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Preybird1
Posted on Wednesday, November 26, 2008 - 08:25 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
the only thing i don't like on my bike is how much the tank/cell whatever vibrates just as you take off or just as you are slowing down. I do have the stock air box and side scoop off and no cf side tank accents yet. Is there a way to isolate the movement. A little bit of rubber hose or padding in a key spot that would stop the front movement? the back is bolted really well. I am after some suggestions, I will mess with it at work and see what i can come up with.

Thanks for any ideas.
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Fasted
Posted on Wednesday, November 26, 2008 - 09:02 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
i put a rubber sheet on the tubes that were coming into contact with the tank. you can tell buy checkin out the wear spots on the underside of the tank
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Natexlh1000
Posted on Wednesday, November 26, 2008 - 09:07 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
self-adhesive velcro strips work great for silencing that embarrassing rattle.
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Buellfighter
Posted on Wednesday, November 26, 2008 - 09:44 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I removed the tank and used foam tubing normally used for insulating HVAC pipes on the frame tubes then reinstalled.
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Phelan
Posted on Wednesday, November 26, 2008 - 10:05 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I will have to remember about this when I put my S2 together upon rebuild. It has a tank cover as well and rattles a bit.
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Preybird1
Posted on Thursday, November 27, 2008 - 04:57 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Nice thanks guys
I like the velcro idea. I have done it with remotes and other things. I have some little rigid foam squares at work they are 1/4 inch by 2" i think i will combine the 2 for this one
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