Speedo Mount Foam

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Speedo Mount Foam

17 Mar 2009 09:28
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Like many other Kz's the foam on my speedo mount has deteriorated. Has anyone ever replaced the foam on the speedo mount? What type of foam was the original stuff? Not sure what to get.
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Re: Speedo Mount Foam

17 Mar 2009 09:31
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I used a piece of an old neoprene beer can coolie.

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Re: Speedo Mount Foam

17 Mar 2009 14:18
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You can cut up an old mouse pad too.
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Re: Speedo Mount Foam

17 Mar 2009 14:41
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I like OKC_Kent's mousepad idea; that what I used too. Since I re-did mine I found a NOS one still in the box, and guess what, the soft foam they used deteriorated even though never on a bike or outside. It will crumble in your fingers if you're not careful. I plan to use it as a pattern to do a neater job on my original mount next time I have the gages off. Ed
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Re: Speedo Mount Foam

17 Mar 2009 16:14
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I used some black weatherstripping foam insulation - I bought it from a Home Depot/Lowes type of store.
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Re: Speedo Mount Foam

18 Mar 2009 00:12
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+1 to what Jeff said. Bought at an auto parts store.

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Re: Speedo Mount Foam

18 Mar 2009 06:44
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Thanks everyone. :)
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Re: Speedo Mount Foam

22 Mar 2009 05:15
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i use adhesive backed urethane foam from mcmasters. worked great and doesnt absorb moisture
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Re: Speedo Mount Foam

22 Mar 2009 08:01
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I used some foam I had lying around, probably packing material.

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