Noise from skid plate

KJ 400R

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Has anyone had any success with reducing the noise from installing a skid plate. I'm hearing a higher pitched noise that started immediately upon installation of the plate a few weeks ago. Too annoying to ignore after a couple of rides. :X

Thanks, Kevin
 

joker650

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The noises u hear are from the engine noises'bouncing' off ur skidplate and back up into ur hemet.

I think the only thing that will reduice the noise you hearis to drill some holes in the plate (letting the sound out) , or bond some thin rubber onto the inner surface between the motor and the plate to absorb the noise.



Unless the mounts u have installed are not quite tight and are vibrating.
 
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Ripple

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Try the stick on sound deadener for cars, one brand is dynomat I think. Might find it at a custom car or stereo shop. Because my stock plate is so cheesy and rocks off the front tire pound dents in it I cut a piece out of a 45gallon plastic drum, bent it to shape with a hairdryer and bolted it to my plate. I still won't pound it off rocks or logs but it's stronger, quieter, and if I'd made it a little longer it would cover a few more protrusions underneath allowing the bike to slide over stuff easier. Let me know if you want pics.
 

KJ 400R

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Thanks, guys. Appreciate the advice. I will try your suggestions.

The ear plugs might cure all my troubles. :)

KJ
 
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