Just did an eXtenstion and need your help!!

nectrplnt

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So I just did a 7inch over extension on my Gen 1 and bottomed out big time. Lets just say it dident sound good and almost ripped off my undertail. Whats the best way to stop this problem? Should I just tighten my rear suspension more and adjust it better? Or do I need to get a stronger spring? Possibily raise my bike because I got it lowered it a few inches? :please::please:

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Yes, definitely raise it back up until you get a stiffer spring. I dont think you will be able to adjust it enough to help with the stock spring. Be sure and plan your spring purchase so you can ride 2-up if you ever plan to.

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Yep Stiffer spring, Did the same thing when I did mine.

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I just put my 9" extensions on today along with a tiger racing undertail, adjustable dog bone set in the middle hole and tightened my spring. I just got back from putting 150 miles on the beast and it felt great and not once did I bottom out or scrape. Also my front is lowered 1.5" and I weigh 230 lbs.

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Other than the stiffer spring, what sprocket size do you guys reccomend? I extended mine as well and have 16/43....

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sprocket sizes aren't affected by a stretch. With the right amount of stretch you would be able to be more aggressive with your procket selection but for the streets there's only so much grip.

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Thanks! I'm going for a hook up tire after this one is gone...here's my bike...nevermind the road rash...lol

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All done, looks great and rides great with my new Spring. TracDynamics rule. Hopefully Im posing my pic correctly. :please:

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