Perfect Gen2 Swingarm Length

mestona

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I prefer mine stock from a pure looks/performance stand point (I like twisties) but if you are drag racing and don't want to go overboard I would say no more than a 6" stretch (too much more than that and you won't be able to put the power down). YMMV.

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It is a matter of opinion. And those change quickly too lol. Here was my bike at 62" with the stock tail (which I think looks the cleanest if your not going to get a longer tail)

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And here is 64" still with the stock tail. The funny thing is when I first did this I though it looked bad ass, but now think it looks pretty lame. Way too long for the stock tail, but just my opinion:laugh:

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And this is still at 64" but with a plus 4" catalyst street tail.

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Here is some advice that I can offer, once you stretch it a little bit your going to want to go longer LOL. I wish I would have bought the 6" tail and gone with a longer arm so I could set the bike up at 66". Also keep in mind that going this far back will kill your street traction. I cant find traction on the street in the first 2 gears and I have a sticky power race on it that I run at 24psi.:beerchug:

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Awesome, thanks for those pics to see the difference!! You're right though, I'm sure it'll change. Think I'll go with 6" over with 3" of adjustablity

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What is stock wheelbase?
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Ive heard its around 57.5", but never measured mine so im not sure

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Trying to get an idea where I'd be. I got a 6-10 arm on the way and going with a +6 tail.
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I would go with the 4-6 inch stretch. Shorter the better.
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