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ROACH1111 · 02-25-2008, 09:57 AM

I'm thinking about getting a seat cowl for my red '07, but I don't really want to pay $200 bucks for one. Any suggestions?

Boneman · 02-25-2008, 09:59 AM

1. Get a paper route

2. Don't buy it

**Hellgate** · 02-25-2008, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boneman

1. Get a paper route

2. Don't buy it

Hey Boneman, you forgot to mention stealing one. I've heard that Mid-Night Auto has great sales from time to time.

Boneman · 02-25-2008, 11:12 AM

Doh!! Good point. Midnight Auto kept my car running thru high school!

I should have also added:

3. Make your own out of paper machete

**Hellgate** · 02-25-2008, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boneman

Doh!! Good point. Midnight Auto kept my car running thru high school!

I should have also added:

3. Make your own out of paper machete

Ooo! OOO! OOO! That's a great idea! But you could only use it on days when it isn't raining.

**reiobard** · 02-25-2008, 11:39 AM

I am going to make a "chrome look one out of tin foil....

Keep an eye on e-bay if the only way i know that is legal to get parts cheaper.

ROACH1111 · 02-25-2008, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hellgate

Hey Boneman, you forgot to mention stealing one. I've heard that Mid-Night Auto has great sales from time to time.

Stealing one is a good idea...know anybody with one worth jacking? JK

Boneman · 02-25-2008, 12:20 PM

Whew...ROACH got the humor!

As you will find out, aftermarket and even factory parts are sometimes stupidly expensive for what they are. I quickly learned that if I really wanted something, just get it and try not to think too much about how much I just paid! (christ, I just dropped $900 on a friggin exhaust!

).

Think of it like pulling off a band-aid.....do it quick and try not to think about it!

As reiobard stated, checking eBay and other online stores is usually your best bet. I found a $300 difference when looking for my Two Bro's exhaust! So it does pay to do some digging.

**Hellgate** · 02-25-2008, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boneman

Whew...ROACH got the humor!

As you will find out, aftermarket and even factory parts are sometimes stupidly expensive for what they are. I quickly learned that if I really wanted something, just get it and try not to think too much about how much I just paid! (christ, I just dropped $900 on a friggin exhaust!

).

Think of it like pulling off a band-aid.....do it quick and try not to think about it!

As reiobard stated, checking eBay and other online stores is usually your best bet. I found a $300 difference when looking for my Two Bro's exhaust! So it does pay to do some digging.

I'm just glad no one accused us of shopping at Mid-Night Auto!

As Boneman said shop around and see what you can find. I bought a set of 2 piece leathers a week ago for $282 shipped to my door. Don't get in a hurry and keep looking.

OneTrack · 02-25-2008, 05:23 PM

JOOC, does anyone know if the Yamaha OEM seat cowl will fit on the Yamaha OEM "comfort seat"?
My local Yamaha dealer couldn't tell me. In fact, they told me that both the seat cowl and comfort seat were only available for 07 and up and wouldn't fit my 06.

02-25-2008, 09:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
ROACH1111 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Idaho Bike: 2007 Yamaha FZ6 Posts: 69 Rep Power: 4 Member #1373	Seat Cowl Mod I'm thinking about getting a seat cowl for my red '07, but I don't really want to pay $200 bucks for one. Any suggestions?

02-25-2008, 09:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
Boneman Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Victoria, BC Bike: 2005 FZ6 Posts: 565 Rep Power: 41 Member #13	1. Get a paper route 2. Don't buy it __________________ *"It's a shame that stupidity is not painful"* Boneman's FZ6 Web Site Last edited by Boneman; 02-25-2008 at 11:04 AM..

02-25-2008, 11:12 AM	#4 (permalink)
Boneman Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Victoria, BC Bike: 2005 FZ6 Posts: 565 Rep Power: 41 Member #13	Doh!! Good point. Midnight Auto kept my car running thru high school! I should have also added: 3. Make your own out of paper machete __________________ *"It's a shame that stupidity is not painful"* Boneman's FZ6 Web Site

02-25-2008, 12:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
Boneman Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Victoria, BC Bike: 2005 FZ6 Posts: 565 Rep Power: 41 Member #13	Whew...ROACH got the humor! As you will find out, aftermarket and even factory parts are sometimes stupidly expensive for what they are. I quickly learned that if I really wanted something, just get it and try not to think too much about how much I just paid! (christ, I just dropped $900 on a friggin exhaust! ). Think of it like pulling off a band-aid.....do it quick and try not to think about it! As reiobard stated, checking eBay and other online stores is usually your best bet. I found a $300 difference when looking for my Two Bro's exhaust! So it does pay to do some digging. __________________ *"It's a shame that stupidity is not painful"* Boneman's FZ6 Web Site

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02-25-2008, 11:39 AM	#6 (permalink)
reiobard Postaholic Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Concord, NH Bike: 2007 FZ6 (The Faster Blue) Posts: 5,415 Rep Power: 73 Member #991	I am going to make a "chrome look one out of tin foil.... Keep an eye on e-bay if the only way i know that is legal to get parts cheaper.

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OneTrack Super Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Richmond, BC, Canada Bike: 2006 Yamaha FZ6 Posts: 909 Rep Power: 16 Member #273	JOOC, does anyone know if the Yamaha OEM seat cowl will fit on the Yamaha OEM "comfort seat"? My local Yamaha dealer couldn't tell me. In fact, they told me that both the seat cowl and comfort seat were only available for 07 and up and wouldn't fit my 06.

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