DarkHorse9825 Posted August 2, 2014 Share #1 Posted August 2, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sylvester Posted August 2, 2014 Share #2 Posted August 2, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted August 2, 2014 Share #3 Posted August 2, 2014 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 ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV1100SE Posted August 2, 2014 Share #4 Posted August 2, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkHorse9825 Posted August 2, 2014 Author Share #5 Posted August 2, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djh3 Posted August 2, 2014 Share #6 Posted August 2, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skid Posted August 2, 2014 Share #7 Posted August 2, 2014 (edited) I keep thinking I would like to remove mine. Not a fan of the eyebrows either. Edited August 3, 2014 by Skid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary N. Posted August 2, 2014 Share #8 Posted August 2, 2014 Took mine off years ago and put them and another pair on top of the saddle bags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMCOFFEY Posted August 2, 2014 Share #9 Posted August 2, 2014 http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j169/coffeyR6/MISC/95FA9657-8ED0-4A8E-9CF4-754C8C62A0F6.jpg Held on by that http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j169/coffeyR6/MISC/3481FF8D-5D75-4F20-925D-0C1B3F33CB91.jpg Good by chrome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMCOFFEY Posted August 2, 2014 Share #10 Posted August 2, 2014 Fishing line to get the chrome off, razor blade, wd40 and a rag to get the grey foam tape off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeWa Posted August 2, 2014 Share #11 Posted August 2, 2014 I am looking for a pair of eyebrows. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMCOFFEY Posted August 2, 2014 Share #12 Posted August 2, 2014 PM me your address and these are yours. http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j169/coffeyR6/MISC/4D7FB1B4-DE8A-4860-B7D4-D101BCC494B4.jpg http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j169/coffeyR6/MISC/278E573B-2896-41D2-9DA5-86F666017F6E.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2WHEELSFORME Posted August 2, 2014 Share #13 Posted August 2, 2014 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted August 2, 2014 Share #14 Posted August 2, 2014 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... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djh3 Posted August 3, 2014 Share #15 Posted August 3, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riderduke Posted August 3, 2014 Share #16 Posted August 3, 2014 I removed mine about 8-9 years ago.....Now the sit on top of Sleeperhawk's saddle bags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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