Chain Adjuster Options

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  1. exfire

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    Hi All,

    Looking around for new chain adjusters for my 2006 model. I have read some threads about Lightec and Gilles but are there any other manufacturers I should consider ?

    Any helpful advice or feedback on Lightec and Gilles would also be helpful.

    Thanks Nigel
     
  2. Jamiestrada

    Jamiestrada JamieMultiTraitor

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    No Gilles are excellent as are lightech pick either you can't go wrong :)

    I prefer Gilles :)
     
  3. exfire

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    Thanks Jamie, both look good.
     
  4. Si.

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    Watch the bolts on the lightech, they are crap… i changed mine for stainless jobbies as the originals are soft as philadelphia.
     
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    I've got the Gilles ones, but I seriously like the Titax ones!
     
  7. exfire

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    Thanks .The Titax look nice but not sure if they do one for an 06.
     
  8. vale

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    i made my own
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  9. exfire

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    Very nice Vale.
     
  10. ColinBR

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    Gilles are proper precision engineering.

    I can appreciate the work gone into them when I see them.
     
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  13. exfire

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    Thanks BlackDevil that was useful.
     
  14. Chillipepper83

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    Lightech = good quality and super easy adjustment!
     
  15. Slick

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    I was wondering, what is the better investment a chain adjuster or a laser alignment tool?
     
  16. billo01

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    Out of the Gilles, which works best and is easiest to use TCA or KTS or are they basically the same?
     
  17. Jamiestrada

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    TCA are excellent you adjust with Allen key then lock off and forget, also make it easier to fit the back wheel :)
     
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  18. ee8

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    Lightech here no complains. Works like it is supposed to.

    Nothing wrong with the bolts... maybe they upgraded.

    [​IMG]

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  19. MrB

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    They are different bolts to my lightech adjusters.
     
  20. gringo

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    I have gilles adjusters and uplifters on my 06 blade
     

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