dyna-mat or...........
Dynamat is really good. I just finished lining my inner fairing with it. But the bigger problem that we ALL share, is the amount of air that's allowed to reach the backside of our speakers. I'm currently working on a solution, I'll share my results after further testing.
But start by taking a look at the photo below. Do you see the splash of blue between my forks? That is my fuel tank that you're seeing. And that is where the air get's inside the fairing. LOTS of air. We can't block off the area between the forks, our amps would likely overheat. My idea is to fabricate vertical baffles a few inches from the sides of the radio, from the bottom of the fairing to the top of the fairing. With all the wires and other stuff in the way, it might not be easy (or pretty). But once it's all buttoned up, nobody will ever see my mess underneath. And if it works, I should get more bass, less distortion at highway speed. I'll report back after the weekend with my success or failure...
But start by taking a look at the photo below. Do you see the splash of blue between my forks? That is my fuel tank that you're seeing. And that is where the air get's inside the fairing. LOTS of air. We can't block off the area between the forks, our amps would likely overheat. My idea is to fabricate vertical baffles a few inches from the sides of the radio, from the bottom of the fairing to the top of the fairing. With all the wires and other stuff in the way, it might not be easy (or pretty). But once it's all buttoned up, nobody will ever see my mess underneath. And if it works, I should get more bass, less distortion at highway speed. I'll report back after the weekend with my success or failure...
Cruiser
Joined: Dec 2012
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From: Arizona
Dynamat is really good. I just finished lining my inner fairing with it. But the bigger problem that we ALL share, is the amount of air that's allowed to reach the backside of our speakers. I'm currently working on a solution, I'll share my results after further testing.
But start by taking a look at the photo below. Do you see the splash of blue between my forks? That is my fuel tank that you're seeing. And that is where the air get's inside the fairing. LOTS of air. We can't block off the area between the forks, our amps would likely overheat. My idea is to fabricate vertical baffles a few inches from the sides of the radio, from the bottom of the fairing to the top of the fairing. With all the wires and other stuff in the way, it might not be easy (or pretty). But once it's all buttoned up, nobody will ever see my mess underneath. And if it works, I should get more bass, less distortion at highway speed. I'll report back after the weekend with my success or failure...
But start by taking a look at the photo below. Do you see the splash of blue between my forks? That is my fuel tank that you're seeing. And that is where the air get's inside the fairing. LOTS of air. We can't block off the area between the forks, our amps would likely overheat. My idea is to fabricate vertical baffles a few inches from the sides of the radio, from the bottom of the fairing to the top of the fairing. With all the wires and other stuff in the way, it might not be easy (or pretty). But once it's all buttoned up, nobody will ever see my mess underneath. And if it works, I should get more bass, less distortion at highway speed. I'll report back after the weekend with my success or failure...
cool little project gopro
it amazes me that this forum will glue mousepads in their fairings while arguing that certain sponsor's customer service is worth the extra $X00 dollars.
OP - just spend the money on dynamat. there's even different thicknesses of the stuff
it amazes me that this forum will glue mousepads in their fairings while arguing that certain sponsor's customer service is worth the extra $X00 dollars.
OP - just spend the money on dynamat. there's even different thicknesses of the stuff
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 370
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From: Long Island NY
I used J&M's inner fairing pre cut to fit with adhesive backing and speaker baffles on all 4 Hertz 6.5 speakers. The baffles were added after the initial install and made all the difference in the base. I found the baffles on ebay, very inexspensive.
I posted the picture of my inner fairing to demonstrate the use of Dynamat. All the things that people put BEHIND their speakers can help deaden the backwave, but the main purpose of Dynamat is to kill vibration. And the most important place to begin, is the panel the speakers are actually attached to. In our case, the inner fairing.
When I first took off the outer fairing, I tapped the inner fairing with my hand a few times. I got a buzzy vibe that seemed to resonate for way longer than I would like. And now, (after Dynamat) the inner fairing feels solid, no longer vibrates when you tap on it.
As far as using any of the roofing products mentioned in this thread, they may achieve the same results as Dynamat. But I am curious as to whether they have any petroleum odor that lingers? Otherwise, go for it.
When I first took off the outer fairing, I tapped the inner fairing with my hand a few times. I got a buzzy vibe that seemed to resonate for way longer than I would like. And now, (after Dynamat) the inner fairing feels solid, no longer vibrates when you tap on it.
As far as using any of the roofing products mentioned in this thread, they may achieve the same results as Dynamat. But I am curious as to whether they have any petroleum odor that lingers? Otherwise, go for it.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2009
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From: Eastern NE
My first full fairing bike was a 1980 Kawasaki 550 LTD & when I bought my Street Glide in 2009 (29-yrs later) I was just happy to have a sound system again. Only upgrade I've done to audio & added HogTunes speakers (1st year) and this is fine w/me. Granted I'm no longer a "tune jamm'n" hair-band/head bang'n sound blaster...I'd rather listen to open road & low tunes so lining the fairing's not on my "to do" list. If you feel it's needed - knock yourself out...
Update,
Amp and speakers are installed. Now I have to treat the outer fairing. I have the J&M pads that came with the speakers, but that alone will not remedy the batwing "barn-door" problem.
Amp and speakers are installed. Now I have to treat the outer fairing. I have the J&M pads that came with the speakers, but that alone will not remedy the batwing "barn-door" problem.
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 464
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From: NoCal
http://www.autotoys.com/x/product.php?productid=1180 instead of dynamat. Another thing that works is a the material from a dive suit.
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Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: S.E. Indiana 40 miles west of cincinnati
sounds like you're an Insulator hardheaded,Try Ventureclad instead of armaflex tape.Pretty much the same thing as dynamat
Ok,
Today I bought a roll of "Peel & Seal" from Lowes. I still had some Dynamat left, so I got to use both products side by side, on my outer fairing. I have to admit that the "Peel & Seal" is a great value for the money. It doesn't appear to be quite as thick as Dynamat, but it goes on the same, does a good jod deadening a panel. And the six-inch wide roll is easy to work with. So, for less than 20 bucks, you can do your whole fairing. Look for it in the Roofing Supply section at Lowes. BTW, Home Depot sells a similar product. I don't remember the name, but the product description matched Peel & Seal almost word for word!
Today I bought a roll of "Peel & Seal" from Lowes. I still had some Dynamat left, so I got to use both products side by side, on my outer fairing. I have to admit that the "Peel & Seal" is a great value for the money. It doesn't appear to be quite as thick as Dynamat, but it goes on the same, does a good jod deadening a panel. And the six-inch wide roll is easy to work with. So, for less than 20 bucks, you can do your whole fairing. Look for it in the Roofing Supply section at Lowes. BTW, Home Depot sells a similar product. I don't remember the name, but the product description matched Peel & Seal almost word for word!