300XS Top Cowl question

[MET]

I have a 2014 300XS, and I also have an extra 250XS Cowling from my last motor. I like the graphics of the new 300XS motors.

Is the 250XS cowl identical to what is on my 300? Same air flow and clearance?

if so, does anyone have a part number for an OEM set of current 300XS decals?

I can then have 2 to choose from!! Wow- I clearly have too much time and not enough sense!!

thanks-

[Props4u2]

I think the insulation inside the cowl is the only difference.

Send me an e-mail so I will remember to look to see for sure.

I can also get you the decals.

[Tim Powell]

And if you still have the insulation in the cowl, pull it out, especially the top piece.

[AllyFishing]

Why Tim?

[Tim Powell]

As it gets wet, it'll start to sag and eventually fall down on the engine.

You can leave the side insulation in it, the top piece is the most important to remove.

[Props4u2]

I haven't seen any of the 3.0L insulation drop out yet. The 2.5L stock cowls had a problem with the glue turning loose.

[Strokerdean]

On my prev 07 300xs the top insulation came loose and would such down on the inlet leaving a ring on the insulation. I cut that portion out. On the 2014 300xs I just took care of it early enough so it wasn't a problem.

[Bullet3119]

As easy as all of mine has pulled out.. I could definitely see it falling on it's own.

[JWW9589]

Is this problem only on the 300XS cowlings?

[Tim Powell]

Ive never seen it on anything but the 300xs.

[Cartes Custom]

Dropped down on the top intake hole...+1. Not only dropped but the foam started to disintegrate and leaving little foam particles in the intake, among the reed valves etc.