Cowling covers the seat adjustment controls. "normal" issue of someone using plastic where it's inappropriate. Once broken, if you're willing to MacGyver a little, very fixable. need 3 inch #12 self-drilling screws (original are self-drilling #10, much shorter). The length is needed to broach the gap from cowling outside to the holes in the metal. You will also need washers with diameter large enough to fit over the original recessed holes. Mine have an OD of 1-3/8". So cost is 2 sets of washers and screw and actually not too unsightly. I can send photo if you twist my arm. I wish I had fixed it a lot sooner, dealer quoted at least $200 to fix.