Chinese rear sets?? any experience with them?

[nr19952910]

Hello, I am new to the site. I have looked around but not found much info about these.

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/291355764246?...84.m1423.l2649

or

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/371272992950?...84.m1423.l2649

or

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/251337071369?...84.m1423.l2649

I have been looking at these and was wondering if any of you have heard good or bad things?
I mean the price is right!
Thanks!
-Nick

[FBR_BDavis]

Can't say that I've heard a whole lot about them.. I've thought about a set myself, but haven't been able to justify getting them yet over other things I'd like to get just yet..

I may be mistaken, but I believe a couple people have posted here stating that one of the rods is not threaded correctly on these Chinese sets for our Ninjettes.. Again, I could be mistaken..

[alex.s]

they aren't complicated parts. it would be pretty hard to screw up rearsets. if it's the right shape, worst case you have to buy different hardware. but with the cost of brand name rearsets... i mean... $250 for some mounting hardware peg and levers? ripppppoffffffff

[csmith12]

Welcome Nick!

Alex.s has a point to an extent.

Here is some real talk to help you out.

If you are a track rider:
You're looking at rear sets that are near the price of new or some used woodcraft sets. Maybe even close to some vortex sets. Realistically, upon the first down where there is damage to the rear sets (very likely) buying a name brand set will pay for itself, as the replacement parts are much cheaper than trying to piece something together because you have to wait 6-9 weeks to get the real stuff. Not to mention, your chances of getting something workable in the paddock while at the track. YMMV but don't bet much on it, if you know what I mean.

If you're a street rider:
Buy what you like, just be mindful of the process, availability of replacement parts and how long it will take to get them. If you're comfortable with everything, then buy what your budget allows.

Some other tidbits of info:
While woodcraft is common and the pegs are interchangeable from many other bikes, the strength of the peg is one of it's downfalls. It has slots cut into the peg to act as a breakaway, thing is... the mounting point on the frame of the 250 is weak, and many times the frame gives before the peg does. I have seen this before a few times while at the track and there are pics of street riders on this forum with the same issue. Some reinforcement welds/plate are in order to prevent the problem.

Watch the peg length. If you're a rider that uses big lean angles, then you will want sub 4'' pegs. While 4'' isn't alot, it's enough.

Good luck with your choice and I hope whatever you get serves you well.

EDIT: When in doubt... buy spare parts. hahahahahhahaha

[alex.s]

spare good parts usually are the best way to go anyway

[nr19952910]

Well I ordered them after much thinking, I will be sure to let you guys know how they are!

[nr19952910]

Got them yesterday and they are on the bike now. I was actually pretty impressed with how strong they felt and how good they looked. They fit fairly well after a bit of fiddling around. I'd day 8 out of 10. absolutely worth the $140 shipped. the foot pegs seem quite strong, I jumped up and down on them pretty hard and they seemed very solid. I would recommend them if you are thinking on getting them. Also as a surprise, they came with a pressure brak sensor that fits on the master cylinder.

[FBR_BDavis]

Keep us updated on how these hold up and perform over a period of time.. Glad that they've worked out so far, though..

[Singh2jz]

You shoulda got A&L rearset adjusters...just my .02