anyone had any trouble with powerbronze stuff ?

[kwak zzr]

got new belly pan and wasnt happy with the quality, anyone else had any prob with there stuff?

[K]

We tend not to use them at work unless a customer specifys it. The reason I was given is that the quality is sporadic and the fit is often annoyingly out by a small margin. Delivery times can be a bit hit and miss too.

To be fair I have heard the odd good review/satisfied customer so it can't be all bad.

Pyramid and Skidmarx are who we normally deal with.

I personally got a Skidmarx CF hugger at the NEC last year (before working at the Honda dealer) and was very pleased with the fit and quality. Other stuff I saw there seemed a bit on the flimsy side.
When buying the Gaffa Ninja too I was told that the hugger it was fitted with is a Powerbronze one... a few layers of clingfilm would be more rigid! :shock:

[Treacle]

Yes I got a rear hugger from them for my thou. Was not impressed at all. An alround piece of cack that is still sitting in the back of my garage. So if anyone would like a horrable piece of worthless plastic just give me a shout. :evil:

[Gforceuk]

I've been told on the vfr forums to steer well clear of them

[nickj]

I'll let you know when i actually recieve the stuff, their customer service is pants, ordered stuff at ally pally and still haven't received most of it.

Phoned them the first time, was told they would look into it and nobody come back to me, called back was told that the belly pan wasn't ready but they would send out everything else.

Still didn't receive anything a week later so called back to be told it all had to be made apart from one item and i'll get it in about another 5 days. Pretty much means it'll be 3-4 weeks before i recieve all my order.

[kwak zzr]

dont get me compleatly wrong it dont look to bad on the bike,but i did have to wait 8 weeks for it ! they kept blaming the painters and yes a few more layers of cling film would stiffen it up a tad.
i e mailed them about 15 pictures of my pan and a strong letter about 5 days ago but ive herd nothing.
thanks
daz

[UncleBob]

This feedback is vital! I've been planning on using them to sort out an undertray, but now I'm not going to - they're local to me, the website stuff looks good, but if they can't deliver to the expectations of the masses they must be missing the point!

Thanks for the heads-up lads

[kwak zzr]

thats what were all ere for mate, glad i could be of some assistance!
ive e mailed them again this morning informing them that there are other people out there that are ****ed with there stuff and that there coustomer service stinks! i am awaiting a reply ! i'll let you all know.
thanks
daz

[nickj]

Good luck with the reply mate, they don't usually bother.

[Cloggsy]

I have to say, I've had no bother with my colour coded undertray for my K3 (apart from it being a tw@ to fit, with those stupid plastic bolts :roll:) :wink:

[kwak zzr]

didnt get any reply from powerbronze! nothing not a phone call, e mail or letter.
i think that goes to show what they think of aftersales,my advice would be to buy from someone else who cares!
daz (midlands) :twisted:

[nickj]

Ok, received the rear seat cowl put it on today and not very happy with the fit, has anyone else had similar problems with their seat cowls.

Still waiting on everything else.

[kwak zzr]

I GOT A REPLY FROM POWERBRONZE!
they said they will look into my problem about belly pan and get back to me.this was on 02 03 05.
i am waiting for their reply.
nickj i had a genuine suzuki seat cowel from my dealer for £42 colour matched,it fitted perfect.i have no experience of P B seat cowels sorry.
how is the rest of the stuff you ordered?
daz (midlands)

[nickj]

The rest of the stuff turned up yesterday at last, will have a go at putting it on at the weekend and let you know how i get on!

[nickj]

nickj i had a genuine suzuki seat cowel from my dealer for £42 colour matched,it fitted perfect.
daz (midlands)

Was it second hand or new, i was quoted around a hundred quid for a suzuki colour matched one from my local dealer.

[kwak zzr]

the seat cowel was new colour matched in sonic silver in the box!
i asked if the price was right because 42 quid seemed cheap to me, my local dealer gave me a copy of the suzuki parts cataloge and price list and it was correct,unless it was a printing error but thats all i paid.
my local dealer is highways 01902 773608.
all the other stuff in the cataloge is stupidly priced.
i asked powerbronze why there colour matched one was 115 quid and they said they are all hand made to order,they dont make it till you have payed. (ring highways and ask for a cataloge)
thanks
daz(midlands)

[Carsick]

The Suzuki cowls for the new shape are indeed supposed to be £42
See here (http://www.suzuki-gb.co.uk/access.asp?m=24&s=&x=43&y=12)

[kwak zzr]

the link carsick has posted shows all the products in the brocure so no need to send for one nicky.
thanks carsick (id say good value at 42 quid considering i paid 120 for my powerbronze belly pan!)
thanks
daz (midlands)

[nickj]

Thanks Carsick,

Why is it though that the one for my bike the K1 is almost double at £76.

[Iansv]

the curvy models seat cowl is much more sturdy and well made thats why :wink:

[kwak zzr]

still aint herd off powerbronze!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[nickj]

Put the belly pan, undertray on yesterday.

They all went on ok but not happy with the fit on the undertray at all. Leaves big gaps around the tail light and all the plastic screws/bolts that they want you to fix it with is a bit of a joke. ditched them, used the old screws for the top and two normal screws to attach at the bottom.

It was a bit cheaper then everybody else and now i know why.

I'm going to take it as leason learnt and never buy from them again and also advise anybody who asks to stay clear as well.

[simmosv650s]

I recently bought a belly pan, hugger and undertray, it took two weeks to arrive and it took me a day to fit all three. The only problem i had was the hugger bracket they sent was the wrong one for my k3 sv but i made a mod and all is well, i suppose some might say i shouldnt have to make any mods i just couldnt wait to get it all on, looks really cool but i think the plastics could do with being a bit more stiffer.

[kwak zzr]

im going to send another e mail to powerbronze and get them to read this thread!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
you could e mail them yourself at sales@powerbronze.co.uk
the reply i had was from sharon.try addressing it to her.
best of luck! you'll need it.
daz(midlands)

[kwak zzr]

had a prompt e mail off p bronze today offering me a reduction on a hugger for my sv, will prob take them up on the offer.
looks like they do sort of care about there customers,evan if it does take a while.
thanks
daz

[pictonabike]

I have fairing lowers from Powerbronze on my 2002 Fazer and I've alwoys been happy with them, especially since getting them custom painted

I'm considering Powerbronze for my SV but will keep these comments in mind

thanks guys - I'll come back and let you know if I go ahead