Ordered Dragonfly today...
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Road Captain
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From: Minnesota
Just got it today.
I have to say that I was less than thrilled with the unpainted dragonfly....there were 3 deep scratches in the gelcoat and there was still yellow "crayon" on the fairing from where they marked it for cuts. I called Kevin at dragonfly and told him I was less than impressed given I paid almost a grand for something that looks like it was kicked and dragged through the shop. I talked to him before I found the scratches in the gelcoat...the scratches will require filling before I get it painted. There is no way in HELL i would put that shitty looking fairing on my bike before I painted it now. Maybe my expectations were a bit too high? Dunno...but if there IS a next time I may not buy a Dragon fly....TBC...getting it painted hopefully this week....got a price from a local guy for 350 both inner and outer.
I have to say that I was less than thrilled with the unpainted dragonfly....there were 3 deep scratches in the gelcoat and there was still yellow "crayon" on the fairing from where they marked it for cuts. I called Kevin at dragonfly and told him I was less than impressed given I paid almost a grand for something that looks like it was kicked and dragged through the shop. I talked to him before I found the scratches in the gelcoat...the scratches will require filling before I get it painted. There is no way in HELL i would put that shitty looking fairing on my bike before I painted it now. Maybe my expectations were a bit too high? Dunno...but if there IS a next time I may not buy a Dragon fly....TBC...getting it painted hopefully this week....got a price from a local guy for 350 both inner and outer.
PK, That suks....hopefully the painter can make it right for you.
Did Dragonfly compensate you for the damage..?
Luckily my cheapass Reckless was decent out of the box. Did you "dry fit" the Dragonfly yet..? How was it.
Keep us posted....glad u finally got it !!
Did Dragonfly compensate you for the damage..?
Luckily my cheapass Reckless was decent out of the box. Did you "dry fit" the Dragonfly yet..? How was it.
Keep us posted....glad u finally got it !!
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Road Captain
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From: Minnesota
Here is the e-mail I sent to Kevin @ Dragonfly this morning:
I talked to you and I understand that it needs to be prepped, but outside of a good sanding I would not expect to have to do actual bodywork on the fairing. Here are my findings when I took the fairing out of the box:
1. The exposed edge that is not wrapped will need to be smoothed and shaped before primer and paint as it looks like it came fresh from whatever cutting tool was used. It still had the dust from the cuts all over the fairing.
2. There still was yellow crayon markings along part of the fairing where I can only assume that the cuts were made?
3. There is an over cut on the inside next to the bracket on the right side if you are sitting on the bike that will need to be fixed.
4. There are 2 deep scratches that will require filling prior to primer and paint.
5. The windshield has a corner broken off.
The main reason I purchased the fairing from you guys is that the fit and finish I have heard was second to none. I GLADLY paid top dollar for your product as I was hoping that I would not have to deal with the reckless type of manufacturers out there.
This being my first purchase of an unfinished part I really had no idea what to expect. I did NOT expect this to be honest. Part of my issue is that I could not see the product prior to purchasing it. That is not your fault clearly.
The only thing that I need from you is the windshield replaced since it was clearly broken when I got it. I will take care of the rest.
Dan
No reply yet...Dropped off fairing at painter guy's shop...he said he has seen worse...
I talked to you and I understand that it needs to be prepped, but outside of a good sanding I would not expect to have to do actual bodywork on the fairing. Here are my findings when I took the fairing out of the box:
1. The exposed edge that is not wrapped will need to be smoothed and shaped before primer and paint as it looks like it came fresh from whatever cutting tool was used. It still had the dust from the cuts all over the fairing.
2. There still was yellow crayon markings along part of the fairing where I can only assume that the cuts were made?
3. There is an over cut on the inside next to the bracket on the right side if you are sitting on the bike that will need to be fixed.
4. There are 2 deep scratches that will require filling prior to primer and paint.
5. The windshield has a corner broken off.
The main reason I purchased the fairing from you guys is that the fit and finish I have heard was second to none. I GLADLY paid top dollar for your product as I was hoping that I would not have to deal with the reckless type of manufacturers out there.
This being my first purchase of an unfinished part I really had no idea what to expect. I did NOT expect this to be honest. Part of my issue is that I could not see the product prior to purchasing it. That is not your fault clearly.
The only thing that I need from you is the windshield replaced since it was clearly broken when I got it. I will take care of the rest.
Dan
No reply yet...Dropped off fairing at painter guy's shop...he said he has seen worse...
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Road Captain
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From: Minnesota
Called them and the girl that answered the phone was really short with me and not at all sympathetic. Apparently Kevin had just "stepped away".....WOW...**** THEM! Unless they do a 180degree about face they are going down in the "**** them in the neck" category.
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I dont like the dragonfly myself.. It came with my bike been thinking of selling it.. reckless fairings are ok, quick to manufacture, fitting issues sometimes low quaility piece. Best bang for your buck is Woodies Fairings. Soild and strong well made and great service. But everyone has their opinion 
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From: San Ramon, Ca
The Woody's seems to "fit" the bike better. Some of those after market
fairings almost stand straight up.
fairings almost stand straight up.
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does anyone know if you can run apes pushed forward with these fairings?? I have a Memphis Shades that I had to mill the brackets to be able to run bars the way I like them. Have been thinking about upgrading to a Dead Center or Dragonfly. I guess a guy could always change to Bagger Apes.
Excellent customer service and great finish out of the box
