What's under the TBS single seat cowl?

gregzilla · #1 (**permalink**) 09-12-2005

Just picked up an 04 TBS and am really interested in the single seat with the cowl. My only question is what is underneath it...space? and how is it to take on and off? good place for smokes, glasses, etc. (my vanson has no pockets).

Also I will probably be selling a high pillion seat...and a fly screen...

Would be willing to trade for a single seat w/ cowl and a summer screen.

vonbonds · #2 (**permalink**) 09-12-2005

I have the solo seat and I love it compared to the stock seat. Go figure since I am a big guy and many people have complained it is too hard. I guess different strokes...

Anyway, I haven't done much investigation about free space but I will check when I get home tonight. It also goes on and off very easily. It doesn't have those stupid hooks under the stock seat so it isn't a pain to take on and off.

MickMaguire · #3 (**permalink**) 09-12-2005

you would get smakes and glasses under there, but keep them in a bag as there is nothing closing off the underside.

TBSstunta · #4 (**permalink**) 09-12-2005

I can fit a plug kit, cyclepump, a rag and one or two little things under there. I'm glad to have the storage in addition to the looks.

Spooner · #5 (**permalink**) 09-12-2005

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On 2005-09-12 14:29, gregzilla wrote:
Just picked up an 04 TBS and am really interested in the single seat with the cowl. My only question is what is underneath it...space? and how is it to take on and off? good place for smokes, glasses, etc. (my vanson has no pockets).

Also I will probably be selling a high pillion seat...and a fly screen...

Would be willing to trade for a single seat w/ cowl and a summer screen.

If the fly screen is black I'm interested in buying it!

gregzilla · #6 (**permalink**) 09-12-2005

>If the fly screen is black I'm interested in buying it!

Sure is

Spooner · #7 (**permalink**) 09-12-2005

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On 2005-09-12 15:01, gregzilla wrote:
>If the fly screen is black I'm interested in buying it!

Sure is

Most excellent!
You have a pm.

thunderscot · #8 (**permalink**) 09-13-2005

The answer is ' SPACE ' I can get a pair of waterproof over trousers , a disc lock and sunglasses all in bags . I have also had an electric air pump and the disc lock. It is very usefully and the seat clips on and off very easily.

I find the seat a bit harder than the stock item ( Which ,contrary to public opinion ,I find pretty comfortable on long runs) as looks go the single seat is much nicer in my opinion anyway.

TBAbob · #9 (**permalink**) 09-13-2005

Gregzilla,

I put the TBS solo seat on my '01 Legend. There is a lot of space under the cowl. I found a good sized plastic box with a hinged snap lid and mounted it with a bolt and a big flat washer to the underside frame. There's a couple of odd holes to use. It's water proof and you can keep all the necessary papers (registration, insurance cards, etc) that you want to keep with the bike at all times. Also there is plenty of left over space for a disc lock, a few tools, sunglasses, gloves, etc. The left over space above and around the box can still be used to stuff even more soft items in baggies. Very useful and convenient!

As thunderscot says, the solo seat is harder but, oddly enough, it's much more comfortable than the dual seat. I have heard many other people voice the same opinion. Weird, but true.

Cogito ergo equito

Bob

zimtok · #10 (**permalink**) 09-13-2005

I find my solo seat more comfortable also.
I think that it is because the stock seat applies pressure to my butt in different places and causes it to go numb. (and because my brains are down there I start to get dumb when my butt gets numb) :-D
It also feels like it slopes forward and makes me want to lean forward more. This eventually starts to hurt my back muscles