Seat cowl

geeker · November 17th, 2012, 06:50 PM

My seat cowl showed up today! It's a bit more involved than the new-gen. There is a bracket that must be installed on the bike to use it. This makes swapping the seat out more involved. I'll post some more pics later.

IMG_8019.jpg

Alex · November 17th, 2012, 07:08 PM

geeker · November 17th, 2012, 09:10 PM

The forum won't let me post it from my iPhone. I know I've done it before. Weird.

Surferboy120 · November 17th, 2012, 11:02 PM

Did you get it from your dealer? Ia m going to have to call mine asap. Thanks for posting and I cant wait to see how it looks on your bike.

beazy411 · November 18th, 2012, 04:27 PM

I haven't been able to find a seat cowl online for the 300 yet. Anyone have some links or maybe better search parameters?

geeker · November 18th, 2012, 05:26 PM

I finally had a chance to upload the photo from my computer.

Quote:

Originally Posted by beazy411

I haven't been able to find a seat cowl online for the 300 yet. Anyone have some links or maybe better search parameters?

I haven't seen the 2013 300 on any parts site yet.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Surferboy120

Did you get it from your dealer? Ia m going to have to call mine asap. Thanks for posting and I cant wait to see how it looks on your bike.

I ordered it from the dealer when I bought the bike three weeks ago. Just came in on Thursday. It was a hell of a lot more expensive than the new-gen cowl. It was $147.

As with the new-gen cowl, some assembly is required. The cowl comes with a bracket which you must install on the tail which prevents the seat from being installed. If you ride two up often, the rear cowl may not be for you because of the extra time needed to remove the bracket. Using a tongue and groove at the rear and the locking pin on the front, it is much more secure than the new-gen. All in all, I like it - it enhances the already great appearance.

geeker · November 18th, 2012, 05:40 PM

It also added just enough secure space for a pair of glove liners and a neck gaiter. Now I have a place to stash them as it warms up part way through a ride.

Surferboy120 · November 18th, 2012, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geeker

I finally had a chance to upload the photo from my computer.

I haven't seen the 2013 300 on any parts site yet.

I ordered it from the dealer when I bought the bike three weeks ago. Just came in on Thursday. It was a hell of a lot more expensive than the new-gen cowl. It was $147.

As with the new-gen cowl, some assembly is required. The cowl comes with a bracket which you must install on the tail which prevents the seat from being installed. If you ride two up often, the rear cowl may not be for you because of the extra time needed to remove the bracket. Using a tongue and groove at the rear and the locking pin on the front, it is much more secure than the new-gen. All in all, I like it - it enhances the already great appearance.

Thank you for the information. My dealer wouldn't let me order mine until it was confirmed to be available for order so I will be calling them tomorrow since surely it is now available if you were able to get one from your dealer.

Thanks for the info on the install and I like the idea of it being more secure and I will never ride 2 up so I am good there as well but will gladly use the extra space you speak of for the exact same items plus a wind liner I like to stash as well that packs down micro.

Love the PIC!!! I can hardly wait to get mine now. Looks SHARP....

Thanks again!

Thomas

Eldiablo · November 18th, 2012, 06:14 PM

Looks killer!

beazy411 · November 18th, 2012, 06:31 PM

Got a part number? I have a feeling the two dealerships in my area are going to have a hard time finding it.

geeker · November 18th, 2012, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beazy411

Got a part number? I have a feeling the two dealerships in my area are going to have a hard time finding it.

99994-0354-15S is what I see on the invoice.

beazy411 · November 18th, 2012, 08:54 PM

My computer seems to hate me tonight for some reason so there might be a triple post showing up soon. With the part number you provided, I found two places on the net that have it for less than MSRP.

http://www.gearhead.com/review/produ...994-0354-15S/1

http://www.powersportswarehouse.com/...fI17I1792F2910
^Bottom 3 part#s

tuan3742 · November 19th, 2012, 07:46 AM

can you still access the storage under the seat cowl easily?

geeker · November 19th, 2012, 07:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tuan3742

can you still access the storage under the seat cowl easily?

Yes, that is not hampered in any way.

tuan3742 · November 19th, 2012, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geeker

Yes, that is not hampered in any way.

sweet, definitely will get me one of these

Kstorm21 · November 22nd, 2012, 10:01 PM

Ever thought about getting smaller reflectors for the front? I got the smaller one off ebay. I have red ones on my license plate.

Surferboy120 · November 23rd, 2012, 06:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kstorm21

Ever thought about getting smaller reflectors for the front? I got the smaller one off ebay. I have red ones on my license plate.

I just removed mine completely to give it a cleaner look.

Tigerpaw · November 23rd, 2012, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Surferboy120

I just removed mine completely to give it a cleaner look.

While I agree reflectors look horrible...they are helpful with cagers seeing you.
A perfect example would be at sunrise or sunset, when the sun is in their eyes.

That solo cowl looks good!

sharky nrk · November 23rd, 2012, 11:40 AM

I really like the looks for the 300 alot but that little black pad on the seat cowl looks like a tampon or something - just doesn't look good on there to me. I really liked the looks of the seat cowl on the 08-12 bikes, shame it appears the new one doesn't do as well.

geeker · November 23rd, 2012, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sharky nrk

I really like the looks for the 300 alot but that little black pad on the seat cowl looks like a tampon or something - just doesn't look good on there to me. I really liked the looks of the seat cowl on the 08-12 bikes, shame it appears the new one doesn't do as well.

To each, his own. I can't tell if you're serious or not, but a tampon? Surely, you can describe it better than that? Lol

NinjetteNewfie · November 23rd, 2012, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sharky nrk

I really like the looks for the 300 alot but that little black pad on the seat cowl looks like a tampon or something - just doesn't look good on there to me. I really liked the looks of the seat cowl on the 08-12 bikes, shame it appears the new one doesn't do as well.

Seriously.....if I EVER saw a tampon that big I'd F**kin' faint

How big do ya like your women?? If she needs something that size for a tampon, I can guarantee that you're not gonna be much good to her

bighurt35 · November 23rd, 2012, 02:06 PM

looks sharp! here is what I did with my mine. Fairing bolts plug right in to match the bike, Like little stud ear rings
IMAG0352.jpg

IMAG0350.jpg

csmith12 · November 23rd, 2012, 02:46 PM

Kstorm21 · November 23rd, 2012, 03:16 PM

Yeah...it's part of being "legal" here so we have to have them.

sharky nrk · November 23rd, 2012, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geeker

To each, his own. I can't tell if you're serious or not, but a tampon? Surely, you can describe it better than that? Lol

lol, no I think I meant maxi pad or whatever you call them lol. Now that I went back and read that

Quote:

Seriously.....if I EVER saw a tampon that big I'd F**kin' faint How big do ya like your women?? If she needs something that size for a tampon, I can guarantee that you're not gonna be much good to her

lol yeah no kidding like a hot dog down a hallway

My wife is actually quite a little person so I hope she doesnt read that lol

NinjetteNewfie · November 23rd, 2012, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sharky nrk

lol, no I think I meant maxi pad or whatever you call them lol. Now that I went back and read that

Yeah with wings...make that 300 FLY!!!

Surferboy120 · December 1st, 2012, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geeker

To each, his own. I can't tell if you're serious or not, but a tampon? Surely, you can describe it better than that? Lol

Looks like my seat cowl will be in at the end of the week.

I cant wait to see it in person I love the way it looks on yours.

2013 kawi girl · December 18th, 2012, 05:16 PM

I got my seat cowl about two weeks ago. I ordered it through my dealership. From my understanding, when I ordered it a month ago there was word that it was going to come out in two shipments and there was already a backlog of orders for them, so I was not expecting it until late to early January. But Christmas came early for me

True to my form, I did a little vid for you guys. ENJOY

Link to original page on YouTube.

November 17th, 2012, 06:50 PM	#1
geeker ninjette.org guru Name: Richie Location: Arkansas Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda CRF300L Rally, 2015 Ninja ZX6R 636, 2014 Ninja 1000, 2013 Ninja 300 (sold), 2011 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: 479	Seat Cowl (picture added) My seat cowl showed up today! It's a bit more involved than the new-gen. There is a bracket that must be installed on the bike to use it. This makes swapping the seat out more involved. I'll post some more pics later. IMG_8019.jpg Last futzed with by geeker; November 18th, 2012 at 05:39 PM. Reason: added photo

November 17th, 2012, 07:08 PM	#2
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November 18th, 2012, 04:27 PM	#5
beazy411 ninjette.org member Name: Aaron Location: New Orleans Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 Posts: 159	I haven't been able to find a seat cowl online for the 300 yet. Anyone have some links or maybe better search parameters? __________________________________________________ ~B.

November 18th, 2012, 06:14 PM	#9
Eldiablo ninjette.org member Name: Austin Location: Grayson, ga Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250r Posts: 45	Looks killer! __________________________________________________ If you can do good by someone, you have a moral obligation to do so.

November 18th, 2012, 06:31 PM	#10
beazy411 ninjette.org member Name: Aaron Location: New Orleans Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 Posts: 159	Got a part number? I have a feeling the two dealerships in my area are going to have a hard time finding it. __________________________________________________ ~B.

November 17th, 2012, 09:10 PM	#3
geeker ninjette.org guru Name: Richie Location: Arkansas Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda CRF300L Rally, 2015 Ninja ZX6R 636, 2014 Ninja 1000, 2013 Ninja 300 (sold), 2011 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: 479	The forum won't let me post it from my iPhone. I know I've done it before. Weird.

November 17th, 2012, 11:02 PM	#4
Surferboy120 Finding some curves.... Name: Thomas Location: Hurst,Texas Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 300 Ninja Posts: 268	Did you get it from your dealer? Ia m going to have to call mine asap. Thanks for posting and I cant wait to see how it looks on your bike.

November 18th, 2012, 05:40 PM	#7
geeker ninjette.org guru Name: Richie Location: Arkansas Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda CRF300L Rally, 2015 Ninja ZX6R 636, 2014 Ninja 1000, 2013 Ninja 300 (sold), 2011 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: 479	It also added just enough secure space for a pair of glove liners and a neck gaiter. Now I have a place to stash them as it warms up part way through a ride.

November 18th, 2012, 08:54 PM	#12
beazy411 ninjette.org member Name: Aaron Location: New Orleans Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 Posts: 159	My computer seems to hate me tonight for some reason so there might be a triple post showing up soon. With the part number you provided, I found two places on the net that have it for less than MSRP. http://www.gearhead.com/review/produ...994-0354-15S/1 http://www.powersportswarehouse.com/...fI17I1792F2910 ^Bottom 3 part#s __________________________________________________ ~B.

November 19th, 2012, 07:46 AM	#13
tuan3742 ninjette.org member Name: Eric Location: Portland Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 13' zx-6r 636 Posts: 155	can you still access the storage under the seat cowl easily? __________________________________________________ Yes, I'm a squid. But it's okay, I love squid, so can you

November 23rd, 2012, 11:40 AM	#19
sharky nrk Fighting Texas Aggie '05 Name: Neil Location: Hutto, TX Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '07 ZX6R, '08 Versys, '09 250R Track, '93 F2/F3 Track Posts: A lot.	I really like the looks for the 300 alot but that little black pad on the seat cowl looks like a tampon or something - just doesn't look good on there to me. I really liked the looks of the seat cowl on the 08-12 bikes, shame it appears the new one doesn't do as well.

November 23rd, 2012, 02:06 PM	#22
bighurt35 ninjette.org member Name: trevor Location: k.c. Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250r Posts: 45	looks sharp! here is what I did with my mine. Fairing bolts plug right in to match the bike, Like little stud ear rings IMAG0352.jpg IMAG0350.jpg

November 23rd, 2012, 02:46 PM	#23
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November 23rd, 2012, 03:16 PM	#24
Kstorm21 ninjette.org sage Name: Katherine Location: Schofield Barracks, HI Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R SE Posts: 767	Yeah...it's part of being "legal" here so we have to have them. __________________________________________________

December 18th, 2012, 05:16 PM	#28
2013 kawi girl ninjette.org member Name: Kawi girl Location: California Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ninja 300 Posts: 38	Rear Seat Cowl Install I got my seat cowl about two weeks ago. I ordered it through my dealership. From my understanding, when I ordered it a month ago there was word that it was going to come out in two shipments and there was already a backlog of orders for them, so I was not expecting it until late to early January. But Christmas came early for me True to my form, I did a little vid for you guys. ENJOY Link to original page on YouTube.

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