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Old 10-06-2004 | 06:25 PM
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Default Z400 Skidplate rattle, please help!

Hey, today I installed full skidplates on my 2005 Z400. The A-Arms, full chassis and swingarm, the problem is though that after half throttle you can hear a very loud rattling. I have tightened them down very much and constantly checked them and they are still very tight. I dont know if this is a common problem or not but it is very loud and annoying. I was just wondering if you guys could help me out and let me know if there is a way to solve this problem. Thanks a lot any input is greatly appreciated!
 
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Old 10-06-2004 | 06:37 PM
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what skid plates are u using?


ive had my PRM's on since the bike was brand new and i haven't noticed n e rattles or noises
 
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Old 10-06-2004 | 07:36 PM
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Default Z400 Skidplate rattle, please help!

Check you belli skid plate. I put on a suzuki brand on and had a bad rattle. What I did was take it off and used a 1/4 wide foam tape on my frame down both sides and put the plate back on and that fixed my problem.
 
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Old 10-06-2004 | 08:00 PM
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UNI sells foam, you put it between the skid and the frame, and it takes care of the vibration problem.

"BF-3 Skid Plate Foam - Thick, Very Coarse Foam. "Trim to fit" in the space between your engine and skidplate, levers and frame, etc. Keeps out mud while allowing water to drain out.
<B>Size:</B> 8" x 10" x 2" thick
<B>Price:</B> $12.95"

http://www.unifilter.com/accessory-catalog.htm
 
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Old 10-06-2004 | 08:12 PM
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Default Z400 Skidplate rattle, please help!

Thanks a lot guys. by the way I have armadillo skidplates, they seem very sturdy just the rattling is very annoying. I appreciate all your comments and will look up the foam to buy and install it.
 
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Old 10-06-2004 | 10:01 PM
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Is that 05 Z treating you good? Is it a big improvement over the 04?
 
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Old 10-07-2004 | 03:15 PM
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Hey DVXer, I love my 05 its been great to me so far. I have only put about half an hour on a couple 03 models so I dont know how much improvement it is. The suspension feels great and the salesman at the dealership said he feels it handles better with the new suspension. Thanks a lot guys for your help
 
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