Ebay Fairings

TeamGreen · March 9th, 2011, 10:52 AM

Short version: Would you buy the ebay fairing sets for about 500 shipped?

Long version:
I bought the bike with some cosmetic issues for a good deal and figured I could live with some battle scars while I learned to ride. Recently I've been having the itch for a new bike but...
1) can't really afford it right now anyway 2) I realize it will serve me well to keep this one.

So, i'm going to just make it a bit better looking to keep me interested. I have some sort of imperfection on nearly every fairing piece. The worst is the right side, pretty cracked. Fender is also cracked but not real obvious. The headlight surround has some scuffs from the previous owner too. The rest of the pieces has some scraped/chipped paint.

So as I see it my options are to buy the whole kit for what seems like a pretty good deal considering what it costs to have things painted, or buy the parts i need used oem and have everything painted.
Some people say they don't fit well, others seem pretty satisfied. I'm willing to take time and make some fit modifications if needed but I just worry they will be really crappy.
I've read all the threads here I could find but if anyone has any first hand experience please offer your insight.

Also, I am on a bit of budget because I don't want to dump a ton of money into it. I'd like to not take too big of a hit when I decide to sell.

kkim · March 9th, 2011, 11:07 AM

I wouldn't. Most times, you get what you pay for... and most likely the cheap fairings will come back to bite you from poor workmanship/product quality sometime down the road.

Scarmack · March 9th, 2011, 11:09 AM

I use to race pitbike, and would explode plastics 3-4 a season. Not going to spend 200-300 for a complete set when I could get some for 80-90. BUT. Thats racing. **** breaks. Unless you plan on going through a lot of fairings, I'd suck it up and buy the real stuff. Shouldn't be wrecking anyways.

gfloyd2002 · March 9th, 2011, 11:13 AM

It would depend on the merchant. There are some good sellers on ebay (mcmotorcycleparts, who is the US distributor for Evotech products comes to mind) but more bad ones than I'd care to count. Without direct feedback from someone who bought the fairings and knows enough about things technically to give an informed opinion, I'd be VERY wary. Your report of mixed reviews would make me very nervous -- inconsistent product quality is the hallmark of a bad manufacturer. Saving up for good quality you will be happy with is better than blowing $500 on something that will, over time, bug you because the fit isn't quite right.

scotty · March 9th, 2011, 02:16 PM

Those Ebay fairing kits are cheaply made. I have seen where people have said they don't fit right onto the bike, but if you buy like a complete race fairing set,(Hot bodies for example), they are worth the price. If you just want to repair it to just ride around town, try finding used fairings on Ebay.

TeamGreen · March 9th, 2011, 04:07 PM

After reading around online it seems some people have luck with certain sellers. I've contacted a few people who bought the kits recently to see what they thought. Got one reponse so far:

Paint looks great not factory quality but very nice. Real smooth clear coat. Fit seams to be exact except for the solo seat cowl. But it was free and i wasnt expecting it. Very good communication. Also check on your bike first to see if it includes a tank cover. Our bike has a painted metal so it did not include the tank only tge fairings. But all in all i would buy more. Hope thos helps!! The guys there are great!!!

We'll see, unfortunately theres not much around that's used. My right fairing is not worth repairing. On to more reading...

austexjg · March 9th, 2011, 05:07 PM

Who was the seller of that kit that got that reply?

TeamGreen · March 9th, 2011, 05:12 PM

This one.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Green...item4156f06e00

The current ebay coupon makes it $485.10 shipped..

CZroe · March 9th, 2011, 08:29 PM

The eBay fairings do nothing for your tank (no tank cover fairing) and will probably not match any factory color.

I'm assuming that they don't match any factory color because they have absolutely no information as to WHAT "blue" or "red" or whatever they are selling you, which they would make sure to say if they bothered. I even asked and they never replied. Their pictures show the tank color changing with the colors that Kawi doesn't even offer (yellow, for example) and they out-right say that you can switch colors easily with their kits, which is an out-right lie if you can't switch the tank with their kit. Why they don't make a tank cover fairing so that it can be a real selling point is beyond me. Perhaps Sportisi could make one that doesn't change the style (their current one has ridges).

Reswob · March 9th, 2011, 11:15 PM

Which panels on your bike are damaged? You can get brand new painted OEM side fairings for under $300 each.

TeamGreen · March 10th, 2011, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reswob

Which panels on your bike are damaged? You can get brand new painted OEM side fairings for under $300 each.

They've all got something wrong. The worst being the right side, front fender and headlight surround. I dont think brand new is the way to go for me. If i stay oem i'll try to find some used rashed ones to have painted along with the usable ones from my bike.

CZroe · March 10th, 2011, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by austexjg

Who was the seller of that kit that got that reply?

And did he buy a 250 kit?

coondog · March 10th, 2011, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scarmack

I use to race pitbike, and would explode plastics 3-4 a season. Not going to spend 200-300 for a complete set when I could get some for 80-90. BUT. Thats racing. **** breaks. Unless you plan on going through a lot of fairings, I'd suck it up and buy the real stuff. Shouldn't be wrecking anyways.

GO NAKED! especially in the day of sliders and lay-down bars etc.

maraci · March 10th, 2011, 03:01 PM

Interesting thread. I pretty much have the same history with my bike; bought it cheap because the right and front fairings where a bit cracked up and I don't really mind since it's my first bike and i'm still new to riding.
Now though I want to fix them/get a new set/paint them a different color. I was looking at the same seller but I am still very skeptical with the quality I would get and am wary of pulling the trigger on a purchase like this...

TeamGreen · March 10th, 2011, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CZroe

And did he buy a 250 kit?

Yeah the buyer I contacted bought a purple 250 kit and said he was going to paint the tank.

Edit: nice, Some votes for "i'd chance it"... because i'm thinking about it...

View Poll Results: To buy or not to buy
I'd chance it..	10	55.56%
I'd replace/repair the originals and have them sprayed	8	44.44%
Voters: 18. You may not vote on this poll

March 9th, 2011, 10:52 AM	#1
TeamGreen ninjette.org member Name: Keven Location: San Diego Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250 Green, 00 R6 Posts: 160	Ebay Fairings Short version: Would you buy the ebay fairing sets for about 500 shipped? Long version: I bought the bike with some cosmetic issues for a good deal and figured I could live with some battle scars while I learned to ride. Recently I've been having the itch for a new bike but... 1) can't really afford it right now anyway 2) I realize it will serve me well to keep this one. So, i'm going to just make it a bit better looking to keep me interested. I have some sort of imperfection on nearly every fairing piece. The worst is the right side, pretty cracked. Fender is also cracked but not real obvious. The headlight surround has some scuffs from the previous owner too. The rest of the pieces has some scraped/chipped paint. So as I see it my options are to buy the whole kit for what seems like a pretty good deal considering what it costs to have things painted, or buy the parts i need used oem and have everything painted. Some people say they don't fit well, others seem pretty satisfied. I'm willing to take time and make some fit modifications if needed but I just worry they will be really crappy. I've read all the threads here I could find but if anyone has any first hand experience please offer your insight. Also, I am on a bit of budget because I don't want to dump a ton of money into it. I'd like to not take too big of a hit when I decide to sell.

March 9th, 2011, 11:13 AM	#4
gfloyd2002 User Title Free Since '12 Name: Floyd Location: Barbados Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): '10 Ninja 250R Special Edition Green Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 13 MOTM - Feb '12	It would depend on the merchant. There are some good sellers on ebay (mcmotorcycleparts, who is the US distributor for Evotech products comes to mind) but more bad ones than I'd care to count. Without direct feedback from someone who bought the fairings and knows enough about things technically to give an informed opinion, I'd be VERY wary. Your report of mixed reviews would make me very nervous -- inconsistent product quality is the hallmark of a bad manufacturer. Saving up for good quality you will be happy with is better than blowing $500 on something that will, over time, bug you because the fit isn't quite right. __________________________________________________ "Improvement makes straight roads, but the crooked roads without improvement, are roads of genius." — William Blake

March 9th, 2011, 02:16 PM	#5
scotty ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Scott Location: Carlise Ohio Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): Yahama v star 650 classic Posts: A lot.	Those Ebay fairing kits are cheaply made. I have seen where people have said they don't fit right onto the bike, but if you buy like a complete race fairing set,(Hot bodies for example), they are worth the price. If you just want to repair it to just ride around town, try finding used fairings on Ebay. __________________________________________________

March 9th, 2011, 11:15 PM	#10
Reswob ninjette.org sage Name: Josh Location: Richmond VA Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Triumph Bonneville Black Posts: 627	Which panels on your bike are damaged? You can get brand new painted OEM side fairings for under $300 each. __________________________________________________ '08 Bonneville Black sold->'08 Ninja 250R \| OES Swingarm Spools \| EBC HH brake pads \| reflector delete \| no-cut brake light modulator \| DIY fender eliminator

March 9th, 2011, 11:07 AM	#2
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	I wouldn't. Most times, you get what you pay for... and most likely the cheap fairings will come back to bite you from poor workmanship/product quality sometime down the road.

March 9th, 2011, 11:09 AM	#3
Scarmack ninjette.org member Name: Sean Location: Sharpsville, PA Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Posts: 99	I use to race pitbike, and would explode plastics 3-4 a season. Not going to spend 200-300 for a complete set when I could get some for 80-90. BUT. Thats racing. **** breaks. Unless you plan on going through a lot of fairings, I'd suck it up and buy the real stuff. Shouldn't be wrecking anyways.

March 9th, 2011, 04:07 PM	#6
TeamGreen ninjette.org member Name: Keven Location: San Diego Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250 Green, 00 R6 Posts: 160	After reading around online it seems some people have luck with certain sellers. I've contacted a few people who bought the kits recently to see what they thought. Got one reponse so far: Paint looks great not factory quality but very nice. Real smooth clear coat. Fit seams to be exact except for the solo seat cowl. But it was free and i wasnt expecting it. Very good communication. Also check on your bike first to see if it includes a tank cover. Our bike has a painted metal so it did not include the tank only tge fairings. But all in all i would buy more. Hope thos helps!! The guys there are great!!! We'll see, unfortunately theres not much around that's used. My right fairing is not worth repairing. On to more reading...

March 9th, 2011, 05:07 PM	#7
austexjg ninjette.org sage Name: J.G. Location: Austin Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 zx6r Green/Black, (ex-)Diablo Black '09 Ninja 250r Posts: 959	Who was the seller of that kit that got that reply?

March 9th, 2011, 05:12 PM	#8
TeamGreen ninjette.org member Name: Keven Location: San Diego Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250 Green, 00 R6 Posts: 160	This one. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Green...item4156f06e00 The current ebay coupon makes it $485.10 shipped..

March 9th, 2011, 08:29 PM	#9
CZroe CPT Falcon Name: J.Emmett Turner Location: Newnan, GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.	The eBay fairings do nothing for your tank (no tank cover fairing) and will probably not match any factory color. I'm assuming that they don't match any factory color because they have absolutely no information as to WHAT "blue" or "red" or whatever they are selling you, which they would make sure to say if they bothered. I even asked and they never replied. Their pictures show the tank color changing with the colors that Kawi doesn't even offer (yellow, for example) and they out-right say that you can switch colors easily with their kits, which is an out-right lie if you can't switch the tank with their kit. Why they don't make a tank cover fairing so that it can be a real selling point is beyond me. Perhaps Sportisi could make one that doesn't change the style (their current one has ridges).

March 10th, 2011, 03:01 PM	#14
maraci ninjette.org member Name: Alex Location: Winnipeg Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Green Ninja 250r Posts: 58	Interesting thread. I pretty much have the same history with my bike; bought it cheap because the right and front fairings where a bit cracked up and I don't really mind since it's my first bike and i'm still new to riding. Now though I want to fix them/get a new set/paint them a different color. I was looking at the same seller but I am still very skeptical with the quality I would get and am wary of pulling the trigger on a purchase like this...

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