Skidmarx Hugger (Carbon Fiber)

cal95050 · January 10th, 2011, 11:21 PM

Based on the exchange rate, I paid $210.00 for this hugger, in the carbon fiber, plus whatever the shipping was. This UK company has a US distributor in Truckee, California. Maybe I paid more, they did not bother to give me a receipt.

And the product they sent me, for the price, is totally unacceptable.

The product was not damaged in the shipping. It was well packed.

But when I pulled it out and inspected it closely, there is a huge crack in it.

And there are bubbles in the finish. Is this even normal in a product?
Did anyone even bother to check this product before shipping it to me?

It installs easy, but the bracket is ridiculously ugly, does not line up correctly, and is surprisingly amateurish.

It looks nice enough, but I cannot believe the level of this product for what I paid for it.

Cazper · January 11th, 2011, 12:02 AM

If I were you I would contact the company and see what they are willing to do for you. For that kind of money I too would expect a better product. I would see what their return policy is... and or see if they are willing to give you any kind of incentive for their shotty craftsmanship. Good luck...

sherjay · January 11th, 2011, 12:11 AM

That's pretty f#€'d up. The bubbles r a common problem with creating/manufacturing carbon fiber products. But cmon... there's something wrong with their quality control. ?? The crack is just plain silly. I mean what the hell r they thinking. That sucks man. Can u return it? I hope so. I have the same love for carbon fiber products. They're so appealing to me. The problem is that they're pricey. I feel your pain. I hope everything works out for you.

January 10th, 2011, 11:21 PM	#1
cal95050 ninjette.org member Name: C--- Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 Posts: 12	Skidmarx Hugger (Carbon Fiber) Based on the exchange rate, I paid $210.00 for this hugger, in the carbon fiber, plus whatever the shipping was. This UK company has a US distributor in Truckee, California. Maybe I paid more, they did not bother to give me a receipt. And the product they sent me, for the price, is totally unacceptable. The product was not damaged in the shipping. It was well packed. But when I pulled it out and inspected it closely, there is a huge crack in it. And there are bubbles in the finish. Is this even normal in a product? Did anyone even bother to check this product before shipping it to me? It installs easy, but the bracket is ridiculously ugly, does not line up correctly, and is surprisingly amateurish. It looks nice enough, but I cannot believe the level of this product for what I paid for it. Last futzed with by cal95050; January 10th, 2011 at 11:24 PM. Reason: links

January 11th, 2011, 12:02 AM	#2
Cazper ninjaholic Name: Dustin Location: Oceanside, CA Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09' SE 250R (sold), 03' ZX-6R, 99' XL1200C SP Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	If I were you I would contact the company and see what they are willing to do for you. For that kind of money I too would expect a better product. I would see what their return policy is... and or see if they are willing to give you any kind of incentive for their shotty craftsmanship. Good luck... __________________________________________________ 09' SE Ninja 250R $2,547.83 worth of mods installed... come on Unregistered, you know you want to know what? Check my Blog "Modification List"

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January 11th, 2011, 12:11 AM	#3
sherjay ninjette.org member Name: Xtian Location: Artesia, California Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250r SE Posts: 98	That's pretty f#€'d up. The bubbles r a common problem with creating/manufacturing carbon fiber products. But cmon... there's something wrong with their quality control. ?? The crack is just plain silly. I mean what the hell r they thinking. That sucks man. Can u return it? I hope so. I have the same love for carbon fiber products. They're so appealing to me. The problem is that they're pricey. I feel your pain. I hope everything works out for you.