mjfreuland
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I'm looking to extend my swingarm about 4-6 inches. I'm wondering exactly what it would take in terms of prts to do this? Would I need new cables, chain things like that?
swingarm extension?
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jlewis02
Moderator
Look for 04-06 R1 extensions.
They work and you can get them black or chrome
They work and you can get them black or chrome
PK1
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Why do you want to extend the swing arm?
NJFZ1
Moderator
I'm guessing he's going to do some drag racing
That would be the only logical reason for it.
NJFZ1
Moderator
I'm sure new longer chain and longer rear brake line will be needed. jlewis02 already mentioned the R1 extension.
mjfreuland
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i'm not much for carving or racing twisties but i just love the look of an extended fz1.
check out this pic...
check out this pic...
NJFZ1
Moderator
At the drag strip that's a cool look. However, riding around the streets it doesn't do anything for me, but if you like it go for it
mjfreuland
Well-Known Member
also i know it will affect handling, any ideas as to how or how much it will?
PapaGeno21
Wizard
It is going to steer like a big lazy cruiser.
But it will launch like crazy. One of my friends has a ZX-10R stretched about 6". Thing just takes off, but turns like crap.
IMO unless you are going to drag it all the time, don't bother.
But it will launch like crazy. One of my friends has a ZX-10R stretched about 6". Thing just takes off, but turns like crap.
IMO unless you are going to drag it all the time, don't bother.
MHS
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I don't like the stretch look, but to each their own.
PapaGeno21
Wizard
There is really no point, especially when you can get extremely low 10's on the 1/4 with the thing in stock form. Just strap the front when you want to drag it.
The bike just does not have enough power IMO to warrent having the extention. If you are looking for 8's or 9's out of the 1/4 mile, it wont happen on a stretched FZ1. There is just no more power available even after the mods you are maxxing at around 150 RWHP. There is always nitrous, but even at that point... Why bother?
The bike just does not have enough power IMO to warrent having the extention. If you are looking for 8's or 9's out of the 1/4 mile, it wont happen on a stretched FZ1. There is just no more power available even after the mods you are maxxing at around 150 RWHP. There is always nitrous, but even at that point... Why bother?
mjfreuland
Well-Known Member
i just wanna do it for , looks. i've seen several and they just look awesome to me
PapaGeno21
Wizard
Then go for it!
There is nothing wrong doing things for looks man. Most of the shit I have done to my bike is cosmetic.
There is nothing wrong doing things for looks man. Most of the shit I have done to my bike is cosmetic.
PK1
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Mmm. You'd be better off buying a Hayabusa.
NJFZ1
Moderator
LOL! Stretching the swing arm on those is almost a requirement...at least around here where I live.