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Post by dan4771 on Apr 8, 2018 14:50:01 GMT 1
Possibly a silly question, what's people thoughts on the Chinese body work kits. Basically is it likely to devalue the bike when sold ? Or repair old panels . They are a mess
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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2018 15:12:43 GMT 1
TBH I haven't seen any advertised
Where did you see them?
Ive been repairing mine, however have been lucky enough to get a few new ones for my F1
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Post by rich on Apr 8, 2018 17:51:03 GMT 1
Seen a couple of sets that mates have had, one on an FZR400 the other on an NC30. Not perfect by any means but for the money they look bloody excellent. The ones I saw came ready painted and look bang on. There were a few minor imperfections and the fit round the back light are wasn't perfect but for the money (about £300 all in) you can't really beat them.
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Post by wwwRD350LCnet on Apr 8, 2018 17:59:40 GMT 1
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Post by antos on Apr 8, 2018 18:00:00 GMT 1
Yea I’ve seen em on a fireblade mate and like you say near enough👍 Trouble is I’ve never seen any for the 350 ypvs
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Post by dan4771 on Apr 8, 2018 19:11:16 GMT 1
They the ones I was looking at , for the Rzv500r |
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Post by 4l04ever on Apr 8, 2018 19:47:35 GMT 1
There appears to be a range of qualities depending on the supplier, so get a recommendation from someone who has used the supplier you choose.
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Post by donkeychomp on Apr 8, 2018 21:34:40 GMT 1
I used to steer well clear of anything Chinese but their products are getting better and better. I've seen those fairings for sale and they do look very good.
Alex
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Post by JonW on Apr 8, 2018 23:32:40 GMT 1
I fitted a set to an RGV, they were awful around the seat and the screw 'towers' on the front fairing were very very skinny we had to use smaller screws.
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Post by reedpete on Apr 9, 2018 14:19:34 GMT 1
I bought some a while back for my Ducati and a 3ma set. Considering they are pre painted I think they are a very good budget solution to tidy a bike. Particularly if you want to go do a track day and run the risk of trashing OE panels. The ones I had weren’t as substantial as OE but good value for money.
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Post by bare on Apr 9, 2018 21:38:14 GMT 1
Friend who has a 600rr Like Mine Crashed his
Genuine Honda body plastics are North of 2000$ Yess they are avaricious.
He bought some online chinese ones instead ~500$.
They are Komplete Crap... Poorly fitting.. Most mountings inoperable/wrong places also V Thin and badly made in general.
That said: His Bike looks good.. from 30 ~ 40' away.
Only possible uses IMO are:
on a Racer where Body quality is irrelevant and Price matters
On a beater one hopes to sell on to some dimly aware type
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Post by mattybeckett on Apr 9, 2018 22:04:53 GMT 1
Possibly a silly question, what's people thoughts on the Chinese body work kits. Basically is it likely to devalue the bike when sold ? Or repair old panels . They are a mess Same as there cheap Chinese bikes.. Not fantastic. |
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Post by JonW on Apr 9, 2018 22:42:10 GMT 1
Thats the crazy thing really, they look great from a distance or off the bike. It wouldnt have cost any more to manufacture them properly, just a bit more R and D at the start, yet the Chinese seem to fall down on that, seems like the guys in those jobs are ADD kids or something.
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Post by reedpete on Apr 10, 2018 21:52:27 GMT 1
Thats the crazy thing really, they look great from a distance or off the bike. It wouldnt have cost any more to manufacture them properly, just a bit more R and D at the start, yet the Chinese seem to fall down on that, seems like the guys in those jobs are ADD kids or something. Something like that.... This is not the place to discuss my day job ! |
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Post by donkeychomp on Apr 10, 2018 23:44:46 GMT 1
LOL
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