hey new rider in fl,just got a good deal on a 98 f3,some cosmetic damage so was gonna replace all the plastic,and was wandering if anyone has bought any off of ebay (china/hong kong)and if they were satisfied with it,its around $550,nicecycles.com have complete sets for around $775.,was just wanting any exp with the two or thoughts on the subject,also already added a d&d slip on and a k&n filter,gonna do stage 1 dyno kit next but im looking for a fuel pump for it? any help greatly appreciated!

 

Go nicecycle. More expensive and will still be as hit or miss as an Ebay dealer. But being a US retailer, they're easier to deal with.

 

I have had to install a set of these Chinese plastic kits. They are set up for the European model and have the holes in the tail for the grab bar. In addition the uppers didn't line up with the lowers and the tail plastic didn't line up where the lowers meet the tank. I haven't seen this myself, but I have heard of the Chinese stuff deforming in the summer sun.
IMO, they were a complete waste of money and my time. The guy I was installing them for wanted to go as cheap as possible and well... he got what he paid for. I recommend piecing together a good set of plastic which you can then have painted. It'll take longer, but the end product will look MUCH better.

 

Just thought i'd ad my 2 cents. I installed an ebay kit (500 shipped) and it went fine other than the tail section. The tail section is fine now but takes some work to get right, not really work but time taking on and off the tail itself and adding washers to space things around but the end result is near perfect. Here is a link to mine with a picture.

https://cbrforum.com/forum/cbr-600f3-17/ebay-7-stars-kit-finally-installed-102298/

Good Luck,

Blake

 

Here's my f3 hong kong plastics walkthrough
hope it helps.

https://cbrforum.com/forum/cbr-600f3-17/honk-kong-fairings-lots-pictures-101918/

 

its hit or miss really... people have good luck, other people have bad... i kindof want to try it to tell my self