Newf14
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posted August 24, 2009 03:12 AM
Flaring foam pad??
On the inside of the flaring there is a foam padding, I was just wondering if it is necessary to keep it there or could you replace it with aluminum tape?? I have all new right side mid and lower flaring to go on so I was just wondering.Thanks.
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FlatoutBu
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posted August 24, 2009 04:51 AM
Ditch it....
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BobC
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posted August 24, 2009 05:26 AM
Unless It's the foam which stops your legs from cooking, in which case keep it.
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masszx14
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posted August 24, 2009 08:05 AM
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Unless It's the foam which stops your legs from cooking, in which case keep it.
Only removing the padding on the foreman grills will result in increased heat
felt on your knees - anywhere else it's not needed.
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Newf14
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posted August 25, 2009 06:18 PM
Thanks guys, it is gonna be removed, I notticed that when I had the flaring off it was holding water.......adding unnecessary weight.
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Newf14
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posted October 24, 2009 06:00 AM
What about that rubber insulator that lies over the enging is that needed??what dose it do??
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kawasakijockey
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posted October 24, 2009 06:33 AM
 Edited By: kawasakijockey on 24 Oct 2009 14:35
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What about that rubber insulator that lies over the enging is that needed??what dose it do??
Newf14
Sound deadener I bet.
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masszx14
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posted October 24, 2009 08:54 AM
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What about that rubber insulator that lies over the enging is that needed??what dose it do??
Newf14
Sound deadener I bet.
I removed mine and it's very heavy, didn't notice any difference whatsoever.
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Newf14
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posted October 24, 2009 09:51 AM
what about the one under the tank could you remove him to? So I guess they dont have to do with keeping water off certain parts?
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INTIMIDA2OR
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posted October 24, 2009 04:06 PM
You really don't need fairings ,foam pads , or heat shields.
Just take a look at this 14:
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Newf14
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posted October 24, 2009 04:41 PM
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You really don't need fairings ,foam pads , or heat shields.
Just take a look at this 14:
Ahhhhhh NO!!!! Thats so stupid, Just wondering if I could remove all that rubber matting.
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posted October 24, 2009 08:14 PM
Speaking of the "rubber matting", does anybody know what exactly the stuff is supposed to be for?
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posted October 24, 2009 08:17 PM
Most of that stuff tends to fall out in time ditched most of mine
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INTIMIDA2OR
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posted October 24, 2009 08:19 PM
Mines starting to stink...
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swiftnet
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posted October 25, 2009 03:23 PM
I lost the piece of foam that sits on the lower right side of the fairing. My right calf gets pretty damn hot. I'm going to replace that little piece of foam next time I take off the plastics.
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14nooby
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posted October 25, 2009 04:00 PM
Good luck getting the sticky shit off. The glue that Kawi uses is ridiculous! I have tried everthing to remove mine.
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posted October 25, 2009 04:11 PM
i removed the foam pieces under the side fairings. well, not really on purpose but forgot to put them back in and beofre i knew it the dog had them in the yard. buy her a bone and she dont want it. shes a kawi fan too!
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posted October 25, 2009 04:13 PM
Your poodle??????????????????? AWE....................................
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INTIMIDA2OR
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posted October 25, 2009 04:25 PM
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I lost the piece of foam that sits on the lower right side of the fairing. My right calf gets pretty damn hot. I'm going to replace that little piece of foam next time I take off the plastics.
Yep those are the ones that seal out the heat form the rider. Nice when they're gone in the winter but then the summer time somes and the rider is toasted!
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INTIMIDA2OR
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posted October 25, 2009 04:28 PM
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i removed the foam pieces under the side fairings. well, not really on purpose but forgot to put them back in and beofre i knew it the dog had them in the yard. buy her a bone and she dont want it. shes a kawi fan too!
Lol! I've never had a pet that loved the stor bought toys. Always they end up finding their own stuff to play with . Usually expensive stuff too!
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posted October 25, 2009 04:30 PM
http://www.heatshieldproducts.com/
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posted October 25, 2009 04:42 PM
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posted October 25, 2009 05:16 PM
This lava mat stuff looks good
http://www.heatshieldproducts.com/p_lava_mat.php
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posted October 25, 2009 05:17 PM
Edited By: Flame On on 26 Oct 2009 01:18
Made from crushed volcanic rock, dam now that gota be good serious stuff
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INTIMIDA2OR
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posted October 25, 2009 05:47 PM
Could be heavy.
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