Early Commando Fastback badges.

ilikevelos said:
They are all the same size and are 2 15/16 in in diameter almost exactly.
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The ones I have have a backing that is reflective and somewhere between silver and gold in color. Had to tell as the backings are fairly corroded.
APRRSV said:
Hi likevelos.
Can you measure the diameter of the three? Are they the same?

Thanks,
Ed
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The ones I have have a backing that is reflective and somewhere between silver and gold in color. Had to tell as the backings are fairly corroded.
 
In my stash I have an early and a late Fastback tank. I vaguely recall that the round badges don't really fit inside the hollow depressions in the early tank but rather mostly cover it. Do I have this right?
What would it look like if you put an early badge on a late Fastback tank? Would it stick out too much, or look weird?
 
Stephen Hill said:
In my stash I have an early and a late Fastback tank. I vaguely recall that the round badges don't really fit inside the hollow depressions in the early tank but rather mostly cover it. Do I have this right?
What would it look like if you put an early badge on a late Fastback tank? Would it stick out too much, or look weird?
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I have three '68 tanks all fit the badge inside the depression. I have an original set (tank and tail) in silver flake with candy red panels that still have badges. I was under the impression that this paint scheme was only on the '69 non-badge tank and tail. Apparently not. The badges in the tank are original and are convex on both sides to fit into the concave recess. The tail section badge is flat on the bottom and convex on the top. All the reproduction badges are flat on the bottom. I have been told that some factory badges are 'aluminum' colored background while others are 'chrome', reflective background. I use 3M emblem mounting tape.
 
Ron L said:
I have three '68 tanks all fit the badge inside the depression. I have an original set (tank and tail) in silver flake with candy red panels that still have badges. I was under the impression that this paint scheme was only on the '69 non-badge tank and tail. Apparently not. The badges in the tank are original and are convex on both sides to fit into the concave recess. The tail section badge is flat on the bottom and convex on the top. All the reproduction badges are flat on the bottom. I have been told that some factory badges are 'aluminum' colored background while others are 'chrome', reflective background. I use 3M emblem mounting tape.
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Thanks for the info!
 
you can see the reflections of the tank badges on this bike in its video, I do have some original metallic backed badges I could sell.

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Just an update on this, I've ordered some custom ones with a company, which should look more like the originals. Once I have received them, I will get a few pictures up for you to review.
 
RobGT750 said:
Just an update on this, I've ordered some custom ones with a company, which should look more like the originals. Once I have received them, I will get a few pictures up for you to review.
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Just and update, I have recieved the badges. Is there a guide on how to upload an image from my PC? So i can upload a photo.
 
For automotive badges/emblems I've used 3M double sided emblem adhesive tape or their Very High Bond VHB tape cut to shape...the latter is fairly thick and does conform well. Both can be removed without damaging painted surfaces, usually with a little heat and or the dental floss sawing technique.

BTW, this UTube channel is restoring a very early FB and latest episode at 11 min mark shows him recreating the tank badging using a vinyl sticker printer...

 
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Okay, managed to do it this time around. My only criticism is 'Norton Villiers' needed to be a slightly bolder font. Indian tank I have has a slightly smaller recess fo for badge hence the slight difference. Larger ones are for the tail piece.
Early Commando Fastback badges.
 
Tornado said:
For automotive badges/emblems I've used 3M double sided emblem adhesive tape or their Very High Bond VHB tape cut to shape...the latter is fairly thick and does conform well. Both can be removed without damaging painted surfaces, usually with a little heat and or the dental floss sawing technique.

BTW, this UTube channel is restoring a very early FB and latest episode at 11 min mark shows him recreating the tank badging using a vinyl sticker printer...

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Depends how much of a purist you want to be. He is essentially replicating the first commando, they never used that badge on the production bikes.
 

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