4" - 6" stretch

[dalynchmob4]

Had my '08 serviced today (decided to go with synthetic this time), any way, they had a blue '08 on the floor stretched 4 over, lowered, and chromed (wheels that is). Was talking to the service manager, and he told me that he would stretch mine for $350 (4-6" kit, labor, brake line, chain, etc). I thought this was a pretty good price... am I right?

Also, you guys that are already at 4" over, how different does the bike handle on the twisties? Just curious on the "feel" of the stretch. Any info is def appreciated.

 

[SHADiGUY1]

its my understanding you lose a bit.

 

[Htown Busa]

Sounds like a good price to me. Is that from the Suzuki dealer?

 

[321CYA]

price on the extension is on the light side ie:CHEAP he must be using swingarm extensions which in my opinion are crap I would rather have a custom built extension

 

[fstbusa]

if its a true extended arm... tell him I'll send him an arm and he can do mine!!

 

[dalynchmob4]

Yes it is a Suzuki dealer... and yes, he is using the engraved swingarm extensions (that's what he had on the Blue '08 in the showroom). I guess I'm more concerned about the ride more than anything... at first, I only wanted to go 2" over, but the least he could go was 4" over. Maybe I'll meet someone that has a busa 4" over that I can talk into a "test drive"

 

[jeffroe334]

you'll lose some handling longer wheel base.

 

[Strife]

From what I've read,unlessd you are serious into twists rides and such all you would need to do is get use to how the bike reacts a little differently.

 

[mzrsq]

Extensions are just fine, sure a true arm would be nicer, but unless your putting down some serious nitro or turbo #'s you should never have a problem with extensions. Many, Many Bikes running extensions even at drag strips without fail. As for handling, going 4 will hurt it just a bit, but had you never rode the bike at stock length you'd never notice the difference as you would just learn to ride it at 4 over as you did getting the feel for the bike at stock length.

 

[99'busa]

sounds like a good price to me. handling would go down yes. whether it's as significant as lowering your bike or not i dont know. ive never had a stretched bike b4. but i am planning on the same set up your getting. one of these days.

 

[kennym4]

You're probably going to need your suspension resprung, or whatever it is that they do to it ? Ask DevlDog (member)

 

[BLU88]

my bike sits at 3.5 over and sittin low i still can hit the curves just takes more effort and getting used to it.
sounds like a good price

 

[kawiboy11]

Nothing wrong with extensions, I ran 250 hp at the wheel with my turbo, on the strip I never had a problem. I would love a full race arm, but I can't see spending the cash, then i have to get it chromed, that's not cheap either. Sounds like a good deal to me for everything, get it!

 

[gotgixers]

at 4 over you should be okay for the stock spring. I went 7 over and had to get a diff spring from hypercoil. As it would rub under hard acceleration.

 

[dalynchmob4]

Cool deal guys... thanks a lot for the info... I think this is the way I'm going to go

... Appreciate the input.

 

[goodluck]

sounds like a decent price you could do this yourself for around 150 though at 4 over you shouldnt need a new brake line.

 

[BATTMAN]

That price also includes lowering the bike. I think thats a pretty good deal.

 

[kawiboy11]

 

[99'busa]

i beleive the brake line is good for s over if you re route it.

 

[kawiboy11]

remember, they are only extensions, you could try it and if you don't like it, take them off! Not even an hour job to do extensions and chain.