Don't Lose Your Rear Cowl - Remove Tape

NoGoodID · September 1st, 2012, 03:47 PM

I don't take it on and off much, but I noticed that my rear cowl was always a bit difficult to put on. I was looking at it today and realized that there was tape (with red paint from overspray) wrapped around the latch on the underside of the cowl. I removed the tape and now the cowl goes on easier and feels much more secure. I recommend everyone checking to see whether the tape was left on your bike.

Kingfixer · September 6th, 2012, 05:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daverogers2001

Would this explain perhaps why I cannot seem to take mine off?

I tried the key which turned ok but on my 1198sp this would make the cowl jump up as it was spring loaded. When I turned the key on the Pani cowl just didn't move. Tried to pull it up, didn't budge! Anyone else have the same thing?

Yeah i had the same problem, especially when i put the pillion seat on. But it seems to have corrected itself

cooljam7 · September 6th, 2012, 08:13 AM

Ya its happened to a few other people too, some causing them to lose their cowls on the freeway, so lucky you

If you need a picture or clarification on what he is referring to, I covered it here

Rear cowl fell off

ghostdog6 · September 7th, 2012, 05:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daverogers2001

Would this explain perhaps why I cannot seem to take mine off?

I tried the key which turned ok but on my 1198sp this would make the cowl jump up as it was spring loaded. When I turned the key on the Pani cowl just didn't move. Tried to pull it up, didn't budge! Anyone else have the same thing?

Put your hand on the back point of the cowl and push forward. But I'm sure you've figured that out by now!

Justifire · September 7th, 2012, 12:27 PM

Most of the times the lid won't close properly because the leather strap lays between the compartment and the cowl.
Make sure the strap is in its secure-place and everything will be ok

capnjack52 · September 10th, 2012, 04:50 AM

If you're not planning on carrying a pillion and have already removed the rear pegs, remove the strap, too. Interference problem solved ... and you've gained a tiny bit more room!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Justifire

Most of the times the lid won't close properly because the leather strap lays between the compartment and the cowl.
Make sure the strap is in its secure-place and everything will be ok

September 1st, 2012, 03:47 PM	#1
NoGoodID Member Joined: Mar 2012 From: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 97 Thanks: 0 I Ride: 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale S (ABS); and 2010 BMW K1300S	Don't Lose Your Rear Cowl - Remove Tape I don't take it on and off much, but I noticed that my rear cowl was always a bit difficult to put on. I was looking at it today and realized that there was tape (with red paint from overspray) wrapped around the latch on the underside of the cowl. I removed the tape and now the cowl goes on easier and feels much more secure. I recommend everyone checking to see whether the tape was left on your bike.

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September 6th, 2012, 08:13 AM	#3
cooljam7 Member Joined: Aug 2012 From: SoCal Posts: 37 Thanks: 2	Ya its happened to a few other people too, some causing them to lose their cowls on the freeway, so lucky you If you need a picture or clarification on what he is referring to, I covered it here Rear cowl fell off

September 7th, 2012, 12:27 PM	#5
Justifire Senior Member Joined: May 2012 From: Here Posts: 295 Thanks: 4 I Ride: 1199s Tricolore	Most of the times the lid won't close properly because the leather strap lays between the compartment and the cowl. Make sure the strap is in its secure-place and everything will be ok