Acoustic Panel Removal?

[Bam Bam and Pebbles]

Would removing the acoustic panels do anything about the heat build up without having the air scoops installed. Been doing a lot of riding in the 100 heat and looking for a quick fix before deciding whether to get the new scoops installed.

 

[cptjam]

Panel

Remove right mirror, wind deflector, computer access panel, right side panel. Acoustic panel below that. 2 screws. Done.

 

[Pirate looks at --]

But

The scoops really look good!

 

[jtoro1]

Would removing the acoustic panels do anything about the heat build up without having the air scoops installed. Been doing a lot of riding in the 100 heat and looking for a quick fix before deciding whether to get the new scoops installed.

Yes I did it, less heat I would like to get the scoops.

 

[Bam Bam and Pebbles]

Remove right mirror, wind deflector, computer access panel, right side panel. Acoustic panel below that. 2 screws. Done.

I assume there is a panel on both sides, correct?

 

[Bob Denman]

:dontknow: It couldn't hurt to give it a try... :thumbup:

 

[Bensonoid]

Would removing the acoustic panels do anything about the heat build up without having the air scoops installed. Been doing a lot of riding in the 100 heat and looking for a quick fix before deciding whether to get the new scoops installed.

I would be curious to know how that would compare to having the scoops. Before the recall on mine I would stick my fingers under the seat in the gas cap area while riding and it was HOT. Now when I do it all I feel is cool air. It seems like there's negative pressure under the Tupperware now.

 

[finless]

I assume there is a panel on both sides, correct?

Correct.

And you will see that the acoustic panels (which are pretty large) basically block any air from the stock vents under the mirrors. So I can totally see how removing them would help a little!

Bob

 

[Bam Bam and Pebbles]

Thanks everyone. I am hoping this will help in the short term and shouldn't take too long to remove the panels. Now to find the time to do it. Working 13 hour days 6 days a week doesn't leave a whole lot of free time.