Kawasaki OEM Seat Cowl — Follow Up
The orginal post I did about the OEM Seat Cowl replacement from Kawasaki has some less than stellar things to say about it. One of my main complains (and that of many people) is that it just didn’t want to Stay on, or properly click into the lock.
Well, after having it on the bike for almost a month now, I think it is only fair to do a follow-up to say that it has now “Broken in”. Taking the seat cowl off and on is a snap and the fitment is pretty damn near close to perfect — And it takes the same amount of pressure to get the replacement cowl on as it does the stocker.
So, before you go and shave the stoppers down, just give it some time to compress them down into the proper fitment.
Doug Chin Said,
May 7, 2008 @ 3:03 pm
the youtube how-to’s are crucial. glad everyone is putting them up and you’re compiling them on your site! Thats about the only thing i do have for my bike…the seat cowl!
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Shade Of Black Said,
May 10, 2008 @ 10:07 am
The only issues I had with my cowl were:
1: The rear grommet (that holds the back end of the cowl in place) would pop out when you remove the cowl, and that is now fixed I guess it got nicely seated over the last month or so that I’ve had it.
2. The sucker isn’t exactly water resistant/proof. If you like to keep your registration/inspection/insurance info under you seat, I would recommend you take it out prior to washing the bike. Forgot about my registration and it took a shower…nothing too bad but the ink was starting to smear in a couple of places.
Other than that, seems to me its working “as intended” heh. Not a big deal really, especially if you get a good deal off of Ebay, some can be found for < $60.
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Robert Einbinder Said,
May 29, 2008 @ 8:59 am
After installing the OEM seat cowl I find my helmet holder does not work as well. Does anyone else have this problem?
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vince Said,
June 2, 2008 @ 1:28 am
hey shade of black,
What I do is I just keep the paperwork in a ziplock bag…greatest invention ever!!!
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jim Said,
July 8, 2008 @ 1:01 am
what is part # for blu 2008 cowl. can’t find out anything from my dealer
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Mr. 2Fiddy Said,
July 8, 2008 @ 12:13 pm
Jim,
I don’t know if it has a specific part number.. I think it’s a color code..
Either way, just call Advanced Kawasaki [ http://www.advancedkawasaki.com/ ] They have the best price around, and will know exactly what you’re talking about…
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kawiblack250r Said,
July 11, 2008 @ 5:39 pm
Advanced Kawisaki said that they are on back order. How long does it take for the seat to come in, anyone know?.
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