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DISLIKES! |
| I like the styling and the look of the fairing on my CT700. Aesthetically, Goblin Motors has a winner. The cool factor it seems to add to a pretty cool trike. [A+] |
Seat mounting point about 3/4 inch in front of the seatback cross member. That I had to grind, trim & shim for fit. The Kojak 700C tire apparent makes a tall difference. [D] |
| I like the look and feel of the paint job. Overall, quality work. [A+] |
A few blemishes that may have been caused by the shipping materials. [B] |
| I like the storage area or box. It is extremely practical and is well integrated within the fairing. [A+] |
The silver/gray Velcro versus back for a black fairing. [D] |
| The 4 hose clamps hold the fairing onto the trike securely. [B] |
I do not like the stainless steel [non black] clamp. I’ll find or make a black solution. One of my top clamps slide off–a raised end will prevent this. The finish will be damaged by the clamp. I’ll protect the finish with a boot of some type. [C-] |
| The apparent weight as I carry the fairing in my arms. It seems light. [B] |
That the trike feels much heavier with the fairing on. [C] |
| The drinking tube recessed areas integrated in the fairing. [B+] |
No drinking tube pass-through holes in the storage box. [C-] |
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No provision to hide the exposed tire. [C-] |
| The Goblin Motors Proprietor assures me the repaired fairing will not sustain shipping damages. [I] |
The packaging for shipping and the damages that happened on this shipment. [F] |
| Hoping this story has a happy ending. I remain positive and hopeful. [I] |
The time it will have taken from order to ultimate resolution. [May until late Aug. or Sep.] [TBD] |
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I do not want to publically malign a company or person. In this case, I’ve communicated to the owner my concerns as they relate to shipping and fit. I have not yet commented on Velcro, drinking tube-pass through, or exposed tire. I list my likes and dislikes because as a writer, and member of BROL, who some look to for ideas and opinion, I feel an obligation to be forthright and honest with my readers. I do not take advantage of my forum to write "bad" things.
I’ve assigned a relative grade that is supposed to give some balance to what I perceive as important or less significant. I trust this article will be taken as intended and may be of help to another consumer. At the end of the day, I like the fairing and would still want one. I’d want a way to get an undamaged fairing sooner. A proper fit would be welcomed [having a grinder is not a bad thing].
Jim
