Fairing foam

[NinjaMad]

Hi guys,

Right i got my fairings coming next week, and takeing off my old fairings i notice there is like a foam insulation inside where the engine is, does anyone no where i can get this from.?? thanks

[fall off]

Its a sound deadening foam

Im not sure if you can get it pre cut buy some normal foam and cut it out but to be honest i dont think its needed

[NinjaMad]

Oh rite so it wont like melt my plastics or anything if i dont have it?

[UKSkidMark]

Mostly it's sound deadening, and helps with vibration too.
You can buy something similar in <spit> PC World. Dunno if it's as 'thick' though.

[NinjaMad]

oh rite i really wanna get the stuff i no is going to be ok, if not i wont get any

[UKSkidMark]

Well you can buy the original stuff from your local kwak dealer, but they'll probably have to order it, and it won't be cheap!

[NinjaMad]

oh rite just wondering if it will matter if i didnt have it

[two]

you can get a dealer to order the pads (will be dealer prices though)
http://www.essexbikers.co.uk/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5250&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=c297aeab7a434480dfa313f940f40e71

personally i wouldn't bother unless the extra noise from the engine bothers you
(or if the panels resonate to much)

might be cheaper find a car audio place that does dynamat/sound deaden material..? and use that instead

[NinjaMad]

thanks very much for this!!

what do you mean resonate??

I will look around if i dont need it i wont bother then

[Lateshift]

resonate is a posh word for vibration at certain frequencies ;)

basically as you rev the bike, the different revs cause different noises through vibration, just do a search for self adhesive foam sheeting and i am sure you will find plenty of options :)

[Pillion Slut]

Try doing a web search, if not I’ve seen similar stuff (sound deadening foam) in a demon tweeks catalogue/fleebay, it comes in various sizes 1mx1m, 1.5mx1.5m etc and you’d need to cut it to shape. Or there was a specialist Kawasaki Breakers in the West Country called Barton ----? They maybe able to help.
Another way might be to use aftermarket foam of the same thickness, then insulate it with heat reflecting self-adhesive foil (used in race/rally).

[NinjaMad]

well i been searching but i find sound deadening foam but dont no whether its heat resistant.?? Cheers for help guys i havnt a clue with this, if i dont need it i might not have it then if the fairings wont melt or anything