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97TB

Am I the only one who thinks the Thruxton looks better without the seat cowl if you keep the stock fender installed? OTOH, I think that the seat cowl is a must if you install a FEK.

Thoughts?

BlackTigNYC

I think I agree


but that's not to say there aren't exceptions to the rule

Baltobonneville

I think so too. The fender looks redundant because the cowl looks like a fender eliminator.

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Marty
2005 Bonneville Blue 790cc, AI removed, Staintunes RC, Unifilter, no snorkel, 118/40/Thrux needle/1 shim/3 turns, tachometer, Ikon 7610s in back, Ricor Intiminators in front, Pirelli Sport Demons, D9 gauge panel.

Odysseus

Not sure. I don't think the cowl looks right with the standard rear mudguard, but I can't say I'm a big fan of the shape of the Thruxton seat either. If I had a Thrux I would probably go for a Bonnie seat or an aftermarket one like Pepe's, and junk the cowl.

On the other hand, the cowl on and the mudguard removed, in 99% of cases that looks outstanding.

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Nickwiz

I don't see the issue. My bike has a rear fender a rack and the seat cowl and looks just fine on it. In fact I'm not a big fan of FEK's! fekin eveyone has got one

I think you end up with a damn great gap over the back wheel which looks like something just fell off the bike!

I think this looks better

ohiorider

This is all a personal taste thing, but I personally like the looks of your Thruxton with cowl and fender. IMO, that's vintage in appearance. I put a Thrux saddle on my T100 last summer, and will eventually purchase a cowl and have it color matched to the bike ....... that is, unless the silver factory cowl matches the silver on my bike. Hard for me to determine which silver I have on my bike. (Anyone else out there with an 02 or 03 Lucifer Orange and Silver T100 that has the paint code for the silver?)

Bob

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03 T100 Lucifer Org and Silv: 122/42 jets, TORs, 18T, UNI filter, no AI, Polaris bellmouth, Metz 880 tires, Prog. 440 shocks (105/150 springs), 11-1124 fork springs, Thrux fork caps, gaiters, MotoTwin low bars, 6024 lamp, htd grips, 12v outlet.

davidc

With no fender, yeah, the cowl gives a real sporty look - but I like it with the fender too.
I probably have it on more than off [I've got a fender]. Obviously, if lugging stuff around, no cowl.

Nahguavkire

I think a Ducati Sport 1000 seat unit would look great on a Thrux... Probably expensive though

plodalong

does this make my ass look big?



built for comfort dear.

SomethingClever

Can you easily attach a cowl to a Bonneville seat? Something I've wondered about for a long time.