onesec.... VORTEX rearsets

Trip · 03-16-2008, 01:11 PM

from kanwisch at twf

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Originally Posted by kanwisch

I bought a set of rearsets for my '05 Kawi ZX-6R because I got tired of shelling out for a complete OEM set any time the right side went down at any speed.

Sato and Gilles are among the favorites out there, but are incredibly pricey. Got my OneSecondFaster rearsets for ~$225 (IIRC) and they're made entirely in the U.S. with U.S. machinery tools and materials. That was a big plus for me.

Install instructions were only fair as there is only 2-3 pictures, but they weren't overly complicated to understand. The finish is really nice on them and, of course, they're very adjustable. I haven't ridden on them to give feedback on flex yet but will do so once it warms up here.

I did have two issues on the install. One was that one of the holes wasn't tapped all the way through, though it was close enough for me to force the bolt through a few times which allowed it to be loose enough to get the bolt entirely through. Locktite, of course, is recommended for all fittings.

The other issue I had was that, following OSF's instructions, my shifter wouldn't move once the peg bolt (which pinches the shifter) was tightened to spec. Perhaps it was the cold of winter but I realized some 2 months later that removing one of the shims included and recommended for install resolved the problem, with only a very slight negative impact in side-to-side motion. I seriously doubt I'll ever note it with my foot.

In terms of customer communication, I was initially very unhappy because my initial request for help on the two aforementioned issues went completely unanswered. I figured out the first problem on my own but followed with a second email to them. Turns out their spam filter didn't like my Hotmail account and one of the guys happened to catch that some of their email was being incorrectly dumped. He was apologetic and helped immediately. I'm now quite satisfied with customer service there. In hindsight, I should've just called them.

During that email discourse Chris indicated they were looking at picking up a CNC lathe at which point pegs would drop to $10ea This is why shims are currently included in the rearset purchase but the instructions need to be revised to indicate that one should only use as many as needed to provide a tight but operable fit. Obvious in hindsight.

I checked out sato/vortex/gilles and just decided to go cheap because expensive parts break just as quickly as cheap parts in a hard slide.

Amber Lamps · 03-16-2008, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Trip

from kanwisch at twf

I checked out sato/vortex/gilles and just decided to go cheap because expensive parts break just as quickly as cheap parts in a hard slide.

I have the Gilles rearsets. Do these use bearings at the pivot points? Is every part,down to the screws, individually available for purchase? I crashed and broke two parts on the right side. I paid around $50 and had the parts in a couple days.

Trip · 03-16-2008, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by TIGGER

I have the Gilles rearsets. Do these use bearings at the pivot points? Is every part,down to the screws, individually available for purchase? I crashed and broke two parts on the right side. I paid around $50 and had the parts in a couple days.

yep, you can buy each part seperately.

Amber Lamps · 03-16-2008, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Trip

yep, you can buy each part seperately.

Sweet! You ought to get an extra base plate and foot peg or two,just in case...

kanwisch · 03-17-2008, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by TIGGER

Sweet! You ought to get an extra base plate and foot peg or two,just in case...

The pegs will be down to $10 once they get a CNC machine. Ballbearings basically are used at the levers (brake, shifter) and they are very smooth.

Brake light is avail using a Banjo connection, purchased separately. As has been said, what's the point? Well, besides being DOT-approved, but if you've done your can(s) or changed your plate or signals then you're already out of compliance so don't bother.

kanwisch · 03-17-2008, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by TIGGER

I have the Gilles rearsets. Do these use bearings at the pivot points? Is every part,down to the screws, individually available for purchase? I crashed and broke two parts on the right side. I paid around $50 and had the parts in a couple days.

Don't know that detail level yet. Main pieces obviously yes, the rest are the kind of bolts I think I can pick up at some auto-specialty hardware places.

I kept busting the whole bracket on my 636's sets which is why I went this route. That and I ground up my left peg at Mid-Ohio so I'm hoping for some more clearance.

Mr Lefty · 03-16-2008, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Trip

from kanwisch at twf

I checked out sato/vortex/gilles and just decided to go cheap because expensive parts break just as quickly as cheap parts in a hard slide.

anyone invite him over?

kanwisch · 03-17-2008, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Ebbs15

anyone invite him over?

OSS did but I was still evaluating whether I need another place to check.

fpzx10 · 03-17-2008, 11:16 AM

Interesting.

And I agree on the rear brake. If I'm using it, I'm off the pavement and won't need a light

marko138 · 03-17-2008, 01:37 PM

Do you guys have state inspection, Trip?

03-17-2008, 11:16 AM	#9
fpzx10 Rides a Crotch Scooter Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: shitville Moto: 2007 GSXR 750 Posts: 714	Interesting. And I agree on the rear brake. If I'm using it, I'm off the pavement and won't need a light __________________