Gilles AS31 GT

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  1. Bryan01

    Bryan01 Active Member

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    Fitting Gilles as31 gt rearset to my 2012 blade with Akra slip on :confused: Akra slip on mounting bracket now touches swing arm? Anyone else have this problem?
     
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    fez.57 Well-Known Member

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    Any chance you can post up a picture so we can see
     
  3. Repsol Rob

    Repsol Rob Elite Member

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    Have you fitted the spacers (6mm)ish ??
     
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    Jamiestrada JamieMultiTraitor

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    What Rob said, I have a fitting kit I bought that I don't need with spacers etc if you need some
     
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  5. Bryan01

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    Will try and take photo.

    Sounds like I need fitting kit? Jamie I' buy yours if still available!

    Bottom line is, akrapovic exhaust alloy tapered nut is touching the swing arm :confused:
     
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    Jamiestrada JamieMultiTraitor

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    I will get a pic of my Gilles tomorrow for you, I had to cut the bolt down a bit but there is clearance now with the spacers :)

    Your welcome to buy the kit mate I won't charge you what I had to pay !!! Daylight Robbery for bits :( it's was for BSB can but wouldn't work so still in the packet
     
  7. Bryan01

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    Great stuff! Thanks! PM me your payment details and I will sort.
     
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    Thanks Rob ........... ! :D
     
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    Jamiestrada JamieMultiTraitor

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    Thanks Rob ;)
     
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  10. Bryan01

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    Photo as requested!
     

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    Jamiestrada JamieMultiTraitor

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    Pics of my Gilles the spacers behind the rearset frame mounting points give just enough clearance :)

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    Jamiestrada JamieMultiTraitor

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    Pics of my Gilles the spacers behind the rearset frame mounting points give just enough clearance :)
     
  13. Bryan01

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    Thanks Jamie!

    Looks like I got a bit of fettling to do, lose a mm here and there. What clearance do you have Jamie ? Hard to judge in close up pic.
     
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    Jamiestrada JamieMultiTraitor

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    Not a lot lol about 2-3mm but its clear ;)
     
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    We have clearance! Not a lot but enough :D
     

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    ABS or Non ABS OP?
     
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    Non ABS.
     
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    First ride since fitting rear sets and all seam okay.
     
  19. Cbrjay

    Cbrjay Well-Known Member

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    Im having the same problem, I've used the spacers the came with the can and had to add a washer to space it out.

    Also what bolt did u use to mount the can to rear sets? I've got a bolt left over!
     

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