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SilveR6 · 09-13-2009, 03:49 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWNX%3AIT

This makes me a happy person! Saved $150 compared to all the other sets of fairings that are being sold.

What do you guys think? Should I powdercoat the wheels orange? Or should they stay black...

medicatedsmile · 09-13-2009, 03:57 PM

...make sure they fit first.

Mithras · 09-13-2009, 04:10 PM

I wonder how that gas tank cover works...

slowride · 09-13-2009, 04:16 PM

i really hope this was a real thing and not a scam to get your money did they come from hong kong if so please be carefull

Mitch F · 09-13-2009, 04:18 PM

Every single person that has bought ebay plastics (myself included) probably won't ever do it again. The fit and finish is usually quite terrible, and they're typically very thin and cheap feeling... but like I said, I've done it

SilveR6 · 09-13-2009, 04:27 PM

The fitment will not be perfect, this I know. However the fairings are ABS plastic, not fiberglass, this is a plus. The guys on 600RR.net have a review on these fairings and I guess they are actually really good for the price. And at $350, I'm not really at a loss, even if they are junk fairings that can be used at the track.

As for the tank cover, that is how the CBR600RR's are. The tank is a metal one underneath that is a really funky shape.

SilveR6 · 09-13-2009, 04:29 PM

Originally Posted by slowride

i really hope this was a real thing and not a scam to get your money did they come from hong kong if so please be carefull

eBay has this really cool insurance policy...as does paypal...

FatMatt · 09-13-2009, 04:30 PM

Originally Posted by SilveR6

The fitment will not be perfect, this I know. However the fairings are ABS plastic, not fiberglass, this is a plus. The guys on 600RR.net have a review on these fairings and I guess they are actually really good for the price. And at $350, I'm not really at a loss, even if they are junk fairings that can be used at the track.

As for the tank cover, that is how the CBR600RR's are. The tank is a metal one underneath that is a really funky shape.

ABS means that if it is too thin it will warp & deform as it heats up! Get some stick on fiberglass heat resistant sheets to put on next to hot spots!

SilveR6 · 09-13-2009, 05:02 PM

Originally Posted by FatMatt

ABS means that if it is too thin it will warp & deform as it heats up! Get some stick on fiberglass heat resistant sheets to put on next to hot spots!

Yes, this is why stock bikes have heat shielding material on the inside of their fairings. And it "seems" like these fairings will come with some installed, however if that is the case I will most likely put more on them. If none comes on them, don't fret, lots will be added.

Thanks for the heads up anyways.

SV4ME · 09-13-2009, 06:00 PM

Cool looking plastics d00d.

Mitch F · 09-13-2009, 06:22 PM

Originally Posted by SilveR6

eBay has this really cool insurance policy...as does paypal...

However they can be a bitch to actually get money from... trust

SilveR6 · 09-13-2009, 06:31 PM

Originally Posted by Mitch F

However they can be a bitch to actually get money from... trust

Not paypal with my experience. They give my money back with ease to people with bullshit stories, however I have not delt with eBay directly.

But lets all think good thoughts please.

I will give everyone an update on the quality of these things when they arrive.

JohnnyM · 09-13-2009, 06:58 PM

Originally Posted by Mitch F

However they can be a bitch to actually get money from... trust

Only if you don't read the fine print...better getting it back a month down the road than not at all.

JohnnyM · 09-13-2009, 06:59 PM

So...now your Honda will look like a KTM?

SilveR6 · 09-13-2009, 07:03 PM

Haha yea I guess it could be misconstrued as a KTM. I just thought it was different than the norm. I like the color and it will definately stand out.

JohnnyM, for once, don't hate.

Gum-B · 09-14-2009, 02:02 PM

wow whats with the hatters?
nice color. but you should multi color the wheels. im thinking orange spokes.

SilveR6 · 09-14-2009, 04:29 PM

Originally Posted by Gum-B

wow whats with the hatters?
nice color. but you should multi color the wheels. im thinking orange spokes.

I agree. I was just talking this over with someone that I work with. But what I will most likely do is just do an orange rim stripe, until I can afford to powder coat nearly everything on the bike black and or orange.

And I don't care about the "hatters" as you call them. I love the color and I have enough know-how to make these fairings fit and look good.

JohnnyM · 09-14-2009, 04:59 PM

Who's hatin'? Hell, I'm not even "hatting"...just making an observation. KTM orange is KTM orange...

lohiR6 · 09-14-2009, 05:24 PM

Nice fairings dude.... of course, you will stand out

.. but u already do stand out with your crazy wheelies

Chipper6 · 09-14-2009, 07:49 PM

2000 F4 was stock Orange

and 2006 had a stock Orange

KTM only went orange in '97... in the Mid 80's when Honda went to plastic tanks they tried for red but anyone who has owned one knows that after some sun... they were orange

Make sure you get all the mounting bolts... I folded a fiberglass one on my f4i... at 130... but folded non the less because I forgot one bolt. Hopefully these used a molding more like the stock ones and not the fiberglass ones.

SilveR6 · 09-14-2009, 08:21 PM

Originally Posted by lohiR6

Nice fairings dude.... of course, you will stand out

.. but u already do stand out with your crazy wheelies

Haha I take it you saw my post in the "Post your best wheelie pix here!" section?

lohiR6 · 09-16-2009, 05:52 PM

Originally Posted by SilveR6

Haha I take it you saw my post in the "Post your best wheelie pix here!" section?

Yes i did (after you tol me

).. they are good not great.. but if can convince SAV4ME to take some i bet they will be of wallpaper class

.. my friends just loved his photography from last trip..

JohnnyM · 09-17-2009, 08:04 AM

Dude has a good camera-eye...

RCJIM · 09-17-2009, 08:08 AM

I have purchased 2 sets of these, one for the respol, one for the r1 both fit perfect and install was super easy, was really suprised i thought they would be really cheap but they are close to oem

SilveR6 · 09-28-2009, 02:33 PM

So after 2 weeks the fairings showed up. This was actually faster than I anticipated. These things are actually pretty darn decent, I am overly pleased. They have good weight to them, good flexibility, and okay fit as far as mounts matching up. They also threw in a smoked windscreen, that doesn't fit at all LOL. Oh, they also slapped on heat-shielding material, which is poorly placed and could have been done MUCH better, but hell, it's there.

I will take some pics tonite and probably mount these bad boys up on the CBR tomorrow, then take more pics!

vville123 · 09-28-2009, 02:41 PM

In for pics

SilveR6 · 09-28-2009, 02:47 PM

Also, the fairings were packed well! One layer soft wrapped, 2x layer bubble wrapped EACH, box layered with styrofoam and supported with cheapy particle wood. No scratches or scuffs, just a few minor imperfections in the paint.

*edit* found a small chip on one of the parts, luckily it will not show whatsoever or affect the mounting

@ Chipper6 - No fiberglass parts here. All molded ABS plastic. Pretty thick too. I compared these side by side to the set I got from Jezter, which I'll assume were OEM at some point in time, and they were damn near identical in weight and thickness. Tabs are built up very well and seem sturdy. We will find out just how sturdy after a few wheelies ha.

Litzer · 09-30-2009, 04:00 AM

Originally Posted by Mitch F

Every single person that has bought ebay plastics (myself included) probably won't ever do it again. The fit and finish is usually quite terrible, and they're typically very thin and cheap feeling... but like I said, I've done it

I bought a set for my 07 GSXR and it fit perfect! No alterations needed. The paint was amazing, the decals were in the correct positions.

I would definately do it again.

Needless to say, there are tons of companies selling plastics out of japan and china. Just hope you found a good one.


09-13-2009, 03:49 PM	#1
SilveR6 Endorsed Joined: Mar 2009 From: Pullman, WA I Ride: 2003 CBR600RR	Look what I picked up! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWNX%3AIT This makes me a happy person! Saved $150 compared to all the other sets of fairings that are being sold. What do you guys think? Should I powdercoat the wheels orange? Or should they stay black... __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-13-2009, 03:57 PM	#2
medicatedsmile Pit Crew Joined: Mar 2008 From: the innerwebz I Ride: your girlfriend.	...make sure they fit first. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-13-2009, 04:10 PM	#3
Mithras MotoGP Contender Joined: Apr 2008 From: Port Angeles, WA 98362 I Ride: 2004 SV650S	I wonder how that gas tank cover works... __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-13-2009, 04:16 PM	#4
slowride WMRRA Qualifier Joined: Jul 2009 From: oregon	i really hope this was a real thing and not a scam to get your money did they come from hong kong if so please be carefull __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-13-2009, 04:18 PM	#5
Mitch F Superbiker Joined: Jun 2006 From: The Ham I Ride: too fast to be safe, too slow to be impressive	Every single person that has bought ebay plastics (myself included) probably won't ever do it again. The fit and finish is usually quite terrible, and they're typically very thin and cheap feeling... but like I said, I've done it __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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09-13-2009, 04:27 PM	#6
SilveR6 Endorsed Joined: Mar 2009 From: Pullman, WA I Ride: 2003 CBR600RR	The fitment will not be perfect, this I know. However the fairings are ABS plastic, not fiberglass, this is a plus. The guys on 600RR.net have a review on these fairings and I guess they are actually really good for the price. And at $350, I'm not really at a loss, even if they are junk fairings that can be used at the track. As for the tank cover, that is how the CBR600RR's are. The tank is a metal one underneath that is a really funky shape. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-13-2009, 06:00 PM	#10
SV4ME WMRRA Qualifier Joined: Apr 2008 From: Pullman/Ocean Shores,WA I Ride: 2007 blue sv650s	Cool looking plastics d00d. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-13-2009, 06:59 PM	#14
JohnnyM MotoGP Champion Joined: Jul 2006 From: Pullman, WA I Ride: '73 CB350F, '86 VFR750F, '00 Aprilia RS250, '04 Aprilia RSV1000 R Factory, '04 Aprilia RSV1000 R Factory, '07 Vstar 1100 Classic	So...now your Honda will look like a KTM? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-13-2009, 07:03 PM	#15
SilveR6 Endorsed Joined: Mar 2009 From: Pullman, WA I Ride: 2003 CBR600RR	Haha yea I guess it could be misconstrued as a KTM. I just thought it was different than the norm. I like the color and it will definately stand out. JohnnyM, for once, don't hate. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-14-2009, 02:02 PM	#16
Gum-B Training Wheels Joined: Jun 2008 From: Pullman WA I Ride: Road Rash 1	wow whats with the hatters? nice color. but you should multi color the wheels. im thinking orange spokes. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-14-2009, 04:59 PM	#18
JohnnyM MotoGP Champion Joined: Jul 2006 From: Pullman, WA I Ride: '73 CB350F, '86 VFR750F, '00 Aprilia RS250, '04 Aprilia RSV1000 R Factory, '04 Aprilia RSV1000 R Factory, '07 Vstar 1100 Classic	Who's hatin'? Hell, I'm not even "hatting"...just making an observation. KTM orange is KTM orange... __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-14-2009, 05:24 PM	#19
lohiR6 Newbie Joined: Jul 2009 From: Pullman, WA I Ride: 06 R6 Black	Nice fairings dude.... of course, you will stand out .. but u already do stand out with your crazy wheelies __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-14-2009, 07:49 PM	#20
Chipper6 MotoGP Contender Joined: Feb 2007 From: Pullman, WA I Ride: '00 Buell X1 Lightning, M2 Project, '79 Honda XL500s	2000 F4 was stock Orange and 2006 had a stock Orange KTM only went orange in '97... in the Mid 80's when Honda went to plastic tanks they tried for red but anyone who has owned one knows that after some sun... they were orange Make sure you get all the mounting bolts... I folded a fiberglass one on my f4i... at 130... but folded non the less because I forgot one bolt. Hopefully these used a molding more like the stock ones and not the fiberglass ones. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter Last edited by Chipper6; 09-14-2009 at 07:52 PM..


09-17-2009, 08:04 AM	#23
JohnnyM MotoGP Champion Joined: Jul 2006 From: Pullman, WA I Ride: '73 CB350F, '86 VFR750F, '00 Aprilia RS250, '04 Aprilia RSV1000 R Factory, '04 Aprilia RSV1000 R Factory, '07 Vstar 1100 Classic	Dude has a good camera-eye... __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-17-2009, 08:08 AM	#24
RCJIM Pit Crew Joined: Sep 2008 From: Lake Tapps,WA I Ride: 02 rc51 track bike, 03 r1 track bike/wifes bike, 02 r1, 02 vfr	I have purchased 2 sets of these, one for the respol, one for the r1 both fit perfect and install was super easy, was really suprised i thought they would be really cheap but they are close to oem __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-28-2009, 02:33 PM	#25
SilveR6 Endorsed Joined: Mar 2009 From: Pullman, WA I Ride: 2003 CBR600RR	Fairings showed up today! So after 2 weeks the fairings showed up. This was actually faster than I anticipated. These things are actually pretty darn decent, I am overly pleased. They have good weight to them, good flexibility, and okay fit as far as mounts matching up. They also threw in a smoked windscreen, that doesn't fit at all LOL. Oh, they also slapped on heat-shielding material, which is poorly placed and could have been done MUCH better, but hell, it's there. I will take some pics tonite and probably mount these bad boys up on the CBR tomorrow, then take more pics! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-28-2009, 02:41 PM	#26
vville123 Zone Head Joined: May 2009 From: Roofies - putting the sensual back into consensual I Ride: like an asshole	In for pics __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-28-2009, 02:47 PM	#27
SilveR6 Endorsed Joined: Mar 2009 From: Pullman, WA I Ride: 2003 CBR600RR	Also, the fairings were packed well! One layer soft wrapped, 2x layer bubble wrapped EACH, box layered with styrofoam and supported with cheapy particle wood. No scratches or scuffs, just a few minor imperfections in the paint. edit found a small chip on one of the parts, luckily it will not show whatsoever or affect the mounting @ Chipper6 - No fiberglass parts here. All molded ABS plastic. Pretty thick too. I compared these side by side to the set I got from Jezter, which I'll assume were OEM at some point in time, and they were damn near identical in weight and thickness. Tabs are built up very well and seem sturdy. We will find out just how sturdy after a few wheelies ha. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter Last edited by SilveR6; 09-28-2009 at 02:55 PM..

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