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Author Topic: Gillis GP Chain Adjusters for 06 ZX10R  (Read 3621 times)

steviej4558

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Gillis GP Chain Adjusters for 06 ZX10R
« on: March 21, 2007, 11:06:56 PM »
Hi This is the first time i have used a forum so Please bare with me?  I have recintly fitted a set of  Gillis GP chain adjusters to my 06 zx10r to my surprize they only lasted 23 miles before they deformed and bent, Gilles replaced them and this time i got 120 miles out of them before they packed in?  Has anyone had a problem with them?   I have sent them back to gilles and i am now awaiting an anwser from them? Thanks for reading this if you have any views please e-mail me? Many thanks
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Re: Gillis GP Chain Adjusters for 06 ZX10R
« Reply #1 on: March 21, 2007, 11:13:34 PM »
 Hi Steviej,

   I've got a set on my 05 Zx10 probably done around 350-400 miles on them with no probs, were exactly are they bending?
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Re: Gillis GP Chain Adjusters for 06 ZX10R
« Reply #2 on: March 21, 2007, 11:19:00 PM »
Hi, Both sets have bent at the front of the guidance on the sprocket side tried a wheelie as you do and the next thing the chain was hitting my swingarm made a real mess of it?  I have some photos of them so i will try and post a pick
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Re: Gillis GP Chain Adjusters for 06 ZX10R
« Reply #3 on: March 22, 2007, 12:11:36 AM »
not used them mate I am affraid but welcome to the forum anyway hope you get the info you need  :icon_thumright:
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Re: Gillis GP Chain Adjusters for 06 ZX10R
« Reply #4 on: March 22, 2007, 12:12:05 AM »
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Re: Gillis GP Chain Adjusters for 06 ZX10R
« Reply #5 on: March 22, 2007, 05:12:45 AM »
I'm really confused! have had mine fitted for about 15,000 mikes and never had any problem................I can not see any reasomn why they would bend as there is no tension on them!

Now I know this sounds stupid but once you have chain tensioned using adjusters you are tightening and torquing (108 NM on torque wrench) wheel spindle? As this will take all the tension off adjusters. This is the only reason I can see that they would bend.

Will be intrested to see what happens in future.
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Re: Gillis GP Chain Adjusters for 06 ZX10R
« Reply #6 on: March 22, 2007, 09:03:32 AM »
Quote from: horse on March 22, 2007, 05:12:45 AM
I'm really confused! have had mine fitted for about 15,000 mikes and never had any problem................I can not see any reasomn why they would bend as there is no tension on them!

Now I know this sounds stupid but once you have chain tensioned using adjusters you are tightening and torquing (108 NM on torque wrench) wheel spindle? As this will take all the tension off adjusters. This is the only reason I can see that they would bend.

Will be intrested to see what happens in future.

 :iamwithstupid:

I've got them on my gixxer - will be interested to see the outcome too

Dave
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Re: Gillis GP Chain Adjusters for 06 ZX10R
« Reply #7 on: March 22, 2007, 09:14:22 AM »
Quote from: horse on March 22, 2007, 05:12:45 AM
I'm really confused! have had mine fitted for about 15,000 mikes and never had any problem................I can not see any reasomn why they would bend as there is no tension on them!

Now I know this sounds stupid but once you have chain tensioned using adjusters you are tightening and torquing (108 NM on torque wrench) wheel spindle? As this will take all the tension off adjusters. This is the only reason I can see that they would bend.

Will be intrested to see what happens in future.


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Re: Gillis GP Chain Adjusters for 06 ZX10R
« Reply #8 on: March 22, 2007, 09:48:08 AM »
Hi Everyone,  thanks for the replies?  I think i Know why they have given up.  I fitted them as per the instructions! on the instructions that i got with the set it tells you to fit a washer between the adjuster and the swingarm!(why i dont know). this washer causes a 1.3mm gap between the guidance and the swingarm.  this gap is what has allowed the movement in the system.  Thus causing the failure of the alloy.  I have took lots of photo's and made a powerpoint presentation and sent it to gilles as i am sure the instructions that i revieved for the 06, 10r are wrong.  i bought them for my brother for his zx6r and his has no washer uls8,4 fitted.  I know that this is a long one guys,  to everyone that has them fitted is there a washer ULS8,4 fitted and if so wear do the instructions say it goes.  if anyone wants to see all the picks i can e-mail them.  many thanks for the help guys oh ment to say yes i tourqed the spindle up!
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Re: Gillis GP Chain Adjusters for 06 ZX10R
« Reply #9 on: March 22, 2007, 10:06:09 AM »
 Morning Steviej,
 
   Your right it could be the extra washer, can't really understand why it would be needed? The set I fitted to mine sat flush and snugg against the swing arm, only washer involved was the one that sits behind the axel nut. The only thing I can think of is that the adjustment bolt on the 06 model may be drilled more central than on the 04-05 swing arm therefore leaving small gap between adjuster and swing arm. Gilles may have not thought of this till it was to late and thought 'ach just throw an extra washer in'!
   Well good look with Gilles mate. :icon_thumleft:
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Re: Gillis GP Chain Adjusters for 06 ZX10R
« Reply #10 on: March 22, 2007, 10:38:54 AM »
Mornig to you Simon

Thanks i thought as much i guess that i will just have to wait and see what they say?  If they say it was my fault i can see me having alot of fun??

Cheers again

Anyone else got a washer out of place?
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Re: Gillis GP Chain Adjusters for 06 ZX10R
« Reply #11 on: March 22, 2007, 10:59:35 AM »
Just checked mine and no washers are mentioned at all (gsxr 1000)

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Re: Gillis GP Chain Adjusters for 06 ZX10R
« Reply #12 on: March 22, 2007, 12:27:51 PM »
welcome :occasion14:
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