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Seat Cowl - 4/25/2007 8:46:45 AM    cwmc29 Posts: 712 Joined: 11/8/2006 Status: offline I decided to make my own seat cowl.  I first got a used seat and covered it with saran wrap.  I put the first layer on and once it had dried on the top I flipped it over and did the bottom.  I let that dry then had to wait a couple of days due to work.  Yesterday was nice and sunny so I added a few more layers and let it harden.  Once hard it slipped off and the seat looks fine.  I have trimmed it a little, but need a new dremil disk to finish.  I am going to add a speed hump so that will be todays project.  Iwill then add a few more layers of fiberglass and sand it, then off for paint.  Here are a couple of pics so far.  Tell me what you think. Thumbnail Image Thumbnail Image Attachment (2) _____________________________ Jardane RT-1 Slip on, Vortex Sliders, Zero Gravity Double Bubble, Pazzo Shorty Levers, F4i Tail http://www.uber-racing.com/ Post #: 1

RE: Seat Cowl - 4/25/2007 8:47:16 AM    cwmc29 Posts: 712 Joined: 11/8/2006 Status: offline And here is one more pic. Thumbnail Image Attachment (1) _____________________________ Jardane RT-1 Slip on, Vortex Sliders, Zero Gravity Double Bubble, Pazzo Shorty Levers, F4i Tail http://www.uber-racing.com/ (in reply to cwmc29) Post #: 2

RE: Seat Cowl - 4/25/2007 12:06:06 PM    JMart Posts: 68 Joined: 4/3/2007 Status: offline Looks like it will be sweet. Looking forward to seeing the final product. If it turns out well would you want to do a How-To write up? (in reply to cwmc29) Post #: 3

RE: Seat Cowl - 4/25/2007 3:24:49 PM    ajlong Posts: 223 Joined: 1/31/2006 Status: offline Nice.  Good idea, I might try that one.  Looking forward to seeing pics of the final product. _____________________________ To many mods to list.... To many mods yet left to do. (in reply to JMart) Post #: 4

RE: Seat Cowl - 4/26/2007 9:54:37 AM    cwmc29 Posts: 712 Joined: 11/8/2006 Status: offline Thanks fellas.  I have trimmed it down so the seat clips on no problem.  I am in the process of making the speed hump.  I just have to wait for another sunny day to add the next few layers of fiberglass. _____________________________ Jardane RT-1 Slip on, Vortex Sliders, Zero Gravity Double Bubble, Pazzo Shorty Levers, F4i Tail http://www.uber-racing.com/ (in reply to ajlong) Post #: 5

RE: Seat Cowl - 4/27/2007 6:35:06 PM    cwmc29 Posts: 712 Joined: 11/8/2006 Status: offline Well it is still a work in progress, but it is coming along nicely.  I have to add a few more layers of fiberglass, then glass bondo and sanding so it should be completed next week. _____________________________ Jardane RT-1 Slip on, Vortex Sliders, Zero Gravity Double Bubble, Pazzo Shorty Levers, F4i Tail http://www.uber-racing.com/ (in reply to cwmc29) Post #: 6

RE: Seat Cowl - 4/30/2007 12:12:30 AM    N8 Dawg Posts: 1762 Joined: 7/18/2006 From: Middletown OH Status: offline looks Good.....like to see it when your completely finished, looks like it will turn out nicely, how is it held on? _____________________________ > (in reply to cwmc29) Post #: 7

RE: Seat Cowl - 4/30/2007 1:11:58 AM    therabbit Posts: 476 Joined: 4/26/2007 Status: offline Looks like it will turn out real nice, but I second the question of "How is it held on?" Also, quick question, what windscreen is that on your bike? It looks really nice, any problems with it? (in reply to cwmc29) Post #: 8

RE: Seat Cowl - 4/30/2007 4:01:21 AM    cwmc29 Posts: 712 Joined: 11/8/2006 Status: offline The screen is a Zero Gravity double bubble.  It came with the bike and I love it.  It gives you that little added wind protection when your tucked under.  As for the seat cowl, right now it is fairly tight on the seat.  The fiberglass is rolled under the seat a little and I will be drilling a hole and putting a small screw into the seat to secure it.  As soon as I have it done I will post a couple more pics. _____________________________ Jardane RT-1 Slip on, Vortex Sliders, Zero Gravity Double Bubble, Pazzo Shorty Levers, F4i Tail http://www.uber-racing.com/ (in reply to therabbit) Post #: 9

RE: Seat Cowl - 5/1/2007 9:57:47 PM    36emt37   Posts: 3 Joined: 10/3/2006 Status: offline That's a sweet idea for a cowl.  Can't wait to see the finished pics. I might try somethin like that with mine, but I did the 00/01 tail swap.  Quick question..what kind of flush mounts are they on the front?  They look pretty sweet.  I am lookin to put some on mine, but haven't really gotten a chance to see whats out there.  Good luck with the cowl.  If anyone wants to know how to do a tail swap..I just finished mine up with an undertail also. So let me know if you need directions! (in reply to cwmc29) Post #: 10

RE: Seat Cowl - 5/3/2007 9:11:40 AM    cwmc29 Posts: 712 Joined: 11/8/2006 Status: offline I believe the turn signals are compition wrecks.  I have added a link from where I bought them.  http://www.hardracing.com/LED.htm _____________________________ Jardane RT-1 Slip on, Vortex Sliders, Zero Gravity Double Bubble, Pazzo Shorty Levers, F4i Tail http://www.uber-racing.com/ (in reply to 36emt37) Post #: 11

RE: Seat Cowl - 5/6/2007 3:58:33 AM    HAVOC Posts: 4557 Joined: 6/27/2006 Status: online looking like a great job! just curious if you knew about this _____________________________ (in reply to cwmc29) Post #: 12

RE: Seat Cowl - 5/6/2007 12:17:31 PM    N8 Dawg Posts: 1762 Joined: 7/18/2006 From: Middletown OH Status: offline those are nice, but expensive.....I think his will look better when its done and painted....plus its one of a kind! _____________________________ > (in reply to HAVOC) Post #: 13

RE: Seat Cowl - 5/7/2007 4:54:03 PM    Flip Posts: 573 Joined: 1/18/2006 Status: offline CWMC, i went to that site and was this [---] close to ordering the flush mounts, but for the F4 they required splicing?... What the hell does that mean and was it difficult?  Is it because we have the daytime running lights?  Did you worry about this or just plugged them in and decided to screw the daytime lights? (in reply to N8 Dawg) Post #: 14

RE: Seat Cowl - 5/12/2007 9:03:05 PM    N8 Dawg Posts: 1762 Joined: 7/18/2006 From: Middletown OH Status: offline spliceing just means cut the old off...and splice the new ones together... have an updateon that seat? _____________________________ > (in reply to Flip) Post #: 15

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