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11-23-2012, 08:48 AM
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Just made this great wheelie.. did you see it?!
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Gilles Chain Adjusters
Just pick up a set of Gilles chain adjusters with the lifters for $160. Not too shabby I don't think... 
What does everyone think of their Gilles adjusters? I have read quite a few positive reviews but there are some bad ones out there.
-Michael
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11-23-2012, 08:52 AM
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I've been kind of afraid to try them because of some threads I've seen indicating they were a bit flimsy. They certainly look trick.
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11-23-2012, 08:56 AM
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Just made this great wheelie.. did you see it?!
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Originally Posted by AKDMA
I've been kind of afraid to try them because of some threads I've seen indicating they were a bit flimsy. They certainly look trick.
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Yeah they look pretty awesome... But I was skeptical also. I'm worried I'll be the one writing the bad review thread next because mine broke, But there are always the "bad seeds"... haha!
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11-23-2012, 08:58 AM
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Pics dude, pics. 
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11-23-2012, 09:03 AM
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Just made this great wheelie.. did you see it?!
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Well I just bought them today on ebay so I don't have them yet.. I'll get pics up as soon as I get them.
These are the ones I bought, only mine were used. 
https://www.motomummy.com/chain-adju...ain-adjusters/
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11-23-2012, 10:08 AM
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I went with lightech, but they are basically the same. We can compare them when you bring your chain up..
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11-23-2012, 10:24 AM
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The problems people were having with them were due to improper installation and adjustment. At least that's what I remember
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11-23-2012, 10:30 AM
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Sonic Boom!
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Noice purchase dude!!
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11-23-2012, 12:32 PM
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I eat my R1
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11-23-2012, 01:13 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by greenstreak9205
The problems people were having with them were due to improper installation and adjustment. At least that's what I remember |
I love it when people fook shit up then blame the part
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11-23-2012, 01:28 PM
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Just made this great wheelie.. did you see it?!
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Originally Posted by ss55539
I love it when people fook shit up then blame the part
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Yeah, I heard that as well. So I guess that means I'll be looking up threads on how to CORRECTLY install them here in the near future...
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11-23-2012, 01:29 PM
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Just made this great wheelie.. did you see it?!
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[QUOTE=z064life;5407521]I went with lightech, but they are basically the same. We can compare them when you bring your chain up..[/QUOTE
How's the quality on those? They are kind of expensive so I would assume it's pretty good. I'm anxious to compare and see the quality of mine.. To me that will determine how good of a deal I REALLY got..
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11-23-2012, 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by MMMichael
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Originally Posted by z064life
I went with lightech, but they are basically the same. We can compare them when you bring your chain up..
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How's the quality on those? They are kind of expensive so I would assume it's pretty good. I'm anxious to compare and see the quality of mine.. To me that will determine how good of a deal I REALLY got.. |
They are great...good smooth adjusting and I have no fear on the stand...I actually get on my bike with it on the stand..
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PJ, so you lied to me. lol it doesn't look that big |
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11-23-2012, 02:08 PM
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Just made this great wheelie.. did you see it?!
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Quote:
Originally Posted by z064life
They are great...good smooth adjusting and I have no fear on the stand...I actually get on my bike with it on the stand..
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Sweet! I hope that mine are of that quality atleast..
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11-23-2012, 03:25 PM
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kickin' at the darkness
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from what i remember, the Gillles method of adjustment is a PIA... takes 4ever to adjust...
i'll be getting a set of Lightech's in the future, or when $$ is available...
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11-23-2012, 04:09 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bacchus40
from what i remember, the Gillles method of adjustment is a PIA... takes 4ever to adjust...
i'll be getting a set of Lightech's in the future, or when $$ is available... |
Loosen axle nut, turn a bolt equally on both sides, tighten axle bolt. Rinse, repeat. Easy enough.
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11-23-2012, 04:28 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SPanega SS
Loosen axle nut, turn a bolt equally on both sides, tighten axle bolt. Rinse, repeat. Easy enough. |
That's the same as the Lightech
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Hey Greenstreak, it's Z064life lazy ass
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Originally Posted by Gearheaded
When did I ever say I wasn't gay?
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Originally Posted by MelvinAkshay
PJ, so you lied to me. lol it doesn't look that big |
Phantom Squadron XO - http://www.r1-forum.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=50
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11-23-2012, 05:24 PM
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Just made this great wheelie.. did you see it?!
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SPanega SS
Loosen axle nut, turn a bolt equally on both sides, tighten axle bolt. Rinse, repeat. Easy enough. |
That doesn't sound difficult...
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11-23-2012, 05:28 PM
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kickin' at the darkness
Join Date: Nov 2006
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SPanega SS
Loosen axle nut, turn a bolt equally on both sides, tighten axle bolt. Rinse, repeat. Easy enough. |
maybe i'm mistaken then.. there was a post recently which mentioned it...
could be a different manufacturer... sorry..
either way, i still like the lightech better...
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'09 R1
weighs 420lbs, 160rwhp!
Dynojet PCV
Leo Vince EVOII sbk CF cans / tips
Leo Vince y-pipe [cat elim]
GYTR air filter
graves AIS block off plates
ECUnleashed w/ Custom Tune, 158rwhp {thanks Nels!}
SHORAI LFX18 Lithium-Iron LiFePO4
SHOGUN no-cut frame slider kit
GB RACING case covers
GYTR screen
tidy tail
Watsens
6000k HID
GYTR Comfort seat
RACETECH springs forks / shock
RACETECH Gold Valve, shock
OHLINs FORK PISTON KIT
Carbon Lorraine pads
HEL SS lines
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11-23-2012, 11:41 PM
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MummyMan
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I hope you got the TCA model. They got rid of the other model as they had issues as stated above. You ahd to use the oem bolts in addition to the Gilles chain adjusters to ensure you wouldn't have an issue.
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