two actually):

A) They are designed to self-destruct upon removal, &
B) You cannot sell your bike (at least in California) without them, with less than 7500 miles.

This information came from my local dealer last weekend at my 600-mile service. If true (& I'm assuming it is), then this is info that needs to be more widely known.

Point (A) can be overcome with blue painter's tape, a lot of heat, some tweezers and a LOT of care. Then clean-up with WD40.

Point (B) can be neutralized by carefully planning strategic locations on the framework under the seat for the liberated stickers.

I accomplished this last weekend, but was keenly aware of the of the looming potential for disaster, so be advised!

[teddy037.3]

oh, california... you're so silly...


while the stickers are intended to be tamper-proof, I found that if you take your time and move them when the bike is brand new, they come off quite easily, and in one piece 

[DoWorkSon]

You sure?

I sold my 696 with the stickers removed and under 4000 miles. DMV does not require an inspection when selling a motorcycle...

Now buying/selling a bike out of state might be a different matter but
I have yet to read anything on the removal of frame stickers.

If the information the sticker contained was so important, they would stamp the info into frame, such as the vin. Stickers come off due to a variety of reasons, and DMV couldn't expect them to be permanent...

Maybe it's necessary for a dealership selling a brand new vehicle, but not private party.

[El-Twin]

You sure?

I sold my 696 with the stickers removed and under 4000 miles. DMV does not require an inspection when selling a motorcycle...

No, I'm not sure. My dealer just mentioned it when I told him about my plan. Your experience, I think, is more valid. So maybe there's not a big worry after all, which is nice. 

[tlh235]

Oops.

[Uncle Mofo]

oh, california... you're so silly...


while the stickers are intended to be tamper-proof, I found that if you take your time and move them when the bike is brand new, they come off quite easily, and in one piece 

+1  I did put mine under the seat. Thank God I did. When I totaled the bike at the track, I needed 2 places on the bike to verify the vin for a salvage title.  Indiana law

[696DCRider]

I tried to reconstruct mine on a piece of paper.  Hopefully that will be good enough shall I need it. 

[corey]

I was  able to remove mine completely and in one piece, and place them on a piece of paper as well.
However, now that I think of it... I'm not sure where that piece of paper is

[ducatiz]

They are removable.

heat them up with a hair dryer.  peel slowly.

I remounted mine under the seat.

[ducpainter]

I was  able to remove mine completely and in one piece, and place them on a piece of paper as well.
However, now that I think of it... I'm not sure where that piece of paper is

Someplace safe...

[kopfjäger]

A) They are designed to self-destruct

Like a 'tape' after Mr Phelps finished listening to it? 

[El-Twin]

Like a 'tape' after Mr Phelps finished listening to it? 

Very much like that, only with less smoke.   

[ungeheuer]

They are removable.

heat them up with a hair dryer.  peel slowly.

I remounted mine under the seat.

Thats where my removed and intact frame stickers are too 

[SteveO.]

I peeled mine off in little pieces and threw them away. Here's hoping I don't need them!

[BlackKat]

Take your time and even after years, they will come off...

On the note of the dealer...it pisses the poor tech off when he is attempting to pull the vin from the steer tube when we are trying to replace your gas tank under warranty!