Nice man looks really nice!
Chinese 848 fairing set - Just had to try...
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I thought I'd post my findings in one new thread. (Have been looking for such a thread myself)
About two years back I laid down my pearl white 848 while having holiday fun in Austria. Combination of enthusiastic throttle use and a slippery hairpin. Fortunately the damage wasn't that bad and, with some patching up, I was able to continue the holiday. Back home I cheaply repaired my fairings:
but the scratches on my bella have been a thorn in my eye ever since.
After a long time of doubt and searching the web for fairing replacement (front, left side and rear) I decided to just try out those Chinese sets. (purists probably didn't even open this thread, so I can speak freely now
). Hardest part was to find a set which would match my pearl white tank. I came up with this one:
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After some searching and comparing I pretty much concluded that all aftermarket sets are just a big guess and most probably they all come from China one way or the other.
So I picked the cheapest one I could find. Which happened to be this one. Shipping costs are included. Import duties excluded. I see the price has slightly raised, as I payed €290,- (about $320,-)
After asking if he could customize this design (848 instead of 1098S decals and some other changes) he answered with:
10 days later the box arrived (here in The Netherlands).
All the parts are there. Small impression:
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I must say, I'm surprised about the initial looks. Was a little sceptic about the decal changes I asked for, but they look great. Only thing they didn't customize was the front wheel fender, delivered in black allthough I asked for red. All parts seem to have been injection molded just as advertised. No glued parts (except for the duo seat cover of course).
So, first impression: good! But I'm not yet cheering. Next weekend I will try to install them on my bike and I'm bracing myself for the worst
I held the windscreen in place on the front fairing and that seems not to fit at all. Wonder if I will get that to fit when installing it on the bike.
To be continued.....opcorn:
(oh, and did I mention that, when opening the box, I was welkomed by a nice Bubble Gum odor)
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About two years back I laid down my pearl white 848 while having holiday fun in Austria. Combination of enthusiastic throttle use and a slippery hairpin. Fortunately the damage wasn't that bad and, with some patching up, I was able to continue the holiday. Back home I cheaply repaired my fairings:
but the scratches on my bella have been a thorn in my eye ever since.
After a long time of doubt and searching the web for fairing replacement (front, left side and rear) I decided to just try out those Chinese sets. (purists probably didn't even open this thread, so I can speak freely now
). Hardest part was to find a set which would match my pearl white tank. I came up with this one:
After some searching and comparing I pretty much concluded that all aftermarket sets are just a big guess and most probably they all come from China one way or the other.
So I picked the cheapest one I could find. Which happened to be this one. Shipping costs are included. Import duties excluded. I see the price has slightly raised, as I payed €290,- (about $320,-)
After asking if he could customize this design (848 instead of 1098S decals and some other changes) he answered with:
I ordered and paid for the set and exactly 7 days later (just as promised) they were shipped. I asked for some photo's before shipping, but I didn't get those.
10 days later the box arrived (here in The Netherlands).
All the parts are there. Small impression:
I must say, I'm surprised about the initial looks. Was a little sceptic about the decal changes I asked for, but they look great. Only thing they didn't customize was the front wheel fender, delivered in black allthough I asked for red. All parts seem to have been injection molded just as advertised. No glued parts (except for the duo seat cover of course).
So, first impression: good! But I'm not yet cheering. Next weekend I will try to install them on my bike and I'm bracing myself for the worst
I held the windscreen in place on the front fairing and that seems not to fit at all. Wonder if I will get that to fit when installing it on the bike.
To be continued.....
opcorn:(oh, and did I mention that, when opening the box, I was welkomed by a nice Bubble Gum odor)
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They look good, even on my oem tail I struggle getting it on right
That white belly is going to be a bitch to keep clean :ahhh:
That white belly is going to be a bitch to keep clean :ahhh:
Sent you a pm
So, first impression: good! But I'm not yet cheering. Next weekend I will try to install them on my bike and I'm bracing myself for the worst
opcorn:
I asume you get paid by Xerox? Advertising for their printers
Just teasing you mate
Have been looking at that same set myself. Hope they turn out well for you.
I honestly struggled with that same thought all winter. Then I realized it's my bike and no matter how stupid it is or isn't, I like. Now once it is on the bike, that might be another thing, but the expense was comparatively small compare to track days and all the equipment.I asume you get paid by Xerox? Advertising for their printers
Just teasing you mate
Have been looking at that same set myself. Hope they turn out well for you.
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