Wedges in fins...?

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Kingkoa1
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Wedges in fins...?

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Any clue what these little wedges are in-between the fins? They feel like rubber ...[https://postimg.cc/gallery/1FKvWBj][/img]
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Re: Wedges in fins...?

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They are to stop vibration. The vibration can make resonant ringing noises. Many air cooled bikes have them.

Here is your pic:
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Re: Wedges in fins...?

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Oh 👍 👌 so I should leave them in?
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Re: Wedges in fins...?

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Kingkoa1 wrote:
Wed Sep 20, 2023 5:52 pm
Oh 👍 👌 so I should leave them in?
It's up to you. I'd be surprised if you could tell the difference.

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