Well, I don't know about "girlie" or not, but I like it and I'm most definitely a heterosexual. Anyway, I've never gotten pulled over or ticketed on my red bike, and my wife's car is a bright red Mazda that almost glow in the dark, and neither of us have ever been pulled over in that car either. I *have* been pulled over while driving a dark green vehicle or two and been "slightly" above the speed limit, so - so much for the theory of colors attracting the attention of the cops.
The black cowling parts are *technically* still available, but if you find one that is new, you'd best be holding onto something supportive when they tell you the price. I've seen these parts come up from time to time on IBMWR.org/market and also on ebay from time to time - sometimes it is NOS parts and sometimes it is the sad, last act of a selfless motorcycle being parted out...
