Carbon Fibre Fairing Insert Panels - Interest in Group Buy?

[Falcon 269]

Yes, each price quoted is per pair of the relevant parts.

[Falcon 269]

The following is the full text of the e-mail I got back from Zero Limits this evening:

Hi Mike

Yes, the present orders have been a nightmare!! Parcel Farce have lost 4 boxes of our parts , nearly £3000 worth of parts and although we will get the money back via insurance its the loss of customers parts that is the issue. We have been lucky as most people have understood the issue and are happy to wait. The replacements have been pushed to the front of the queue so hopefully the orders will be completed next week. We supply not only the public but trade as well , both cars and bikes in the region of 1000 parts per month so to re allocate resources has been a task. 

I fully understand the need to check quality of the goods before you commit, I would do the same in your position.  Deposit would be 25% on the order and the remainder once we are ready to deliver. I am sure we can work this out to the forums benefit. We like to work with forums as you tend to be passionate about your machines and the technical knowledge you have is priceless. If there are other parts your forum would like to suggests we would be interested in producing these to.Any problems please just give us a shout.

Based on this - and subject to confirmation of quality by those who have orders awaiting delivery - I'm inclined to press ahead with this idea.  So, if you're genuinely interested please drop me an e-mail (mikegreatorexAThotmail.com) with your requirements and I'll put your name on the provisional order list. [img alt=smiley: smile]http://static.yuku.com/domainskins/bypass/img/smileys/smile.gif[/img]

Mike

[phil on a fazer]

Just want to check something.....these carbon infill panels are going to be stronger then the standard ones aren't they? i myself actually dislike the carbon look and am only interested because im sick of the standard ones cracking. :'(

[cable tie]

Ayup Mike, i too gave zero limits a call today to ask what progress there making on my items, i later got a call back stating they would be posting these in 15-20 days time from today.

However if they have lost peeps parcels i cant see me getting mine in that time if they having to resend orders out 1st so ill await and see  :rolleyes  ...

DAVE.

[Falcon 269]

Just want to check something.....these carbon infill panels are going to be stronger then the standard ones aren't they? i myself actually dislike the carbon look and am only interested because im sick of the standard ones cracking. :'(

I'm assuming that they'll be stronger and more vibe-resistant, Phil, but can't say for sure.  However, since they're being offered at virtually the same price as a pair of Yamaha plastic fantastics, I think they're worth trying.

I put small rubber washers between the panel and the mounting point to isolate from vibes and reduce the likelihood of over-tightening.

[Falcon 269]

Zero Limits have offered an additional discount on the radiator covers. Normal retail price is £59.99 but they will do them for £49.99 as part of the group buy.

Delivery will be 5 - 6 weeks from placement of the order and receipt of deposits, so if you're interested please e-mail me soon.  A few of those who've already signed up are hoping for a pre-Xmas delivery so the order will need to go in fairly promptly.

Mike

[nickodemon]

Phoned today regarding my order (9th sept) I have been told that they are hoping to have my order mid next week (Imported), so i SHOULD get them a week this friday 28th oct. (Here's hoping!). I believe that is 49 days (7 weeks) . When they arrive i will check out quality and post pics (Someone will have to let me know how to post pics on this site, as i had problems on the old site. If i'm stuck i can post them in the gallery section, because i managed to put up pics of my bikes :lol .Cheers for now,

Nick.

[Falcon 269]

Thanks, Nick.

I've had a look around t'interweb for other reports on Zero Limits and their products.  Found a group buy thing for the TL1000S forum guys which was delayed by a fire in the overseas production unit.  All stuff delivered in the end, though, and the reports and photos on quality were very good.

Looks to me like Zero Limits contract out orders to the Far East so there's always the potential for delays at the factory (ZL have no direct control over the production line) and shipping snags.

For the price and the reported quality, I'm willing to go ahead and be patient if necessary.  [img alt=smiley: smile]http://static.yuku.com/domainskins/bypass/img/smileys/smile.gif[/img]

[mickdel]

Mike

I've got most of what I need, but would be interested in the rad parts.    Also,  do you have any idea on how much the fairing would be?  Just a ball parky?

[Falcon 269]

Hi Mick

Rad parts, no problem.  However, Zero Limits don't offer a complete fairing.  Devilsyam confused the issue by posting photos of stuff produced by another company.  Sorry.

Mike

[mickdel]

Hi Mike

Thanks for clarifying.    I'll get in touch with Devilsyam a bit later about the fairing.    In the meantime,  I might just spray it matt black,  as I think it blends better with carbon.  I have all the infills, and the other bits, and a tail unit too.

In't meantime,  can you put me down for the rad kit.  When do you need some cash.  The mother has crossed my palm with the currency of the realm,  so I'd like to spend it (just about enough) on something that's going to last,  rather than the usual bottle of scotch.    Is it a straight replacement for the two bits of plastic either side of the rad?  Duh - of course it would be wouldn't it.  My first irish moment of the day

Hope you're keeping well.    I should be back on the road fairly soon,  but after a long layoff,  I really don't fancy commuting this year, especially as the cold is supposed to be something else this year.  And also because commuting in and out of London really kills all interest in biking after a while, not to mention the daily near misses,  and red mists ruining the ride.    I almost gave up at one point after a merc did a u-turn in front of me, and i caught it amidships in 06.  That cost me £2k alone.    In future, when its seriously cold,  I'll be getting muffs for the bars,  and some of those snazzy heated socks.    I'm especially envious of your location at this time of year.  In fact,  I'm envious of any biker living in Spain, at any time of the year.     

What are the fuel prices like over there?  I've not seen much mention of it here,  but it must be very expensive commuting now, whereas before it was cheaper than the train.    I've read some horrendous prices for hooning around in the various bike mags I got brought when I was in the cardiac ward a couple of weeks ago.  Fine for the journos,  but the average hooner on a thirsty engine usually doesn't have pockets full of wedge to splurge for brief adrenaline spurts,  and it must have curtailed the full Sunday three figure pleasure trips.    Depressing.  When I get the fazer back (deefer has it under wraps in his workshop until I'm ready to take it back - he really saved my bacon after my difficulties)  I doubt I'll be using its full  performance much for a long, long time.

All the best

mick

ps - I've got a few questions for you about general bike stuff and that.  I'll shoot you a pm when I can remember them all later.  I'm off to Ireland in the morning for ten days - taking the kid over at half term so she can spend time with her dog.  Long story!

pps - apologies for the  :hijack

[nickodemon]

Still waiting..................... If they are in the order about to be dispatched from far east and not the one still to be made..  i may get them by the end of next week (10 weeks).  They are now saying that the company only send out items when the order is big enough. They will run out of excuses soon me thinks.. I believe that this company are a couple of people who are buying stuff cheap from the far east adding there 'commission' and selling on for a profit. 'basically they have no control over shipping time and quality. I dread to think what would happen if i had to return stuff !!! :'( Keep you all posted when 'if' they arrive.

[Falcon 269]

I can't dispute that Zero Limits' supply chain is a bit flakey.    However, if they come through in the end and the quality is acceptable, it's up to folks here to decide if the budget price is worth the wait.

A TL1000S group buy in the USA also suffered from delays in the production process but the guys eventually got the parts and were more than pleased with them.

Thanks for the update, Nick.

[cable tie]

Still waiting..................... If they are in the order about to be dispatched from far east and not the one still to be made..  i may get them by the end of next week (10 weeks).  They are now saying that the company only send out items when the order is big enough. They will run out of excuses soon me thinks.. I believe that this company are a couple of people who are buying stuff cheap from the far east adding there 'commission' and selling on for a profit. 'basically they have no control over shipping time and quality. I dread to think what would happen if i had to return stuff !!! :'( Keep you all posted when 'if' they arrive.

I placed my order a week after yourself now when i rang em for a update nearly 3 weeks ago they stated they will be there within 15-20 days, obviously from what you state above it dont sound like the case so ill be calling them 2mo to ask if my items are ready for collection as i stated in was important i got my items this week and if they could not guarantee id take my business elsewhere ie to germany and they promised me they would be there sounds like fookin pack of lies and if so ill be having money back 2mo morn.

[nickodemon]

I just hope the quality is good. I could have bought the air box covers cheaper from France (Fleabay), but the rad guards were a lot more expensive. I decided on this company thinking they were British, so if there was an issue with quality i could return them with no problems. I bought carbon fibre stuff for my gsxr 1000 k6 from a company called world of carbon. The quality was shockingly bad. They had to send 3 replacements before i was even vaguely happy, bubbles in complete lacquering etc.... Here's hoping the quality is much better and the wait was worth it!!!!!

[cable tie]

I called em 1st thing this morn i let them dig a hole with excuses there was a few  :wall  before i stated its not what you told a member of the fazer forum that placed a order with yourselfs the phone went silent,  than i was told the boss will call me back later, later came and the same female called me and said we dont know when the stuff is coming as it has to clear thro customs and we not sure what is in the consignment  :eek , i than asked for my money back thay gladly said no problem BUT than i was told the machine is down and should be back up 2mo .

Anyway ive now placed my order with a germany company see the pictures that luke stuck up on this thread thats the same company ive had my stuff from now, they confirmed thay have all in stock and is being sent out 2mo by dhl i paid via paypal so have some security only downside its cost £70 more.


and to zero limit carbon  :finger


I wish all you chaps good luck with ya order's 

[Falcon 269]

I wish all you chaps good luck with ya order's

In the light of all the evidence, I won't be ordering. 

When a company is too incompetent even to maintain a constant line of BS to their clients, it doesn't give me any faith in their ability to manage the proverbial in a brewery.

If anyone here still wants to take the risk of ordering through Zero Limits, I'll remain engaged to ensure the forum discount that's been negotiated but it will be entirely at your own risk.

Sorry it's worked out this way, chaps. 

Mike

PS.  Good luck to Dave and the others waiting for parts or refunds.

[Tmation]

Well my fairing panels were supposed to have been sent to me on Tuesday morning (25th), as yet nothing has arrived  :\ , I ordered them on the 11th of Aug.


On the plus side I have received the 20% discount they offered for late delivery.

[Tmation]

Panels have just arrived, quality seems good and I will try to get some pictures taken and posted up (may take a few days) 

[Falcon 269]

That's good news, at least.

Look forward to seeing the photos next.

Mike