VFR solo cowl problem

dmvfr · 07-03-2009, 09:38 AM

My original solo cowl for my 1986 VFR is not fitting flush. The side tab on one side doesn not fit in flush like the other and when riding it pops out and rubs against tail cowl section taking away the paint. Anyone else have the problem of one of the tabs popping out and rubbing against rear bodywork.

TOE CUTTER · 07-03-2009, 10:04 AM

First step in gen 2 cowl is to remove the tabs. They will ruin the paint and nothing will keep them in the slots.You can fight it but it is hopeless.If you keep your owners manual under the seat ( where they made a spot for it) it will cause the seat to sit up a little high and it make problem worse.

dmvfr · 07-03-2009, 11:59 AM

thanks..thinking back my previous 86 someone removed the tabs on the cowl. I think I may have to cut them off as my paint is chaffed off from it now.

'Seppi · 07-03-2009, 02:00 PM

Oh good chance to segue to something I had a brainwave (fart) on today...

Have any VFRW members had the cowl chromed?

It could be pretty blingy to see a shiny bump back there...

TOE CUTTER · 07-03-2009, 02:17 PM

Uh..............nope never ever crossed my mind........never.

supertex · 07-03-2009, 11:34 PM

Gotta say that may be the worst idea for one of these bikes I have ever heard of.

great white · 07-03-2009, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 'Seppi

Oh good chance to segue to something I had a brainwave (fart) on today...

Have any VFRW members had the cowl chromed?

It could be pretty blingy to see a shiny bump back there...

Umm....What?

Gross.

Step awaaaay from the VFR........

'Seppi · 07-04-2009, 06:12 AM

Nah...it'd just be that one piece guys...oy, your a conservative bunch, hey?

Anyway, after reading up on the various ways it could be done, it may not be worth it.

TOE CUTTER · 07-04-2009, 09:26 AM

I double dog dare you to do it!

TOE CUTTER · 07-04-2009, 10:30 AM

You like?Did it myself.

'Seppi · 07-04-2009, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TOE CUTTER

You like?Did it myself.

See, why even go to all the trouble and expense of having it done professionally.
That looks awesome...good to 150 mph ya think?

TOE CUTTER · 07-04-2009, 12:31 PM

I give it about the same speed rating as the helmet your wearing!

xm0e · 07-07-2009, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TOE CUTTER

First step in gen 2 cowl is to remove the tabs. They will ruin the paint and nothing will keep them in the slots.You can fight it but it is hopeless.If you keep your owners manual under the seat ( where they made a spot for it) it will cause the seat to sit up a little high and it make problem worse.

Where can I get this rear cowl, I've searched for new and used, and best I can find is here --> Fairing Kits and Cowls, They just seemed a little high, but then again, haven't seen another for sale. Any help would be appreciated. Be it new or used...don't care.

TOE CUTTER · 07-07-2009, 09:25 AM

I think the best way is to camp out on Ebay and with some luck and a fist full of dollars you should come up with one.

volks6000 · 07-07-2009, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TOE CUTTER

You like?Did it myself.

is that where you put the chicken and ribs ???

vfrf2 · 07-10-2009, 07:28 AM

Toe Cutter, you're a F'ing genius. I don't have to paint my VFR now, I'll just figure out a way to attach aluminum foil to the body work and call it a day.

drewl · 07-10-2009, 09:31 AM

Spray adhesive from the craft store should work perfectly.

TOE CUTTER · 07-10-2009, 10:23 AM

My new leathers to go with bike.

volks6000 · 07-10-2009, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TOE CUTTER

My new leathers to go with bike.

Don't forget the Slick 50 !!

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07-03-2009, 09:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
dmvfr Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Last Online: 10-03-2009 06:08 PM My Ride: 1986 VFR750 Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	VFR solo cowl problem My original solo cowl for my 1986 VFR is not fitting flush. The side tab on one side doesn not fit in flush like the other and when riding it pops out and rubs against tail cowl section taking away the paint. Anyone else have the problem of one of the tabs popping out and rubbing against rear bodywork.

07-03-2009, 02:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
'Seppi Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Last Online: 11-03-2009 05:06 AM Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada My Ride: '99 VFR 800 'Cepter Posts: 113 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Oh good chance to segue to something I had a brainwave (fart) on today... Have any VFRW members had the cowl chromed? It could be pretty blingy to see a shiny bump back there... __________________ Joe in Ottawa *'99 VFR* Vance & Hines S4 Titanium slip-on, Zero Gravity tinted screen, K&N fancy paper, Corbin saddle, Mirror extenders, Frame sliders, Throttlemeister control, Heated grips, Xenon 6000K conversion (snow-sled bulbs), Billet pieces, Targa 1/2 tank bib (real nauga-cow) 7mm wide 3M wheel stripes (red to match bike)

07-03-2009, 02:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
TOE CUTTER Uber Guru Join Date: Nov 2008 Last Online: Today 09:24 AM Location: Sacramento - Find Me! My Ride: 2007 RWB 1990 RED 1986 750 DRZ 400 View my Photo Gallery Posts: 1,254 Thanks: 68 Thanked 114 Times in 104 Posts	Canadians Uh..............nope never ever crossed my mind........never.

07-03-2009, 11:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
supertex Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Last Online: Yesterday 11:50 PM Location: Fairfield, Ca - Find Me! My Ride: '87 VFR 700 View my Photo Gallery Posts: 497 Thanks: 27 Thanked 26 Times in 26 Posts	Gotta say that may be the worst idea for one of these bikes I have ever heard of. __________________ HOOK'EM HORNS!!! VFR 87 700f2 with hand made tail section "There are chords in the hearts of the most reckless which cannot be touched without emotion. Even the utterly lost, to whom life and death are equally jests, there are matters of which no jest can be made."

07-03-2009, 11:59 AM	#3 (permalink)
dmvfr Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Last Online: 10-03-2009 06:08 PM My Ride: 1986 VFR750 Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	thanks..thinking back my previous 86 someone removed the tabs on the cowl. I think I may have to cut them off as my paint is chaffed off from it now.

07-04-2009, 06:12 AM	#8 (permalink)
'Seppi Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Last Online: 11-03-2009 05:06 AM Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada My Ride: '99 VFR 800 'Cepter Posts: 113 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Nah...it'd just be that one piece guys...oy, your a conservative bunch, hey? Anyway, after reading up on the various ways it could be done, it may not be worth it. __________________ Joe in Ottawa *'99 VFR* Vance & Hines S4 Titanium slip-on, Zero Gravity tinted screen, K&N fancy paper, Corbin saddle, Mirror extenders, Frame sliders, Throttlemeister control, Heated grips, Xenon 6000K conversion (snow-sled bulbs), Billet pieces, Targa 1/2 tank bib (real nauga-cow) 7mm wide 3M wheel stripes (red to match bike)

07-04-2009, 09:26 AM	#9 (permalink)
TOE CUTTER Uber Guru Join Date: Nov 2008 Last Online: Today 09:24 AM Location: Sacramento - Find Me! My Ride: 2007 RWB 1990 RED 1986 750 DRZ 400 View my Photo Gallery Posts: 1,254 Thanks: 68 Thanked 114 Times in 104 Posts	i dare you I double dog dare you to do it!

07-04-2009, 12:31 PM	#12 (permalink)
TOE CUTTER Uber Guru Join Date: Nov 2008 Last Online: Today 09:24 AM Location: Sacramento - Find Me! My Ride: 2007 RWB 1990 RED 1986 750 DRZ 400 View my Photo Gallery Posts: 1,254 Thanks: 68 Thanked 114 Times in 104 Posts	Head gear I give it about the same speed rating as the helmet your wearing!

07-07-2009, 09:25 AM	#14 (permalink)
TOE CUTTER Uber Guru Join Date: Nov 2008 Last Online: Today 09:24 AM Location: Sacramento - Find Me! My Ride: 2007 RWB 1990 RED 1986 750 DRZ 400 View my Photo Gallery Posts: 1,254 Thanks: 68 Thanked 114 Times in 104 Posts	Cowl I think the best way is to camp out on Ebay and with some luck and a fist full of dollars you should come up with one.

07-10-2009, 07:28 AM	#16 (permalink)
vfrf2 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Last Online: Yesterday 05:12 PM Location: Manassas, VA My Ride: 1987 VFR 700 Posts: 74 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 5 Posts	Toe Cutter, you're a F'ing genius. I don't have to paint my VFR now, I'll just figure out a way to attach aluminum foil to the body work and call it a day. __________________ 87 Honda VFR 700 F2 02 Yamaha FZ1 72 Yamaha CS5 (RD 200)

07-10-2009, 09:31 AM	#17 (permalink)
drewl Philosphical Adviser Join Date: Nov 2007 Last Online: Yesterday 10:48 PM Location: Susanville, Ca - Find Me! My Ride: 2000 VFR 800 fi View my Photo Gallery Posts: 4,118 Thanks: 126 Thanked 248 Times in 187 Posts	Spray adhesive from the craft store should work perfectly. __________________ Shop Steward:Chat Hooers Union, Local 151 Ministry of Activity and Participation

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