plastics on ebay....

racer46 · 10-15-2007, 10:00 PM

Has anyone seen the awsome looking set of plastics on ebay. They look awsome and race rep paint look pretty good but I am sure they are pretty cheap in quality....maybe.

does anyone here have any experience with these guys? If so what mods did you have to do?

skwyd · 10-17-2007, 1:01 PM

Dont know quality, but remember that most come from China so you have no fraud protection other than what ebay and maybe PayPal will offer. Just be careful.

racer46 · 10-17-2007, 1:31 PM

I thought I saw someone on here with a Repsol RC51. I don't know if it was painted or if it was from the ebay thing but it looked pretty decent. I like the "Konica Minolta" rep myself.

here is the link....

eBay Motors: HONDA RC51 RVT VTR 1000R SP1 SP2 Full Set Fairing K (item 120173067658 end time Oct-23-07 18:58:38 PDT)

skwyd · 10-17-2007, 4:21 PM

Yeah, I like those too. If you order the, let me know how it goes. Dont forget to include shipping in your costs. Another thought might be to order a set from a domestic vendor (sharkskins, Airtech, etc.) and do a "wrap" teatment on it similar to how you see car advertising wraps. just a thought! Best of luck!

racer46 · 10-18-2007, 2:17 PM

I am trying to get a race set for the RC and if I do then I will paint it like this....maybe.When you are saying wrap are you refering to the thin protective film that protects it from debris?

skwyd · 10-18-2007, 2:19 PM

no they are a wrap that look pretty cool. it will protect them as well, but check these out.

Motorcycle Graphics Wraps, Vinyl Motorcycle Graphic Decals, SkinzWraps, Dallas, Miami, Los Angeles, NY, NC

racer46 · 10-18-2007, 2:30 PM

That's awsome! I didn't know those were available for motorcycles. Thanks for the info!

skwyd · 10-18-2007, 2:31 PM

good luck. They may be pricey, but will be much cheaper that the same in a paint job

dicksneeed · 11-02-2007, 2:04 PM

There inexpensive, though shippings through the roof. still gotta paint your tank. front cowl has no tabs for the headlights. need to cut off stock and mount to new w/ epoxy or fiberglass. Quality??? OK. Needs pulling and bending to mount. Plus all decals are clear coated over, so if it aint on your bike your posin

Twincam · 11-03-2007, 8:59 PM

Hang on. Hold your horses.

Dont be too quick to go spending big bucks over the internet to get fairings that you dont know will fit. Yeah they do look nice, and would suit your bike, but ive heard that some people have problems and some dont.

Read the feedback and the returns policy. Someone stated that the plastics were too short for the sides, there was gaps in places, the holes didnt line up and some other problems. Other stated how wonderful it fitted.

Just be careful

jonathan · 11-04-2007, 5:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Twincam

Hang on. Hold your horses.

Dont be too quick to go spending big bucks over the internet to get fairings that you dont know will fit. Yeah they do look nice, and would suit your bike, but ive heard that some people have problems and some dont.

Read the feedback and the returns policy. Someone stated that the plastics were too short for the sides, there was gaps in places, the holes didnt line up and some other problems. Other stated how wonderful it fitted.

Just be careful

Also note these are not plastics (preferably ABS) these is fibereglass which has its drawbacks (cracking paint) especially in non race oriented usage (higher quality for longer time).

dicksneeed · 11-06-2007, 1:30 PM

Yes there is definitely a draw back on the shipping end. If you wanna return your stuck paying the $200 to return ship. I bought a set of plain fiberglass fairings from a place in Florida, thinking I would do my own color scheme and they were crap. Cost me $60 to return so I could get my $400 back. Better off finding oem on Ebay. can get better deals on scratched ones if your gonna paint them anyways.

sheepofblue · 11-06-2007, 2:02 PM

Pay for Sharkskinz if you are looking for track body work. They will fit correctly AND hold up when crashed. A bit more price for a LOT less pain.

ChrisR1982Edin · 11-08-2007, 12:36 PM

Im wanting the colin edwards Castrol honda colors on my RC51 and the price quotes to be painted were extortion! So getting vinyl wrap is alot cheaper

Bryce Auten · 11-09-2007, 6:55 PM

Yea about those farings i got some from the same guy (wing) Crap!!! mounting tabs broke off looks like hot glue no joke!! crack in the upper faring complete junk. fitment was pretty shi*ty too Get some sharkskins or something i don't want any one else to make the same mistake i did

ChrisR1982Edin · 11-10-2007, 7:46 AM

sharkskins do them pre painted? *unsure*

Cheers for the head up.. I wasnt going to buy from WING actually but I did nab his pics to show my local painter so he could copy the design LMAO

eurocbr900rr · 11-10-2007, 11:03 AM

I've got them....quality is not bad at all. well shipped, worth the price IMO.

dicksneeed · 11-10-2007, 12:32 PM

Attack Racing also makes a good set and I believe you can get them in either race or street.

Bryce Auten · 11-10-2007, 2:21 PM

the air tech ones also look very nice what i should have gone with plus not so many peices to put together (mabey a bad thing? )

HONDA CBR929 2000-01, CBR 929 fairings, bodywork, fairing, upper, lower, mid, seat side, race, street, fender, tail, undertail, tank

EvLTwiN · 11-11-2007, 1:55 AM

i got the repsol plastics off ebay and to be totally honest i was quite surprised at the quality of paint and and craftsmanship. the graphics werent quite accurate but close enough. and yeah you pay 250ish for shipping but lets think about it for a minute, your getting a set of pre-painted plastics for about 750. you cant order sharkskinz for that. the only drawback is that like most aftermarket plastics, they are made of fiberglass. so if you drop it, you buy new plastics. no fixing it in most cases. which is why im ordering the minolta plastics. ive already done the repsols and im not much for the moviestars or the castrol plastics.

jonathan · 11-11-2007, 3:22 AM

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Originally Posted by EvLTwiN

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the only drawback is that like most aftermarket plastics, they are made of fiberglass. so if you drop it, you buy new plastics. no fixing it in most cases. which is why im ordering the minolta plastics.
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Actually some companies do make them from ABS plastics (which is what the originals are made of).
here's a link:
Testing NEW Version Auctmarts Body work - ***********
However I didn't find RC51 from Auctmarts.
Maybe with enough demand...

A friend of mine ordered and installed these (1000RR) and they were almost outstanding in quality.

EvLTwiN · 11-12-2007, 8:04 PM

i really like those graphics it would be nice to see them come out with some rc plastics. how well are they priced?

jonathan · 11-13-2007, 3:01 AM

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Originally Posted by EvLTwiN

i really like those graphics it would be nice to see them come out with some rc plastics. how well are they priced?

Shipment to the US will be 225$ and they come very well packaged - so not too much to worry from damage.
As for the cost - it will probably be a bit more than half the price of the sharkskins.
remember - no tank cover for the RC.

Anyone wants to join in a group apply to the manufacturer to create a set for the RC?

RR1000Tom · 11-13-2007, 1:17 PM

I checked out the eBay fairings by asking a couple of purchasers. They are ABS plastic and it was reported that they fit well. They do not come with any heat shielding, if you do not add heat shielding you will probably get a melt down around the headers. At under $700 including shipping they are a bargan compaired to factory panels.

EvLTwiN · 11-13-2007, 1:47 PM

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Originally Posted by RR1000Tom

I checked out the eBay fairings by asking a couple of purchasers. They are ABS plastic and it was reported that they fit well. They do not come with any heat shielding, if you do not add heat shielding you will probably get a melt down around the headers. At under $700 including shipping they are a bargan compaired to factory panels.

mine in particular were fiberglassed and didnt come with heat shielding either but i never had a problem with them getting too hot.

jonathan · 11-13-2007, 3:04 PM

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Originally Posted by RR1000Tom

I checked out the eBay fairings by asking a couple of purchasers. They are ABS plastic and it was reported that they fit well. They do not come with any heat shielding, if you do not add heat shielding you will probably get a melt down around the headers. At under $700 including shipping they are a bargan compaired to factory panels.

As stated before their main problem is - they don't have them for the RC.
I'd say it's quite a drawback.

As for the heat shield - my friend did not install a heat shield however he did wraped his headers.
obviously it is highly related to the actual piping routing and proximity to the fairing.

jonathan · 12-27-2008, 11:53 AM

Haven't been here for a while so, sorry for neglecting you guys.

As time passes the ABS finally gets to the RC as well for example here: link.
One more option are these - they claim to manufacture in the US and the ABS to originate from Japan
but comparing the colour scheme not sure how diffrent are they?
Did anyone had any expirience installing them on, purchasing from them etc. ?

Thanks,
Jonathan.

devildog72 · 12-27-2008, 2:46 PM

Friend of mine has ordered 3 set for different bike and had zero problems fitting them. Just take you time and don't tighten until they are all on.

jonathan · 12-29-2008, 6:03 AM

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Originally Posted by devildog72

Friend of mine has ordered 3 set for different bike and had zero problems fitting them. Just take you time and don't tighten until they are all on.

Thanks for prompt response but...
Which one, the former or the latter?

BTW how did the paint job hold on the rigures test of time?
And how good is it when new?
Any pics?

Thanks a lot.

devildog72 · 12-29-2008, 2:54 PM

damn I just noticed that this started 2007.lol
they look real good but thin. He but a set of LED lights under it and the 600 rr would glow. He has had the plastics o for about a year with no problems of flaking. I will give him a call on which ebay person it was.