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Old 11-14-2015, 11:50 AM
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Default Cowl weight ?
I know this information is probably in about 100 different threads, but I'll be darned if I can find it!
I've done a lot of mods to my cowl over the years and it has gained a few pounds. I've finally got it looking and cooling the way I like and I'm considering re splashing it in carbon fibre. I don't remember what it weighed stock, but if I've only added a few pounds Im not going to bother. Having said that,can anyone share the finished weights of their cowls??
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Old 11-14-2015, 04:03 PM
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I guess I should mention it's a 6a.
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Old 11-14-2015, 06:54 PM
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I can get you a raw uncut, unmodified cowl weight for a -7 circa 2002 if that would help. Send me a PM.
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That would certainly help.... Thx!
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Old 11-15-2015, 11:29 AM
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Is it an original white one, or a later pink/green honeycomb one?
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Old 11-15-2015, 12:20 PM
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Original white cowl.
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Old 11-15-2015, 06:58 PM
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Anything??
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Old 11-15-2015, 07:22 PM
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Sorry, I just saw your response. I will get it weighed tomorrow and post. It is not gelcoat white, but it is a light color and has a honeycomb core.
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Anything??
I have one of each (don't ask, but it was my fault ), an original white polyester one, and a later pink honeycomb one.

Both are for a -6A and are fabricated with the hinges installed and no interior or exterior surface finishing.

Lower
White - 12 lb.
Pink - 10 lb.

Upper
White - 8 lb
Pink - 7 lb. - Note this one has the "elephant ears" added and glued in place, the white upper does not.

Unfortunately, the only scales I had were bathroom scales so the accuracy/resolution is not very good on the measurements.

If you want more accurate numbers I can try and rustle up a fish scale.
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Old 11-16-2015, 11:00 AM
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Great !!! Thx so much...that helps!

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