Parts quality

[miniceptor86]

As probably many of us I went through the Japan is crap period, we all know how that turned out. Now it’s the well earned China is junk period. That’s coming to an end. I’m more familiar with China in the two wheel world than four wheels and I can tell you that they are turning out some high quality motorbikes of their own and producing engines in collaboration with KTM and BMW.

[Karl]

Originally Posted by miniceptor86

As probably many of us I went through the Japan is crap period, we all know how that turned out. Now it’s the well earned China is junk period. That’s coming to an end. I’m more familiar with China in the two wheel world than four wheels and I can tell you that they are turning out some high quality motorbikes of their own and producing engines in collaboration with KTM and BMW.

Yes the difference with the Chinese is that they will produce to a price- You pay them peanuts they will give you junk -They know it is junk but ethically they have no problems with providing it at your price . You pay the price and they will give you the best quality in the world. The middleman who buys your parts from China asks for the cheapest price to max out his profit and we get junk.

Until we are prepared to pay more to get quality (which I see as unlikely) I don't see the situation changing anytime soon.

[mcharley40]

Kube said it all followed by Karl, much of the problem is those wanting a deal, if a set of Oem points and rotor is going for $100-$125 don’t gripe that the set you bought for $50 had issues. The Chinese copy our most hi-tech aircraft they have copied the engineering in my industry regarding cranes to the extent of pins to .001mm, the Chinese can produce to the price they are being paid to produce
You get what you pay for, do your research if it’s too good of a deal well it probably isn’t
MM