Side foam pieces on frame - ‘08 FE550

canadius · Sep 20, 2019

What function do those 2x longitudinal strips of foam on the frame do?

The parts fiche says it’s they’re “tabs for filter protection”. Not clear what that means.

I took mine off when I sandblasted and powder coated the frame. They were torn and dirty, but I kept them as patterns to make new ones. Do they need to be that open cell foam or will any foam do?

Thanks.

mars · Sep 20, 2019

I feel to keep water and mud from coming from under this area they protect on to the air filter. I have replaced them with similar foam from a hardware store. But if you do not ride in muddy conditions,maybe do not worry about them.

Mars
Husaberg 2001 FC550
KTM SX250 2010

canadius · Sep 20, 2019

mars said:
I feel to keep water and mud from coming from under this area they protect on to the air filter. I have replaced them with similar foam from a hardware store. But if you do not ride in muddy conditions,maybe do not worry about them.

Mars
Husaberg 2001 FC550
KTM SX250 2010

Great reply!

There's a foam supplier near me, I'll see if they have some offcuts of 2" x 1/2" x 2-3' and whip something together. Sounds like it's a good preventative measure.

Thanks,

dl

Side foam pieces on frame - ‘08 FE550

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