[Fracturelines]

Wondering if anyone has had fitment issues on their GSXR 750? Gap between rear shoulder and swingarm, Pic below. It just seems like it should fit snug and it doesn't. Right side fits nice and snug.

 

[MrGSXRAl]

Yesterday I was looking at another thread with a GSX-R1000 L7-9 which has one of these. Man they look nice. I'll bet they aren't cheap either. I might just enquire into one for my R1000 L8.

Al

 

[2017Dave]

Swingarm looks like it was cut or sanded flat. Is the other side the same? You could measure the swingarm and the lightech parts. That might tell you something.

 

[Fracturelines]

I have a short video of the fitment on the left side. Anyone know how to get a hold of Lighttech directly? These things are super slick for quick chain adjustments and they look very good on the bike. chain adjuster.mp4

 

[Fracturelines]

Update for anyone watching this thread and for future reference. I contacted multiple lightech retailers inquiring about any known fitment issues or problems. There was a number of back and forth emails exchanged with one retailer: I've included some of the email responses from one trusted retailer:

"Suzuki stopped making that bike in Europe in 2017, so the 18+'s can be finicky." He apparently spoke with the Lightech US rep who spoke with the European engineer and the part numbers were confirmed as the correct parts. Apparently there are some inconsistencies in relation to fitment of aftermarket chain adjusters. Also confirmed for fitment to BMW's and Daytona 675R's, hench why they've ceased production.

"Should be ok even with just a little contact of the end of the hooks on the swingarm". "This makes sense as once the adjusters are installed, with the screw in the forward end and the and the axle torqued, they can't move." "...even though there is a gap, as long as a few mm of tab contacting the inside of the swingarm, it should be fine"

At this point I've been running the adjusters. I had to tighten the shoulders and front bolts and keep the axle hole flush so the axle would fit through correctly and tighten down flush with the washer and nut. We are continuing email conversations with pictures of parts and part numbers being sent to Lightech to review. My concern was safety and this is still an ongoing issue. I have to continually check the bolts for tightness, which I really don't want to do in betweens rides and stops. I'll keep this updated.

 

[Jason watkins]

Wondering if anyone has had fitment issues on their GSXR 750? Gap between rear shoulder and swingarm, Pic below. It just seems like it should fit snug and it doesn't. Right side fits nice and snug. View attachment 572865 View attachment 572866 View attachment 572866

yup mine are doing the same on my 19 600 and not very happy after spending 300 bucks on a set ,but why would one side be perfect and the other not

 

[2017Dave]

Just send them back better off with stock setup

 

[craigfer63]

I would like these trick chain adjusters for my bike.
But to get these It will cost me $A 514.82

• 
  LighTech Suzuki GSXR1000 2009-2016 Chain Adjuster Kit - Colour:Black
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  £171.67
• 
  LighTech Suzuki GSXR1000 2017> Swingarm Lifter Kit
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  £50.83
• 
  LighTech Swingarm Spools - Bike:Aprilia (M6), Colour:Black
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  £14.17

• Subtotal£236.67
• Delivery EstimateCourier - International (Outside Europe) £46.99
• Total£283.66

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[craigfer63]

One most important issue with chain adjusters is the marks on each side of the swing arm must be in the same place. The rear wheel must be in line with the front wheel. (center line).
It is very hard to measure this on the swingarm. Possibly measure from estimated center of swing arm pivot bolt. Checking factory marks first.
In the OP the left hand adjuster could be in the wrong place.
I line my rear wheel with the front wheel with a strait edge or string line. Measurements need to be +/- 1mm.

 

[2017Dave]

I use 8’ light bulb tubes to align the rear wheel. Then make sure the alignment marks are good. Once you do that, if they are good, you can just use the factory marks. So far, on every bike i have ever had, the marks were good. No need for the lightech adjusters. Seems to me that they are unnecessary.