[StarLord728]

I bought a knock-off brand via AliExpress and I must say for $78, they're fantastic. I suggest everyone get then a set.

 

[StarLord728]

$68.79 if you buy the 3 piece set together, I did not. I didnt know how to properly use AliExpress at first and i bought them all separately like a big ol' dummy head.

 

[NinjaBraap]

If/When you crash, I'll be interested to see how they fare. The real GB Covers last usually about 3-4 crashes on the R3 / Ninja 400, sometimes more.

 

[StarLord728]

It's becoming a dedicated track bike for next season so I'm sure we will find out eventually. Knock on wood we don't lol

 

[oldbonez]

I bought a knock-off brand via AliExpress and I must say for $78, they're fantastic. I suggest everyone get then a set.

So are you saying that you bought some knock-off GB Racing engine covers or that you think GB Racing is a knock-off brand?

 

[StarLord728]

Is that a serious question?? I bought an item off of AliExpress, that happens to be what i think is a knock off brand. GBracing being the name brand.

 

[craigfer63]

Probably made in the same factory in China. The same part. 🙂

 

[StarLord728]

My thoughts exactly

 

[Deceptikron]

Bought some for my 2021 MT09 interestingly enough the product code on the sticker is exactly the same on the parts I have. What I do wonder is if the insides of the covers will melt if they're not potentially made of the same type of plastic.

 

[cornerslider]

I'll never understand this.... If you take the initiative to seek out crash protection, why would you go to AliExpress???? With all of the costs associated with racing/track-days/tires/etc., this seems like a case of tripping over the $10's & $20's to pick up a dime??? You will spend a minimum of $200 on a track day. If you are unfortunate to crash on the first session, and grind through the "knock-off" crash protection, and grind your case covers (leaking oil)- your $200 track-day is over, because you bought a "bargain" case saver.... I've found that you generally get what you pay for in crash protection, as well as most other track oriented parts. Please don't take this wrong- I don't post this as a dig/rip, but rather trying to help others learn from my past mistakes -

 

[StarLord728]

I was unaware there were so many different ways to make something so simple. its used a consumable. The bike is worth like 3500 at this point. not going to lose sleep over spending less for the same item. You DO realize you pay for a brand name correct? Especially when everything like that gets made in China. I can upcharge all i want for an item, doesnt make it worth it.