My last busa was stretched 6 in. I drove that bike 2 years until drunk driver put her down. I got a new bike and I have not stretched it. I realize that not stretching the bike is the way to go for me. It feels so much better to increase the maneuvering of the bike. I can go around the corners so much better. I really don't see the need to stretch a bike where you are going to lose aspects of the maneuvering. What all of you guys think?