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Offline sprinta

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« on: January 20, 2015, 01:59:49 PM »
Has anybody used parts from cruzinimage_uk and in particular their piston rings?

They are a fraction of the cost of UK purchased ones but are they any good and will they last more that a few miles?

Similarly, are the brake hose and carb kits they supply good? Again they are much cheaper than UK sourced items? Yes there will be 20% VAT to pay and a courier collection charge but they will still be cheaper.

Do we know if they are made in Japan or simply sourced from the Far East. Having said that do we know where UK bought parts are sourced/made unless we use Gen Honda parts which no doubt are also made in the Far East, but hopefully with better quality control?
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Re: cruzinimage_uk Parts
« Reply #1 on: January 20, 2015, 02:56:44 PM »
Hi Sprinta,

I recently rebuilt a set of 400/4 carbs with the kit from crizinimage. I shared your scepticism about quality versus price and origin but was pleasantly surprised with the parts.

They all fitted well and worked well so far (only about 180 miles on the parts yet). The characters on the parts bags were definitely Japanese but that doesn't mean to say they were made in Japan - they could have been from elsewhere, but then you can say that about any parts!

The price difference is quite large compared to some other UK suppliers and the delivery was very quick (5 working days from order) - I would give it a go if I were you.

Good luck,

Frisky
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Re: cruzinimage_uk Parts
« Reply #2 on: January 20, 2015, 04:28:56 PM »
Used the Cruzimage carb kits on two CB750F2's. Had trouble getting some of the float valves to seat. Under a magnifying glass the rubber cones were rough and burred. I perservered on first bike and got them to work and they have been okay since. Second time I swapped them for some others (unknown make) and they worked straight away. The rest of the kit looked good quality. I would buy them again as the whole Cruzimage kit is way cheaper than just the seals and gasket set from DSS. Cheers.
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Re: cruzinimage_uk Parts
« Reply #3 on: January 20, 2015, 04:53:16 PM »
Strangely, it seems that the carb kits seem to include everything except the the needle jet? Not sure what there is to wear on a main jet or air screw, which are included but they seem to supply a needle but no needle jet to go with it? Should they not be change at the same time as the jet is likely to wear?

Anybody had experience with the the piston rings from them?
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Re: cruzinimage_uk Parts
« Reply #4 on: January 20, 2015, 05:57:54 PM »
I have found the piston rings spot-on. Better that the OEM rings that have the single oil ring which i find too brittle.
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« Reply #5 on: January 20, 2015, 07:51:29 PM »
Until today never heard off them damn caves we live in still aint got internet :D
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Re: cruzinimage_uk Parts
« Reply #6 on: January 20, 2015, 08:01:45 PM »
Quote from: Bitsa on January 20, 2015, 07:51:29 PM
Until today never heard off them damn caves we live in still aint got internet :D
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Re: cruzinimage_uk Parts
« Reply #7 on: January 20, 2015, 08:04:32 PM »
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Re: cruzinimage_uk Parts
« Reply #8 on: January 20, 2015, 08:05:45 PM »
You have to with some muppets do they give you the footie results aswell? ;) ;)
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Re: cruzinimage_uk Parts
« Reply #9 on: January 20, 2015, 08:15:01 PM »
Quote from: Bitsa on January 20, 2015, 08:05:45 PM
You have to with some muppets do they give you the footie results aswell? ;) ;)
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