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Re: Fairings on ebay

#31 Post by RZVTokyo » Mon Jun 06, 2016 8:12 pm

Andy,

They look good from 5 feet away. The overall fitment isn't very good... At least with the set I have. I've had to use zip ties to secure some parts as the mounting holes did not line-up.
As for the tank cover, the hole for the cap is centered. No interference when removing the cap.

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Re: Fairings on ebay

#32 Post by silverstrom » Tue Jun 07, 2016 2:17 am

It's hit and miss. Some fit better than others. For the price, it's acceptable. You get what you pay for.

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Re: Fairings on ebay

#33 Post by Dexter » Mon Aug 01, 2016 7:03 pm

I've been looking at the link Silverstrom gave to aliexpress.com. Which of the sellers on there did you go for?
Anyone else tried any of them? I know it's a bit hit and miss but it would be slightly better than just sticking a pin in..........
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Re: Fairings on ebay

#34 Post by BurntCastor » Mon Sep 05, 2016 1:57 pm

Is the aliexpress.com fairing kits same as this one from Australia?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/262520262680" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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#35 Post by tacky1 » Mon Sep 05, 2016 2:30 pm

They look the same, Both kits the wrong blue in the stripe, A lot brighter and the tailpiece is stamped from plastic, Not molded, Look at the vents on the tailpiece,

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Re: Fairings on ebay

#36 Post by silverstrom » Mon Sep 05, 2016 2:47 pm

I think you'll find all of the kits are made by the same manufacturer in China, then they go off to resellers, including the one in Australia, Miyabee in Japan, etc.

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#37 Post by dln2477 » Fri Sep 09, 2016 1:37 am

yamaharz350 wrote:does anyone know the quality of the bodywork pieces that are being sold on ebay as a set?
I got mine a couple weeks ago from Australia seller was very good and took care of a problem with shipping damage. I have been painting for 40-50 years and the paint quality was outstanding! Parts look very good I have not mounted them yet but did slip on the Gas tank cover and it fits good and the stock gas cap being large covers the hole up and you have to look real close to even tell it's a cover. I will post when I install. D.N.

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#38 Post by tacky1 » Fri Sep 09, 2016 10:38 am

dln2477 wrote:
yamaharz350 wrote:does anyone know the quality of the bodywork pieces that are being sold on ebay as a set?
I got mine a couple weeks ago from Australia seller was very good and took care of a problem with shipping damage. I have been painting for 40-50 years and the paint quality was outstanding! Parts look very good I have not mounted them yet but did slip on the Gas tank cover and it fits good and the stock gas cap being large covers the hole up and you have to look real close to even tell it's a cover. I will post when I install. D.N.
Nice, Looking forward to seeing it all fitted and hear of any problems fitting..
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1986 RG500 Skoal Bandit
1984 RZ350
1984 RZ350 Hybrid
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Re: Fairings on ebay

#39 Post by rubberfingers » Thu Dec 29, 2016 6:55 pm

Hi DN did you fit them yet?
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#40 Post by Cascade500 » Tue Oct 08, 2019 2:01 am

I realize these fairings are quite a bit less expensive if purchased thru AliExpress, but I’m hung up on the range of prices on the different vendors. I’ve learned the hard way sometimes that “Low Bid” is not always best value, but there’s a $75 difference between vendors. So, for those of you that have purchased the Chinese fairings, any feedback regarding whether you paid the low price or the higher pace would be greatly appreciated.

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#41 Post by tacky1 » Tue Oct 08, 2019 2:42 am

I’ve bough a few sets from different buyers. All the same quality. Buy from one that has feedback. Get them to paint the blue stripes in rd500lc blue stripe colors. Also get them to paint the inside of the top fairing in black. Also!!! Get them to leave off the RZV500 fairing decals. They look like shit and you might be fitting to an RZ500.
You can buy a proper replica RZV500 or RZ500 decal from decals.com or somewhere like that.
Also them to paint the very tail black like the oem, the vented piece where the top exhausts pop out. They usually paint it white.

Then try and fit it!!! Be prepared to drill out the holes and tweak it to fit. Zip ties are needs in places. Also spacers are needed under the rear section to lift it up to match up with the single seat.
Besides all that they are pretty decent. Where are you going to get a full bodywork kit this cheap :)
1985 RZv500
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1986 RG500 Walter Wolf
1986 RG500 Skoal Bandit
1984 RZ350
1984 RZ350 Hybrid
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Re: Fairings on ebay

#42 Post by tacky1 » Tue Oct 08, 2019 2:49 am

This is the last one I bought. Arrived exactly the way I wanted.

US $448.95 8% Off | New Complete Fairing Kit For Yamaha RZV500 RD 1985 RZV 500 RD 1985 ABS Plastic Motorcycles Body Kits Gloss Red White Bodywork
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/rorMh5R2


Use this for reference. This is the blue stripe you need.

US $419.22 | Body Kits RD 500 LC 1985 Yellow Fairing RD500LC 85 Fairing Kits RD500 1985
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/ePpWrq00
1985 RZv500
1984 RZ500 Hybrid
1986 RG500 Walter Wolf
1986 RG500 Skoal Bandit
1984 RZ350
1984 RZ350 Hybrid
1981 RD350LC
1981 RD350LC Hybrid
2009 CR500AF Supermoto 250X
2007 CR500AF 250X
1988 YSR50 (2)
1989 VFR750R RC30
1984 GPZ750 Turbo

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#43 Post by Cascade500 » Tue Oct 08, 2019 11:00 pm

Thank you Tacky. This helps a lot. The Chinese bodywork, although not perfect, sure seems like a pretty decent option. The thought of spendIng a ton of dough on Repairing 35 year old plastic isn’t very appealing.

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Dirk

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Re: Fairings on ebay

#44 Post by tacky1 » Tue Oct 08, 2019 11:02 pm

No prob. It looks good. Very light, but you just can’t beat it for the price. I used it in between builds waiting on my painter and I left it on 3 of my bikes and stored the newly painted plastics.
1985 RZv500
1984 RZ500 Hybrid
1986 RG500 Walter Wolf
1986 RG500 Skoal Bandit
1984 RZ350
1984 RZ350 Hybrid
1981 RD350LC
1981 RD350LC Hybrid
2009 CR500AF Supermoto 250X
2007 CR500AF 250X
1988 YSR50 (2)
1989 VFR750R RC30
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Re: Fairings on ebay

#45 Post by Ron57 » Wed Oct 09, 2019 1:02 am

Hi ordered a RZ500 they sent the RZ500R, didn't want to know about the mix up. Finally they said send it back at my cost, all to hard. Painted the tank to match, pain to fit doesn't look to bad in the end.
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