SuzukiSavage.com /cgi-bin/YaBB.pl General Category >> Rubber Side Down! >> lengthened Swingarm.. /cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1275942763 Message started by james may on 06/07/10 at 13:32:42

Title: lengthened Swingarm.. Post by james may on 06/07/10 at 13:32:42 anyone have any experience lengthening thier rear swing arm like on drag bikes.  I've seen some sport bikes with longer rear swing arms.. I'm guessing I would have to convert to a chain get a longer chain and section the rear swing arm a few inchs.. I know there are issues with the rake and trail of the modifying the front end.. how about the back?  I wouldn't want to adversely effect handling in a major way.  I'm guessing it would increase the turning radius alittle and maybe make it alittle more stable in a straight line.  But wondering if anyone on here has any info and ideas.. I think the bike would look better with an extended stance..

Title: Re: lengthened Swingarm.. Post by earlytimz on 06/07/10 at 18:17:09 Would look... what??? Ha Ha..  I've pondered on this myself. You already mentioned the chain conversion... I guess it depends on where you lengthen the swingarm. You might have to deal with relocating the shocks. Brake rod will need extended. What else? I dunno, having a hard time thinking right now...  8-) I do think it would look better though & possibly more stable too.

Title: Re: lengthened Swingarm.. Post by rich015 on 06/08/10 at 11:22:57 Here's the thread I started with my new build. http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1276016268 It's 1 foot longer. I love it!!!

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