Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

> I'm experiencing some difficulties with my KP65.  The front rubber
> part is wearing through.  I called Yamaha.  They told me that I could
> replace it with p/n V8587900, but it would take like 2 months to get.
>
> Is there a quicker fix?  The pad doesn't sound the same, and I've
> relocated the pedal arm to a lower location.

If that works, relocating the beater to a different place, then immediately 
get a bass drum beater patch and put it on the pad.  That's what I have to do 
to keep from having to return my kick pad, which was starting to show wear 
like that in about 3-4 months.

Stephanie