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So I've seen these all over EBay... But shipped from the USA its $80, and it shipped from China is $45..... But wait, shipped from Amazon prime. $42. Exact same product with amazons famous backing.

As far as fit and finish go, the piece is pretty heavy duty. I was actually surprised. I couldn't get the two pieces to thread all the way together is the only down side. I got within an 8th of an inch. For those who did, what's the trick? Either way I'm happy. Took 15 minutes and is really snug.
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the grill looks good. from the photo i can't tell it its not bolted all the way
 
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That's it.
 
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I have the original Rough crafts one, fit and finish is superb, but also double the price for essentially the same thing. Has never rattled loose.
 
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I bought the original cover from rough craft, I don't remember the cost but it was very expensive, the hong kong knockoff versions are much cheaper in price and have good reviews.
im thinking about the matching directionals also....
 
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How's the visibility at night? really like the look of these but curious how it effects the light coming thru.
 
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Got the same one, same deal and I too am about 1/8" from being able to totally thread it down. I think I could give it one more spin but it gets harder every rotation.

Don't mind the half built bike but here is how mine looks
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I bought the original cover from rough craft, I don't remember the cost but it was very expensive, the hong kong knockoff versions are much cheaper in price and have good reviews.
im thinking about the matching directionals also....
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