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ebay plastics from hong kong?? - 2/5/2008 7:45:10 PM

RichB

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Has anyone here purchased (or know anyone who has) those fairing sets off of ebay that come from Hong Kong? Usually priced around $250+shipping, like this....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-HONDA-CBR600F3-600F3-CBR600-F3-FAIRING-BODYWORK-NR_W0QQitemZ250212374415QQihZ015QQcategoryZ35583QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

The price sure cant be beat, but im thinking there has to be some catch, mainly fitment issues. But its a hell of a lot easier and cheaper than repainting everything, so if theyre ok I'd be willing to work minor fitment problems.

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RE: ebay plastics from hong kong?? - 2/5/2008 8:00:29 PM

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I was wondering the exact same thing, I was planning on doing the Repsol kit but didn't know how the fitment would be. Also on a side note if you notice, the black and yellow kit from Hong Kong says "The Power of Preams" instead of the traditional Honda tagline Power of Dreams.

Funny Misspell...

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RE: ebay plastics from hong kong?? - 2/5/2008 8:06:50 PM

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i was skimming through that ebay post, and shipping is another 220 bucks, but i guess that still works out to be a pretty good deal, compared to what buying new factory oem fairings costs. Another thing i saw was that they only refund the price of the fairing, not the shipping, if you return it. that kindof blows.

I have seen one or two other posts on here about these hong kong fairings on ebay, but havent seen any bikes with them. maybe try searching for those posts and seeing if they did buy them/how they fitted.

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RE: ebay plastics from hong kong?? - 2/5/2008 8:25:31 PM

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I saw some on a 929 that didn't look well.The lowers melted somewhat from the heat.The fitment was poor.

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RE: ebay plastics from hong kong?? - 2/5/2008 8:35:53 PM

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i just ordered myself a set...i needed every fairing replaced..lol. we'll see how they turn out, when i get them ill get some pics.
by the sounds of things..some heat tape would be a good idea....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=200195151313&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=010

ill let u guys know.

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RE: ebay plastics from hong kong?? - 2/5/2008 10:41:27 PM

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Jesus, the one you ordered says "The Power of Preams" too!!! What the hell?

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RE: ebay plastics from hong kong?? - 2/5/2008 10:47:18 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: redzintimidator

i just ordered myself a set...i needed every fairing replaced..lol. we'll see how they turn out, when i get them ill get some pics.
by the sounds of things..some heat tape would be a good idea....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=200195151313&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=010

ill let u guys know.

please sir! for the love of God let me know how it turns out/how difficult it was to install etc etc...the right side of my bike is ****ed up, and im seriously considering those bad ass looking repsol fairings, cuz DAMNED IF IM GONNA PAY 180 ****IN DOLLARS FOR JUST THE RIGHT SIDE TAIL FAIRING FROM THE ****ING LOCAL HONDA DEALER!!!

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RE: ebay plastics from hong kong?? - 2/5/2008 10:47:37 PM

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I was looking at a SevenStars kit...but I mailed a guy that left feedback to talk to him before ordering....he said they did not mount up at all and he had to either re drill holes or ziptie it to the frame...he also said that they melted in a couple months from engine heat, exhaust...and even from sun. So I just got new plastics and im going to get them proffesionally painted and then get a decal kit....seems like the safer way to go.

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RE: ebay plastics from hong kong?? - 2/6/2008 9:06:32 AM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: redzintimidator

i just ordered myself a set...i needed every fairing replaced..lol. we'll see how they turn out, when i get them ill get some pics.
by the sounds of things..some heat tape would be a good idea....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=200195151313&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=010

ill let u guys know.

Dude I can't wait to see how it looks! I might be able to help you with funds. I'll send you a PM here shortly to discuss it!!!

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RE: ebay plastics from hong kong?? - 2/6/2008 9:10:46 AM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: Dj_Squatch

I was looking at a SevenStars kit...but I mailed a guy that left feedback to talk to him before ordering....he said they did not mount up at all and he had to either re drill holes or ziptie it to the frame...he also said that they melted in a couple months from engine heat, exhaust...and even from sun. So I just got new plastics and im going to get them proffesionally painted and then get a decal kit....seems like the safer way to go.

I wonder if the plastic is thinner or something? Why would it melt just sitting in the sun? I mean sure the sun's hot and all. But damn!

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RE: ebay plastics from hong kong?? - 2/6/2008 9:47:02 AM

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Yeah idk...im guessing its just really cheap plastic and is super thin....idk I didnt want to chance it on that much money...I mean its cheap compared to getting all new plastics and getting them painted but still.....I just peiced mine together off ebay and im doing all the prep myself...then the decal kit is 70 bucks and you can change up colors to your liking...

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RE: ebay plastics from hong kong?? - 2/6/2008 9:57:48 AM

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on a side note...a guy bought a repsol kit a few months ago...and i havent heard from him since...so maybe they package up ninjas in those boxes and they attack you when you open it...hmm...kinda hesitant to open it now without the presence of my klingon battle sword...lol

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RE: ebay plastics from hong kong?? - 2/6/2008 10:12:09 AM

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Mung88.

That is the only guy I know from these Hong Kong places that has quality. They're a tad more expensive than the others, about $650 total. But I've seen them up close, they fit together and they fit the bike. I would have ordered a set from him but the only thing I needed was the upper.

The 2 people I know that ordered from him still maintain the quality of the kits. They say they hold up good, and I know they look good. And good quality plastic too.

Do a search for him on eBay. You'll find him.

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RE: ebay plastics from hong kong?? - 2/6/2008 2:24:16 PM

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just order the smoking joes kit from airtech and save yourself the trouble buy yourself some zeus fastners and call it a day

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RE: ebay plastics from hong kong?? - 2/6/2008 2:24:52 PM

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It is aftermarket and they look good , but unless you are confident about installing (because of price) and custom drilling holes and figuring out possible manufacturer errors then go ahead you should be safe.

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