Lotsa' serious riders got into this sport from first seeing customs at shows I'm one in fact , then after getting "hooked" found other nitches, cruisers, dirt bikes, sport bikes, tourers, etc. I have respect for everyone that loves motorcycles, regardless of type Oh yeah, in at the custom bike show at the Honda Hoot, there was a custom painted, chromed out, extended swingarm brand new 02 VFR I'll see if I can dig a pic out of some "archives" if I can find em' There's a welding shop down the road from me that extends swingarms for the local drag racers and they do a fabulous job so I guess you could find a welder to do it for you.
Aside from a longer chain and brake lines wonder how long the rear shock would last from the extra leverage? And don't forget the 6th gen already has an extended swing arm from the factory, even if it's only. I believe there are a few companies that make bolt-on ones but they are bolt-ons for common bikes with dual-sided SAs. It's not my cup of tea, but there's no stopping you.
Just my. Didn't realize I'd make such a buzz about it. Yeah, I like the extended look and love my VFR even more. Just thought I'd mix the two and see what people think.
But I do think it would look nice, maybe not practical, but nice. At least to ME. While it's being modded at the pivot end, get 'em to lengthen it too. Done :biggrin:.
Flame suit on, running for the exit By using this site, you agree to our Privacy Policy. Modification Questions. I have a 6 inch extension and as Mr Brown says Like they said above; it won't affect regular riding much, same with the tire. Why do you want to do it??
I want to get a chrome swingarm, and really like the look of the extended ones. Especially with the fat tire! Everyone out here has these custom choppers worth k. Arlen Ness bikes everywhere. They are awesome, but I want to have that same WOW effect with something completely different my Busa. I don't want to take a bike that I feel rides awesome and screw that up just for looks. I am not a very experienced, knee draggin, twistie carvin type of rider so it seems like from what you guys are saying it wouldn't effect the type of riding I do too much.
I think I will go with a in chrome. Thanks for all the replies. It is great to be able to get feedback on here since no one I know really tricks these types of bikes out. Everything from helping you figure out what best fits your needs, to sales, to installation, to service after the fact. I have it set at about 7" and love it. I noticed that when you zigzag along the road its slower. Call Goldenchild he's a board sponcer and is a good guy to deal with!!
You've been told correctly. I stretched mine 4" figuring it would make turning hard but it hasn't. I don't carve corners and have noticed little change in the bike ability to turn around town OR on the highway.
I am about to go another 2" making the stretch 6" overall. I also lowered the rear 1" and the only problem to date is I will scrape if i come in the driveway over mph straight on.
SO I come in diagonally 5mph and problem solved. Careful of going too far though, you'll find yourself spinning the bike tire into a smoke filled oblivion at will. Donating Member. Opinions on this will vary,I for one can say from experience,say effects it drastically,I took a turn one night and my front end drifted out from under me,bottom line Click to expand Thanks for all the input. If I extend it 4 in will I have to get the longer brake lines too, or can I still use the stock ones?
Step 3 From the motorcycle swingarm roll out the wheel and remove the chain from the sprocket. Now take off the brake line and the caliper from the brake line and cut the chain with the help of grinder.
Do not worry about the damage of the chain since you will use a new chain for installing the swingarm. Step 4 Remove the rear brackets and take a new swingarm for the motorcycle. Locate a proper spot where the axle sits and and slide the motorcycle extension in the front. On both the sides screw the brackets properly. Step 5 Keep a proper check that the extensions are properly installed else they will fall off.
After this install the brackets and attach it with a hardware. Step 6 Now place the wheel back to its original position and replace the axle. While replacing the axle do not apply much force so that it should slide very smoothly. Install a new chain for the bike by placing it in the neutral mode. Attach and replace the chain of the bike with proper tools.
I say go for it. Most of the extended swingarms for these are tubular or box section and therefore much more rigid and handle much better. It might get more expensive than you want though because you will probably want different shocks and possibly even have to modify the fender if you go too long. I have a tubular 3" extended swingarm with shocks that are 15" eye to eye and I barely get away with the stock fender.
Posts: 29, You have to decide how you ride MOST of the time.. If you are mostly on the highway and not seeking out the twisties daily, you will like it.. I am running 6 over but it is a bit long also lowered about 4 inches.. Iam thinking of shortening mine an inch, so I can run link chain with big sprockets. I extended the stock arm by adding to the front, easy and cheap, but I run bushings and no shocks..
Canada My next bike will be a.. Green, had it for 3 decades!! Lost quite a few CB 's along the way. Well, I wouldn't have to worry about the fender as I am doing the Cafe thing and the fender is going away anyway. The tire is about two inches smalled diameter than stock roughly so that takes away an inch from the length of the arm.
Twisties are my preferred riding areas, so I'll have to take that into consideration. I'll have to double check my measurements when I get both bikes stripped down. I can do a test fit of the other swingarm and see just how much longer it really us.
Posts: 6, [Brian] I've got something to say about that!
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