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RE: Gaiter Failure - Joola_imp - 05-04-2014
(05-04-2014, 10:14 AM)enzo_imp Wrote: Just wondering Joola, did you wash or spray them with anything?Only washed my bike with water and auto soap once. Otherwise I dust and use a spray polish, but never on the gaiters.
(05-04-2014, 10:18 AM)Ridem32_imp Wrote: I don't see how his mirrors faded so quick that's odd also.They are Chinese knockoff mirrors. Someone else's mirrors faded too so I'm not alone there. I have Rizoma replacements on back order.
Michael
RE: Gaiter Failure - the Ferret - 05-04-2014
(05-04-2014, 10:42 AM)Joola_imp Wrote:(05-04-2014, 10:14 AM)enzo_imp Wrote: Just wondering Joola, did you wash or spray them with anything?Only washed my bike with water and auto soap once. Otherwise I dust and use a spray polish, but never on the gaiters.
(05-04-2014, 10:18 AM)Ridem32_imp Wrote: I don't see how his mirrors faded so quick that's odd also.They are Chinese knockoff mirrors. Someone else's mirrors faded too so I'm not alone there. I have Rizoma replacements on back order.
Michael
(05-04-2014, 10:18 AM)Ridem32_imp Wrote: I don't see how his mirrors faded so quick that's odd also.They are Chinese knockoff mirrors. Someone else's mirrors faded too so I'm not alone there. I have Rizoma replacements on back order.
Michael
Joola that was my son's. Kock off Rizomas for his Ducati. He took his apart last week and painted them black.
Gaiter Failure - Ridem32_imp - 05-04-2014
Oh ok I thought they was stock mirrors. Sounds like just cheap parts ! I got the same gaiters I thought they were good ones but seems like they made cheap. When mine go bad I will go with JAPAN made gaiters
Michael
RE: Gaiter Failure - the Ferret - 05-04-2014
I think Silascopathic was the one that found and first installed the British Custom units on his bike. Wonder how his are holding up?
RE: Gaiter Failure - Joola_imp - 05-04-2014
I contacted British Customs about my gaiters. They were apologetic, said they were forwarding the photos and info to their manufacturer and are sending me a replacement tomorrow. I don't think i'll be putting them on my bike but just wanted to update you all.
RE: Gaiter Failure - Dakota_imp - 05-04-2014
[quote='Ridem32' pid='39664' dateline='1399243369']
Made in Taiwan lol. That's worse than china!!!
Generally, Taiwan is superior to Chinese goods. Buyer beware.
Gaiter Failure - Ridem32_imp - 05-04-2014
Joola: that's good to know atleast they trying to help you out. And thanks for the info
Michael
RE: Gaiter Failure - Rick Froscheiser_imp - 05-04-2014
Joola, good to hear that British Customs is working with you. Thanks for letting us know how BC is handling the issue.
Gaiter Failure - Ridem32_imp - 05-04-2014
Rick: do you think your JAPAN kaw is better rubber than the BC?
Michael
RE: Gaiter Failure - Rick Froscheiser_imp - 05-04-2014
I do not know. I have not seen the BC gaiters in person. From the pictures the BC looks like it could have been old stock or bad batch of rubber.