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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 03:42 PM
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Default What do I need to extend swingarm?

I love the look of an extended swingarm, but I have never done it to any of my bikes before. What is everything that I would need in order to do it?
Old Jul 10, 2007 | 03:45 PM
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Default Re: What do I need to extend swingarm?

longer chain, longer brake line, and of course the swingarm
Old Jul 10, 2007 | 05:15 PM
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Default Re: What do I need to extend swingarm?

you can buy bolt on extensions now-a-days for damn near any bike. still need a longer chain/brake line like Vern said.

e-bay is your friend.
Old Jul 10, 2007 | 05:57 PM
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booooooo extended swingarm
Old Jul 10, 2007 | 08:42 PM
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Default Re: What do I need to extend swingarm?

Originally Posted by AFwestPunk
booooooo extended swingarm

I like the corners too much to ever do that..
Old Jul 11, 2007 | 08:30 AM
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Default Re: What do I need to extend swingarm?

A wider rear wheel/tire would be a nice compliment to it.
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Default Re: What do I need to extend swingarm?

If you're going to stretch it, I'd stick with getting a whole new swingarm instead of doing extensions, unless you want to be able to change back to stock wheelbase "on the fly" (which is really not on the fly at all... but less time consuming at least). It looks better than the extensions.

Why are you stretching? Drag racing, or just because?

If you're stretching, I would also suggest lowering links. If you're racing, I might also suggest a strap for the front end.
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Originally Posted by AFwestPunk
booooooo extended swingarm
+a billion. Yuck
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