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Zodiac brand??

  • micathia
    micathia
    4 years ago
    Hi, 
    While I am shopping bars/risers these days, I saw a brand called Zodiac. Many local retailers have them instock, the price is surprisingly cheaper than many others. 

    https://www.mcas.com.au/shop/item/zodiac-drag-bar-1-14-inch-for-1-14-risers---chrome?utm_source=Criteo&utm_medium=CPC&utm_campaign=retargeting

    Anyone knows about this brand? and where they were made? 

    I googled, their headquarters is in Netherland? 

    PS: another question, is there a compatibility issue that I must use bar and riser from same brand?

    thx

  • tussuck
    tussuck
    4 years ago
    They are okay.... I have bought Zodiac in the past with no problems.
    Just do not expect $100 quality every time when you pay $50 for the same item from Zodiac. At least they are not chit.
  • Ken in Cairns
    Ken in Cairns
    4 years ago
    I looked at em for fork tubes, but went OEM.
    As long as the sizes match you should be ok.
  • Baloffski
    Baloffski
    4 years ago
    Been around for a coons age, like they used to be in a parts book (as thick as Harley manual) ya got for zilch called Custom Chrome or something similar. Quality was ok , just definately made in China, but cheaper than other brand names. had a lot of their shit on my Fatboy. We can always do with more stuff specially for the bike stuff.
  • SJM
    SJM
    4 years ago
    Pretty sure t bars I had on my softball were zodiac. Quality wasn't too bad though internal wiring was a pita... Well for one side anyway
    Now have wild 1 apes and they were much better and still reasonably priced
  • Far Canal
    Far Canal
    4 years ago
    Recently used a set of Zodiac indicator relocation clamps for the front forks. They look ok, nothing to write home about, were reasonably priced and do the job. I guess I got them cause they were available and could be delivered quickly.
    Not sure I'd buy anything of a critical nature like a wheel rim from them.
    Also bought a pair of shoe strings with chrome plated ends that fit my Dunlop Volleys perfectly, Oh boy! "Was I the envy of the clubroom at the Tennis afternoon tea party yesterday" even scored a root.
  • Baloffski
    Baloffski
    4 years ago
    Quoting Far Canal on 10 Feb 2020 07:52 AM

    Recently used a set of Zodiac indicator relocation clamps for the front forks. They look ok, nothing to write home about, were reasonably priced and do the job. I guess I got them cause they were available and could be delivered quickly.
    Not sure I'd buy anything of a critical nature like a wheel rim from them.
    Also bought a pair of shoe strings with chrome plated ends that fit my Dunlop Volleys perfectly, Oh boy! "Was I the envy of the clubroom at the Tennis afternoon tea party yesterday" even scored a root.

    FC your another very funny guy.
    Dunlop volleys, ahh brings back memories, of rigging,  in my Redwing boots, as weren't allowed to wear Dunlop Vollys, and never got a root at work, which was lucky cause all the crew were guys. Musta been the Redwings.
    Was the Tea ok ?
  • Mr.Mow
    Mr.Mow
    4 years ago
    I’ve used their indicators, typical pot metal made in Taiwan, chrome will pit n peel after a year of harsh weather, cheap but ok made, don’t over tighten things or they’ll break easy but no complaints really.. is what it is. 
  • micathia
    micathia
    4 years ago

    today I found a zodiac catelog at my local mech shop. its totally 200 pages of stuff. never saw them on the internet. 
  • Krash Kinkade
    Krash Kinkade
    4 years ago
    I think Charlie Karling , who used to race a Supercharged 114Cubic Inch Nitro Burning Sporty, he built. He raced in Europe & USA. he still builds some fast motors and bike's ( Harleys ). been around a while.