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Started by nurse, July 18, 2012, 11:48:56 AM

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hein

Will the Chinese rotors fit? Yes, this subject has been covered many times by many people. As far as the quality of the rotors based on the price is concerned consider the difference between a Chinese brake vendor and a "name brand" vendor.
Huan Hung Lo brake sales in Hong Kong.

R&D and engineering costs. Not much, buy a Galfer rotor and copy it. Call it reverse engineering for a more positive spin.

Labour costs, much cheaper.

Infrastructure costs. Other than the manufacturing vacility there is not much else. No distribution or dealer network, no sales or service reps, no advertising or promtion costs. A computer with a language translation function and an E-bay account is about it.

Liability insurance, not even in your wildest dreams. This particular cost has driven numerous USA manufacturing  companies out of business.

   I can't state for a fact that the knock off version is as good as the original but I do know that it is possible to make a very good "copy" for half the price.

Hein.
What do you mean, you don't have a lathe?

nurse

Hein.  Fair point - well made!
A life has been well lived, if you have planted trees under who's shade you do not expect to sit.

I'm told I'm cynical, pessimistic and generally miserable. I say that I'm realistic! The fact that reality sucks is not my fault!

nurse

Quote from: hein on July 20, 2012, 01:37:23 PM
Will the Chinese rotors fit? Yes, this subject has been covered many times by many people. As far as the quality of the rotors based on the price is concerned consider the difference between a Chinese brake vendor and a "name brand" vendor.
Huan Hung Lo brake sales in Hong Kong.

R&D and engineering costs. Not much, buy a Galfer rotor and copy it. Call it reverse engineering for a more positive spin.

Labour costs, much cheaper.

Infrastructure costs. Other than the manufacturing vacility there is not much else. No distribution or dealer network, no sales or service reps, no advertising or promtion costs. A computer with a language translation function and an E-bay account is about it.

Liability insurance, not even in your wildest dreams. This particular cost has driven numerous USA manufacturing  companies out of business.

   I can't state for a fact that the knock off version is as good as the original but I do know that it is possible to make a very good "copy" for half the price.

Hein.

Is this general opinion/discussion you are sharing, or are you referring to specific, personal experience?  Have you had experience of them in actual use? 
A life has been well lived, if you have planted trees under who's shade you do not expect to sit.

I'm told I'm cynical, pessimistic and generally miserable. I say that I'm realistic! The fact that reality sucks is not my fault!

hein

Nurse.

Question one.  Both.
Question two.  Yes.
Questions you haven't asked but probably will.
1 Yes they were dimensionally accurate.
2 Yes the fit and finish is quite good.
3 Yes they work quite well. However,this is somewhat subjective.

  At the end of the day only you can decide which rotors you should purchase.

Hein.
What do you mean, you don't have a lathe?

nurse

Well given these considerations and that the best set of good condition used OEM disks are questionable in condition and quality at best and rediculously expensive, I feel a set of wavy Chinese rotors coming on!
A life has been well lived, if you have planted trees under who's shade you do not expect to sit.

I'm told I'm cynical, pessimistic and generally miserable. I say that I'm realistic! The fact that reality sucks is not my fault!

fj11.5

set of chinese waves on ebay atm $168.00 free postage  :good2:
unless you ride bikes, I mean really ride bikes, then you just won't get it

84 Fj1100  effie , with mods
( 88 ) Fj 1200  fairly standard , + blue spots
84 Fj1100 absolutely stock standard, now more stock , fitted with Fj12 twin system , no rusted headers for this felicity jayne

nurse

Quote from: fj11.5 on July 24, 2012, 04:53:15 PM
set of chinese waves on ebay atm $168.00 free postage  :good2:

Is that us or oz dollars?  Uk price seems to be about £120-£125
What is the item number for the one you found?
A life has been well lived, if you have planted trees under who's shade you do not expect to sit.

I'm told I'm cynical, pessimistic and generally miserable. I say that I'm realistic! The fact that reality sucks is not my fault!