really need replacement fairings now
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really need replacement fairings now
scuffed the right front fairing more as the traffic was gridlocked and trying to push past i scuffed into a traffic light island on the way home tonight :evil: more gutted now
why do the panels have to cost so much, they are so fragile too. Anyone know of a place i can buy the whole panels and pay for them over 3 months ?
thanks
why do the panels have to cost so much, they are so fragile too. Anyone know of a place i can buy the whole panels and pay for them over 3 months ?
thanks
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Re: really need replacement fairings now
You might be able to do a buy now pay later thing with paypal through ebay.
Really though, why bother? You'll just scuff them again!
Really though, why bother? You'll just scuff them again!
Currently ride: 2011 Honda PCX 125 - Upgraded windshield and seat, keeping this one mostly stock
Previously rides: 2005 V-Strom DL650, 1974 Vespa Ciao, 2011 Honda PCX 170 (tons of mods - takegawa 170cc big bore kit, gears, etc), 1996 Honda Nighthawk 250, 1987 Honda Spree, 2000 KTM 125SX, 2003 Honda Silverwing, 2007 Genuine Buddy 125, 1998 Honda PC800, 2008 Buddy 125 (white), 2008 Buddy 125 (red), 2001 Honda Reflex, 1987 Honda Elite, 1988 Honda Spree, 2007 Yamaha Vino, 2007 Honda Metro, 2x 125cc pure-chinesium dirt bikes
Previously rides: 2005 V-Strom DL650, 1974 Vespa Ciao, 2011 Honda PCX 170 (tons of mods - takegawa 170cc big bore kit, gears, etc), 1996 Honda Nighthawk 250, 1987 Honda Spree, 2000 KTM 125SX, 2003 Honda Silverwing, 2007 Genuine Buddy 125, 1998 Honda PC800, 2008 Buddy 125 (white), 2008 Buddy 125 (red), 2001 Honda Reflex, 1987 Honda Elite, 1988 Honda Spree, 2007 Yamaha Vino, 2007 Honda Metro, 2x 125cc pure-chinesium dirt bikes
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Re: really need replacement fairings now
maddiedog wrote:You might be able to do a buy now pay later thing with paypal through ebay.
Really though, why bother? You'll just scuff them again!
i hate the scuffed look
Re: really need replacement fairings now
Stop riding like a knob then.woozy-uk wrote:i hate the scuffed look
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Re: really need replacement fairings now
thats out of line, i dont! i was going very slowly!!!
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Ah, I see, you were going very slowly when a kerbstone jumped out at you.
Well that's entirely different.
Well that's entirely different.
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Re: really need replacement fairings now
i was moving between a stationary car and kerb, the traffic was gridlocked. had other bikes behind me. the curb pellican crossing light concrete was quite high and clipped the bike. its on camera if i really have to prove im not riding aggressively! stop jumping to conclusions!
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Didn't say you were riding aggresively, but if you can't avoid hitting road furniture you're not much of a rider.
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Re: really need replacement fairings now
i am new to this, iv only been riding 2 months now nearly which i think is new
Re: really need replacement fairings now
Well you learn from your mistakes!
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Re: really need replacement fairings now
Don't let it get you down woozy! Wear your battle scars with pride! All it says to me is that you are someone who isn't afraid to USE their scooter! If the plastics are the only thing wrong with the PCX, I would leave it until you get some more experience under your belt. Wait until you go a couple months without any problems and then look into replacements. That will also give you some time to save the $$ needed and if that's not enough time that eBay/PayPal option that maddiedog mentioned might be worth looking at. Don't haste onto fixing them right away, because it would sure suck to spend the money on new plastics only to scuff them a short while after. Have you tried a black permanent marker for the time being?
Re: really need replacement fairings now
Hi Woozy
Youre having some bad luck lately, just take care ok?
Pony
Youre having some bad luck lately, just take care ok?
Pony
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Re: really need replacement fairings now
its my life in general.
same thing with my yacht too :'( lifes never simple
same thing with my yacht too :'( lifes never simple
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Yacht!
Lets see a photo...
Pony
Lets see a photo...
Pony
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Re: really need replacement fairings now
You've crashed a yacht? Don't take up flying.
Re: really need replacement fairings now
I had a pilot's licence.
Never crashed but nearly did when I had an EFATO with a glider in tow.
Managed to get it down in a field that was nowhere near big enough according to the flight manual.
Stopped about ten feet short of a ditch.
Never crashed but nearly did when I had an EFATO with a glider in tow.
Managed to get it down in a field that was nowhere near big enough according to the flight manual.
Stopped about ten feet short of a ditch.
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Re: really need replacement fairings now
yeah life sucks for you, your brand new honda scooter has a scuff, your yacht is too big for your docks, the butler wants a pay rise and your caviars gone moldy...
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Re: really need replacement fairings now
^^ Sounds like no fun at all.... I once had an engine sputter and fail, But I was in a twin, and was able to restart it.. Even that made me wake up a little.
Another time in a Cessna 172 I was taking off and got caught in a downdraft... Pitched for Vy, (best rate of climb) and was still descending.... Turned toward a field and after getting back in ground effect was able to speed it up and pull outta it. That day I nearly shit my pants, and as a result, i hate flying 172s.... In my experience they're a little underpowered =]
Another time in a Cessna 172 I was taking off and got caught in a downdraft... Pitched for Vy, (best rate of climb) and was still descending.... Turned toward a field and after getting back in ground effect was able to speed it up and pull outta it. That day I nearly shit my pants, and as a result, i hate flying 172s.... In my experience they're a little underpowered =]
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Re: really need replacement fairings now
lol its a tiny 19ft yacht. im skint atm.
not crashed it bug have other niggles. i have bad luck with things i buy
not crashed it bug have other niggles. i have bad luck with things i buy
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Would still like to see a pic of your Yacht
And chin up, take care, play safe.
God i am beginning to sound like your mum LOL
Pony
And chin up, take care, play safe.
God i am beginning to sound like your mum LOL
Pony