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Old 20-05-2020, 05:15 PM   #1
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Fuel Tank Insulation

The material insulation thing under the tank has become all crumbly on one side and a bit messed up so I thought I'd just get a replacement as they can't be that much.... they're £130!!!!???? (48610562A)

I might just stick it back down or something
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Old 20-05-2020, 05:39 PM   #2
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just soundproofing, sling it
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Old 20-05-2020, 05:52 PM   #3
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OMG really? Do as Rob says then lighter bike instead of lighter wallet! It doesn't do anything really except get in the way when dropping the tank back down
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Old 20-05-2020, 05:55 PM   #4
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Did you get a metal headlamp shell, btw?
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Old 20-05-2020, 06:06 PM   #5
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Ah I thought it actually served a purpose, I'll chuck it!

Re headlight, I just returned the LED one and put the stock one back on. Couldn't be bothered with the faff
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Old 20-05-2020, 06:28 PM   #6
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Someone on here had a clear out and was giving one away, that's all. Don't know if you saw it.
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Old 20-05-2020, 07:41 PM   #7
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Good looking out, cheers mate
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Old 20-05-2020, 08:22 PM   #8
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I recall swapping a tank some years ago and being equally unpleasantly surprised at the cost of new part. I reused old insulation in the end... Just a cautionary thought (with no real knowledge/expertise behind it - far more knowledgeable folk already commented), but could this padding serve a thermal insulation purpose? To stop engine heat overly heating/expanding fuel in tank? Or overheating the plastic tank itself? I always presumed it was for that rather than noise insulation... but I defer to slob! Anyway given UK is not exactly Italy hot it may not matter in any case... but maybe worth a thought?
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