Removing the decals from my Bassa side covers - and other small issues

[normzone]

It's time - at least to try. I never have liked them.

Is this a hair dryer task ? Am I dreaming...after 16 years are they there for good ?

Will fingernails do it ?



My low fuel light comes on, first time in two years. AFTER I fill the tank, and it only shows at low RPMs. Regardless of fuel level, it comes on like a charging light.



The engine still sounds clickety, loud upper end left side, but earplugs help, and if I go fast enough it sounds good - eighty is about right.

[Rich A]

I had a set of covers repainted w/o the decals--looked like something was missing, but some different decals might work. I've gone thru 2 or 3 of those fuel level indicators.

Rich A

[normzone]

Maybe I should find somebody to trade them to. They're in excellent condition, I just abhor the plastichrome and decal combo. Thinking about rattle canning the plastichrome and peeling the decals.

[Rich A]

Thinking about rattle canning the plastichrome and peeling the decals.

I rattle-canned the fake chrome flat or semi-flat black (this for a black bike). I also had the steering head covers powder-coated black, I removed the chrome frame covers, and I replaced the chrome dash panel with a black one. I think the bike looks much better that way. The decals may be under clear coat, not sure.

Rich

[normzone]

" I rattle-canned the fake chrome flat or semi-flat black (this for a black bike). I also had the steering head covers powder-coated black, I removed the chrome frame covers, and I replaced the chrome dash panel with a black one. I think the bike looks much better that way. "

Aha ! I feel better already, thank you. I have a pearl white Bassa but I still think it would look better to do as you have. I guess I could go with high heat engine white on the fake chrome...or blue, perhaps.

[normzone]

After some gazing it's evident that black is the way to go.

And those decals are not coming off. Perhaps I should find another set of side covers lacking decals, or make my own ?

Pipes are getting aged, first time I need to pull them they'll get powdercoated. Can I have my local sheet metal shop throw them in with a batch of black, or is their "special" powder to use ?

[fotoguzzi]

After some gazing it's evident that black is the way to go.

And those decals are not coming off. Perhaps I should find another set of side covers lacking decals, or make my own ?

Pipes are getting aged, first time I need to pull them they'll get powdercoated. Can I have my local sheet metal shop throw them in with a batch of black, or is their "special" powder to use ?

the side cover decals are under a clear coat paint so you have to sand and repaint them.

for header pipes you need special process like ceramic coating. there might be a higher tech powder coating but the normal PC isn't recommended.

[Rich A]

BTW, I bought a set of sidecovers from a CA Special (or maybe CA Special Sport) thinking they'd fit the Bassa. They didn't. Different pins.

Rich A

[fotoguzzi]

before you hack your side covers consider the cost of replacement,

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Moto-Guzzi-BASSA-California-Special-V11-1100-cc-LEFT-side-Utility-Cover-/131617364646?hash=item1ea5019aa6:g:OW8AAOSwHnFVjZ1p&vxp=mtr

[Moto Fugazzi]

Here's what happened when I went to remove the decals from my spare V7 fuel tank. They came right off with a heat gun, and took the paint with them. The decals were under clear coat.




You may want to try plastidip spray on the side covers.
Ken