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10 Feb 2011 11:52 #429798 by TomW
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Anybody got a cheap solution to replacing the sound pad under the sprocket cover on a KZ1000? The old one is dis- corporated and new ones are $43.:ohmy: (ouch!) Or do you guys just leave it out and put up with the noise from the chain?
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10 Feb 2011 12:12 #429804 by andy9802gt
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leave it out the chain isn't that noisy.
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11 Feb 2011 08:29 #429950 by TexasKZ
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If you find the chain noise bothersome, just remove the baffles from your mufflers. :laugh:
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11 Feb 2011 09:19 #429958 by TomW
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I could turn up the volume on the I-pod too. ;-)
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11 Feb 2011 11:47 #429991 by 531blackbanshee
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i had to remove mine because i have an offset sprocket but, i could not tell any difference in noise with or without.

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11 Feb 2011 12:13 - 11 Feb 2011 12:30 #429995 by Patton
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Was just another effort toward meeting EPA noise standards.

Would toss the padding along with the air injection paraphernalia (where fitted) and pilot screw plugs. :lol:

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11 Feb 2011 13:26 #430006 by hocbj23
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If u really want to replace it,go to local hardware and get some foam pipe wrap.cut into strips and glue (or not) to the cover.I had to redo mine and thats what I used.Whoever said the chain isnt noisy under that cover has worse hearing than mine and mines BAD.Lol.bj

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11 Feb 2011 13:33 #430008 by larrycavan
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hocbj23 wrote:

If u really want to replace it,go to local hardware and get some foam pipe wrap.cut into strips and glue (or not) to the cover.I had to redo mine and thats what I used.Whoever said the chain isnt noisy under that cover has worse hearing than mine and mines BAD.Lol.bj


I run mine without that padding because of the offset sprocket. Not noisy. Maybe it's your chain that's bad or too tight.

What did you say, I can't hear you?

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11 Feb 2011 13:56 #430014 by hocbj23
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x ring with less than 400 miles on it adjusted to spec.Tried the cover without the padding and it was pretty consistent hi-pitched whine.Much less with padding.What?Eh? Damn,speak up boy,can hardly hear ye.Aw,shit,fergot to take me earplugs out.Lol.bj

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12 Feb 2011 09:17 #430188 by TomW
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30 yrs. in commercial construction, trap shooting, informal target shooting, 21 yrs. shooting display fireworks, and old age age has taken a toll on my hearing also. Huh? What's that you say, son? I CAN"T HEAR YOU!!!!
I'll leave it out. If'n I see or hear a need, it's an easy fix later.
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