jakeho
Veteran
I have had to replace the right side cover on my 2006 Apex RTX and was wondering if anyone has done similar and is there an easy way to get the dampers (foamy thingys) off the inside? And, once you get them off what's the best glue to attach them to the new side panel? Also, are they really necessary? Thanks in advance
I tried several times. Most chemicals that release the glue eat the foam. Best result was to heat with hair dryer and pull gently. You will lose a little foam but when glued into next one you cannot tell.
Yamahammer485
TY 4 Stroke Guru
Dont put the foam on, they only slightly dampen noise, and with a 4 stroke, under hood noise is very low.
Also, when you blow a belt, the foam will get removed anyways.
Also, when you blow a belt, the foam will get removed anyways.
niko
TY 4 Stroke Junkie
if you want to re use the foam then use a contact adhesive this will work fine but water filled foam adds weight. I removed all mine and the sounds the same.
Yamahammer485 said:
They were more important on the RX's because of the clutch and reduction gear rattle. If you did not put them in the sled sounded like a garbage disposal with a fork in it.
