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RE: Aluminum Bikini Cowl and Seat Trunk - bix_imp - 07-07-2013
(07-05-2013, 11:09 AM)silascopathic_imp Wrote: SHARP!!!!!! I am gonna get that seat in the next month or so. How comfortable is it honestly?Went for a longer ride today. For me the seat is quite comfortable (about the same as the stock seat which also works well for me). It is about and inch lower, which means my knees are slightly more bent. I like this position a lot, but everyone's different. (To be clear: I'm not trying to sell anyone on this seat, just sharing my experience with it).
HOw hard is the install of the aluminum bikini cowl?
The cowl takes a bit of test fitting once you figure out where each bracket goes. A T-shaped bracket connects to the horn assembly, and two articulated brackets connect to the bridge, fork top. The trick is to first remount the headlight using the included steel mounts (these replace the stock mounts). Then it's pretty obvious where everything goes after that. The rim of the opening on the cowl fits right into the groove around the headlight when it's positioned correctly. I noticed again on today's ride how smooth and even the air going over my shoulders feels. I still feel the air pressure, but it's not buffeting and beating my chest like it had without a cowl.
Hope this answers your questions.
RE: Aluminum Bikini Cowl and Seat Trunk - silascopathic_imp - 07-07-2013
(07-04-2013, 09:52 PM)CB4ME_imp Wrote: Smokin! This has to be one of the nicest member bikes I've seen in this genre. Makes me want to get 2 CB1100s, a 2-up and a solo. Noticed the license plate and fork reflector cleanup. Nice! A smaller profile slip-on would be excellent as well.
(07-07-2013, 11:39 AM)bix_imp Wrote:Went for a longer ride today. For me the seat is quite comfortable (about the same as the stock seat which also works well for me). It is about and inch lower, which means my knees are slightly more bent. I like this position a lot, but everyone's different. (To be clear: I'm not trying to sell anyone on this seat, just sharing my experience with it).(07-05-2013, 11:09 AM)silascopathic_imp Wrote: SHARP!!!!!! I am gonna get that seat in the next month or so. How comfortable is it honestly?Went for a longer ride today. For me the seat is quite comfortable (about the same as the stock seat which also works well for me). It is about and inch lower, which means my knees are slightly more bent. I like this position a lot, but everyone's different. (To be clear: I'm not trying to sell anyone on this seat, just sharing my experience with it).
HOw hard is the install of the aluminum bikini cowl?
The cowl takes a bit of test fitting once you figure out where each bracket goes. A T-shaped bracket connects to the horn assembly, and two articulated brackets connect to the bridge, fork top. The trick is to first remount the headlight using the included steel mounts (these replace the stock mounts). Then it's pretty obvious where everything goes after that. The rim of the opening on the cowl fits right into the groove around the headlight when it's positioned correctly. I noticed again on today's ride how smooth and even the air going over my shoulders feels. I still feel the air pressure, but it's not buffeting and beating my chest like it had without a cowl.
Hope this answers your questions.
The cowl takes a bit of test fitting once you figure out where each bracket goes. A T-shaped bracket connects to the horn assembly, and two articulated brackets connect to the bridge, fork top. The trick is to first remount the headlight using the included steel mounts (these replace the stock mounts). Then it's pretty obvious where everything goes after that. The rim of the opening on the cowl fits right into the groove around the headlight when it's positioned correctly. I noticed again on today's ride how smooth and even the air going over my shoulders feels. I still feel the air pressure, but it's not buffeting and beating my chest like it had without a cowl.
Hope this answers your questions.
thank you!! i also ordered the cowl, which will stay aluminum for now but i will eventually paint once i decide on a bike color. As for the seat, that was what i was hoping for.
Thank you again for those answers!
RE: Aluminum Bikini Cowl and Seat Trunk - silascopathic_imp - 07-23-2013
Just got my cowl. Can you possibly provide pictures of all the mounts . That picture they call instructions is awful.
Thanks!
RE: Aluminum Bikini Cowl and Seat Trunk - wildezt_imp - 07-23-2013
Beauty she is !
RE: Aluminum Bikini Cowl and Seat Trunk - skeeter5070_imp - 07-23-2013
How dos the trunk open ?
Can you post a picture of the inside of the trunk ?
Thanks!
RE: Aluminum Bikini Cowl and Seat Trunk - silascopathic_imp - 07-23-2013
figured the mounts out. you are right, super easy once you get all the other pieces in their respective places!
RE: Aluminum Bikini Cowl and Seat Trunk - bix_imp - 07-24-2013
(07-23-2013, 10:30 PM)silascopathic_imp Wrote: figured the mounts out. you are right, super easy once you get all the other pieces in their respective places!
Oh sweet! Let's see some pics!
RE: Aluminum Bikini Cowl and Seat Trunk - Send Margaritas_imp - 12-30-2013
(07-23-2013, 02:33 PM)skeeter5070_imp Wrote: How dos the trunk open ?
Can you post a picture of the inside of the trunk ?
Thanks!
I'd love to see that too. Anybody else with this seat?
RE: Aluminum Bikini Cowl and Seat Trunk - enzo_imp - 12-31-2013
Hey Bix, I too have the aluminium cowl. It looks great.
I get a slite vibe at times.
MMmmmm that seat looks great too.
RE: Aluminum Bikini Cowl and Seat Trunk - sound wave_imp - 12-31-2013
(12-30-2013, 04:10 AM)Send Margaritas_imp Wrote:(07-23-2013, 02:33 PM)skeeter5070_imp Wrote: How dos the trunk open ?
Can you post a picture of the inside of the trunk ?
Thanks!
I'd love to see that too. Anybody else with this seat?
I'd love to see that too. Anybody else with this seat? I don't have the seat, but on the website it shows how it works.
http://www.chicdesign.co.jp/products/cb/cb1100/cb_sts1.html