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OEM Style Chrome Lower Cowl for GL1500
By Show Chrome SKU: BB2438
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MSRP: $144.95
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13 Member Reviews
1 Star: 2
2 Stars: 0
3 Stars: 2
4 Stars: 3
5 Stars: 6
OEM Style Chrome Lower Cowl for GL1500
ITEM CODE: BB2438, SKU: BB2438
Better then nothing
| After waiting 6 months to get factory cowl was told no lo ever available . This part looks the same. Tricky to install just need extra set of hands and som patience. Only wis is that you could by not chrome. |
OEM Style Chrome Lower Cowl for GL1500
ITEM CODE: BB2438, SKU: BB2438
lower cowl issue
| this is suppose to fit like OEM part but does not center hole won't line up just like other reviews said only way it would kind of fit was to take off upper center piece and both lower side fairings to force it into place also slightly bent center bracket for center hole to slightly go in basically put it on first instead of last, it wont be fun when doing oil changes, poor engineering and incorrect measurements |
OEM Style Chrome Lower Cowl for GL1500
ITEM CODE: BB2438, SKU: BB2438
02.07.2017
Looks great: takes time to install
| This is an EXACT replacement, and looks GREAT. This piece was broken on my 1500 and it came off easy. I compared the two, took measurements, and they are exactly the same! You have to take your time, and a friend to help hold and line everything up on both sides works fine. This is not a five minute job, took me ( us) a little over 30 minutes, after we had the old one off. Start the center and work to the outside or go to the bottom, DONT snug anything...loosely install everything.....use a pick, or an awl, a couple of them, to get everything lined up. The hoses are in the way....gently push, but don't bind....when it doesn't go the first seven or eight times, take a break, and do it again....it will go, exactly like the old one...a little gentle persuasion ....line everything up...it will fit, snug, but perfectly...30 minutes later you will think you have a new bike. It looks GREAT! |
OEM Style Chrome Lower Cowl for GL1500
ITEM CODE: BB2438, SKU: BB2438
07.14.2016
Problems
| I purchased this product as well as a lot of other products from you, I worked on this a day and a half and was not able to modify it to make it work. I modified it so I am not asking to return it or asking for my money back I am just warning others that this is hard to install, I was able to use the original with no problem. I double checked to numbers thinking I may have ordered the wrong one but that was the number of the one that was recommended. For HONDA GOLDWING 1500 6 CYLINDER 1988 MODEL. BB2438. |
OEM Style Chrome Lower Cowl for GL1500
ITEM CODE: BB2438, SKU: BB2438
03.20.2016
Chrome cowel
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As with the new style engine guards it took a brain to install. It is made exactly the same as the factory one which is also tricky yo install it really helps to remove front wheel and fender and do the center first re-drilling don`t work because then the other parts won`t lock in correctly above it I tried that. After the center is in about halfway make sure the hoses are not binding then do the right loosely then left then tighten center again check hoses you might have to push around a little then the other screws an it will be correct again I measured an old one and the new one they are the same. |
OEM Style Chrome Lower Cowl for GL1500
ITEM CODE: BB2438, SKU: BB2438
04.29.2015
With work, looks good!
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After reading the reviews, I was hesitant to order the cowling.However, the one on my bike had been broken since I bought it, so I figured this would be an improvement. I had to remove the small chrome tabs on the outer corners of the cowling to make it fit. Next, I got the 2 side screws in but left them loose. The center screw , as has been mentioned, did not line up. So, I used a small jack and with a little pressure was able to line up the center screw. As you are doing this, make sure you are not pushing the cowling into the hoses, or causing it to bind somewhere it shouldn't. I tightened it all the way then went to the outside screws and made sure everything was lined up alright before tightening them all the way. As this model and year is out of production, we can not anticipate any changes to the existing stock of these after market parts. Because other folks had posted their comments, I was able to follow their guidelines and with some finesse the job was completed in about 35 mins. We can not expect this part to be like a plug and play item. Bikes will vary slightly from bike to the other. It was excellent quality and really looks good on my GL1500. |
OEM Style Chrome Lower Cowl for GL1500
ITEM CODE: BB2438, SKU: BB2438
07.09.2014
chrome cowl
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I bought this without looking at the reviews. After an hour and a half,it STILL doesn't fit. Tried the jack idea...everything and still will not line up.Will wind up sending it back and having to pay a 10.00 postage or more on this large box for this thing. If these reviews have been here..and the manufacturer knows this..why do they still sell the damn thing! Just plain stupid. |
OEM Style Chrome Lower Cowl for GL1500
ITEM CODE: BB2438, SKU: BB2438
04.27.2014
Great looking , but center hole off line.
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Previous buyers warned me in advance, but since mine was hanging on by one screw after 186,000 miles I figured I would make it work. The center hole is about 1/4 inch to low. Since it's plastic, it drills very easily and will install just fine. It is ashamed that the manufacturer, though, couldn't do it right to begin with ,to be such a nice piece. |
OEM Style Chrome Lower Cowl for GL1500
ITEM CODE: BB2438, SKU: BB2438
02.14.2012
hard to install
| lots of problems lineing up to the radiator cover had to prey,bend,and trim,and had to drill a new hole for the center.after a hour and a half i got it installed. looks great,just does'nt work on a 1995 goldwing for easy installation |
OEM Style Chrome Lower Cowl for GL1500
ITEM CODE: BB2438, SKU: BB2438
10.17.2011
4 Stars
| I've been meaning to get this cowl for a while, but the reviews put me off. Seems fitting was a major issue with lugs, holes etc not lining up. But what the heck - I bit the bullet and imported one. The reviewers werte generally right. It was a little tight in places, especially lining up the centre screw hole. I over came that little problem by using a car jack and gently raining the cowl with the jack until all the holes lined up and voila! Now fully mounted, looks terrific and am pleased with the result. |
OEM Style Chrome Lower Cowl for GL1500
ITEM CODE: BB2438, SKU: BB2438
08.07.2011
5 Stars
| Talking about the ultimate in looks this is it. After you put this on your bike, the whole front changes WOW what a look so glad i did it. |
OEM Style Chrome Lower Cowl for GL1500
ITEM CODE: BB2438, SKU: BB2438
03.04.2011
4 Stars
| After some work enlarging the center mounting hole and getting a longer machine screw it looks great. |