Looney Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 I wanted to know about extended swingarms and wide rear tires. Do either serve a purpose other than looks? I've seen alot of bikes with the extended swingarms, and my own bike came with a wide rear tire. I haven't noticed any difference in the handling as compared to my first bike which had a normal rear tire(don't laugh, a Yammie secaII). I kind of like the look of the extended arm, but not at the price of safety and handling(this is only my 2nd season riding). Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natedogg624 Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 i think its more of a drag thing, or just for looks. but if it were to serve a purpose at all it would be more drag. longer swingarm is longer wheelbase, more "weight" for the bike to lift off the ground for wheelie. so instead of that power being wasted lifting the bike up for wheelie, all or most of it is used in propelling the bike forward due to that added weight. its all physics.and then the larger tire, would be for a larger contact patch to transfer the power to teh ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 It's for drag racing or boulevard bling cruising. Either way, you'll spend enough money to have bought a second bike or two. And the existing handling will change too much. Think about some performance or custom parts for what you have now, if you want to spend money. Like a power commander, or an exhaust. Or a custom paint job. Or powder coated wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted May 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 It's for drag racing or boulevard bling cruising. Either way, you'll spend enough money to have bought a second bike or two. And the existing handling will change too much. Think about some performance or custom parts for what you have now, if you want to spend money. Like a power commander, or an exhaust. Or a custom paint job. Or powder coated wheels.I would love for attack painter to get ahold of my R6. Saw the bike on here he did and it is nasty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Ramey Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 longer swing arm's are better for drag racing but the big tire's are bling like the 240 and 300 rear kit's idk what wide to u but i run a 190/200 mostly 190 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted May 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 longer swing arm's are better for drag racing but the big tire's are bling like the 240 and 300 rear kit's idk what wide to u but i run a 190/200 mostly 190I guess mine isn't that wide then. It's a 180. What's stock for most bikes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natedogg624 Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 180 for 600's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted May 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 Thanks for the info guys. I'm trying to learn as much as I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natedogg624 Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 i've got a 99 R6. pretty much know that bike inside and out. if you need help with your 01 let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted May 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 i've got a 99 R6. pretty much know that bike inside and out. if you need help with your 01 let me know.I'll def. give you a call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Ramey Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 I guess mine isn't that wide then. It's a 180. What's stock for most bikes? what natedogg said 180 what do u wanna do with ur bike? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted May 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 wouldn't mind going a little bigger in the tire. Other than that, just paint and powder coating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natedogg624 Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 not needed for 600's. it would just be extra weight tagging along unless you are advanced level racer/trackday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Ramey Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 for looks that fine for speed i would not worrie about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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