Harley Davidson Tank Badge Removal and New Badge Install

[@TheGearedRaven72]

Wow Ryan, that looks sharp!! That tape removal almost kicked your butt. Great tutorial.

[@kidmoto22]

TheGearedRaven 72 It really did...my back has hurt for two days. It was no joke!

[@TheBlueBikeDoyle]

Nice but should put eagle on it. That's a 25hp gain per eagle

[@kidmoto22]

The Blue Bike & Doyle Damn Doyle why didn’t I think of that...🤣🤣

[@TheBlueBikeDoyle]

@@kidmoto22 I heard it on a podcast I think .

[@kidmoto22]

The Blue Bike & Doyle We got that from ShadeTrees KZbin post a while back when he “upgraded” the crusty glide.

[@TheBlueBikeDoyle]

@@kidmoto22 yes I know 👍

[@OZARKSHDRIDERS]

Looks a lot better than the original tank badge, nice and clean, nice job brother 💯✌️😎

[@kidmoto22]

OZARKS H-D RIDER'S Thank you...it wasn’t all that enjoyable but I love the outcome!

[@OZARKSHDRIDERS]

@@kidmoto22 well it was worth putting in the work, sure does look a whole lot better Brother 💯👍

[@richardedwin5980]

Sure am glad you’re not my pinstriper!!!! You can’t even get the tape straight with the tank emblem in place as a reference.

[@funhumanusa]

Nice, I never would have thought about using that fishing line. Great idea.

[@kidmoto22]

Worked like a charm

[@DCyclemoto]

Great how to, Ryan! I’ve never seen this done on a bike yet and now I know what to expect if I ever decide to swap the badges.👍🏻

[@kidmoto22]

D-Cycle Beware of the tape backing on the stock tank badges it’s a shit show to get it off.

[@Fletch_Rides]

Nice tank badge. Understated log. Sometimes we dont want the brand in your face. Great vid!

[@kidmoto22]

FletchDyna Thank you...for me it was also an opportunity to remove some of the chrome...😂

[@Fletch_Rides]

kidmoto22 Yeah I know what you mean. I am a fan of the blacked out look

[@shaunfrederick4909]

Hey looks great. I'm getting ready to remove the emblems from a denim black tank and am worried I'll bugger up the paint. Was there any leftover silhouette of the old emblem? I've done emblems on regular gloss paint and not had any issues. It's just the rubbing and scraping on the black denim that has me worried. Did the WD40 not stain the paint? What did you use to clean up the WD40? Any input on the denim paint would be greatly appreciated. It's guys like you that give the rest of us the nerve and knowledge to get the job done. Thanks for the great video. Shaun

[@kidmoto22]

Use rubbing alcohol…I do have a bit of a silhouette on one side but not on the other so I’m most sure why. Thanks for the input

[@briankilloran138]

I am in the same boat..little worried about adding a shine to the denim paint

[@muddywaters0819]

@@briankilloran138im here now for that reason.Did u do it?Done gloss but not deniem

[@briankilloran138]

@@muddywaters0819 I end up going to sturgis and had them removed and had hand painted logo put on

[@ChaseTheRide]

Have removed a number emblems over the years. Like the tape idea. I have used a dry erase, however have to watch that due to a light touch and it is gone. I am looking at doing the some emblem soon and this is very helpful!

[@kidmoto22]

Chase The Ride Thank You.....I was thinking that chalk would work also but like the dry erase marker it was too easy to not keep my install spot marked. I found that the thin line tape was the best option and made the install quite easy.

[@ChaseTheRide]

@@kidmoto22 Totally agree, best option I have seen yet!

[@danielchickelero1748]

Looks great, you do good work. I bought a 19 twisted cherry and had guy airbrush and clear over, looks killer. Keep up the good work

[@kidmoto22]

Thanks man...much appreciated!

[@ChristianKustomz]

Very nice and your patience is admirable. Looks great

[@kidmoto22]

Thank you. It’s a great looking mod but it is time consuming for sure.

[@mitch6969123]

Shopping for a Harley, a slim maybe and I’m putting that emblem on it. Looks great, love the color of the tank, is that charcoal gray?

[@kidmoto22]

It’s called Charcoal Denim.

[@JP1970]

Dude, I like it...thinking about doing this to my Heritage. Thanks for the video!

[@kidmoto22]

Getting all the adhesive off is the worst part.

[@johne6525]

I’m waiting for mine in the mail, so I thought I’d look for a video and came across yours🤙 you made the right move.. I’m happy I ordered them. Looks fire my man.

[@VVoltz]

Dude, that looks sick! Also, this is your best install video so far! I am really liking the methodology you used with the tape, great idea, I will be rebadging mine soon as well. Also, quick question, did you try using goo gone for the remnants of the sticky tape left on the tank? I find it semi useful but only for the last thin layers left

[@kidmoto22]

VVoltz I was going to try that but opted for the WD40 though it might be safer if it got on other parts..not lemon based.

[@jackfessler3463]

You can use isopropyl alcohol and a flexible plastic scraper. Heat it up a little again helps it jist dont burn the paint. Also id heat the new badge ip after install a little to get it to seat.

[@kidmoto22]

I did use the isopropyl a little bit I don’t recall I I put that in the video

[@CJCon885]

Got rid of the tank badge and the new fender did not come with badges. Not sure if I will have anything painted on the tank. But I do not like badges. Prefer the paint. Also getting the flue totally off is a pain. Lol

[@FourQed]

Took mine off with a heat gun, couldn't have been easier. Used goo gone to get remaining adhesive off. Ready for new emblems.

[@kidmoto22]

Heat gun, goo gone and all of that needed a little elbow grease at the same time.

[@james3282]

New to your channel, first video watched. Recommended by Weems and watching from Ontario, Canada 😎🇨🇦🙏

[@kidmoto22]

Very cool. Jared is a friend and a really great guy! Thanks for watching

[@james3282]

@@kidmoto22 Absolutely, he is making a difference in so many lives. He talked about you in his video today so I thought I would check you out and I subscribed.

[@skyking4501]

Very good video. I really like these mod videos. Happy riding, it’s coming soon. Just a matter of weeks for us.

[@kidmoto22]

John Ramey No doubt!! Thank You...winter modding is all I can do with my bike!!!

[@tjbummer200]

How are these badges holding up? I want to order the same ones but they are a little pricey. Are they metal or plastic? Great video.

[@kidmoto22]

They are really great. Honestly I’m not sure I believe they are metal. They have the real 3m tape on the back and are solid as can be. I also installed the carbon fiber bag latch inserts and are great too!

[@smoothntheclutch]

@@kidmoto22 Where did you purchase and what is the name discretion if you don’t mind saying?

[@smoothntheclutch]

@@kidmoto22 *description

[@kidmoto22]

@@smoothntheclutch I found them on IG under rebus_emblems Hopefully that helps

[@smoothntheclutch]

@@kidmoto22 Thank you. I appreciate it!

[@LloydMayes]

Looks a lot better

[@kidmoto22]

Lloyd Mayes Thank you..I agree it’s a very clean look.

[@LloydMayes]

If I had one I'd do the same thing

[@rolandb.campos4535]

That badge looks beautiful, Where did you bought it ? 👍👍👍

[@kidmoto22]

Thank you! I got it from harley_rebus on Instagram.

[@smoothntheclutch]

@@kidmoto22 What size is the badge you’re holding in this video? They have a couple different options but the one you have seem to be a good size for the tank.

[@luismaldonado5453]

Hello there. For the removal, does the tank needs to be empty? (No fuel) thanks

[@kidmoto22]

I didn’t do anything special with the file in the tank

[@paulrevere4326]

Looks awesome!

[@TonysGarage]

Very clean looking! Do definitely have more patience than I. 🤣😂

[@kidmoto22]

Tony Cox Yeah this was not a fun mod at all...that tape removal straight sucked.

[@spiritofthehighway9100]

Where did you get your emblem? I noticed those emblems at the FDBM in Waynesville.

[@kidmoto22]

Check out @rebus_emblems on Instagram.

[@captainobvious5349]

Looks great Link to the badge?

[@kidmoto22]

@@captainobvious5349 @rebus_carbon on Instagram.

[@Misty3133]

Going out to do this now,thanks!! Great video!

[@kidmoto22]

I’m sure it will turn out great for you! Let me know how it goes.

[@edwardduran4354]

very clean looking

[@wingandhog]

I’m getting ready to repaint my 02 Electra Glide with a denim paint (color TBD… I can’t make up my mind 🤔)….. I want to rebadge the tank with a simple Bar & Shield, like you used. This was a great ‘how to’ video. Saved and subscribed. Did you order the emblem directly from Harley? I have seen these on eBay and Amazon but not sure of the quality.

[@kidmoto22]

I got them from @rebus_emblems on Instagram. I’ve had them on my bike for three seasons and they are a good product and 1/3 the price of you order them from HD.

[@wingandhog]

@@kidmoto22 … thank you! I will check them out

[@kidmoto22]

@@wingandhog If you use them tell them I sent you. They might hook you up with a discount…can’t hurt!

[@wingandhog]

@@kidmoto22 … will do! Thank you

[@alfredocastillo7638]

Where did you get the bar and shield new emblems you put on the tank.

[@kidmoto22]

On Instagram: rebus_emblem is the name

[@yamahaz33]

Great video, so the wd40 was ok on the denim paint? I've got a wicked Red denim and wanted to do this same badge

[@kidmoto22]

Yeah I’ve had the badge on there for over a year and the paint is good. I’d also try goo gone.

[@billmeloche4918]

Use a Heat Gun on a Tank of Gas? Is that safe? I thought you'd have to take the tank off, and empty the fuel

[@kidmoto22]

You can only hold the heat on long enough to get the glue tacky…excessive heat would damage the paint so it’s a very quick process with the heat gun. There’s very little heat transfer to the tank below the badges.

[@jamiesanders3572]

Nice install very informative

[@kidmoto22]

Thanks, much appreciated

[@breezetelemaster1368]

Great Job!

[@RB-tx4mn]

Hey bro, I've got a '21 RKS with the chrome Harley badge but like the looks of the badge like you just took off. Any idea where those can be bought? Local Harley said they don't sell them. 🤷‍♂️

[@kidmoto22]

I got them from @harley_rubus on Instagram. You can DM them and they have all types of colors designs ect.

[@disciple777]

Looks Awesome, where did ya get that tank badge?

[@kidmoto22]

Allymac S F Thank you. I found them on IG @harley_rebus.

[@deepfreezebob]

Thanks for the instructions!

[@kidmoto22]

Now you know exactly what to do. Don’t put those emblems on until your tank is mounted.

[@curtwagner4901]

Where did you buy the new tank emblems.

[@kidmoto22]

Check out harley_rebus on Instagram.

[@bikerbob1369]

Do you know about the rubber eraser wheel that goes on your drill takes off tape no damage to paint...👍

[@kidmoto22]

Didn’t know about that!

[@lorib4407]

Thank you! I have the same stock emblem and I personally think it’s the ugliest one Harley has ever made. I have been eyeing the same solid black emblem you used for my wicked red denim street glide special

[@kidmoto22]

Lori B Taking the old emblems off is no joke but it totally changes the look of the bike. On your bike with the wicked red denim it would be amazing. I say do it.

[@benjaminluddy3564]

Where did you purchase the bar and shield badging at? And how much was it?

[@kidmoto22]

I got them on IG rebus_emblems. I’m not sure on price cause it was a couple of years back.

[@b925ish]

im going to be installin version of the bar and shield on my bagger tomorrow...... lol, i removed my badges yesterday tho, so it'll involve some guess work haha

[@kidmoto22]

Good luck After the work to remove the badges new badge placement is critical!

[@rudyscemama1154]

Which products did you use except wd40 to remove the glue?

[@kidmoto22]

Gue gone works really well also.

[@mitchramseur8412]

Is that Denim or traditional gloss paint? I bought the emblems but my finish is Denim, little nervous to use adhesive remover on that finish.

[@kidmoto22]

I have denim paint. I used rubbing alcohol and gue gone and it didn’t harm the paint. But always try a small spot first

[@mitchramseur8412]

@@kidmoto22 good advice. Looks like your denim paint survived just fine. Thanks for the reply! I think it looks much better.

[@louisrivera9236]

Looks great! Were did you purchase the emblems from?

[@kidmoto22]

Thank you! Found them on IG. @harley_rebus

[@louisrivera9236]

kidmoto22 thank you

[@Rizzel101]

Hey just bought the 2021 billards teal and gloss black road glide. Would love to remove the chrome badge and put them gloss black outline badges on. A link to buy them?

[@kidmoto22]

Check out harley_rebus on IG and they will get you all set up.

[@gregrose6915]

Great video. What size was the badges?, Do they ship to Canada?, What is the price?

[@kidmoto22]

Thank you. The size is 3 1/4 inches wide and 2 1/2 tall. They will deliver international for sure. I believe I paid about 150 for them and there was a bit of a defect with the first order and they sent out another set no questions asked. The shipping does take some time so you have to be patient. You can find them on Instagram at harley_rebus.

[@tracylgoliday3]

Where did you get the decals from?

[@kidmoto22]

Rebus_emblems on Instagram.

[@miguelsalgado4673]

Is this an amazon product

[@kidmoto22]

No…. I purchased them from @harley_rebus on Instagram.

[@billk65]

Nice job looks sweet might try Goo Gone

[@kidmoto22]

I was worried about the nature of that product on the paint but I think it would work.

[@gopaljoshi13]

Can any body tell which adhesive should prefer headlights batch

[@kidmoto22]

?

[@vivepopo]

any links to where you got that badge?

[@kidmoto22]

LeftoverVirus Check out @harley_rebus on IG.

[@TheGorillaBiker]

I second Tony you have the patience of a saint man!! But it looks fantastic to be fair :) I'm not following any dirty bikers that sounds unsanitary.

[@kidmoto22]

The GorillaBiker Without a doubt following Dirty Bikers can get you into a heap of trouble, but think of the fun you’ll have getting into that trouble.

[@stephenmustard8388]

I honestly thought you were Tom Green when I saw the thumb nail.

[@kidmoto22]

Dude that’s so funny. It’s been years since someone has said that!

[@francescosorrentino1559]

Where did you get the emblem from??

[@kidmoto22]

They are from harley_rebus on Instagram.

[@julioacevedo1035]

Where did you purchase the emblems from?

[@kidmoto22]

I got them from harley_rebus on Instagram.

[@julioacevedo1035]

@@kidmoto22 Thank you. great video btw....

[@kidmoto22]

Much appreciated

[@johnathonhayes9375]

Would "goo gone" be ok? You think it'd damage paint!

[@kidmoto22]

I think it would…I would try it on a small area that you can’t see first. I’m almost positive others have used that type of remover.

[@Jisstifer83626]

Goo gone will strip your clear coat.

[@bradacarvery9317]

Where did the badge come from ?

[@kidmoto22]

I got it from @rebuscarbon on IG.

[@Mr.McStache]

Nice job

[@socal-fishing-7608]

WHERE DID YOU GET THE EMBLEMS? DO YOU HAVE AN ITEM#

[@kidmoto22]

You can find the company on Instagram. harley_rebus just DM them and go from there.

[@gregrichie8547]

Do you have a link to the emblems you bought?

[@kidmoto22]

They are on Instagram. @Harley_Rebus

[@eddro42]

What size is it? 3.7 or 4.3?

[@eddro42]

And is it the curved?

[@kidmoto22]

Yes it’s the 3.7 curved to fit the tank

[@fabianradloff939]

TOP !

[@Bonezz024]

Why wd40 over goo gone? Just curious.

[@kidmoto22]

I was having better luck with the removal of the badge tape.

[@clayeverett2463]

Where do you get the decals?

[@kidmoto22]

I found them on Instagram. It’s harley_rebus then you can IM the account. They are metal badges too!

[@jimw493]

where can i get that

[@kidmoto22]

Rebus Carbon on Instagram or online

[@jimw493]

did u have it custom made i cant find it @@kidmoto22

[@tater036]

is it the same size as the cvo badge ?

[@kidmoto22]

I believe so. I’m not exactly sure of the CVO badge size. I’ve got tons of pics on my IG account and you can see for yourself the proportion in the wild!!

[@johnjerome7029]

Where did you get the new badges?

[@kidmoto22]

John Jerome I found them on Instagram. harley_rebus makes these overseas. There a little bit different size than the genuine H-D badges however they are a really good product. I’ve been very happy with them.

[@johnjerome7029]

Thank you. I’ll look them up

[@Brian-er7py]

I wanna throw a new emblem on my softail standard because the one that comes with it is invisible

[@kidmoto22]

NullDullAndAlone This is a good option for sure. You can find them on IG harley_rebus

[@JoseSalazar-ei1oy]

Nice

[@s1ckTV]

Where do I get this emblem ?

[@kidmoto22]

Harley_Rebus on Instagram.

[@mikethebike6825]

Am I the only one thinking the old badge is better looking?

[@kidmoto22]

I think you might be! That’s what makes this so great! Make it your own! Thanks for checking it out.

[@hayshallman5903]

I like the old one better also but just my opinion so whatever you like in your bike.

[@sambuvca22]

crooked man

[@kidmoto22]

It follows the line of the stock badges in addition it was filmed with a GoPro so the lens can give you the impression that it’s not correct.

[@sambuvca22]

@@kidmoto22 I was kidding buddy. I ordered these for my bike and was unsure how to get the originals off. Thanks for the tip.

[@kidmoto22]

@@sambuvca22 Really dude your not the first to say that!!! There is an effect with the GoPro camera that’s called the fish eye effect and it can give the appearance of straight lines looking crooked specifically at the edges of the viewing area. I had not upgraded my cameras at the time of this filling and there are some times it looks a little funky!!!

[@SCadwell7]

Where did you get the new emblems from?

[@kidmoto22]

Found them on Instagram... harley_rebus

[@cameronbridges1816]

where did you get the new emblem?

[@kidmoto22]

Cameron Bridges I found the company on IG called harley_rebus and they make them.

[@dominicfarag4215]

Where did you get the emblems from?

[@kidmoto22]

@Harley_rebus on Instagram.