Thanks for your sacrifice with this one. I wonder if applying that egg carton shaped foam to the roof would make a similar if not greater improvement. If the kilmat wont keep the sound in, perhaps stopping the reflection of the sound off the roof and doors might be a better way about it.
I am glad you are happy with it. Definitely labor intensive . I sold my commander and bought a defender. What a difference . The defender is very quiet . I also own a 700 pioneer . Not as loud as the old commander but I use ear plugs . It really gets loud around 35 and up. 3rd gear should be called loud gear. lol.
Kilmat is better for metal panels, more for dampening vibration not reducing actual sound. For that you need sound abortion mats, closed cell foam acoustic panels worked great on my yamaha viking. I will be doing the same on my rmax4
I think the ear test is best for this one. When the family ride with you next time they'll be able to tell if it's quieter or at least a less annoying tone. The phone db meters aren't perfect. Cool to see kilmat on a side by side.
Like someone else mentioned, the roof is a culprit as well. I put a layer on the roof to help with the reverberation. Sound is basically vibration so "softening" the surfaces will help. Also I am also convinced it is the tone or frequency of the sound not so much the volume.
I would like to see a comparison with no top and/or a soft top. I have a feeling the top bounces a lot of it around. Assuming the soft top or no top does make a substantial difference then you might be able to add the sound deading to the underside of the roof. Maybe those foam panels that have triangle cutouts to reduce echos in recording rooms.
I kinda want to get a yxz I can keep lower rpm. I don’t like how the engine runs at 4 thousand rpm just to get going then flat lines at 40 mph. You can also do an exhaust wrap from the headers on back will cut the decibels good to. I like my le r max it handles well it’s pretty comfortable. He fox shocks with the switch control are ok barely noticed a difference but did what they were supposed to keep me from bottoming out. Good reliable machine. Changes I would make are clutch rpm engagement make the cab enclosure more of a seasonal tool less change like a jeep for the hard enclosure. The gps is a joke wouldn’t buy another rmax with it in that must change
Enjoy these videos, you would think it would help with heat also.?? That’s one thing about my Polaris razor 1000 turbo it gets hot in the cab pretty quickly.
Yeah this is just like my RZR 800, noisy as #@#$#. I did what you just did, put insulating mat everywhere i could. The big difference for mine was just building a lot quieter exhaust. But the dampening mat sure did a lot. Maybe not the same, the 800 is an really old machine and sounds like a bucket of bolts even when rebuilt lol. Great video!
After hearing how loud these side by sides are, that would definitely be annoying. I’ve always rode Honda atv’s so not much noise to deal with on my 350 & 450 utility putting around.
The cvt 's are just loud and the plastics just echo the sound , i do find the Yamaha's are loud machines my Grizzly's are loud compared to other Japanese machines try throwing a moving blanket on top of your center console from your shifter back i bet that makes a difference
I enjoy the turbo xp i have for that reason, it doesnt need the higher rpm to maintain a decent speed, and no lack of power when needed. the rmax looks nice, and fits 4 adults, but the vibration and noise from the motor at your feet would keep me away from buying it
You pump out some great content. Would love to see a 700/750 class big bore shootout. Brute force, king quad, grizzly sportsman. In the market for one.
Why is it that most sxs leaving the dealership all have off centre steering wheels my recent recently purchased a new Honda and the steering wheel was 90° off my previous Yamaha Wolverine was off a nice bit.
Hey rock I sent you messages no reply man, this is the 700xx guy lol I got a Honda for sale I just posted might be up your alley 2001 Honda 400 foreman foot shift 2400 miles needs work bought as a non running rig. My green one needs work I’d do a trade
Thanks for your sacrifice with this one. I wonder if applying that egg carton shaped foam to the roof would make a similar if not greater improvement. If the kilmat wont keep the sound in, perhaps stopping the reflection of the sound off the roof and doors might be a better way about it.
It may have only dropped decibels a little bit but I see that kilmat working as a heat shield excellent with the reflective side
Waste not waist.
Thanks for the video. 👍
Great video. Do you think adding a headliner would reduce sound bouncing around in the cab. Love to know your thoughts on that.
Thank goodness you posed a new video i’ve pretty much watched all your videos
Wow thanks, I appreciate the dedication!
I am glad you are happy with it. Definitely labor intensive . I sold my commander and bought a defender. What a difference . The defender is very quiet . I also own a 700 pioneer . Not as loud as the old commander but I use ear plugs . It really gets loud around 35 and up. 3rd gear should be called loud gear. lol.
Kilmat is better for metal panels, more for dampening vibration not reducing actual sound. For that you need sound abortion mats, closed cell foam acoustic panels worked great on my yamaha viking. I will be doing the same on my rmax4
I think the ear test is best for this one. When the family ride with you next time they'll be able to tell if it's quieter or at least a less annoying tone. The phone db meters aren't perfect. Cool to see kilmat on a side by side.
It has to also make it a lot cooler now that it’s insulated !!
Definitely helped with the heat as well.
Yeah me too
Like someone else mentioned, the roof is a culprit as well. I put a layer on the roof to help with the reverberation. Sound is basically vibration so "softening" the surfaces will help. Also I am also convinced it is the tone or frequency of the sound not so much the volume.
Agree, someone needs to come out with a soft headliner. Thought about carpet on the ceiling.
You should have picked up a 18pk of beer thats alot of work.
I use The Com intercom system. The headsets block out a lot of noise and the voice activated mics are sweet.
I might look into some.
I have a 2024 X2 1000 and it is loud and I have a cab kit I'm going to be installing to I have some work to do to figure out how to make it quitter.
Really enjoyed this one. Always makes me nervous the first time I tear into a new bike of mine. Lol
Sometimes it is the tone that gets to you
I would try doing the roof as well
I would add some type of adhesive felt or foam to the underside of the roof. That should help absorb some of the echo next to your head.
I would like to see a comparison with no top and/or a soft top. I have a feeling the top bounces a lot of it around. Assuming the soft top or no top does make a substantial difference then you might be able to add the sound deading to the underside of the roof. Maybe those foam panels that have triangle cutouts to reduce echos in recording rooms.
Good video. Im stuck between this and a talonx4. Coming down to suspension and cabin noise, not so much for me, but the little.
Hard decision, nice looking wildcat XX! I’ve been wanting to get one of those, if they would have made a 4 seater I’d of bought one for sure.
Congratulations for your 20 000 subscribers ! I’m part of them since december 2022, i think, there were at the time 4000 subs ....
Thank you, very happy with the 20,000 mark. I know you’ve been around and commenting for quite some time now, I appreciate the support!
Full steel welded factory skid plate and an empty roof is very noisey. Try a roof bag on the rmax. I bet that would make the biggest difference.
I’ll have to give that a try!
The Polaris and the Yamaha sound like they're going to blow up at 30 mph. I know they're both CVT but it sounds like they need another gear 😂.
Yeah agree, I could never own anything with a Cvt
It's weird how high sxs rev until you get used to it
I kinda want to get a yxz I can keep lower rpm. I don’t like how the engine runs at 4 thousand rpm just to get going then flat lines at 40 mph. You can also do an exhaust wrap from the headers on back will cut the decibels good to. I like my le r max it handles well it’s pretty comfortable. He fox shocks with the switch control are ok barely noticed a difference but did what they were supposed to keep me from bottoming out. Good reliable machine. Changes I would make are clutch rpm engagement make the cab enclosure more of a seasonal tool less change like a jeep for the hard enclosure. The gps is a joke wouldn’t buy another rmax with it in that must change
Enjoy these videos, you would think it would help with heat also.?? That’s one thing about my Polaris razor 1000 turbo it gets hot in the cab pretty quickly.
Rock trying to get a hold of to bring my Honda FourTrax for repairs... tried Facebook Messenger before didn't work
Yeah this is just like my RZR 800, noisy as #@#$#. I did what you just did, put insulating mat everywhere i could. The big difference for mine was just building a lot quieter exhaust. But the dampening mat sure did a lot. Maybe not the same, the 800 is an really old machine and sounds like a bucket of bolts even when rebuilt lol. Great video!
After hearing how loud these side by sides are, that would definitely be annoying. I’ve always rode Honda atv’s so not much noise to deal with on my 350 & 450 utility putting around.
The 25 Rmax4 kind of solves this. It's an extended rmax2, with the engine further back. I find the whine from the tires doesn't help either.
The cvt 's are just loud and the plastics just echo the sound , i do find the Yamaha's are loud machines my Grizzly's are loud compared to other Japanese machines try throwing a moving blanket on top of your center console from your shifter back i bet that makes a difference
I enjoy the turbo xp i have for that reason, it doesnt need the higher rpm to maintain a decent speed, and no lack of power when needed. the rmax looks nice, and fits 4 adults, but the vibration and noise from the motor at your feet would keep me away from buying it
I was planning on doing this to my X2 1000. It hate how loud it is
It does help some, still on the loud side but more manageable.
Awesome video as always. 👍
Thank you!
You pump out some great content.
Would love to see a 700/750 class big bore shootout.
Brute force, king quad, grizzly sportsman.
In the market for one.
Great job Arkansas Wavin
Thanks!
Give us a smal ride video. I would like to see the trails you ride.
Comparing the RZR and Rmax on ride quality. How do they compare??
hey rock,good to see you keep putting videos out!!anything coming soon on fixer upper atvs??
Definitely have some repair videos coming soon.
Why is it that most sxs leaving the dealership all have off centre steering wheels my recent recently purchased a new Honda and the steering wheel was 90° off my previous Yamaha Wolverine was off a nice bit.
Do the Roof, no joke it will help
Is it because the yamy hamy motor is more in the cab?
Yes the engine is in the center of the cab vs the rzr behind the cab. Makes a big difference. Also the Yamaha runs at higher rpms than the Polaris.
Great video
I’m not familiar with the sound dampener, is it absorbent?
It’s supposed to be.
Lotta work for no results. Thanks for saving me from wasting time/money on this.
102 to 98 decibels is 60% reduction in noise according to the DB converter.
You must be special....😂
Hey rock I sent you messages no reply man, this is the 700xx guy lol I got a Honda for sale I just posted might be up your alley 2001 Honda 400 foreman foot shift 2400 miles needs work bought as a non running rig. My green one needs work I’d do a trade
Comment love frm CHI
Honda
spell check that thumbnail pic
Thanks! I’ll change it