Foam on the inside of fairing panels?

[Howitzer]

I presume this is there as a thermal barrier, it was only on my side fairings and as i'm spraying up new ones I want to add these aswell, if they are needed.

So firstly, are they actually needed? I'll be spraying the inside of the panels matt black anyway to keep it looking half tidy.

If they are needed, can they be bought or is it just any type of foam, my panels are in the bin now so I can't have a look and see what it is made of.

Dave!

[catso]

Probably just there for some noise reduction, in which case take it out for some weight reduction.....

[black1]

its there to stop ya plassy bike ratlin n sounding like a harley !

[blackburnbmw]

Most of the Jap ones are available as seperate parts - not particularly cheap though. They are normally in place for noise and heat reduction.

[Howitzer]

I think i'll stick with painting the inner fairing panels then and see how it goes. I rarely sit in any traffic at all so they shouldn't get particularly hot.

Cheers chaps.

Dave!