WM Aluminum Cowl
- Thread starter CB4ME_imp
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VTR1000F_imp
Running like a top
Yay! I have one. Look for pics of my bike inmy posts. I love it!
metallyguitarded_imp
Road warrior
Very nice. My order is in. I'm hoping to receive it in the next few weeks!
Lash 10_imp
First service completed
I too like this cowl , will you have it painted to match the bike ?
metallyguitarded_imp
Road warrior
You're probably addressing CB4ME but personally, I plan to paint mine black to match my bike. Though i saw a black CB on the history thread that ferret started that had silver side covers and it looks really nice. A bare aluminum cowl with silver side covers might look great. I'm still inclined to paint the cowl though. If i can find some inexpensive silver side covers that someone wants to sell (hint, hint) I'll give that a try first.Lash 10_imp said:
Randy B
Road warrior
Look at the difference in the color of the side covers. I think it's rather substantial.
Django
Road warrior
Urks, topcase is a no-go at this bike. 
emptysea
Road warrior
MG..paint it black. The chrome tank trim will clash with the brushed aluminum of the cowl, I think. Or jettison the tank trim. Or....go with a chromed cowl and chromed side panels...now THAT would be interesting to see. Post pics of whatever you do.
VTR1000F_imp
Running like a top
nhawk7504_imp
Been there
I like the way that shield has the middle cut out of it to reduce wind noise. That's good design.
Lash 10_imp
First service completed
Could anyone who has this cowl on their bike tell me if actually reduces the amount of wind that blasts you speeds over 70 or is it mostly cosmetic ? I like the look of the bike as it came from dealer but if this cowl really works I am definitely interested .
VTR1000F_imp
Running like a top
I would love to give you a definite answer but it depends on how tall are you and how do you lean on the bike in higher speeds. It definitely took some wind from my chest and belly but I´m 70 inches high (do your math, I´m metric guy) 
Even a small screen work wonders it´s a matter of air flow.
I had a touring "bubble" screen on my previous Honda 1000 Superhawk which worked better but hey thew speeds were a lot higher then on a CB.
To be fair I´d love to have a huge Don Vesco Rabid fairing on the CB.
Even a small screen work wonders it´s a matter of air flow. I had a touring "bubble" screen on my previous Honda 1000 Superhawk which worked better but hey thew speeds were a lot higher then on a CB.
To be fair I´d love to have a huge Don Vesco Rabid fairing on the CB.
Tranahan_imp
First service completed
I love the look of the cowl on your bike.
I've ordered it in black and can't wait to install. Thanks for the info on, at least, some chest wind on the highway.
Cheers...
I've ordered it in black and can't wait to install. Thanks for the info on, at least, some chest wind on the highway.
Cheers...
metallyguitarded_imp
Road warrior
I'm waiting for my aluminum cowl to be delivered. This is week three since my order and supposedly it takes 3 to 4 weeks of production time plus another week to ship. Getting close. When I ordered the aluminum cowl it only came in bare aluminum although you could opt for the polished aluminum. I didn't see where you could get it already painted black. Is Samurider painting it for you or did you find it somewhere else?Tranahan_imp said:
VTR1000F_imp
Running like a top
alu cowl manufacturing process: SR500/400 W650/800 BJ250 TU250 CB1100… etc ものづくり Product Note
DGShannon_imp
Been there
Wow! Hand hammered craftsmanship. I would have bet they were die pressed.VTR1000F_imp said:
metallyguitarded_imp
Road warrior
Got the email from Takashi today. My cowl is on its way! Stay tuned...
Waiting .... waiting ....
