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joemama
06-25-2011, 05:45 PM
Alright, everything is on the bike and bolted together. Suprisingly, besides a little bit of "modifying" some holes, everything fit together easily. The factory stuff is actually easier to remove/replace due to different mounting techniques, but everything fits together pretty much the same. Panel alignment & spacing of kit is not too bad aside from a few exceptions. If it had not been for the messed up graphics no real changes would have been necessary. I was able to move the mounting points on the wing to bring the graphics back to a look I can live with.

The after pics:
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a74/jackley474/P6250059.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a74/jackley474/P6250057.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a74/jackley474/P6250058.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a74/jackley474/P6250060.jpg


I think it looks pretty cool! Really changes the look of the bike and makes it definitely look ready for the track. Someone compared putting a cheap body kit on a Ducati to giving it an Earl Sheib paint job. Thats actually a pretty good analogy. From 10 foot away these fairings look great, but get closer or really pay attention, and you'll see the imperfections. But gotta keep in mind that I am willing to sacrifice these to save my stock stuff. Overall I think these fairings are a GREAT deal for $500...if your willing to work with the fit & finish a little. These are NOT factory replacements in any stretch of the imagination. But the kit came painted with everything except a tank and fit fairly well. I was completely expecting this kit to be total garbage and was prepared to send it back. I am pleasantly suprised, but it is a $500 body kit. IMHO if your looking for a cheap alternative or aren't too picky about your bikes appreance these are a great option.

Heres the bad things, although some are a little nit picking:

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a74/jackley474/P6250061.jpg

Little sloppy with the spray can


http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a74/jackley474/P6250062.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a74/jackley474/P6250063.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a74/jackley474/P6250064.jpg
Graphics placement not "perfect".

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a74/jackley474/P6250065.jpg

My repair on the wing mount.


http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a74/jackley474/P6250039.jpg
Fender mounting hole needed "fixing"
jimgl3
06-25-2011, 05:59 PM
i volunteer to test ride it for you at Barber July 9th

and since you just live in McDonough, could i come over sometime and just listen to it idle please?
SKnight
06-25-2011, 06:20 PM
It sounds OK but it's got this absolute death rattle coming from the clutch area!:moon:

Lookin good Joe! For a $500 complete finished body kit I think it's awesome!
joemama
06-25-2011, 07:37 PM
Thanks Steve! I have to go get that noise looked at. One guy said it's something wrong with the nut job on the bike. I hope thats not expensive.
cjbez07
06-26-2011, 10:53 AM
what kind of fairings is this?
Seca
06-26-2011, 10:58 AM
what kind of fairings is this?

+1
cjbez07
06-26-2011, 11:05 AM
i think its just jap fairings Seca.. he got it off of ebay :rofl: ( inside joke)
joemama
06-26-2011, 02:46 PM
Yeah they're just chinese made plastics. I found several companies selling them for anywhere from $500 to $700. I also looked at Nicecyle.com who sells their kits for $800+, but from the pics it looks exactly like the stuff I got.
cjbez07
06-26-2011, 05:58 PM
Yeah they're just chinese made plastics. I found several companies selling them for anywhere from $500 to $700. I also looked at Nicecyle.com who sells their kits for $800+, but from the pics it looks exactly like the stuff I got.

thanks.. ya ive seen a couple of bikes with the china fairings and they really dont look that bad.. i mean just like anything aftermarket you will have to do a little tweeking here and there but over all for the price.. it beats buying another set of fairings for over a K ... the set you got for your bike looks good.. i wish there was a company that did the sets for track fairings.. all i have found so far is just street fairings but i think i am going to go this route with my next big purchase for my bike.. anything would look better than what my bike looks like now.. haha :up: for the post man
cjbez07
06-26-2011, 05:59 PM
oh i was meaning to ask about how long did it take the fairings to get here?
joemama
06-26-2011, 09:33 PM
3 weeks from order to delivery. Not too bad I thought.
cjbez07
06-26-2011, 11:30 PM
thanks.. i think im going to go this rout on my next set :up: