Tail cowl lid seal/gasket

[Bucko]

Hi Folks:

Hope you don't mind me posting this question related to a CB750F but I think it may apply to a CBX's as well. Some CBX models came with a tail cowl that has a hinged and keyed 'door' for access to a compartment under the tailpiece. Some euro and Asian CB750F's also came equipped with a similar cowl door. Since the 'gasket' or 'seal' is long since discontinued by Honda, I'm wondering if anyone has found a source for a suitable seal replacement. The seal/gasket is made of rubber (or something similar), and it's flat "L" shaped profile is about 1/4 in wide, by 1/8in high (very rough measurements). The full seal is roughly rectangular and the door fits on top of and inside the seal (if that makes any sense). Thanks for any advice.

[daves79x]

Welcome! CBXs didn't have a seal on the '80 tail cowls. But good luck with your search.

Dave

[hondaman160mph]

Rubber weather strip is available on eBay in many different sizes and profiles. You might find something that would work.

[Jeff Bennetts]

Have you googled the part number yet? , had to ask.

[Spooky#1]

I have some vinyl trim used to cover the sharp edge of a seat pan on older Honda's so it doesn't cut a new seat cover. It fits the inner lid seat perfectly and makes it look much better cosmetically. I will permanently attach it with contact cement so if it shrinks over time i can remove it and the glue in a replacement. The lid clears the vinyl after a minor adjustment and provides tighter clearance thus keeping water out.

[steve murdoch icoa #5322]

Do you remember where you bought the trim?
Some place like Harbour Freight?

[Spooky#1]

I think it came with a seat cover either for my CL160 or CL125A and probably off eBay. The trim is probably called lace.