CNI Dawg,

Does your brake light work with your new rearsets? I haven't had mine installed yet. Just wondering. Thanks

David Hill

 

The stock brake light switch works with the supplied mounting bracket & return spring.
You will have to adjust the switch.
It's got to be adjusted just right so some testing of it's operation will be required.

The only think I don't like about the Gilles is there was no bracket supplied on the shift side to secure the exhaust connector pipe to the rear set like the stock one.

I made a mounting bracket out of a 1" wide by 4 or 5" long piece of aluminum from Home Depot.
It had to be cut & shaped to fit just right.
Used a really short 8mm bolt & washer from the back side (swingarm side ) of the Gilles mounting plate to secure the "home made" bracket. (used blue locktight on the threads)
I had to cut the bolt even shorter to have room to get it in behind the already mounted Gilles mounting bracket.
If I ever want to move it I'll have room to get it out & back in another hole. (got to hold your mouth just right to get the stupid bolt started - not much room to work!
I used the next to top & most rearward footpeg adjustment mounting hole that I know I would never use.

For the connector pipe end.... a bolt, nut, 2 large 'fender' type washers, and 2 of rubber 'fender' type washers secured the connector pipe bracket to the home made bracket.
I painted the bracket flat black to mask it from view.
Used blue locktight on the bolt threads.
Not the prettiest but it works & should pass tech inspection for track day tomorrow.

It took several times of cutting & shaping to get the bracket the right length & shape.
Then drilled the holes, checked the fit, painted, then mounted it.
Crude but effective.

Everything else about the Gilles are top notch!

 

Looks real good.....Ya'll be careful out there.....

 

Hey!
You're still here ???
Thought you were going someplace WARM !

Why don't you come with us tomorrow & freeze your butt off ?

Make you appreciate the tropics

 

We fly out at 10:30 in the morning....ahhhhhhh the temps are in the 80's and the water is crystal clear, the rum will be plentiful, and the eye candy abundant.....does it get any better than this.....well yeah, if I could take my bike!! lol.... wonder if it would be too heavy to say it is a carry on? lol

 

Have fun !
see ya when ya get back
Plan on doing the Lone Star Track day next month
http://www.lstd.com/