woodyracing
2/22/2007 11:00:06 PM
not a word of that was written in sincerity btw
sorry guys, I just couldn't resist
lol I can't stop laughing!
oh the fork seals thing was true that is all straight from Traxxion Dynamics suspension guru Max McAllister
woodyracing
2/22/2007 11:15:46 PM
to be serious though, from my experience most people with extended swingarms are squids that don't need them. that obviously does not include serious drag racers
the author of this post didn't include any background info so I have no idea what is reasons are for wanting it, and have nothing to add to this thread (I did however enjoy my participation in it hehe)
see how boring a serious response is? sorry just not enough entertainment value for me...
shanelemus
2/24/2007 3:28:43 PM
Its funny cuz you will get alot of people tell you "no dont do it cuz i dont like it" but to each his own. Check out
www.nycparts.com its pretty cheap also NYC Parts sells them on ebay. A friend of mine has the swingarm extensions on his gsxr6 (stretched about 4 inches and lowered about 1 1/2) and he said he loses about 10mph around a corner.
millertime
2/26/2007 8:56:41 AM
Not my cup of tea, but if you want to do it you will have a cleaner look if you get your current swingarm stretched. Those extensions just don't look right.
highmilage
2/26/2007 11:35:23 AM
can i ask, what are you trying to achieve? is it to stop it lifting the front while dragging or just for looks, coz it will ruin your handling. Be clear as to what you what and why you want it it may decide as to how much engineering you need to put into your project.
bindelsf2
2/26/2007 2:40:13 PM
quote:
ORIGINAL: highmilage
can i ask, what are you trying to achieve? is it to stop it lifting the front while dragging or just for looks, coz it will ruin your handling. Be clear as to what you what and why you want it it may decide as to how much engineering you need to put into your project.
i totally agree. if you are MAINLY dragging the bike then i would extend it but for looks i dont get why people do that. but to each his own... but remember you also need a new caliper hanger,chain,swingarm re-enforced, longer brake line, i hate the bolt on extensions because you pretty much need 2 chains and change out between them or you have too much or not enough slack. if you are going to do it get it solid your looking at about 600-800 to have it done right..
