opinions? copycat Gilles chain adjusters

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Originally Posted by Particle Man

does it really make it easier to adjust the chain? Ebbs, yours isn't the first response I've seen like that

For my bike it makes it easier and more precise.

On a GSXR, you have to loosen the axle, loosen the 2 lock nuts and then adjust the axle position on each side using a wrench that can turn the bolts at different rates. Also, the axle is not set in place but rests against adjustment bolts with pressure and is only held in one direction.

With the Gilles, you can loosen the axle and place an allen wrench in the adjusters and get precise adjustments. Also the axle is held in position by the adjuster so you don't have to bump the tire forward. The axle is pulled forward and pushed back. The best feature IMHO is not having those to "blocks" to deal with when changing a tire.

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Originally Posted by karl_1052

Just bustin your balls dude.

You could keep that line on your clipboard and just right click paste at this point...

[askmrjesus]

Originally Posted by Apoc

ya, but if your trying to pay off 2 million dollars worth of cnc equipment, metals, and labor, stuff gets pricey.

Exactly.

If you think 180 bucks is pricey, try making your own for that much money.

JC

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Originally Posted by askmrjesus

Exactly.

If you think 180 bucks is pricey, try making your own for that much money.

JC

He no big deal, these guys can just buy a piece of aluminum and whittle a set and hard anodize it on the stove. I agree that they're not the space shuttle but to claim they're "just a bolt and a piece of alum" is absurd.

[Homeslice]

Originally Posted by RACER X

$130 vs $350?

350? doubt you'll find many peeps that bought them for that much

but, go ahead and buy the imitations, we know you only want em to go with your new busa's gold wheels

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

350? doubt you'll find many peeps that bought them for that much

but, go ahead and buy the imitations, we know you only want em to go with your new busa's gold wheels

Especially since they retail for $200...

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Oh and FWIW here's the piece I was talking about. Not a great pic but it's to the left of the brake line and it "clamps" the chain adjuster to the swing arm at the back. This piece was missing from the videos of the broken adjusters.



Also, I believe that the adjuster has a "step" in it that wouldn't allow it to go forward if it was installed correctly. Stock pic,



The small pieces hold the notch of the adjuster againt the end of the swing arm making it impossible for it to go forward or outward like they did in the two examples "Ed" gave.