Premium Member keithu Posted June 15, 2019 Premium Member Share Posted June 15, 2019 I'm having the typical problem with my OEM chain adjusters because they are made from case hardened swiss cheese. I like the design of the Lightech adjusters, but they're $260 which seems a bit much. I found a vendor on Amazon named Waase that advertised a similar-looking adjuster for only $50 so I ordered those. Alas, they don't fit, not even close. The vendor gave me a prompt refund so I can't complain too hard. Any other options out there? Or do I need to just invest in the Lightechs? (Note - please no eBay links. They pissed me off years ago and are on my poop list.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member texscottyd Posted June 15, 2019 Supporting Member Share Posted June 15, 2019 Hey @keithu - I have the Gilles Tooling chain adjusters on my 2015 FJ. They're beautifully made, easy to use, and (totally subjective) a bit more subtle than the Lightech design. I highly recommend them. You said no eBay links, but how about an Amazon vendor? You can google "Gilles Tooling FJ09 chain adjuster" and find several other supplier options. Amazon.com: YAMAHA FZ-09 & FJ-09 XSR900 CHAIN ADJUSTERS BY GILLES TOOLING 1RCF21D0V000: Automotive ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitown Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 +1 on the Gilles. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member keithu Posted June 15, 2019 Author Premium Member Share Posted June 15, 2019 That looks like it would work. It's not as pretty as the Lightech, but it's half the price and only a chain adjuster after all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member texscottyd Posted June 15, 2019 Supporting Member Share Posted June 15, 2019 1 hour ago, keithu said: That looks like it would work. It's not as pretty as the Lightech, but it's half the price and only a chain adjuster after all. Your ‘case hardened swiss cheese’ comment elicited a chuckle... Functionally, the Gilles Tooling adjusters work very well. The initial install is a bit tedious as you screw the threaded adjusters into the swing arm, but once in place minor adjustments are quick & easy. The machined recess for the axle head is a perfect fit, so no more concerns with the axle rotating and damaging the OEM swiss cheese spacer block. The visuals are obviously a personal preference thing. The FJ is a pretty simple bike, so the more subtle look of the Gilles adjusters seems like a good match in my opinion. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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