Gilles Tooling
Gilles - Performance Accessories for FTR 1200/S
As a manufacturer of mostly custom styled V-twin motorcycles, you know you have hit a home run and entered genuine performance territory when the aftermarket street and sport bike performance parts and accessory manufacturers start offering product for your model - especially if the European performance vendors are starting to inventory product options for your bike.
With a slew of exhausts available from American and several European manufacturers, especially the Italian sport bike exhaust specialists, Indian Motorcycle already know they have 'crossed over' with their popular FTR 1200, and hence the launch of the S variant two years ago.
When Luxembourg based MotoGP and WSBK team partner Gilles Tooling settles its crosshairs on the options it can offer for a bike, then the 'cross-over' is complete - high volume street and performance mainstream sales are your destiny!
One of Europe's best respected performance component designers and engineers, Gilles has a slew of parts available for the FTR 1200 and 1200 S (2019 and up), including, but not limited to, adjustable rear sets, adjustable risers and GT oversize low-style handlebars in black or gold, Maximum Performance brake and clutch levers with additionally available handshields and lever protectors, front brake fluid reservoir covers, front and rear axle protectors, anodized ACMA head control nuts (in a choice of colors for rear wheel or swingarm axles), a selection of handlebar weights and much more.
Brake Side Handshield and Clutch Lever Protector
Developed for MOTOGP and WSBK race teams, Gilles' lever protectors are as functional and necessary in traffic as they are on the track. The main part of the protector is CNC-machined from aluminum and hard anodized; the protective bar is made of resistant POM plastic. The material mix achieves optimal values for flexibility and stability at every point of the protector. Thanks to the spacers included in the kit, they can be moved outwards and adapted to longer brake levers. The downward curved design leaves enough space to position the hand at the end of the handle without the protector being obstructed.
Handlebar Clamps
For the FTR 1200 S, these Gilles 2DGT clamps "help to find the perfect position for the handlebar. Movable up to 6 mm higher or lower and up to 7 mm back and forward, these clamps deliver an almost infinite range of safe and secure adjustment options as well as looking great." The kit includes the required speedometer holder for the Indian FTR 1200, which allows it to be adjusted to any angle. These clamps can be used either with the stock handlebar or Gilles' GTO low handlebar.
Maximum Performance Brake Lever
Described by Gilles as the world's first backlash-free lever design, thanks to double ball bearings "this is an example of when a clear design concept meets an optimal handle length and shape, delivering a solution that is ergonomically sound under all conditions. The double ball bearings, instead of conventional plain bearing bushes, make the foldable MPL superior to other hand levers in terms of precision and responsiveness; the five-click adjustment uses a very precise, durable and smooth-running adjuster." Different colored inserts on the lever ends can be exchanged as desired.
GTO Oversize Low Handlebar
The Gilles tapered tubular handlebar has a clamp diameter of 28.6 mm, clamping width of 140 mm and is 755 mm wide, 86 mm high and 94 mm back from the stock position when cranked to the rear at a 24-degree angle. High quality anodized in black or gold, it delivers a rigid and elegant improvement to the FTR's ergonomics.
GTO Axle Protectors
Never underestimate the importance of good protectors, especially for the axles. "Our perfectly shaped, proven design is made of milled aluminum and are a quick and simple install; in Europe no TÜV is required."
Maximum Performance Clutch Lever
With the same precision and technical properties as the brake MPL, this matching clutch lever has "an optimal handle length and shape for all purposes and features three clicks of adjustment - the lowest setting being as close as possible to the handlebar steering tube."
Adjustable rearset
The rotatable adjustment mechanism makes for versatile and ergonomic adjustment options for sporty or comfort-oriented footrest positioning (both sides) that caters to riders of different heights and riding style preferences. The precision CNC-machined components in lightweight, high strength aluminum alloy save weight while improving shift and brace feel and precision; the rigid system allows normal or reverse shifting; the kits include carbon heel guards; optional endrests and Enduro Explorer footrests also available. In Europe this footrest system requires foldable pegs for the required TÜV registration for legal use in public traffic. The foldable catches can be purchased individually as accessories.
GILLES TOOLING GmbH
www.gillestooling.com
