Road Noise

[John Scottorn]

I've pin pointed the huge sound differences being thrown back .
These are due to road surface changes and are magnified by the front mudguard/fender.
The fender acts like an instruments amplifier rather like that of a stringed instrument and the body of that instrument.
I've asked previously if others have had this problem and not all have., but of those who have had it and solved this, what have you done?
Could I add rubber vibration dampers twixt fender and forks?
Could I paint on the underside of the fender some glupe to stop the resonance?
Has anyone done anything to reduce the horrid noise I experience the dreadful drumming I get from some road surfaces?
Many thanks
John

 

[Oldjeep]

Earplugs?

 

[John Scottorn]

Earplugs?

I use ear plugs .
I also ride other bikes and particularly a gsxr which at 140mph has far more engine/exhaust/wind noise yet not so punishing on the ears.
It's definitely the fender as i've taped a block of wood to it and 'perfection' almost silence!

 

[mcatrophy]

Possibly fit a fenda extenda?
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[rbentnail]

I've noticed a roar begins when front tire pressure gets down to about 37psi. What's yours?

 

[roger dodger]

roar begins when front tire pressure gets down to about 37psi.

The manual says front s/b 36, but most find 40-42 feels firmer , lasts longer, and helps to eliminate checking. YMMV

 

[vzhq16]

There is spray-on sound-deadening stuff or even undercoating you could spray on the inside of the fender/mudguard. As you have already proven, almost anything that changes the resonance of that fender/mudguard helps. I have an extender attached to mine and that could be why I don't hear the racket on my 2016 ES.

 

[RedRiderMN]

I installed this Pyramid brand front fender extender and don't notice any extra noise coming from the fender:

 

[graytaz]

Been riding an FJR since 2002 and have never noticed that problem but I've also had a Fenda Extenda on both of my bikes. Also cuts down on spray and crap hitting the radiator.

 

[RiderJoe]

Been riding an FJR since 2002 and have never noticed that problem but I've also had a Fenda Extenda on both of my bikes. Also cuts down on spray and crap hitting the radiator.

I agree. Same here.

 

[Whooshka]

Sometimes I think guys are concentrating on the bike more than the ride. It's a bike. Riding a motorcycle includes sights and sounds that are all part of the visceral stimulus of riding. Too much wind noise, too much heat, ride is too stiff, seat is not perfect, windshield makes buffeting, hands go numb, on and on.

And I won't get drawn into a "we can make it better debate". I have done mods but not because something has bugged me. Enjoy the ride or take the car.



BTW, the noise is 90% tire. Try a different brand.

 

[harper]

BTW, the noise is 90% tire. Try a different brand.

I should have known a sissy like you would still be using tires. Seasoned riders don't need tires...or saddles, or clutches, or handlebars, or brakes. They just ride the engine...uphill, sideways, against the rain. Windshield? Hah.

 

[Bionicpork]

There are stick on sound deadening materials, like Stinger, that I've used on the inside of car doors and panels to quiet the road noise and squeaks. You could probably stick some of that on the inside of the fender with good effect.

https://www.amazon.com/Stinger-RKX36B-Roadkill-Damping-Material/dp/B001HHP59G

Cut to whatever size you want and stick it on. Self stick and molds to the lines of whatever you're sticking it to.

 

[torch]

Has anyone done anything to reduce the horrid noise I experience the dreadful drumming I get from some road surfaces?
Many thanks
John

Turn up the radio.