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posted September 10, 2010 08:32 AM
3-4" Stretch
Hey Guys,
I'm thinking about doing a 3-4" stretch on the 14 but since my wife rides with me on occasion how badly with the handling be affected? My bike is already lowered 1.25" in front and back and I like the way it handles especially at high speed.
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posted September 10, 2010 09:20 AM
lowering it will affect the handling way more than a 3-4" stretch. Hell, I can still get a knee down on a stretched (not lowered) bike no problem. Lowered though, and you start to run into ground clearance issues at lean.
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posted September 10, 2010 10:14 AM
Thanks for the feedback QP,
I'm okay with the ground clearance just thinking about the suspension and two up riding with the stretch.
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posted September 10, 2010 10:51 AM
Bike will actually ride smoother with a stretch (longer wheelbase does this). BUT, with it longer, you are asking a lot more from an already overworked rear shock due to extra leverage from added length. Just keep that in mind. .02
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posted September 10, 2010 11:38 AM
 Edited By: Shane661 on 10 Sep 2010 19:41
Bike will simply turn slower. Be careful not to run wide exiting turns while you are getting used to it.
And, as stated, you will really be working the rear shock.
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posted September 10, 2010 12:44 PM
How are you stretching it just 3-4"? I'm curious, because with extensions the least seems to be 6". Anyway, I'm at 63 1/2", and the 14 is the two-up bike. I did have a stronger spring put on, and it handles fairly well. Watch your entry speeds and power out. I actually had the opportunity to take my wife on some parade laps at a local road track. She loved it at first, but the instructors kicked it up a little and once I started really needing to hang off, it scared the pee out of her. LOL. No chicken strips on those Power Ones! It handles much better than I thought it would, that's for sure.
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posted September 10, 2010 01:19 PM
I got my busa stretched 10" and still drag a knee. That's while weighing 340lbs.
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Shane661
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posted September 10, 2010 01:40 PM
Depending on the extentions, you can stretch the bike in the 4" range.
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posted September 11, 2010 05:29 AM
the stock spring is already too soft, with the added levarge and a passenger it will really suck... IMO
I went with resprung revalved shock when I went 4".
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posted September 11, 2010 09:43 AM
Edited By: Red1 on 11 Sep 2010 17:44
Thanks for the replies guys, I really appreciate the feedback!
Dubious,
Who did your shock for you and how much did it cost?
Thanks,
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posted September 11, 2010 01:30 PM
mines an ohlins revalved and resprung $1000
but try Colby adams, or Litz.... they will mod the stocker for alot less money ~ $500 or less I would think
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posted September 11, 2010 02:50 PM
quote:
Thanks for the replies guys, I really appreciate the feedback!
Dubious,
Who did your shock for you and how much did it cost?
Thanks,
Red1
mine is currently at bmc in California. $200 shipped back to you and it's the same thing litz does. His name is Lonnie. If your interested email me eklipse636@hotmail.com
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posted September 11, 2010 08:52 PM
Edited By: Halvefast on 12 Sep 2010 04:55
Here is what it will look like @ 60" I love the handling,
great for weekend drags and still goes well in the twisties.
I had the arm stretched 3" and then anodized black.
Here is the arm before anodizing:
(Click on thumbnail to see full size)
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posted September 12, 2010 05:14 PM
Edited By: Red1 on 13 Sep 2010 01:17
Halvefast,
How's the suspension with two up riding and what gearing are you running?
Thanks,
Red
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posted September 13, 2010 06:13 PM
I had 8 turns added to the rear shock, handled well,
wife doesn't like riding on this since we added the Goldwing.
I run 17-42 gearing best for me all around, even for 1/4mi
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posted September 13, 2010 06:15 PM
Rich, who did that arm?
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posted September 15, 2010 05:50 AM
I bought this one already done, I was told it was Thompsons Custom Cycles
http://www.tcconlinestore.com/PhotoGallery.asp?ProductCode=STM%2D3000
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posted September 15, 2010 07:57 AM
Edited By: 1BadBusa on 15 Sep 2010 16:00
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