none Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Anyone have removed the removable foam pieces that resides between the side plastics and the engine? What exactly is the purpose of those pieces, noise damping, heat insulation? Any possible ill-effect if they are left off the XX? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Knievel Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 If for no other reason....rigidity at speed. Maybe the panels would rattle as wind passes. The foam makes a soft cushion to keep it steady. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwimack Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Anyone have removed the removable foam pieces that resides between the side plastics and the engine? What exactly is the purpose of those pieces, noise damping, heat insulation? Any possible ill-effect if they are left off the XX? those things are stuck in pretty good................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
none Posted August 27, 2009 Author Share Posted August 27, 2009 those things are stuck in pretty good................ Mine are just hanging loose from their mounting points at the top.. easily taken out once the side plastics are removed from the bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon haney Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Pretty sure they are just for noise control, but they might also help with directing air flow over and around the engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banshee Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Also depends on the model of BB you have. My '98 had a big loose one secured at the top by looping over the frame mount & under the hook mounted on the sump for the lower screw. My '07 only has some glued onto the inside of the panels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
none Posted August 28, 2009 Author Share Posted August 28, 2009 Also depends on the model of BB you have. My '98 had a big loose one secured at the top by looping over the frame mount & under the hook mounted on the sump for the lower screw. My '07 only has some glued onto the inside of the panels. My 98 has the same hook mounted ones.. I removed them yesterday prior to re-installing the side plastics... got the XX up to 115 mph.. can't say there is a difference without them.. engine/exhaust heat still cook my legs at slower traffic speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xrdracer Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 They are nothing more than sound deadening material. Nothing to do with support or airflow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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