A different style of seat cowl?

solo440 · September 1st, 2011, 09:22 AM

So i am considering getting this seat cowl off of ebay. It looks like it is a different style than the Kawasaki OEM one and i was wondering if anyone has this/heard anything about it. I can't decide if i like it better than the OEM one or not, i do like the price though.

Seat Cowl

CThunder-blue · September 1st, 2011, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Phil7153

It looks really cheap. I dont like those allen bolt on the side, takes away from the look. If it were me, id go with the stock oem one. Just my

Agreed.

SpeedDemon · September 1st, 2011, 10:25 AM

+1 on the OEM ive seen both in person and the only thing i can say i like better is that the pad on the ebay model is the same type of fabric as the seat so it ties it together a bit better than the rubber IMO

Kurgan · September 1st, 2011, 09:21 PM

The one in the pic at the top fits overtop the stock rear seat, which means so far, it's the most secure cowl because none of the other ones lock down in the rear.

One good strong pull and you can say goodbye to everything in your trunk with all the other cowls.

Secure beats ugly.....sometimes.

caps · September 1st, 2011, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Kurgan

The one in the pic at the top fits overtop the stock rear seat, which means so far, it's the most secure cowl because none of the other ones lock down in the rear.

One good strong pull and you can say goodbye to everything in your trunk with all the other cowls.

Secure beats ugly.....sometimes.

the OEM seat cowl locks the same as the OEM seat

DarC · September 1st, 2011, 09:54 PM

Mine just has the metal "spike" that fits into a rubber grommet whereas the stock seat slides over a metal tab and is a little more secure.

That being said, I have never had a problem with my Kawi cowl.

Kurgan · September 2nd, 2011, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by caps

the OEM seat cowl locks the same as the OEM seat

Nope.

The big difference is in the rear "slide under" tab in the seat versus a pin into a grommet for the cowl, and most people lose that grommet before they get the cowl.

caps · September 2nd, 2011, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Kurgan

Nope.

The big difference is in the rear "slide under" tab in the seat versus a pin into a grommet for the cowl, and most people lose that grommet before they get the cowl.

i thought the cowl had the slider thing aswell, it doesnt? what a load of crap...

Dat_Ninja_There · September 4th, 2011, 07:27 PM

Kurgan hit the nail on the head. That cowl you posted a pic of, just goes over the factory rear seat, which means those bolts on the side have to screw into the factory seat fabric, I would presume. I was interested in it for a while too. Unfortunately I can't seem to find any definitive answers to how it really is installed on the factory rear seat. Does it just screw into the fabric? Are there other means that it's held on to the seat? I don't know, never could get any answers from the seller.

September 1st, 2011, 09:22 AM	#1
solo440 ninjette.org member Name: Alex Location: Southern Illinois Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R SE Posts: 45	A different style of seat cowl? So i am considering getting this seat cowl off of ebay. It looks like it is a different style than the Kawasaki OEM one and i was wondering if anyone has this/heard anything about it. I can't decide if i like it better than the OEM one or not, i do like the price though. Seat Cowl __________________________________________________ 2009 250R SE, ProGrip CF Tank Pad, DIY Smoke Windscreen

September 1st, 2011, 10:25 AM	#3
SpeedDemon ninjette.org member Name: Jon Location: Brampton Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 Posts: 190	+1 on the OEM ive seen both in person and the only thing i can say i like better is that the pad on the ebay model is the same type of fabric as the seat so it ties it together a bit better than the rubber IMO __________________________________________________ Never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly

September 1st, 2011, 09:54 PM	#6
DarC DUCEATR Name: Dan Location: El Paso, Texas Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): RVT1000R Posts: 628	Mine just has the metal "spike" that fits into a rubber grommet whereas the stock seat slides over a metal tab and is a little more secure. That being said, I have never had a problem with my Kawi cowl. __________________________________________________ 2001 SP1 RC51- #62 -Akrapovic Ti, PCIII, Colin Edward's first baby tooth, Honda Racing sticker, some Japanese doods best attempt at Engrish scribbled on my engine block, little touch of soul.

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September 1st, 2011, 09:21 PM	#4
Kurgan ninjette.org guru Name: Kurgan Location: Texas Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250R Posts: 260	The one in the pic at the top fits overtop the stock rear seat, which means so far, it's the most secure cowl because none of the other ones lock down in the rear. One good strong pull and you can say goodbye to everything in your trunk with all the other cowls. Secure beats ugly.....sometimes.

September 4th, 2011, 07:27 PM	#9
Dat_Ninja_There Shinobi Rider Name: Seth Location: McKinney, TX Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Passion Red Ninja 250R Posts: 79	Kurgan hit the nail on the head. That cowl you posted a pic of, just goes over the factory rear seat, which means those bolts on the side have to screw into the factory seat fabric, I would presume. I was interested in it for a while too. Unfortunately I can't seem to find any definitive answers to how it really is installed on the factory rear seat. Does it just screw into the fabric? Are there other means that it's held on to the seat? I don't know, never could get any answers from the seller.