ninjamissile
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posted February 20, 2003 09:03 AM
Rding on the road with extended swingarm
Guys,
Just wondering what my 12 will handle like now it's got a 8" over arm. I want to use the bike on the road but not sure what to expect especially going into corners, bends etc,. Do many of you still ride your bikes on the road or do the majority of you just trailer them to the track for drag use only?
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ninja12
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posted February 20, 2003 09:24 AM
8" will be very slow turning. I ride with 3" and it's not bad, but i don't try
to run the back roads.
6-8" would probably be more than you want to deal with on the street.
BTW will it hook on the street, if so what type tire?
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DR JOE
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posted February 20, 2003 10:17 AM
I have rode mine with a 6" over arm and other than turning to park its not that bad. But you will want to watch the back road stuff as the bike won't flip from side to side as fast...
But stop lights just got a lot more fun...HAHAHAHA
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Cowboy
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posted February 20, 2003 12:21 PM
I ride with mine at about 7 inch and its fine for me.If you get on the gas to hard coming out of a turn you can feel the back end start to slide but it is very feelable(if thats a word).
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02zx12rbob
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posted February 20, 2003 04:15 PM
I've got a 6" ext..its not to bad..would'nt want to go much longer tho.
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fastestr1
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posted February 20, 2003 04:30 PM
Just get bolt-ons and a drag chain, then put it back to stock for the road or city driving.
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kcadby
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posted February 20, 2003 07:36 PM
6" doesn't handle bad on the street but...even with a Shootout tire it will NOT get good traction on the street under hard acceleration...
I can pin the grip in 2nd gear (17-50 gearing) and the bike has NEVER stood up...it ALWAYS smokes the tire 
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urbandrag
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posted February 21, 2003 02:17 AM
It would like driving a School bus!!!!...
He, he...
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ninjamissile
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posted February 21, 2003 03:04 AM
Thanks guys,
I plan on using a 190 section Pirelli Super Corsa tire on the street but to be honest the bike wont be used on the back roads anymore. I just want to be able to ride it to the strip and back.
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kawachan
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posted February 21, 2003 08:20 AM
No problem (except tire smoke) for me. No problems keeping up with the guys I ride with on the street either. Matter of fact, they have a hard time keeping up with me (1270)!! Any soft compound tire will hook better for you on the street. I ride with the Shinko sometimes, but you really have to heat it up for it to grip. Otherwise it is smoke city every time you gas it. The 010 works ok, but the BT 56 is the best I have tried. I am sure there are others.....
I do trailer mine to the track to have access to my tools and extra parts if needed.
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02zx12rbob
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posted February 22, 2003 07:32 AM
I run that exact tire on the street with 6" bolt on and a 40 shot....great setup for me.
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D Mann 1
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posted March 01, 2003 04:14 PM
I ride My 12r with a 4 to 6 over Mc Intosh arm, lowered to hell with mods on the street and freeway, and I have no problems, but you weight does play a big part I'm 165 lbs
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ninjamissile
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posted March 25, 2003 03:10 AM
Well, last week I took my bike out for the first time with my new arm on. It was set back at 6" over. I didn't really know what to expect handling wise but was pleasantly surprised. The bike handled great and the 200 mile round journey was no problem at all. Mind you I think my new Pirelli Super Corsa's helped. The 190 section on the rear made it so easier through the corners and these tires are super sticky. I have the softest compound you can buy and they warm up in no time at all. I reckon they are one of the best road\strip tires you can buy.
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jus1975
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posted March 28, 2003 03:18 PM
I was going to go 3 or 4 over but what size chain do I need.
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jus1975
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posted March 28, 2003 03:19 PM
I was going to go 3 or 4 over but what size chain do I need.
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ra12r
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posted March 28, 2003 06:32 PM
Riding any bike is about the skill and knowledge of the rider. Just think clearly, you are talking about ONLY 6 INCHES not 6 feet. Your ablility to ride in the twisties in not hardly affected for STREET riding!!! Most of all the crap on these bike sites do NOT translate into the real world. Just acedemic arguements!!!
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