help with rear cowl removal

edgeofsanity

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I'm replacing my rear cowl w/ moto composit's carbon fiber cowl. I've removed all the bolts (circled in picture) and don't see any other bolts that need to come off. The tail seems to be attached to the rear light, but I don't see any screws/tabs. Has anyone here replaced their's; what am I missing? I don't want to break anything.

 
Now you've got me thinking........
20 months ago I removed and refitted the trim cover about ten times and now I can't remember much about the actual details about how I did it, except I do remember that it was a bit of a challenge the first time I removed it.
It's a bit of a faff putting it back together also.
But... It's not what I would call an impossible task. No need to force it. If everything that needs to be unscrewed is done so, then it will lift off.
I seem to remember that the storage pocket needs to be removed ( I think it slots in to the top cowl) and I think also the black plastic 'under fender' (I think it hooks/inter-locks slightly with the top cowl)..........Don't fully take my word on that, because I can't remember too clearly, but at least have a look and consider what i've suggested.

I know it's not a huge help, but maybe better than saying nothing and scrolling past your thread.
 
...I seem to remember that the storage pocket needs to be removed...
Yes the storage pocket needs to be removed to expose the one bolt holding the cowl to the brake light fixture.
 

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After much frustration with removal of the rear cowl; finally got it all done. Tried to wrap the front fly screen but failed
 

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After much frustration with removal of the rear cowl; finally got it all done. Tried to wrap the front fly screen but failed
Looks like an interesting little project that you're doing.

Please do share more comments and photos....will be interesting to see the evolution.