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james may

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lengthened Swingarm..
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..

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Re: lengthened Swingarm..
Reply #1 - 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... Cool

I do think it would look better though & possibly more stable too.

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LS-Rich Full Member Offline If it ain't broke.... Make it longer!! Posts: 109 Omaha, Nebraska Gender:	Re: lengthened Swingarm.. Reply #2 - 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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