moonzx12
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posted February 05, 2003 04:54 AM
extended expectations
i want an extended swingarm can't decided +4,5 or 6 or maybe adjustable. what kind of improvement in my 60' is realistic (1.65 to 170) stock length? what are some of the pros and cons of this setup in use the shinko 003.
thanks for your comments
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Bergie
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posted February 05, 2003 05:21 AM
I went from 1.63 ~ 1.70 shorties stock-arm to 1.55~1.59 @ 60" (+3) and 1.47 @ 63.5" (+6) using Shinko. If you are only interested in ET get a fixed 6" Muzzys, I actually have a fully polished one for sale $500. If you race in a series like 60" you will need either a fixed 3" over or adjustable. I am also selling my Coby Adams 3~6 adjustable arm (polished) for $500 + stock-arm exchange..
bergie@dragbike.com
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entropy
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posted February 05, 2003 06:07 AM
adjustables SEEM like the way to go, but I really don't see folks doing much adjusting.
I have a 6", love it, but am thinking of going to an 8" for my wheelie meister.
Maybe Bergie has a rec??
Maybe VH has some thoughts on Frank? NO!!!!! Just kidding!!!
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posted February 05, 2003 09:15 AM
Im going with a set of 3" bolton extensions....they seem like a quality part!
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DR JOE
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posted February 05, 2003 10:01 AM
Put a 6" arm on there turn the damper on your shock about 10 clicks to the right and hold on........
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kcadby
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posted February 05, 2003 10:43 AM
Same here...1.47 1.48s with 6-over...
If "like to turn a lot"??? DON'T go more than 3-over unless it's adjustable...
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moonzx12
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posted February 05, 2003 12:59 PM
 Edited By: moonzx12 on 5 Feb 2003 13:22
thanks guys your input is greatly appreciated
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fastestr1
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posted February 05, 2003 01:10 PM
I have the 4 -7 inch bolt ons for sell after the 15th of Feb for 225.00
Fastestr1@hawaii.rr.com
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krexken
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posted February 05, 2003 05:05 PM
Leave it short unless you're a serious bracket racer. Anyone can go quicker with a longer arm. It's just a lower number, isn't it? It takes much more skill to ride a bike at stock length than a stretched one. Ask yourself are you trying to go fast, quick, or consistent? Wheelbase won't help your mph.
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01zx12r
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posted February 05, 2003 06:47 PM
swingarm
Bergie....Check your mail...I might be interested in your Adams arm. And also a question for you all...If youre running a 2 stage Nos bike or a turbo bike..How long would you make your arm?
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RAC4IT
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Bergie
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posted February 05, 2003 06:57 PM
Depends on rider ability; and horsepower. Obviously it's easier to go quicker on a longer wheelbase. Reason I am selling is that I am racing a crapload of 60" events this year so I don't plan on ever changing my wheelbase this year, but if you want to really go fast easily you'll need a 6-over or adjustable arm...
My email is bergie@dragbike.com because the dontbescaredracing.com website and email is currently down at the moment, should be back up soon.
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BA
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posted February 05, 2003 07:03 PM
dude, you need to make that bitch about 18" long, double shock it and stick a fookin' tractor pull weight out front, .....then you can leave the line at WOT!!! 
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01zx12r
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posted February 05, 2003 07:50 PM
Bergie
Check your email again. I think we have a sale...  ..Please send pics and check your email again first..lol...Thanks..Chris
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zrxdean
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posted February 05, 2003 08:57 PM
I think Ken's right, it's all relative, but I'll take the extra tenth. I think the bike looks better at 6-over, stock wheelbase looks stubby to me now. Any more than 6 tho and it starts to look freakish, unless you get an extended tailsection, and then you have a race bike. If you get an adjustable, you at least have the ability to bring it back to short wheelbase if you ever want to, and you can sell your stocker to recoup costs.
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ninjamissile
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posted February 06, 2003 03:24 AM
Getting a 0-8" fully adjustable made right now. Should be ready this weekend. It's gonna be underbraced with a air tank built in. Can't bloody wait!
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VINCE12
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posted February 06, 2003 06:00 AM
I love my 3" over!!Seems to give me the best of both worlds,still turns good and better at the strip!!!
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entropy
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posted February 06, 2003 06:13 AM
Vince:
are those official "dragracing" jeans??? 
what is yr mph & Et with that 3"
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posted February 06, 2003 10:12 AM
I like the fact there is a snowmobile in the far lane of that photo
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entropy
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posted February 06, 2003 10:15 AM
quote:
I like the fact there is a snowmobile in the far lane of that photo
Whoa! yer right! (and he's got racing jeans on too!)
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posted February 06, 2003 10:15 AM
so who won the race?
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DR JOE
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posted February 06, 2003 10:18 AM
I'm withDean on that it just looks better 6" over slammed and read to race..
Hey MoonZx12 have you lowered your bike??? Thats the first thing that I would do.....Big help....
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moonzx12
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posted February 06, 2003 12:10 PM
yeah bike is lowered(maybe too low)3 in the rear and 1 1/4 front+strap at the track 17/48 sometimes 17/50
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moonzx12
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posted February 06, 2003 12:12 PM
should i have more or less spring pressure (I weight 200lbs)
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kcadby
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posted February 06, 2003 05:44 PM
Be VERY careful with lowering the front that much in the trees!
The forks are tapered!!! and you put a lot of stress on the lower tree when you clamp it smaller than it was intended!!!!!!
I personaly like a LOT of "squat" in the rear end...as much as the undertail will allow...
We have John's bike set at the MIDDLE hole on his links but when he launches "right"...the tire JUST touches the undertail...
John weighs about 215...
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01zx12r
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posted February 09, 2003 03:13 PM
Adams Arm
Hey Bergie, I never did get any pics of that arm you were selling (coby Adams). If you have tried to email me Please do so again. Im still interested. Azx12rush@aol.com I will drop you an email at dragbike.com again
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