May 20th, 2009, 01:01 PM | #1 |
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Seat cowl or no seat cowl?
hey everyone...im up in the air on whether or not to get a seat cowl. im 50/50 on it, and was just wondering if anyone has any input on them. $100 is a lot to spend if i dont really like it once i get it on in person. my bike has the gsxr exhaust mod and a fender eliminator...ive found that without the fender and/or the exhaust it can look a lot different than a stock bike with the cowl. any opinions or input is appreciated! thanks!
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May 20th, 2009, 01:24 PM | #2 | |
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May 20th, 2009, 01:27 PM | #3 |
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Its really preference. It does look nice with it on. My bro has it on. I'm in the same situation u are, not sure if I should get one. $100 is a little steep for me right now. I might just buy a rear seat cover to match the color of my bike from csc for less than $20 (ninjette member discount) and install it myself using the diy posted here. That way I can keep the functionality of the rear seat just in case. But like I said it personal preference.
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May 20th, 2009, 01:27 PM | #4 |
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I say go for it. The cowl gives the bike a great look.
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May 20th, 2009, 01:31 PM | #5 |
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I believe its want you feel looks best to you, as for me i like both options
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May 20th, 2009, 01:37 PM | #6 |
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I say get the Cowl and keep the seat in case you need to swap out. If you dont like the cowl I am sure it will not be hard to sell at the price you payed for it.
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May 20th, 2009, 01:43 PM | #7 |
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ok guys....im leaning more towards getting it now...but i still want to think about it for a day or two...the cheapest im finding on ebay is like $110 or so shipped. is that what everyone else is paying?
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May 20th, 2009, 01:46 PM | #8 |
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Wow, they went up. I saw them on there for like $70 and $80 not that long ago.
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May 20th, 2009, 01:53 PM | #9 | |
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May 20th, 2009, 02:22 PM | #10 |
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Ouch! Geez, at that point, I might as well run down to the dealership and pay $20 more.
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May 20th, 2009, 02:44 PM | #11 | |
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May 20th, 2009, 02:57 PM | #12 |
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Some questions:
- how often do you carry a passenger? - How often do you want to strap something like a tailbag to the back end of the bike? The seat cowl looks great - but it is really just for show and doesn't serve much useful function. I've thought of getting one, but I've got better things to spend a $100 on!
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May 20th, 2009, 03:22 PM | #13 |
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I just put a seat cowl on my bike. I absolutly love it. take a took at my picture.
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May 20th, 2009, 03:38 PM | #14 |
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Looks allot nicer with the cowl I think. If your a short person, you gotta lift your leg a little higher to clear the cowl than the seat thou.
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May 20th, 2009, 03:39 PM | #15 |
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Yeah, I knocked off the black rubber piece with my leg
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May 20th, 2009, 03:56 PM | #16 |
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I think the rear seat is more functional. You can carry a passenger if need be, and you can bungee stuff down over it. It just gives you more options.
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May 20th, 2009, 04:18 PM | #17 |
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I have a cowl, but I usually have the fast pack on when I work. Its easier than carrying a backpack. I usually only have the cowl on if Im cruising around. Its prettty easy to swap out though.
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May 20th, 2009, 05:23 PM | #18 |
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The cowl not only looks better and gives a bit more storage but I stick my EZPass to the metal cross bar. It works fine and I can just leave it there, out of sight.
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May 20th, 2009, 09:22 PM | #19 |
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I've heard that the seat cowl is easily defeated and removed due to the nature of the securing points by those less fortunate. I may be wrong, but I've heard its far less secure. "Fact or Fiction"? Anyone know.
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May 20th, 2009, 09:33 PM | #20 |
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May 20th, 2009, 10:29 PM | #21 |
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True story. The cowl attaches at the lock the same way the seat does, but it does not have the slit that slides into the metal bit of the under-seat. Instead, it simply has a peg that plugs into a rubber grommet which can be lifted up without a key, and quite easily. Though you wouldn't know it to look at it. And I've never heard of anyone trying to break into a bike's trunk.
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May 20th, 2009, 10:57 PM | #22 |
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Why would someone keep valuables in a bikes trunk? I carry the stuff that is worth money with me and never leave it with the bike. Just my opinion.
Oh, and Seat cowl for sure! The rear seat pad is kindof ugly. It really cleans up the bike's lines to have the rear cowl. Just watch out for those rubber spacers. They can get knocked out easy and you can lose them. I epoxied them onto the seat.
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May 20th, 2009, 11:13 PM | #23 |
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i love my rear cowl minus that I've lost 5+ rear rubber grommets. so yeah, make sure those suckers stay on!
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May 21st, 2009, 11:24 AM | #24 |
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Getting the cowl to fit right is an adventure. But I love it because it looks damned sexy and when they see it, I'm less likely to be propositioned.
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May 21st, 2009, 11:52 AM | #25 |
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lol...what do the grommets do? do they act as spacers or something? im 6'2 and shouldnt have a problem with accidentally hitting the cowl
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May 21st, 2009, 11:57 AM | #26 | |
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May 21st, 2009, 12:03 PM | #27 |
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that looks good...is that a csc cover? how difficult are those to put on?
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May 21st, 2009, 12:25 PM | #28 |
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Thanks, and yes it is. Very easy to put on. Just used a screwdriver to take the old staples out, some spray adhesive to get the cover in place, and a staple gun to fasten the edges.
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