dankykang Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 Hi guys, Bought a brand new 18 MT 07 a few weeks ago and I bought Vortex spools at the dealer since I knew I would be doing maintenance pretty early on e.g. adjust the chain tension today & will do break in service myself. Rear spools are usually easy af to install so I didn't even bother looking at the part. The parts lady just looked it up in her parts book and handed em to me. Now that I'm trying to install them I can't find the spool bosses to install the spools in! Do I actually need to go get a spindle to thread through the axle? Or are there spool bosses I'm missing here? Also if I need to buy a spindle I'm tempted to just return these ones if there's a set out there that comes with the spindle. Pretty miffed at the parts lady for giving me these. And where can I get the spindle or set with spindle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MT27 Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 I like this stand way better than anything that uses spools. I just ordered one again. $215 free shipping. https://abbastandsusa.com/product-detail.asp?item=superbike-stand&pid=1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregjet Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 I bought a chinese version of this type of adjuster/spool mount. Well made, cheap and works. http://anunaki-parts.com/en/yamaha-fz-07-mt-07/207-chain-adjuster-with-spool-yamaha-fz-07-mt-07.html I drilled the swingarm and threaded a locating screw into the adjuster block so it stays there when the axle is out. The ones that go on the axle itself are problematic when using spools to adjust the chain or remove the rear wheel. Go forth and modify my son...go forth and modify... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruizin Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 A lot of FZ07 riders do end up drilling the swing arms. Yamaha MT-10 ForumYamaha Tracer 900 Forum Yamaha Ténéré 700 Forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregjet Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 "A lot of FZ07 riders do end up drilling the swing arms." I considered that and welding in a compression post , but I remember reading tha the steel alloy the swing arm is made from is some proprietary blend and working so in the absence of sufficient info I moved away from that idea. It may be perfectly fine. The lack of real info is what stopped me. It is VERY thin and skin loaded so a hole may be problematic. NOTE: MAY be Go forth and modify my son...go forth and modify... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markstertt Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 On 7/1/2018 at 3:15 PM, gregjet said: "A lot of FZ07 riders do end up drilling the swing arms." I considered that and welding in a compression post , but I remember reading tha the steel alloy the swing arm is made from is some proprietary blend and working so in the absence of sufficient info I moved away from that idea. It may be perfectly fine. The lack of real info is what stopped me. It is VERY thin and skin loaded so a hole may be problematic. NOTE: MAY be The alloy steel drilled and filed similar to a 4130 chromoly... I wouldn't hesitate to tig weld since the factory had no issues mig welding. It's actually not that thin but thin enough that I designed my spindle to go completely thru both sides to spread the load, I regularly sit on the bike with it lifted by the spools. I did chamfer the holes inside and out as per good shop practice. Had I not been worried about burning the paint, I would have welded the inboard end of the spindles to the swing arm but the loctited and lock washered small hex socketed retaining screws are more than adequate. With care and a good technique, the swingarm wouldn't have to be removed to drill thru but I had it off anyway so clamping up in the drill press was easy and kept the holes 90* to swingarm leg. Thanks Cruizin for sharing my earlier post with pix. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no-lag Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 I bought these! 35$ shipped! they work great! https://www.ebay.com/itm/Chain-Adjusters-Adapter-with-Spool-Sliders-For-2014-2016-YAMAHA-MT-07-FZ-07-FZ07/142002024513?hash=item210ffaf041%3Am%3Am8fa2XG6uJw0eimEvpOgiJg&var=441113468374 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member DewMan Posted July 4, 2018 Premium Member Share Posted July 4, 2018 I've been happy with Gilles AXB chain adjusters with integrated spools. They're a known brand with a good reputation.@bellissimoto hooked me up with them at a good price. 3 DewMan Just shut up and ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carne Seca Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 (edited) On 7/4/2018 at 7:16 AM, DewMan said: I've been happy with Gilles AXB chain adjusters with integrated spools. They're a known brand with a good reputation.@bellissimoto hooked me up with them at a good price. @bellissimoto could you PM a quote for the chain adjuster/spools shipped to 92114 as long as they still work with the 18 MT07s Edited July 25, 2018 by Carne Seca Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator mjh937 Posted July 25, 2018 Global Moderator Share Posted July 25, 2018 @Carne Seca, I would contact @bellissimoto directly through their website at this link https://www.bellissimoto.com/index.php?route=information/contact. That way you are not waiting for them to visit the forum. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carne Seca Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 3 minutes ago, mjh937 said: @Carne Seca, I would contact @bellissimoto directly through their website at this link https://www.bellissimoto.com/index.php?route=information/contact. That way you are not waiting for them to visit the forum. still feeling this place out, over on the R1 forum the vendors visit regularly. but ill check out the site, thanks brah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator mjh937 Posted July 25, 2018 Global Moderator Share Posted July 25, 2018 Most vendors visit fairly regularly and it seems @bellissimoto is here quite a lot, but contacting them directly will be faster and ensure your post is not overlooked amongst all the forum traffic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellissimoto Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 Hey guys! Yes, I do check the forum regularly, but it's been pretty crazy lately, lol. I'm out of stock at the moment on the Gilles Chain Adfjusters...realistically it'll be about 4 weeks from time to order from when they get here. I'll PM with price @Carne Seca - Paul 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dankykang Posted July 30, 2018 Author Share Posted July 30, 2018 Thanks everyone! I just ended up returning the spools. I have paddles for my stand that feels sturdy on the swingarm in the absence of spools. I still feel more comfortable with spools though so I'll definitely be looking into the suggestions on this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathy Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 Bellissimoto can you let me know when you have Gilles chain adjusters in stock. Need for my 2018 MT-07 thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member DewMan Posted September 8, 2018 Premium Member Share Posted September 8, 2018 2 hours ago, Kathy said: Bellissimoto can you let me know when you have Gilles chain adjusters in stock. Need for my 2018 MT-07 thank you @bellissimoto will get his attention. This notifies him that he was referenced in a post. 1 DewMan Just shut up and ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellissimoto Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 On 9/7/2018 at 6:36 PM, Kathy said: Bellissimoto can you let me know when you have Gilles chain adjusters in stock. Need for my 2018 MT-07 thank you Will do. I have some on order, but not sure when they will be here. We are getting some Gilles items today in fact, but not sure what is coming in that shipment. Our inventory levels are in real time now on the website. Check the following link to check stock: https://www.bellissimoto.com/parts/drivetrain/chain-adjusters/gilles-tooling-axb-chain-adjuster-for-the-yamaha-fz-07-mt-07-and-xsr700 Be sure to click the options tab and select the color you want to check stock of that color - Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dare738 Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 T-Rex also has some https://www.t-rex-racing.com/2013-2018-Yamaha-FZ-07-MT-07-Spool-Adapters-p/n74-15sa.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vex Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 RG has some good ones in revzilla 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfranzel Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 Old thread, but always a good topic. I'm very happy with the rear axle spools I got as part of my OES Accessories frame slider kit. They sell different combinations of parts including the rear axle sliders (spools) alone. The link above goes to their page that shows them all. They look pretty sharp too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member cornerslider Posted January 29, 2019 Premium Member Share Posted January 29, 2019 On 11/6/2018 at 5:47 AM, Dare738 said: T-Rex also has some https://www.t-rex-racing.com/2013-2018-Yamaha-FZ-07-MT-07-Spool-Adapters-p/n74-15sa.htm I would avoid these at ALL cost.... These are junk, I probably have mine laying around my garage somewhere. Poorly designed, not rigid, just no- ""W.O.T. until you see god, then brake" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WankyMcTugger Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 (edited) Wrong thread. Ignore me. Edited February 12, 2019 by WankyMcTugger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member motomeek Posted February 12, 2019 Premium Member Share Posted February 12, 2019 On 1/29/2019 at 2:20 PM, rfranzel said: Old thread, but always a good topic. I'm very happy with the rear axle spools I got as part of my OES Accessories frame slider kit. They sell different combinations of parts including the rear axle sliders (spools) alone. The link above goes to their page that shows them all. They look pretty sharp too! These spools are great for cleaning the chain and getting the rear wheel up off the ground, but you can't adjust the chain if you're using them to hold the bike up. Instagram: @meekmade | You don't need to flat foot a bike to ride it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member DewMan Posted February 12, 2019 Premium Member Share Posted February 12, 2019 1 hour ago, motomeek said: These spools are great for cleaning the chain and getting the rear wheel up off the ground, but you can't adjust the chain if you're using them to hold the bike up. To properly adjust the chain the wheels need to be on the ground anyway. DewMan Just shut up and ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member motomeek Posted February 13, 2019 Premium Member Share Posted February 13, 2019 23 hours ago, DewMan said: To properly adjust the chain the wheels need to be on the ground anyway. The OP was asking for spools not just for cleaning but for adjusting. Just wanted to clarify that those won't do it. And one can adjust on spools. I personally do since it's where the bike sits level before putting it back on the ground to check. Instagram: @meekmade | You don't need to flat foot a bike to ride it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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