International Dealer News IDN 155 June/July 2020 | Page 33
Gilles for Ténéré 700
Luxembourg based Gilles Tooling continues to
diversify and show how far reaching its research,
design, engineering and production skills and
resources can take the company with a range of
advanced, precision-manufactured components for
the popular Yamaha Ténéré 700.
The start of a big expansion into the ADV market for
Gilles - it additionally has the 790R KTM, 1290 ADV
KTM, the 850GS, the Africa Twin 1100 and more in
its sights already - the programme is headlined by a
remarkable design of Explorer Enduro footpegs with
adjustable mounting adapter.
"The adjustable mounting adapter features an RGK2
turning joint to allow the use of our own
ergonomically advanced design footpegs or the
originals," says Gilles' Sales and Marketing Director
Albert Katgerman, "using the adapter allows height
adjustment for the footpegs.
"They have a comfortable and expanded profile
combined with a patented, spring-loaded rubber
insert. Thanks to the energy absorption properties of
the spring-mounted rubber inserts, the comfort is
significantly improved - especially on long trips - with
vibrations significantly reduced.
"The footpeg allows up to 10 mm forwards and
backwards adjustment. As a further option, the
footpeg can also be used without rubber inserts -
instead of the rubber padding, a third steel pin is
inserted in the middle, so that in an open design the
footpeg is converted to be ideally suitable for offroad
use. Very clever!"
Also for the Ténéré 700, Gilles' FXL levers feature a
precision phosphate bearing and 35 clicks of
adjustment - comfortably handtuned using a central
adjustment wheel.
Gilles' revolutionary 2DGT adjustable handlebar
risers help the rider to move the bars up, down,
forwards and backwards to find exactly the right
position for the height and riding preference. It can
be adjusted alternatively to 10 and 20 mm in height
and 7 mm forwards or backwards.
The high-precision AXB chain adjuster features a
special bolt to enable axle adjustment in both
directions and precise positioning by graded scale.
By applying the scale, you can compensate serial
tolerances - it stays in the swingarm during rear
wheel installation and braces the axle against
compressive and tensile load.
The ACM axle nut, made of titanium ti6alv4, is an
ergonomic, lightweight (20 g) axle nut with
innovative pin-lock secure high locking. With UNS
designation R56400, also sometimes called TC4 or
Ti64, the titanium used is an alpha-beta titanium
alloy with a high strength-to-weight ratio and
excellent corrosion resistance. The multifunctional
nut delivers improved safety for different bolted
joints such as rear axles, pivot shafts, yokes etc., with
PRO GuIDe
no TÜV certificate required. The threaded plastic pin
of the pin-lock locks with friction for simple assembly
with a regular hexagon nut.
Finally, Gilles' fully adjustable RCT shift lever kit
allows riders to find a perfect position for all styles
of riding - precision CNC-machined in aluminium for
light weight and high strength for play-free
operation; hard anodised finish.
GILLES TOOLING GMBH
Grevenmacher, LUXEMBOURG
Tel: +352 2678931
[email protected]
www.gillestooling.com