Gilles Rearsets VS other brands???????

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Old 07-21-2006, 02:33 AM
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Hey whats up everyone it has been a while since i have posted but I was wondering what you guys have heard or what you think about the Gilles rearsets for our bikes. From what ive heard they are good but hard to get replacement parts. But do you really need replacement parts that often????

Peace let me know what you guys think

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Old 07-21-2006, 02:58 AM
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when you drop it you need replacement parts. I like them, but like these better http://www.newportcycle.com/categori...k_rearsets.htm
 
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Old 07-21-2006, 07:29 AM
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im happy with my vortex set and the adjustability on them. and yes you can buy each part individually if needed. 339.99 free shipping on e bay for a black set.
 
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Old 07-21-2006, 08:04 AM
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I got a hook-up on some Vortex...fully adjustable and my feet stick to them...if I didn't get them I would have waited for some Sato's...
 
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the satos are nicely machined but they do not have the bite like the vortex ones do. that alone sold me on them. well that and when i told my bro to grab them and he got a bunch of little nicks on his hand
 
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Old 07-21-2006, 09:15 AM
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I know about the bite...my foot got hung up a couple of times...use to just sliding my foot on the stock...my bud uses Sato...he went down at 80mph and the rearsets remained useable...that was enough for him...
 
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Old 07-21-2006, 10:14 AM
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yep, cool thing about most of the rearsets out there is you can beat them back straight if you bend them. most people just replace the scuffed parts but on a track bike, hammer down ! i had to hammer out the zx7 ones a few times
 
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Old 07-21-2006, 06:07 PM
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yep, cool thing about most of the rearsets out there is you can beat them back straight if you bend them. most people just replace the scuffed parts but on a track bike, hammer down ! i had to hammer out the zx7 ones a few times
I have hammer my woodcraft rear sets on the ZX7 as well, 5lb hammer a towel and my neighbors drive way
 
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you hammered the wood
 
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Old 07-21-2006, 08:11 PM
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you hammered the wood
a few times lol
 


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