supraman95mb
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posted February 24, 2003 09:08 AM
swingarm extensions vs extended arm
What are your thoughts on these. I will be riding my bike as well as racing it. I only want to go 3 or 6max over. I like the stock extension look and I am not a fan of the extended arm out the back of the bike.
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kawachan
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posted February 24, 2003 09:20 AM
I have no problems ridng mine like the dickens with a 6 over. The extensions are cheaper for sure, but you have to spend time installing them, then taking them back off. Adding chain links or installing a new chain every time you want to race is hectic. Although, I do get asked all the time how long my chain is!! Looks like it is 10 feet long next to a stock 12.
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krexken
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posted February 24, 2003 03:49 PM
Most of the bolt ons extensions I've seen and used seem pretty adequate to me. I like being able to convert it back to completely stock looking. I'm not a big fan of a long, everyday bike. My bike will roast the rear tire on the street at 6" over even up to 100mph. Not much fun. I'd rather wheelie. Yeah, it's kind of a hassle taking them on and off but it's worth it to me. I could probably live with a 3" over arm without any problems.
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ninjamissile
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posted February 24, 2003 03:55 PM
I'm with Kawachan here. I was in two minds over getting the extensions or a extended arm. I opted for the latter just because i'm a lazy bastard and couldn't be bothered taking the extensions on and off all the time.
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RedBull
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posted February 24, 2003 06:31 PM
Slick & a bar, Just leave the arm stock...
Just ask Wannabe, he went nine seconds on a stock arm.
Then you can make your bike stock by removing the bar & strut,
It's much cleaner than changing out links with an oily old chain...
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kawachan
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posted February 25, 2003 11:19 AM
Most of us have been mid 9's with a short arm...I'm looking for EIGHT seconds!!
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VincentHill
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posted February 27, 2003 12:27 PM
After what I went through, I would still opt for the 0 to 6 option! I do not like the idea of being "Limited" to anything! Traction can be elusive! 1/2 inch either can make all of the difference. I do not want to have an extension and need to be 1/2 to 1-1/2" shorter than the Extension will allow! I want / need it all!
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RAC4IT
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Bergie
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posted February 27, 2003 10:39 PM
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1/2 inch either can make all of the difference. I do not want to have an extension and need to be 1/2 to 1-1/2" shorter than the Extension will allow! I want / need it all!
You guys ARE talking about swingarms here right?  LOL 
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