Rear cowling flew off!

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JERRYT

Discussion Starter · 1 mo ago

Does any one have any idea's how to secure my rear seat cowling to stop it flying off in the future? Luckily I wasn't going to fast and managed to turn around and find it! Not much damage but the plastic had snapped and the metal bracket was still on the bike!

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smokinn85

· #2 · 1 mo ago

I haven't had mine fly off, but I used flexible wire to attach it just in case.

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Six5

· #3 · 1 mo ago

JERRYT said:
Does anyone have any idea's how to secure my rear seat cowling to stop it flying off in the future? .... the plastic had snapped and the metal bracket was still on the bike!

Years ago, there was a popular mod to fasten a small metal cable between the rear subframe and the metal bracket on the rear cowl. However, in your case, that wouldn't have helped, since the plastic portion failed for some reason.

You could always epoxy an anchor point to the inside of the cowl somewhere, and still use a cable from that point to the subframe.

However, the best fix is to do what it takes to make sure the latch works properly and the cowl is securely engaged each time you close it.
I suspect part of the problem is that some riders tend to push against the cow with their rear end and it disengages the latch.

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JERRYT

Discussion Starter · #4 · 1 mo ago

smokinn85 said:
I haven't had mine fly off, but I used flexible wire to attach it just in case.

I have a tether fitted but it was the plastic anchor points that snapped! they had been repaired before by a previous owner! It didn't help that I went down a very deep pothole just before it took flight!

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JERRYT

Discussion Starter · #5 · 1 mo ago

Six5 said:
Years ago, there was a popular mod to fasten a small metal cable between the rear subframe and the metal bracket on the rear cowl. However, in your case, that wouldn't have helped, since the plastic portion failed for some reason.

You could always epoxy an anchor point to the inside of the cowl somewhere, and still use a cable from that point to the subframe.

However, the best fix is to do what it takes to make sure the latch works properly and the cowl is securely engaged each time you close it.
I suspect part of the problem is that some riders tend to push against the cow with their rear end and it disengages the latch.

I have fitted a cable but as you say it was on the bracket! I think the best thing I can try is to fabricate two L shaped brackets and bolt it through the side of the cowling (not pretty) but will secure it, Also I will try and stop the rearward movement by modifying the rear hook!

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Six5

· #6 · 1 mo ago

JERRYT said:
.... I think the best thing I can try is to fabricate two L shaped brackets and bolt it through the side of the cowling (not pretty) but will secure it, .....

Jerry, FYI, there are epoxies available that are just as strong as a "bolt through the side of the cowling..."

One more option. The TLR OEM rear cowl (aka hump) is still available new from most online OEM dealers. It is unpainted, but it is complete with the brackets and rubber bumpers. At only $83.00, you won't find a better deal on any other TLR body panel.

Suzuki p/n 45550-02FA0

This screen clip is from RonAyers.com.

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JERRYT

Discussion Starter · #7 · 1 mo ago

Six5 said:
Jerry, FYI, there are epoxies available that are just as strong as a "bolt through the side of the cowling..."

One more option. The TLR OEM rear cowl (aka hump) is still available new from most online OEM dealers. It is unpainted, but it is complete with the brackets and rubber bumpers. At only $83.00, you won't find a better deal on any other TLR body panel.

Suzuki p/n 45550-02FA0

This screen clip is from RonAyers.com.
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Thanks for the info! Have made and fitted brackets and all is good! Checked price of cowling at Suzuki GB £271.00! Bloody rip-off!