Want to Stretch question

[mdelaven]

I want to stretch my 04 busa 6in and want to know if I really need to lower it or not. I am 6' 2" 235lb and have knee problems the bike is great like it is now but I don't want to have to bend my knees alot to backup or push forward. I set on a friends bike that has been lowered 2" and don't like it.
Thanks

 

[Commuta_Busa]

you don't need to lower it to strech it but it would actually sit higher if you only stretch it and set the suspension up right. If you don't change the suspension settings then it may sit about the same as oe height if not lower.

You may want to think about at least swapping out to a stiffer rear spring.

 

[mdelaven]

Not sure how to change the suspension settings any links for changing it? also by not lowering it will cause more weight to be put on my arms?
Thanks Mike

 

[Strife]

Not sure how to change the suspension settings any links for changing it? also by not lowering it will cause more weight to be put on my arms?
Thanks Mike

Not gonna give you the actual link,but instead point you in the right direction. More helpful info for you to discover this way.

Maintenance and Do-It-Yourself - Hayabusa.oRg

 

[GoldenChild]

I have really nice 3-6 over busa extensions if you don't have any yet,I have chain also...

 

[rays06busa]

You don't have to lower but in most cases, people who stretch also lower. Most of the time, it is only for looks. I'd say stretch it and see how it feels to you and go from there. Good luck.