Gilles Rear sets
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Carrera2

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8,352 posts

263 months

Monday 28th January 2008
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Are they worth it?

I do hope so as I've just ordered some. biggrin

DesmoTip

1,035 posts

267 months

Monday 28th January 2008
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Yes, they are the dogs danglies.

As whoever stole my CBR can confirm. frown

fergus

6,430 posts

306 months

Monday 28th January 2008
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Make sure you locktite on the footpegs (& all other bolts), as they can vibrate loose after a few miles. Also make sure the bearing race is properly seated (& greased), otherwise they seize up. For racing, I'd suggest a simpler option, although you can completely rebuild the Gilles if you have an off.

gareth h

4,329 posts

261 months

Monday 28th January 2008
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Bought mine s-hand the rear brake linkage locked the rear brake on. Only needed a little filing to resolve, but didn't notice until smoke started to come from the rear brake. Check everything thoroughly before the test ride!

Carrera2

Original Poster:

8,352 posts

263 months

Monday 28th January 2008
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fergus said:
Make sure you locktite on the footpegs (& all other bolts), as they can vibrate loose after a few miles. Also make sure the bearing race is properly seated (& greased), otherwise they seize up. For racing, I'd suggest a simpler option, although you can completely rebuild the Gilles if you have an off.
Cheers for the tips.