DARTHSDAD (Lurker)  |
| Thu Oct 16, 2008 12:12 pm |
| Re: 2008 seat cowl accessory coming loose |
I hear that folks have had the cowling come loose. so did I. Heres the problem, and the fix.
The black rubber grommet that comes with the cowl is flimsy, and nearly the wrong size. You will notice that the grommet is a Pain in the A$$ to install, and when installed moves around. once the grommet is in the little nipple on the cowl is supposed to be secured to the bike by this grommet...what is happening is that when the cowl is pressed down the nipple pushes the grommet through the hole in the frame. you may notice that it feels like its secure[at first] but as you ride the grommet falls off the nipple and now the cowl is just floaing around,being held on by only the seat latch.
I have done both of the folllowing:
(A) replace grommet with a thicker one from ACE hardware Take the OEM one with you and compare. tyhe replacement one will be a bit of a pain to install but holds the cowling tight!
(B)- apply some clear silicon to the OEM Grommet to secure it to the frame.
Also be sure and press down on the front of the cowl and insure that the seat latch has fully engaged.... this should solve the problem...it did for me-DARTHS DAD
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Re: Looks like that rear fender could do with a hacksaw and file job — kutelilkittie421, Sun Jan 13, 2008 11:31 pm -
perfect mod. so that your backside can be covered with rain & crud
(n/t) — M, Sun Jan 13, 2008 11:38 pm
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Extra room? — EvilGenius, Wed Jan 09, 2008 12:41 am
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Re: Extra room? — HarvesterUT, Wed Jan 09, 2008 1:49 am
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Re: Extra room? — HarvesterUT, Wed Jan 09, 2008 5:38 am
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Re: 2008 seat cowl accessory — dano, Mon Jan 07, 2008 11:55 pm
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Re: 2008 seat cowl accessory coming loose — DARTHSDAD, Thu Oct 16, 2008 12:12 pm
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Re: 2008 seat cowl accessory coming loose-BACK PACKS — DARTHSDAD, Thu Oct 16, 2008 12:21 pm
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I positively adore the seat cowl.....a must have for my bike... (n/t) — Marpesia, Tue Jan 08, 2008 2:20 am
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Re: 2008 seat cowl accessory: Will you buy one at around $99? — TwoFiftyR, Mon Jan 07, 2008 10:45 pm
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I don't carry cargo, so i'm not worried about stacking strength really... (n/t) — thorn, Tue Jan 08, 2008 12:06 am
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Re: I don't carry cargo, so i'm not worried about stacking strength really. — EdMartin, Sun May 18, 2008 6:31 pm
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Anybody get the impression that the designers of that bike read this site? (n/t) — Wes, Tue Oct 09, 2007 12:58 pm
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Re: Anybody get the impression that the designers of that bike read this sit — jjcentral, Thu Jan 10, 2008 4:54 pm
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Photo of rear storage on the 2008 — MyLittleGreenRocket, Sat Sep 20, 2008 8:09 pm
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If they did, then the stock bike would have FRAME SLIDERS!!! (n/t) — TZ, Wed Jan 09, 2008 3:20 pm
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Re: Anybody get the impression that the designers of that bike read this sit — thereal87, Tue Jan 08, 2008 1:51 am
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Looks like that rear fender could do with a hacksaw and file job (n/t) — hkk, Tue Oct 09, 2007 12:20 pm