Thanks for the advise - I lifted a corner with my fingernail and got some 'Sticky Off / Goo Gone' under the label, then slowly peeled it back applying a little more of the solution as I went and hey presto - all off in 5 mins!
I removed mine the first day I bought my bike back in 2005 and all stickers on all my bikes, none of my stickers have been under clearcoat. I used my nail and peel